Month: February 2016

Leap into a renewable future this leap year

Leap into a renewable future this leap year

Posted by | Feb 29, 2016 | , , , |

Today on 29th February 2016, as we celebrate a leap year, Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the Queensland Government to leap over coal to a non-polluting economy based on renewable energy. “We don’t believe you can create a balance between coal and protecting our reef”, said Kirsten Macey, climate campaigner for the Queensland Conservation Council. “We know that the digging and burning of coal causes dangerous global warming that is impacting on our reef and causing coral bleaching. “In 46BC Julius Caesar recognised the need for the Roman 365-day solar calendar to ensure alignment with the seasons, that’s...

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Councillor objects to extended trading hours

Councillor objects to extended trading hours

Posted by | Feb 24, 2016 | , , |

Local Councillor Helen Abrahams has issued a statement concerning an application by the Boundary Hotel to extend its trading hours till 2.00 am. “The Boundary Hotel is seeking to extend its trading hours to 2.00am Monday to Sunday. “Local residents in Jane Street and Thomas Street are concerned that the level of antisocial behaviour from drunks will increase, will be more frequent and will continue longer into the early hours of the morning if the application is approved by Liquor Licencing. “The current hours are 10.00am to 12.00am and local property owners complain about people trespassing on their property,...

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The narcissists are in charge of creation

The narcissists are in charge of creation

Posted by | Feb 21, 2016 | , , |

Behold. Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap. Isaiah 17:1 This article is republished with permission from The Generator. The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily the unanimous view of the editorial board of The Westender. The Cross is cranky that we are stuck in the debates of last century. Atheists justify their godlessness to the faithful. Deep ecologists argue for a less anthropocentric morality in a society that worships money. Capitalists argue for economic growth in an age of constrained resources. We need to move past god and past materialism...

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Kurilpa Futures grills the local candidates

Kurilpa Futures grills the local candidates

Posted by | Feb 19, 2016 | , , , |

Just four weeks away from the Council elections, The Gabba Ward community continues to express dissatisfaction with the unprecedented amount of development applications currently in play and the lack of meaningful community consultation, reflected in back-to back pre-election events organised in West End. On Wednesday 17 February, 150 residents turned out on a hot mid-week night and to make it clear that the community is no longer prepared to be left out of the planning for their future and The Gabba Ward constituents are demanding major changes in attitudes and practices from their elected members. Local action group –...

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People Decide announce candidates for BCC election

People Decide announce candidates for BCC election

Posted by | Feb 18, 2016 | , , |

People Decide, a relatively new political party whose main policy is participatory democracy, has announced its candidates for the upcoming Brisbane City Council. Karel Boele, who was to have stood for the Ward of The Gabba (and attended our recent Meet the Candidates event in that capacity) has set his sights a little higher and is now one of eight candidates vying for the Lord Mayoralty. Candidate for Lord Mayor Karel Boele Karel ran in the 2015 Queensland State Election for South Brisbane and in the 2014 Griffith by-election. He runs a business providing advice on community currencies and...

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