Month: August 2017

25 years of Women in Voice

25 years of Women in Voice

Posted by | Aug 15, 2017 | , |

Twenty-five years ago, a passionate group of performers presented the first Women in Voice (WiV) show in West End. For a quarter of a century, WiV has charmed audiences in Brisbane and regional Queensland with ground breaking cabaret. To celebrate this phenomenal milestone, Brisbane’s most beloved and enduring cabaret icon is bringing together a stellar lineup for a strictly limited season at Brisbane Powerhouse on November 10 and 11 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Women in Voice favourites Alison St Ledger, Pearly Black and Carita Farrer Spencer, who will bring to the stage her outrageous creation The Fabulous Dame...

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Support Six-Party Talks on North Korea – IPAN

Support Six-Party Talks on North Korea – IPAN

Posted by | Aug 15, 2017 | , |

Australia should be supporting a resumption of the Six-Party Talks on North Korea’s Nuclear Program, which began in 2003 and involves both Koreas, Japan, USA, China and Russia. These talks offer the possibility of de-escalating the conflict between the USA and North Korea, and of working for a comprehensive outcome that takes into account the concerns of all and lessens the risk of a catastrophic war. The response of the Australian Government to the recent increase in tension over North Korea has been misleading in relation to ANZUS, and shows little sign of any attempt to achieve a peaceful...

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Diversity key to community harmony

Diversity key to community harmony

Posted by | Aug 14, 2017 | , , |

People living in more diverse suburbs are less likely to express or experience Islamophobia, according to new RMIT research. The study led by Associate Professor Val Colic-Peisker and Associate Professor Karien Dekker examined whether the religious visibility of Muslim residents had an impact on local community cohesion and Islamophobia. “The data, collected through a survey of residents and follow-up in-depth interviews suggest that the significant presence of visible Muslims does not predict Islamophobia in areas where Muslim residents daily rub shoulders with non-Muslims,” Colic-Peisker said. “The study confirms the suggestion of the ‘contact theory’: that direct social interaction with...

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‘Mind and Heart – What’s the Difference?’

‘Mind and Heart – What’s the Difference?’

Posted by | Aug 14, 2017 | |

One of the most senior Tibetan Buddhist lamas alive today is coming to Brisbane to explain the difference between following the mind and the heart. His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche says it’s crucial to understand the contrast between the two if we want to make good decisions and lead a happy and fulfilled life. Dzogchen Rinpoche will share his Buddhist wisdom in Brisbane on Friday 18th August at the Queensland Multicultural Centre during a public talk entitled ‘Mind or Heart – Which Can I Trust?’ His Eminence said the speed and pace of modern life was making it...

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Comedy Review: Joseph Rasmus – Two Steps From Fame

Comedy Review: Joseph Rasmus – Two Steps From Fame

Posted by | Aug 13, 2017 | , , |

From musical serenades to accurate Donald Trump impersonations, the opening night for Two Steps From Fame saw New Yorker Joseph Rasmus bring a clever palette of original gags and hilarious punchlines to the stage.  As eager and curious patrons shuffled into Toowong’s Archway Bar, Joseph Rasmus appears to the side dressed sharply in a dark tailored suit, projecting a level of sophistication unseen in the average down-under comedian. It wasn’t long before the suave and sophisticated New York funnyman took to the stage to exhibit a somewhat different persona. Reaching into his pocket, Rasmus pulls out a condom and gently slides it over the microphone. “I like to practice safe...

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