Tag: Jackie Trad
Farewell and Gratitude: Reflecting on Four Years as Editor at the Westender.
With a mix of sadness and a sense of anticipation for what comes next, I have decided to step away...
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Who is Queensland’s next premier, Steven Miles?
Who is Steven Miles, and what kind of premier can we expect him to be as Queensland heads toward...
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Your voice matters in shaping a greener and safer Montague Road.
Last week, the Brisbane City Council revealed plans for a comprehensive transport study along the...
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Defiant Greens MP, Amy MacMahon, banned from Queensland Parliament.
In a surprising turn, the Labor Leader of the House, Yvette D’Ath, moved yesterday for South...
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Bridge over troubled waters: Council under fire for u-turn on vital walking route.
Shade for pedestrians using the Victoria Bridge has been a long-standing issue in Brisbane, and...
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Finally, some shade on Victoria Bridge.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner this week revealed new plans to enhance the connection between the...
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Outgoing Councillor challenges residents to get radical.
“Wake up! When you consider the threats and challenges our society is facing, even the most...
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Big shoes to fill: an interview with incoming Councillor Trina Massey.
“A lot of people have met Jono, and a lot of people have met me. I promise you, most people are...
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Community vision at odds with Mayor’s high-rise plan for South Brisbane.
In a move that shocked and angered many living on the Kurilpa Peninsula, Lord Mayor Adrian...
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The long view – Labor in Griffith.
In addition to the usual Electorate profiles, during the State election in 2020, The Westender...
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NORMA MORGAN – A Lifetime of community service
by Tim Quinn, former Councillor for The Gabba and Dutton Park Wards and former Lord Mayor. The...
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Kevin Rudd talks to the Westender on media diversity and the Murdoch Royal Commission
In the heady days when West End could boast the Prime Minister of Australia, the Premier of...
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