New book* explores the Great Australian Rip-Off – “Rigged” reviewed by Kerry McGovern
Cameron Murray lives in Brisbane and is the Chief Economist at the Fresh Economic Thinking, a...
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Releaf set to open patient-centric medicinal cannabis clinic in West End.
Releaf set to open patient-centric medicinal cannabis clinic in West End. Releaf,...
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Qlicksmart: Queensland’s hidden export gem thriving above West End thrift shop.
We usually think of Boundary Street as West End’s retail centre, so it may be surprising to...
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From Paint Factory to creative oasis: Paul Hey’s vision for Yeronga’s artistic transformation.
A conversation with Paul Hey about his vision to transform an old Paint Factory site into a...
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Business South Bank’s vision for a connected and inclusive Precinct.
In a union of community and local business interests, the free 86 bus loop connecting South Bank...
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Local Government Infrastructure Plan amendments. An opportunity for feedback.
Brisbane City Council’s Local Government infrastructure plan (LGIP) amendments process has...
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West End’s revamped Waves Barbershop celebrates First Nations barbers.
Store Manager at Waves Barbershop, Jasiah Mackie, an Indigenous Aussie, works alongside other...
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Businesses of 4101: Keeping business owners in the loop.
Running a small business can be tough, but they are the lifeblood of our community. West End...
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Explainer: Building and planning approvals
A while back I wrote this popular article about how: building approvals and planning approvals are...
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Deputy Premier to determine the fate of council’s Kurilpa precinct plan.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner sparked controversy in the local West End and South Brisbane...
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Opticomm Transition Update – April 2023
Last December, The Westender posted an interview with Uniti Group CEO, Mick Simmons about...
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Confused? Opticomm’s CEO updates us on the transition from Velocity.
There has been a lot of confusion locally about what the transition from Velocity to the Opticomm...
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