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Are our homes just glorified tents? - Westender
WEBOne reason that’s been identified as a contributing factor is the poor build quality of our homes, mockingly referred to as glorified tents. My first article introduced the importance of energy efficiency, and how retrofitting our homes can make them healthier and more comfortable. Retrofitting your home with insulation, or replacing damaged ...
After the clean-up, what next? - Westender
WEBMar 16, 2022 · In 2011 the ‘community’ – an amazing mix of individuals, local organisations and a four-day stream of mud-army volunteers, pulled together to do thousands of hours of clean-up work, food preparation and delivery. They also problem-solved about power cuts, transport cancellations, and provided assistance with applications for support packages.
In the beginning … The Westender turns 30 - Westender
WEBThe Westender turns 30 - Westender. by Kerrod Trott Oct 25, 2022 | 4101, Community News | 0 |. The Westender turns 30 this month, and founder and publisher, Kerrod Trott, takes us back to the heady days of October 1992 when the Westender dared to challenge the Murdocracy with a vision for hyperlocal news. Brisbane, 1992. It was thirty years ago.
Westender Newsletters - Westender
WEBJul 1, 2023 · Read our latest newsletter. 2023. Westender’s Best of Autumn; Westender’s Summer Favourites; 2022. The Best of 2022; June 2022 – June Wrap; May 2022 – Westender Election Edition
Proposed development on protected wetlands raises community …
WEBHe said the total cost would be $1.3 billion. An average sale price of $361,000 for the site of each home would provide the $1.3 billion. Every increase of $10,000 on that average price would result in a profit of $36 million to Walker Corporation. Units at the nearby Toondah Outlook development are on sale at between $610,000 and $2,625,000.
Supersized CityGlider to carry hundreds of extra passengers in …
WEBKeep an eye out for the new 18 metre articulated buses travelling the CityGlider route 60 through West End from today. The State Government and City Council have combined efforts to supersize the high-frequency blue CityGlider, with 18 bigger, new buses that can carry hundreds more passengers per hour. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council.
About Us - Westender
WEBAbout Us. WESTENDER HAS BEEN WEST END’S URBAN VOICE FOR 30 YEARS. Originally a weekly tabloid newspaper it has been the voice of the community, with locals writing about locals for locals. That tradition has continued up to the present day, even though many of the locals now come from all corners of the globe and we are somewhat more densely ...
Developments - Westender
WEBOn 11 October 2023, the Queensland Government introduced Housing Availability and... Conservationists urging Minister to safeguard internationally significant Toondah Wetlands. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has strongly urged Federal Environment Minister Tanya... New body corporate laws in Queensland enhance buyer protections and ...
State and National - Westender
WEBCategory: State and National The local West End and South Brisbane community, along with its representatives, have once again...