Community stories, news and events from Brisbane's West End, 4101.

About 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

Westender has been West End’s voice for over 30 years. The Westender provides the latest, local, independent, and community-based news for Brisbane’s West End.

Urban Planner Phil Heywood introduced the latest edition of his book, “Planning for Community,” at Avid Reader on Friday evening. Beyond just a book launch, the event also honored Heywood for his contributions as a respected planning academic, community activist, and mentor.

Sep 14, 2023 · Councillor for the Gabba Ward, Trina Massey, an advocate for the green bridges in West End, said that when it announced the green bridges project, Council said it was willing to spend $550 million. “At that point, they said very clearly that they would be happy to pay a minimum of 75 per cent for the bridges, and up to 100 per cent if they had to.”

A bespoke new live entertainment space is opening in West End to coincide with the Brisbane Festival. The West End Electric, by Brisbane-born production house Strut & Fret, will include a permanent 400+ seat theatre, a main bar and a mezzanine bar, all fittingly located in Brisbane's bohemian heart on Boundary Street, West End. Multi-talented

Category: Developments Last week, the Brisbane City Council revealed plans for a comprehensive transport study along the...

“Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.” (The more it changes, the more it stays the same.) Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, January 1849. Over the past few years, since Kerrod relocated to South Australia, Jan Bowman has relished the opportunity to take on the role of volunteer editor. Keeping with the tradition of local stories by local writers, Jan reckons the …

Jul 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

The West End community is making more sustainable choices than ever by hitting their first milestone of 50 Million empty drink containers recycled through the TOMRA Recycling Centre at West End, as part of the Queensland Containers for Change scheme. This successful milestone equates to a massive $5,000,000 in refunds going straight into the pockets of West End locals.