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  • State leaves Ipswich facing huge bill for fire ant fight

    State leaves Ipswich facing huge bill for fire ant fight

    IPSWICH council faces enormous bills to fight the fire ant crisis in coming years, a leading pests expert warns. The stark advice comes as councils…

  • Generations unite to stop Woogaroo clearing

    Generations unite to stop Woogaroo clearing

    AROUND 300 people voiced their opposition on Sunday against the proposed clearing of Woogaroo Forest for 1,800 homes at Springfield. Audible sobs were heard at…

  • Food organics scheme scrapped

    Food organics scheme scrapped

    NUGROW’s continual non-compliance and upcoming changes to state regulations mean the city will put on ice its food organics service. Environment And Sustainability Committee members…

  • Vet’s impassioned speech at Brookwater forest protest

    Vet’s impassioned speech at Brookwater forest protest

    Dr Jeannet Kessels speech in full “Good morning, everyone, it’s a privilege to be here with you. “I have lived within 500m of Woogaroo Creek…

  • What’s On In Ipswich – 19th June 2024

    What’s On In Ipswich – 19th June 2024

    MUSIC Ross Kessler Band ROSS Kessler brings his electric blend of authentic funk, rock, and blues to Banshees. “My music is a reflection of my…

  • Fraud compo a lifeline for South Ripley family

    Fraud compo a lifeline for South Ripley family

    THE promise of a new job and lifestyle in the Sunshine State seemed like a dream come true for Sydneysider Stephanie and her family. The…

  • Push ups push for mental health awareness

    Push ups push for mental health awareness

    AN IPSWICH man has promised to do 3,249 push ups this month to raise awareness of the need for mental health support. The oddly specific…

  • Group effort lands council award

    Group effort lands council award

    A COLLABORATION between 13 South East Queensland councils resulted in a win for Ipswich City Council at the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Awards for…

  • Funding for play and tucker time

    Funding for play and tucker time

    BUNDAMBA schools will receive funding for playground and tuckshop facilities as part of the government’s Eat Right, Play Right, Learn Well program. Goodna Special School,…

  • Teacher reveals mood at IGGS as unrest continues

    Teacher reveals mood at IGGS as unrest continues

    GRAMMAR school principal Marie Perry is packing her bags for an Old Girls’ reunion in London next week while the establishment struggles in the face…

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