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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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Jacaranda butter site ready for new era
THE final touches are underway at the new shopping centre complex on the former home of the Jacaranda Butter Factory. Signage is now being erected…
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Fundraiser is everyone’s cup of tea
BUILDING relationships with neighbours forges strong communities. And no-one understands that more than North Ipswich’s Myriam McManus who recently hosted a cancer fundraiser as part…
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Historic cemetery masterplan step closer
THE cutoff date for public submissions closed at the weekend on design plans for historic Stone Quarry Cemetery. The proposed final design includes sectioning off…
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Dedicated veteran Keith remembered
THE Council has unveiled a plaque to recognise well-known World War II veteran and Defence advocate Arthur Keith Pennell. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Mr…
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Ric Nattrass trees hacked up in $40,000 council job
COUNCIL contractors have been accused of leaving a trail of destruction during the installation of metal fencing at a Goodna environmental park. Photos of the…










