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Jobs bonanza for JBS Dinmore plant
A FEDERAL pollie who began his working life pulling shifts at one of the region’s largest employers says a massive jobs announcement will electrify the…
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Funds for student wellbeing projects
SCHOOLS throughout the state will benefit from a $35.8 million Commonwealth Student Wellbeing Boost for mental health and wellbeing projects. The Student Wellbeing Boost is…
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More tradies offered pathway to teaching
AFTER a successful pilot program, the State Government is set to support more tradies to become teachers with a $10 million expansion to its Trade…
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Funds slashed for Jacaranda Festival
ONE of the most popular events on the southeast Queensland events calendar has had its funding slashed after council bosses say it must prove it…
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Goodna event’s triumphant return
ONE of Ipswich’s most beloved festivals makes a return later this month after three long years away. Goodna Jacaranda Festival organisers are promising its most…
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Stench becoming a political football
THE Deputy Opposition Leader says now is the time to “clear the air” with a health inquiry into the effects of the Ipswich waste industry.…
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CHO: More data needed on Ipswich dumps sickness
THE State’s Chief Health Officer (CHO) says Ipswich residents whose health is being affected by Swanbank waste industry pollution should visit their doctor. CHO John…
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Our cartoon
MORE than $14,000 was spent on “maintenance” work recently to keep the new water play feature working in Tulmur Place. Further work was carried out…
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LETTERS: Close the dumps
I TOO attended the Stop the Stink public meeting on September 17 at the Redbank Plains Community Centre which was packed too the rafters. I…
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LETTERS: Time for Government to step in
THE Queensland Greens last week backed a petition calling on the Queensland Government to take action to combat the noxious air pollution impacting residents throughout…










