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  • Councillor resigns after defending 70 complaints

    Councillor resigns after defending 70 complaints

    OUTSPOKEN Scenic Rim Councillor Derek Swanborough has resigned citing the huge volume of complaints made against him. More than 70 complaints have been levelled at…

  • Neumann defends councillors on OIA complaints

    Neumann defends councillors on OIA complaints

    MEMBER for Blair Shayne Neumann has defended Councillor Jacob Madsen on complaints upheld by the troubled Office of the Independent Assessor asking why he was…

  • Hundreds of thousands spent on petty complaints

    Hundreds of thousands spent on petty complaints

    INVESTIGATIONS into trivial conduct complaints at some councils have cost an estimated $200,000 since new arrangements were brought in by the State Government. More than…

  • Childcare decision heads back to council

    Childcare decision heads back to council

    MORE protests are expected outside Ipswich City Council tomorrow (Thursday) as councillors decide on the controversial childcare centre proposal. The childcare centre proposed by Otiosum…

  • Another major subdivision at White Rock

    Another major subdivision at White Rock

    INTRAPAC Property have revealed plans for another major subdivision at Whiterock estate within the Ripley Valley Development Area. The developer has submitted an application for…

  • Aussie firm adds more grunt to Growler

    Aussie firm adds more grunt to Growler

    UPGRADES to the Air Force’s fleet of electronic warfare aircraft, as well as boosts to capability at sites like Air Base Amberley – will strengthen…

  • Travel back in time at family fun day

    Travel back in time at family fun day

    FAMILIES will get the chance to step back in time next month when Cooneana Heritage Centre throws open its door for its annual Back in…

  • First Papal visit to city

    First Papal visit to city

    IN what is thought to be a first for Ipswich, the Pope’s representative to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, paid a visit to the cathedral city…

  • Death-defying show to wow the city

    Death-defying show to wow the city

    AN EXUBERANT ensemble of performers from all corners of Africa is beating a path to Ipswich next month. Cirque Mother Africa arrives hot on the…

  • Healthy Habits by Loz Antonenko – 22nd February

    Healthy Habits by Loz Antonenko – 22nd February

    Busting the carb myth There’s a lot of confusion about whether or not we should eat carbs. Are carbs the enemy? Are there ‘good’ carbs?…

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