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LNP bucks national trend in Blair
THE LNP bucked the nationwide swing against the party in Blair, holding on close to the 2019 result in the primary vote. Despite the vote…
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Greens outpoll One Nation for first time in Blair
IT wasn’t exactly a “Greenslide” in Ipswich, but the result in Blair sets the party on a trajectory to be taken as a serious contender…
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Neumann elected for sixth term in Blair
AFTER nine years in opposition Labor’s Shayne Neumann has been returned for his sixth term and is tipped for a ministerial role in the Government.…
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Council calls for inquiry into dump odours
ONGOING complaints of noxious odours from dumps in the Swanbank area have prompted Ipswich City Council to call for an inquiry into health impacts on…
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Dingoes celebrate with pawfect party
HOW do you celebrate a dingo’s birthday? The answer for the Ipswich Nature Centre is to do what most dog owners would do and give…
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Aboriginal finalist helps babies sleep while keeping language alive
RECONCILIATON Award finalist, Candace Kruger, is one of 16 competing invarious categories. Ms Kruger will gift newborns a lullaby in a “blessing of strong minds…
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Dob a hoon technology goes live
IPSWICH rev-heads and burn-out beasts beware, new hoon laws will see the community policing bad behaviour using a new online portal. Spruiked as a ‘world…
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Waters road to be upgraded
THE frequently washed-out Waters Rd at Calvert will be upgraded under Ipswich City Council’s promised works program on unmaintained roads. Council crews are expected to…
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Councillor calls for domestic violence strategy
IN AN emotional address to the chamber Ipswich Councillor Marnie Doyle introduced a motion for the council to develop a domestic violence strategy. Cr Doyle…
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Aboriginal names to replace Pisasale bridge and road
COUNCIL intends to rename Paul Pisasale Bridge at Springfield and Pisasale Drive at Yamanto with Aboriginal names following public consultation. A report to council concluded…










