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Jonic stands ground on conflict complaint
DEPUTY Mayor Nicole Jonic stared down accusations from the Mayor about failing to declare a conflict of interest, demanding a formal apology in last week’s…
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Bid to save well known water tower
THE Eastern Heights water tower has been identified by Ipswich City Council as a structure of heritage significance in the draft Ipswich planning scheme. Local…
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‘Gut-wrenching’ time as floodwaters match 2011 levels
HAVING endured the dreaded 2011 floods, Brett Lawton summed up what many waterlogged Ipswich people were thinking surrounded by the latest onslaught. “It’s gut-wrenching,” Lawton…
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Remondis withdraws Swanbank incinerator plans
IN A MAJOR win for the community, Remondis has withdrawn its application for an Energy from Waste incinerator at Swanbank. Remondis informed the Queensland Coordinator…
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Ipswich escapes repeat of 2011 flood
MORE than 2000 properties in Ipswich and the Gold Coast needed SES assistance during the flood event as some of the highest rainfall levels recorded…
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Authorities question late flood warnings for Ipswich
AUTHORITIES are questioning how Ipswich residents were caught out unaware of rising floodwaters in the early hours of Sunday morning. In low-lying areas of Goodna…
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Restoration works continue in Bremer catchment
RESTORATION works along Franklin Vale Creek is set to have ‘flow on’ benefits for the Bremer River system. Ipswich Councillor Russell Milligan said a restoration…
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Childcare centre for up to 76 children proposed for Camira
A DEVELOPER has plans to establish a two-storey childcare centre on a half-acre residential allotment in Camira. Property Projects Australia applied to the Ipswich City…
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Council introduces community panels
RESIDENTS can have a say in shaping the city’s direction through a new community panel now open for applications. The community panel will replace the…
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Ipswich region road safety projects boosted by $5.75 million
A MILLION-dollar upgrade to the lights and the pedestrian crossings at the intersection of East and Brisbane Streets is expected to be completed by mid-year…








