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Purga kennels pile on the misery, say campaigners
ANIMAL welfare campaigners say the approval of the Purga greyhound kennels will intensify “significant, entrenched animal welfare problems” in the dog racing industry. Humane Society…
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L’Oréal opens mega warehouse
THE world’s largest beauty company, L’Oréal, has opened a $40 million distribution centre at Redbank Motorway Estate. L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand CEO Alex Davison…
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Rosewood school gets welcome funding
ST BRIGID’S Rosewood school has received $208,000 government funding for its outside school hours care service. Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said the Federal…
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Saving Woogaroo Forest a hoot
LOCALS fighting to stop Ipswich losing more precious bushland for yet more cookie cutter estates received hoots of support during a roadside protest at Brookwater…
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Sex work ‘lunchtime specials’ has council worried
COUNCIL will write to Planning Minister Meaghan Scanlon over worries new laws on how the sex work industry operates might lead to brothel “lunchtime specials”…
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What’s On In Ipswich – 28th August 2024
MUSIC Glam Rock DON’T miss the chance to see gospel performer Moise Matuta who is in Australia for the first time. Known for his vocals…
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Council crackdown after $800k copper stolen
THE Council is racing to stop fake tradies from stealing copper cable. Thefts are occurring around the clock as thieves, sometimes wearing fluoro vests, cut…
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Live music battles pokies, locked off city
GAMING licences, a lack of nighttime public transport and punishing leases are all taking their toll on the live music scene. Music industry professionals and…
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Breeding facility ‘massive failure’ for dog welfare
AN anti-greyhound racing group says the new racetrack at Purga will be a bad look for the city in the lead-up to the 2032 Games.…
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Purga kennels approved despite 6,200 submissions
PLANS for a greyhound dog breeding and training facility at Purga will likely be approved tomorrow after council tentatively agreed to the idea last week.…
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