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Finishing touches made on Ripley Police Station
Finishing touches are being made on the brand-new $34 million Ripley Police Station, with an announcement on an official opening expected to made in coming…
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Ipswich surpasses 270,000 residents
The Ipswich population is growing at record rates, with more than 270,624 residents calling the region home as of 1 January 2026. Statistics reveal the Ipswich population has grown from…
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Bundamba MP fights for new school
While work to plan a Ripley Valley (White Rock) primary school should be a cause for celebration, uncertainties have Bundamba MP Lance McCallum scratching his head. In a Parliamentary Question…
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Madden backs local pool expansion
While the community has expressed some regret at the loss and long term abandonment of the Warrego Water Park at Haigslea, division four councillor Jim Madden says a great alternative…
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Fernvale South Productivity Link to Unlock New Homes
Residents in Fernvale will soon see major road upgrades as the Fernvale South Productivity Link begins, creating the infrastructure needed for up to 2,000 new homes in the Somerset region.…
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College standards gain support
St Edmund’s College Ipswich sparked online debate when it posted a list of acceptable and unacceptable hairstyles ahead of the return to school. The post acknowledged that while students enjoyed…
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From the Editorial Desk
This week in Ipswich: While the community has expressed some regret at the loss and long term abandonment of the Warrego Water Park at Haigslea, division four councillor Jim Madden…
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Sea of pink returns to Springfield
Up to 2,000 pink-shirted participants are expected to take part in the 2026 Mater Chicks in Pink International Women’s Day Fun Run, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast…
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How to help a student who isn’t coping – Part Three
What can you do to help someone who is experiencing negative stress? 1. Look for signs that the person might not be coping with their stress. Don’t ignore these, take…
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13,000 locals seek support
The Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre has hit a milestone this week, delivering more than 13,000 occasions of care to locals seeking support since opening its doors in May 2024.…
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Solar is charging
More local families will be able to save on their energy bills thanks to an almost $5 billion funding boost to the Cheaper Home Batteries program - extending the solar…