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What’s on a lot? Not a lot at Ripley
HOW low can lot sizes go in Ipswich? Apparently, there’s still plenty of wiggle room, with new development applications revealing super-snug sizes being submitted in…
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Plan puts nature on back foot
THE State Government wants more than 34,000 homes built every year in the southeast to accommodate a forecast 2.2 million population rise in Queensland by…
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Work begins on vast school complex
THE ‘sod was turned’ last week to herald the start of a bold transformation at a leading private school. Construction teams will now begin work…
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Graduation a family affair for nurses
AN IPSWICH mother and daughter duo couldn’t believe their luck when, after years of study, they ended up graduating in the very same week. University…
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Nature on the run in the 21st Century
THE rattle of mechanical tracks and insistent warning alarms of advancing bulldozers provided the chilling soundtrack to this cute critter’s day. He seemed oblivious as…
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Bold steps for better mental health
A SPRINGFIELD man is to walk almost 400km to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health. Luke Hinschen’s route will begin at the Clarence…
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Funds for safe places of worship
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Federal Government’s Securing Faith-Based Places grant program. The program will support security infrastructure upgrades, including fencing, lighting, security cameras,…
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Site identified for new pound and waste centre
COUNCIL has identified a Redbank Plains site for another waste centre and a new pound to replace the West Ipswich facility. Council will consider the…
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River Heart footpath opens
THE concrete footpath linking Bob Gamble Park to River Heart Parklands is once again open 24 hours a day with the removal of security gates…
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OIA boss stands aside
THE State Government is yet to name a new boss for their troubled local government watchdog the Office of the Independent Assessor. Independent Assessor Kathleen…
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