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Approved Wanless recycling facility ‘doesn’t stack up’
Waste company Wanless is weighing up whether to proceed with its resource recovery facility after Ipswich City Council rejected the landfill side of its Ebenezer…
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Ipswich Council rules out landfill use at Wanless site
Ipswich City Council has ruled out the landfill component of the $50 million Wanless Recycling Park at Ebenezer. The council voted to reject waste activity…
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Ripley Students off to Futsal championships
Three students from Ripley Valley State Secondary College (RVSSC) have been selected to represent the Met West region in the State Futsal championships. Isaac Green,…
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Concerns raised on delays to stronger planning scheme
Powers to reject inappropriate development are being strengthened as Ipswich City Council formulates a new planning scheme. However, councillors raised concerns in last week’s Growth,…
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Harding not interested in further audits on ‘missing millions’
Despite continued references from the Mayor about “$78 million lost by the previous council”, the new Ipswich City Council has not initiated any financial audits…
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Waste operators clash in development hearing
Two major waste operators clashed with Wanless Waste Management over its proposal for a “recycling park” at Ebenezer at last week’s public hearing on the…
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Decisions on new dumps out of council’s control
Despite a tough stance on waste operators from council, three new dumps and an extension to an existing dump are being considered for Ipswich. The…
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Wanless dump proposal to go before independent review hearing
A massive new dump proposed for Ebenezer will be reviewed by an independent panel at a public hearing next week before going to council for…
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Spin City ramps up spending on propaganda
An additional $43,000 will be spent on a private Brisbane-based public relations firm while Ipswich City Council searches for more media spin doctors. The contract…
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Springfield teenager swam relay team to victory
At 17, Mollie O’Callaghan is the youngest Australian athlete competing in the Tokyo Olympics. On Saturday night, the Springfield teenager showed the world she meant business,…
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