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  • Developer seeks multi-million-dollar refund

    Developer seeks multi-million-dollar refund

    THE developer behind Ripley’s Hayfield estate is seeking a multimillion-dollar refund from Ipswich City Council as part of a push to scale back planned road…

  • Battle for survival as habitat disappears

    Battle for survival as habitat disappears

    A THAGOONA resident has warned that a proposed housing development is already threatening local koala populations, even before construction has begun. “Just metres from recently…

  • Aussie Bird count returns next month

    Aussie Bird count returns next month

    AUSTRALIA’S feathered friends take centre stage as the Aussie Bird Count returns from October 20-26, inviting locals to spend just 20 minutes spotting, identifying, and…

  • ‘I’m an honest man. I want justice’

    ‘I’m an honest man. I want justice’

    Former Ipswich councillor David Pahlke reflects on his dismissal, the CCC investigation, and his life seven years on…. For nearly three decades, David Pahlke was…

  • Council weighs future of Old Tallegalla School

    Council weighs future of Old Tallegalla School

    IPSWICH City Council will consider seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in leasing the century-old Old Tallegalla School, a historic landmark in the city’s…

  • What’s On In Ipswich – 24th September 2025

    What’s On In Ipswich – 24th September 2025

    MUSIC Babyshakes KATE “Babyshakes” Dillon is the songwriter, lead singer and guitarist of Full Flower Moon Band. Having landed a No.1 on the Australian Aria…

  • Turning salon skills into show-stopping creations

    Turning salon skills into show-stopping creations

    PUPILS gave a dazzling display at the Ipswich State High School’s annual Hair and Beauty Showcase last week. This year’s theme, Fantasy Realms, invited audiences…

  • Ipswich muso scores gig of a lifetime

    Ipswich muso scores gig of a lifetime

    IPSWICH musician Damien J. Johnson is set to take a major step in his career, opening for internationally renowned rock band Big Country at The…

  • Defence: BESS could threaten RAAF operations

    Defence: BESS could threaten RAAF operations

    DEFENCE has raised serious safety and operational concerns about a proposed 50-megawatt battery storage facility at Karrabin, warning the project could impact operations at nearby…

  • Former kennels eyed for waste transfer hub

    Former kennels eyed for waste transfer hub

    A DEVELOPMENT application lodged with Ipswich City Council is proposing a significant change of use for a semi-rural property at Karrabin. Kaine Property Group Pty…

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