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Tigers, Jets players praised over selfless rescue
THREE young rugby league players have been praised for their courage in rescuing tourists from dangerous surf conditions. Ipswich Jets Juniors and Norths Tigers Juniors…
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Madsen, Antoniolli defend committee indifference
DIVISION 3 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli said it was “offensive” to suggest that racism played any part in a decision by councillors to oppose Division 1…
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City Plan ushers in taller buildings, swifter approvals
THE new Ipswich City Plan will mean more granny flats and higher buildings for the city in the future. The Plan, passed by the council…
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Fire station expansion open in readiness for bushfire season
A MAJOR extension of the Mt Forbes Rural Fire Brigade station was officially opened, last week. The $435,000 extension houses an incident control centre capable…
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SEQ Council of Mayors focus on waste tax, roads
SOUTHEAST Queensland Mayors met with the Premier David Crisafulli and the Opposition last week to discuss cost-of-living impacts, waste levy costs, and the lack of…
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Harding: stop DV offenders from taking councillor role
THE Ipswich Mayor wants local government guidelines tightened to block those guilty of domestic violence from assuming roles as councillors. Mayor Teresa Harding’s remarks followed…
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Dumps fee hike looms at Riverview, Rosewood
THE COST of disposing of rubbish at local waste facilities seems likely to climb from July 1. The changes were discussed at last week’s meeting…
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Council motion an SOS to Minister for roads action
THE knock-on effects of the Mount Crosby Road overpass accident have prompted Division 4 Councillor Jim Madden to draft an emergency motion calling on the…
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Tulmur Place Dog Day brings the crowds
IPSWICH Dog Day returned to celebrate Ipswich’s dogs and the residents who love them in Tulmur Place on Saturday. Ipswich City Council Economic and Cultural…
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Cleanaway’s notorious landfill Cell 3B reopens
CLEANAWAY will temporarily reopen the New Chum Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility this week. The site will operate for about 12 months before closing permanently. The…
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