Council
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Council reins in events sponsorship
THE city’s biggest social events are not immune to the current council’s desire to tighten the purse strings on sponsorship for community events. At last…
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Gailes history recognised
TWO hundred years of Ipswich history was recognised at Gailes on Sunday with the unveiling of a sign marking John Oxley’s pioneering voyage. On December…
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Marnie contests Division 3
AFTER hinting at a run for the Mayor’s position, former Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle has announced she will contest the election as a Division 3…
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Kunzelmann bows out
FIRST term councillor Kate Kunzelmann has announced she will not recontest her position on Ipswich City Council. Cr Kunzelmann said while she had enjoyed her…
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Pensioners not happy with pool fees
GOODNA residents have sent an angry message to Ipswich City Council on fee increases at the council-owned pool. More than 140 residents signed a petition…
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Concerns over pioneers cemetery
COUNCIL’S considerations into Stone Quarry Cemetery being used for Islamic burials have been questioned by Willowbank community leader and local historian George Hatchman. Council is…
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Arts hub idea for abandoned buildings
COUNCIL is considering opening the former Jamie’s Kitchen site in d’Arcy Doyle Place as a visual arts studio as part of a plan to foster…
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Mayor cops flack over rehab ‘hypocrisy’
THE Mayor denies accusations of Nimbyism for railing against a development plan in her own suburb despite recently waving through a building scheme confronting similar…
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Clubhouse for Watson’s home turf
THE long-awaited $2.99 million clubhouse at Jim Donald Parklands has been completed in a major boost for Ipswich cricket and soccer players. The fields surrounding…
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Tully refloats Moggill bridge idea
A BRIDGE, or not a bridge – it’s a question that for decades has plagued Ipswich residents hoping to cross to Brisbane without fuss. Division…










