Council
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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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Council to spend $230,000 on promotional newsletter
A quarterly newsletter promoting Ipswich City Councillors has been reintroduced, reversing a decision by interim administrator Greg Chemello to axe the ratepayer-funded promotional material. More than…
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First look inside 1 Nicholas Street
The masterstroke in Ipswich City Council’s long-term planning to reactivate the Ipswich CBD becomes a reality next week. More than 750 public servants have been…
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Jonic appointed new Deputy Mayor
IPSWICH – Councillor Nicole Jonic was appointed Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting of Ipswich City Council in an evenly divided vote. In a repeat of…
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Mayor alone on vote to keep lagoon lifesavers contract below minimum wage
Mayor Teresa Harding stood alone in voting against a contract change to bring wages for lifeguards at Springfield’s Orion Lagoon in line with the minimum…
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Community groups given extension to find new rooms
Council has extended the exit date from the WG Hayden Humanities Centre to ensure community groups can find suitable low-cost alternative accommodation. More than 60…
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No support as Ipswich Council evicts community groups
More than 60 community groups are moving to new homes this month following the sale of Ipswich City Council’s WG Hayden Humanities Centre to West…
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Ex-Mayor Nugent calls for Ipswich boundary shake-up
Former Ipswich Mayor John Nugent has called for a return to single councillor divisions at the next election arguing the boundary shake-up has not worked.…










