State Politics
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Howard ‘ignores’ critics on Voice forum
MEMBER For Ipswich Jennifer Howard has come under fire for hosting a forum on the indigenous Voice to Parliament. Ms Howard hosts the Yes 23…
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Greens Senator demands dump closes
GREENS Senator Larissa Waters has joined growing calls for Cleanaway to close its New Chum dump. Senator Waters weighed in on the debate following the…
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Cleanaway fined for contamination
TROUBLE-hit waste company Cleanaway was slugged with a $32,500 fine on Monday when it fronted Ipswich Magistrate’s Court for breaking licence conditions. The fine was…
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Urgent funding needed for struggling bus service
A LEADING public transport campaigner wants the state to provide vital funding for what he says is Ipswich’s outdated, ailing bus network. Rail Back on…
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Silent vigil for Deebing Creek
EXTINCTION Rebellion stopped traffic in the heart of Ipswich last week, mounting a protest at the top of d’Arcy Doyle Place against the clearing of…
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Senator slams Cleanaway bosses
A LEADING Queensland Senator says Cleanaway bosses “need to reflect very, very deeply on their next steps” after the courts last week denied their appeal…
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Government refuses Wanless dump
THE State Government has upheld a decision by Ipswich City Council to refuse a new landfill operation at Ebenezer, which has been proposed by Wanless.…
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More funding for buyback scheme
AN ADDITIONAL 300 homes in flood-prone areas will be purchased under the State Government’s Resilient Homes Fund. The jointly funded initiative delivered through Commonwealth-State Disaster…
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Ipswich ‘left behind’ in record-spending State Budget
LAST week’s State Budget has been slammed by Ipswich City Council for failing to provide major infrastructure commitments for the growing city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa…
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Council plea for infrastructure funds
IPSWICH City Council has renewed its calls for serious State Government investment in major infrastructure projects to reduce congestion ahead of the State Budget. Ipswich…
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