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Cattle producers set for bumper spring says livestock group
Key points: Australia’s cattle herd will rebuild quickly, reaching 26m head this year 2021 slaughter has been revised down to 6.3m head Carcase weights have…
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Two Ipswich golden girls part of the 4x200m freestyle relay
IPSWICH – The Springfield girl has done it again, Mollie O’Callaghan, 17, set a new junior world record in the 4x200m freestyle relay heat on…
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Hoping for a miracle in a second bid for ‘normal’
“Transplants don’t last forever.” A dramatic statement and a little known fact unless you are a transplant recipient such as Nurse Educator, Rebecca Vallee. Bec,…
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Ipswich, Scenic Rim masks mandate extended another week
As the eleven local government areas under the mask mandate enter the fifth week of restrictions, the Queensland government has announced that masks will stay…
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Kooralbyn Valley resort destined to become one of the 2032 Olympic villages
The Kooralbyn Valley Resort has been confirmed by owner, Peter Huang, as the Olympic village for water sports for the 2032 Olympics. Kooralbyn was listed…
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Dairy code under review as milk processors fall afoul of new rules
A set of rules meant to help dairy farmers get a fairer deal is up for review, more than a year after it was brought…
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Record cattle prices ‘fantastic’ for graziers, ‘out of control’ for butchers
For graziers who managed to hang onto their herd through years of drought, surging cattle prices have brought the joy back into farming. It is…
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Change of plan no problem for Tarrant
IPSWICH – Like all good jockeys, Luke Tarrant knows races hardly ever stick to the script but when a plan goes out the window, that’s…
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At last gelding gets the chance to strut his stuff
IPSWICH – What makes a racehorse run? Breeding? A good trainer? A long stride? Perfect conformation? The special connection between horse and jockey? Instinct? They…
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First he thought he was second then he won
IPSWICH – Former South African rider Marnu Potgieter admitted he thought he finished second after a heart-stopping finish to the Channel Seven Handicap (1,350m). Potgieter…
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The mysterious Mr Kim: Korean millionaire buys Saddleback station
One of South East Queensland’s most storied and idyllic cattle farms has been bought by a South Korean millionaire known as Mr Kim. Saddleback is…
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Big Brother security network costs city $1.88 million
The Safe City Program continues to expand this year with the cost for the council initiative ballooning to $1.88 million. Ipswich City Council will spend…











