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Mayor votes on water project while declaring conflict of interest
Mayor Greg Christensen has voted in favour of providing funding to an irrigators’ lobby group despite half the council agreeing he should not take part…
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The last straw for Queensland
It’s the deadly killer between everyone’s lips, straws. In a bid to eliminate the vicious effects of plastic on marine life and waterways, the Queensland…
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Is the redclaw industry poised to boom again?
A sustainable industry which produces a high-value, native protein is poised to enter its next generation in the same place in which it was born…
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Councils overlook opportunity for mountain bike destination
A major tourism opportunity for the region, the abandoned Boonah-Ipswich Trail, continues to be overlooked by Ipswich and Scenic Rim councils. As reported in the…
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Cartel and confusion or lifeline for Queensland dairy?
A Scenic Rim dairy farmer and independent milk producer says he holds grave fears for what remains of the state’s industry. Greg Dennis said his…
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Plans to transform ex-courthouse in Ipswich into hotel
The former Ipswich courthouse is set to be transformed into a 147 room hotel under a development proposal lodged with council this week. The State…
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Ripley, a sought-after location for young families, first home buyers and essential workers
As Ipswich is the fastest growing local government area in Queensland, young families, first home buyers and essential workers are flocking to Ripley in particular…
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Lightning strike causes bushfires along Burnetts Creek fence line
A lightning strike in high country can have a catastrophic ripple effect. Few are more aware of this than Burnett’s Creek grazier, Glenn Fearby. As the…
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Only 15 percent of Aussies meeting the guidelines for exercise
A Springfield professor has been chosen by the World Health Organisation to be involved in a guideline development group to improve the global recommendations on…
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The passing of a local Rugby League Great
Former Rugby League Great, Gary Parcell from Radford outside Harrisville, passed away on Monday, aged 87. Tributes for the ‘gentleman of NRL’ have flowed from…
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From apartment to acreage: Is moving to the country right for you?
Moving to the country is the dream of many Australians, the prospect of wide plains, acres of land and a few docile animals pottering the…
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The Rogers’ stunning Ipswich reno
The couple met when they were working a bar in 2010. Now, Ben and Tess Rogers are married, are expecting a baby and are juggling…
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