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A legend passes: John Long (Burragun)
Ugarapul Elder, Douglas John Long, known as Uncle John Long (Burragun), passed away on Thursday evening, May 20. He had survived cancer since 2014 with…
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Almost 14,000 Ipswich and Somerset families hit with increased childcare fees
A total of 13,800 Ipswich and Somerset families have been subjected to increased childcare fees according to data recently released by the Federal Department of…
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Large scale Tarome poultry farm wins extended approval
Developers of a 680,000-bird poultry farm at Tarome have won a four-year extension on an existing Council approval. In August 2017, Mary Valley Chickens Pty…
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Hinterland and Gold Coast kick off this season hazard burns
Gold Coast and Hinterland residents can expect to see some smoke in the next few weeks as the council, QFES and Rural Fire Brigades carry…
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Emergency domestic violence accommodation in Scenic Rim to be expanded
More than $1 million in funding will be spent on expanding emergency accommodation for vulnerable women and children escaping violence in the Scenic Rim and…
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Misuse of councillor complaints body remains a concern for LGAQ
The Local Government Association of Queensland is looking into concerns about misuse of the Office of Independent Assessor following complaints from councillors of the body…
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Ipswich mayor slams Federal Budget
Ipswich City Council will lobby for major transport infrastructure at the next Federal election after key projects were overlooked in the Federal Budget. Only $4…
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Show Society pitches convention centre plans
Ambitious plans for a $154 million convention centre for the Ipswich Showgrounds are progressing with State approvals in place and the Show Society shopping the…
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Kalfresh test the potential of hemp
If you’re on the Cunningham Highway, you might notice a different kind of crop as you drive past the Kalfresh buildings. Collectively, there’s 25 hectares…
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Opposition councillors targeted under new complaints body
The Office of Independent Assessor has been forced to defend its handling of complaints this week after councillors said the body was being used as…
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Region on alert as fire ant zones march south
Farmers, landscapers and businesses including nurseries and quarries in the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Greater Ipswich areas are among those being urged to help…
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Albanese drops in to Ipswich Show to slam ‘showbag budget’
With talk of a Federal election this year, Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese dropped in to the Ipswich Show on Friday, one of the most…
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