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Ipswich Today

Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au

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12:52

Ipswich election watch: Former QT boss David Box...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/26

Independent candidate for Ipswich City Council Division 3 David Box is running again after being unsuccessful in 2020. In this episode he details his approach to connecting with residents, formulating policy and why he wants your vote.Recorded: 24 February 2024.Published: 26 February 2024.Image: Division 3 candidate David Box (supplied)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsECQ list of donors:

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26:13

Ipswich election watch: Teresa Harding seeks second...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/24

Teresa Harding wants a second term as mayor of Ipswich. In this episode, the unanticipated events in this term, and if re-elected, commitments for the next four years. Recorded: 24 February 2024.Published: 25 February 2024.Image: Teresa Harding (Facebook)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsECQ list of donors: https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/MapIpswich Today election watch:

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17:57

Ipswich election watch: Danielle Mutton claims Greens...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/23

The Greens claim Ipswich council Division 3 is winnable with their two candidates. Can they repeat their inner Brisbane success? In this episode meet lead candidate Danielle Mutton.Recorded: 22 February 2024.Published: 23 February 2024.Image: Danielle Mutton (supplied)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsECQ list of donors: https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/MapIpswich Today election watch:

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25:54

Remembering Tom Edwards, campaigning in full swing,...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/21

Ipswich’s gentleman of retailing Tom Edwards passes aged 87, memories of shopping at RT Edwards, campaigning in full swing for the council election and Ipswich West by-election, live comedy at Ipswich Civic Centre and we reminisce about video stores. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence.Published: 21 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comIpswich Today Gary Edwards episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/74da3544Local government

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18:18

Ipswich election watch: Hear why David Martin is...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/19

David Martin missed out on the top job 2020. Can he win a enough votes this time to become the next mayor of Ipswich? In this episode he talks about some of his key policies including infrastructure, environment, economy and built heritage.Published: 19 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: David Martin (supplied)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsECQ list of donors:

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10:02

Third last ordinary council meeting before election...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/16

The third last Ipswich council ordinary meeting before the election in March was held this week. A mayoral motion took up more than half the meeting. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Also in this episode the results of the draw for the order of names on ballot papers for the council election and Ipswich West by-election.Recorded: 15 February 2024.Published: 16 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ripley Road and Reif Street Flinders View (Google Maps)Local

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11:39

Ipswich election watch: Further analysis of the...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/13

In this election watch special episode former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show again with more analysis of the council election and Ipswich West by-election campaigns and candidates, including the Greens who could be looking to repeat their inner Brisbane success in Ipswich Division 3.Published: 13 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Cheryl Bromage (supplied)Local government elections:

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7:05

Health alert to find kids, council turbo charges...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/10

West Moreton Health issues an urgent public health alert concerning four children seen playing with a bat in Queens Park on February 3, Ipswich City Council ramps up mowing with weekend work and construction to finally begin at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve.Published: 10 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Mowing in Cribb Park North Ipswich (supplied)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsECQ

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13:48

Ipswich election watch: David Cullen nominates for...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/05

He pulled out of the council election race in 2020 and he’s already officially nominated for 2024. David Cullen joins the show to talk about why this time, despite saying politics is a dirty game. He has been a TWU member for years and also joined the ALP. In this episode he outlines his Division 4 and citywide priorities running as an independent candidate.Recorded: 3 February 2024.Published: 5 February 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: David Cullen (supplied)Local government

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12:54

Ipswich election watch: Jim Madden resigns from...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/03

Jim Madden resigned from state parliament on January 26 to stand for Division 4 at the council election in March. Last year he announced he would not seek pre-selection as the Labor candidate for Ipswich West at this year’s state election. What’s behind his decision to now run for council? Jim Madden joins the show. Also in this episode the latest report card on growth from Ipswich City Council and a public health warning from West Moreton Health.Interview recorded: 1 February

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14:59

Ipswich election watch: Campaign begins, Madden talk...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/02/01

The second of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes. Until council election day former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on a regular basis to talk about the campaign. Being a former councillor Cheryl provides unique insights and offers commentary on candidates and incumbents. In this episode the campaign officially begins with nominations open this week, Jim Madden is the talk of town and the challenges facing every candidate when pre-poll opens and on

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21:00

Ipswich election watch: Marnie Doyle seeks second...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/30

Ipswich councillor Marnie Doyle is seeking a second term determined to push ahead with council-owned property redevelopment in Nicholas Street and details her biggest personal achievement since being elected. Last year Cr Doyle told the Ipswich Tribune she was “90 percent sure” she would not stand for re-election in Division 3, speaking out on the toxic culture in the council. Since then Marnie Doyle announced she will run again.Recorded: 29 January 2024.Published: 30 January 2024.Theme

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15:07

Ripley Rd breakthrough, art gallery for kids, council...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/28

Breakthrough on funding to upgrade Ripley Road to four lanes, an art gallery for kids, stop the stink petition gets council support and four new leases in Nicholas Street. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the January meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 28 January 2024.Published: 29 January 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Concept of proposed children's art gallery in Ipswich (supplied)Local government elections:

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19:06

Ipswich election watch: Former councillor and mayor...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/27

Former Ipswich councillor and mayor Andrew Antoniolli intends to run for a councillor spot in Division 3 in March. He faces some strong headwinds, accuses the current council of neglecting residents and reveals what was going on behind the scenes prior to construction of council’s new headquarters at 1 Nicholas Street.Published: 27 January 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)Local government elections:

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22:51

Ipswich election watch: Sheila Ireland reveals why...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/22

Sheila Ireland was first elected to Ipswich City Council in 2004 and was subsequently re-elected every four years until all councillors were dismissed by the state government in 2018. To the surprise of many Sheila nominated and then secured one of two councillor positions for the new Division 1 in 2020. Now in 2024 she is having a shot at running for mayor.Published: 22 January 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor Sheila Ireland (supplied)Local government

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21:34

Ipswich election watch: Cheryl Bromage joins the show...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/19

In the first of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes, former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on an occasional basis to talk about the campaign. Cheryl offers unique insights from a councillor point of view and commentary on candidates, incumbents and the issues which may decide the results.Published: 19 January 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage pictured in 2008 (supplied) Local government elections:

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30:45

How did Jacko get his nickname, broadcasting from...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/16

Lost Ipswich Facebook page founder Jacko, who until recently was promotions manager at The Jets, reveals how he got the nickname. We also go back about 25 years and remember workforce parties and Star 106.9 broadcasting from East Timor. Also on the show what’s the vibe a couple of months out from the council election and Ipswich Civic Centre’s new approach to comedy. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence.Published: 16 January 2024.Theme

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10:03

Cameron Park upgrade, Skilling Queenslanders boost,...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/13

While we’ve been on holidays it was announced Cameron Park is set for an upgrade with a new playground, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program gets another boost in Ipswich, and dancers, teachers and parents of young dancers are being urged to take part in a health survey. Also in this episode more speculation about well-known locals who are yet to reveal their hand by declaring they'll run for council and social media riff-raff.Published: 13 January 2024. Theme music:

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13:00

Food makes way for local artists at former Ministry...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/01/04

Ipswich City Council is keen to support local artists with a new arts space in d’Arcy Doyle Place. There are also proposals for the future use of Fire Station 101 and the old woollen mills in North Ipswich. Cr Andrew Fechner joins to the show to explain how all this might work and what other support could be on offer for local artists.Published: 5 January 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: d'Arcy Doyle Place Ipswich Central (Google Maps)Local government elections:

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22:33

Colleges rebuild next year, short list of candidates,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/12/18

Work to start at Colleges Crossing but not until next year, so far it’s a short list of people who intend running at the next council election in March, Ipswich Christmas lights and we reminisce about popular toys for baby boomers. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence.Published: 18 December 2023.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comColleges Crossing:

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