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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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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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13:56

Mayor's year in review, community leases, arts hub...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/12/11

Final council meeting of 2023 hears the mayor’s year in review, new leases for tennis, community sheds and community centre, the former Ministry of Food in d'Arcy Doyle Place set to be transformed into an arts hub, what is the future of the old North Ipswich woollen mills and the battle over bad smells at Swanbank continues. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to wrap up the council year following the December 7 meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 11 December 2023.Theme music:

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9:40

No sound barriers for Redbank, smell complaints...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/12/04

Sound barriers ruled out along Brisbane River at Redbank, odour complaints triple since 2020, Exercise Global Dexterity continues, Ipswich Christmas lights tours, one-term councillor Kate Kunzelmann calls time and two new candidates declare intention to run for Division 2.Published: 4 December 2023.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Nicholas Street lights in 2022 (supplied)ABC News:

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17:08

Fresh approach to renting a room could help buffer...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/12/01

The cost of housing and the housing crisis is front and centre of news every day. While baby boomers are usually considered ok when it comes to a roof over their head, it is generally younger generations finding it tough. Have you ever thought of renting out a spare room and share your home with stranger? It’s not for everyone but The Room Xchange might be an option to help pay the bills. CEO and founder of The Room Xchange Ludwina Dautovic joins the show.Published: 1 December 2023.Theme

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18:22

The neighbourhood where coffee is the foundation for...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/30

Doing good in the community takes courage and commitment, especially when your own business becomes the foundation for giving and supporting people who need help. In this episode meet Brett Briggs who created Oikos café with the aim of supporting others while still running a viable business.Published: 30 November 2023.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Neighbourhood’s eagle symbolises the vision that young people fly on wings like eagles, that they would run and not grow weary (NBHD

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18:18

New song by local band tells of lost beauty and...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/27

The former Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission in Ipswich is the subject of a song released this month by local band The Leads. It is authored by Brian Bennion who plays guitar on the track and has reported on issues at Deebing Creek since 2015. He joins the show to talk about the long incubation period for this song and strong support received from other musicians including Robbie James of GANGgajang and Yothu Yindi, and multi-national award-winning didgeridoo player Dirri'Ya-Gamil Kapithun

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11:50

Pool price petition, foster dog fee exemption, $5m...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/24

Ipswich City Council receives a petition calling for a reduction in pool admission prices, foster dog fees exemption, $5m road upgrade for Blackstone, another update on flood buy-backs and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of council.Recorded: 24 November 2023.Published: 25 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas Street Ipswich (supplied)Christmas in Ipswich:

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25:48

Sculpture mystery solved, Christmas lights puzzle,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/21

What’s behind the removal of the River Heart Parklands sculpture, when did Christmas lights on the outside of houses become a thing, memories of encounters with Bill Hayden and the resurgence of lappers in Ipswich Central. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. We also hear from Cr Andrew Fechner about the future location options for the sculpture and he reveals his intentions for the council election next year.Recorded: 20 November

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14:25

Ipswich election watch: Redbank Plains resident Josh...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/16

The contest for Ipswich City Council Division 1 heats up with Redbank Plains resident Josh Addison the latest to declare he will run for council next year. What are residents telling him are the big issues and what will be his top priorities if elected.Published: 16 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich City Council Division 1 candidate Josh Addison (supplied)Local government elections:

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9:28

Breakthrough for unit owners at flood-affected Mihi...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/14

Emotional scenes of happiness in the chamber on Thursday November 9 during a special meeting of Ipswich City Council. Councillors resolved to proceed with the trailblazing flood buy-back deal secured for owners in the Mihi Grove unit complex in Brassall.Published: 14 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Mihi Grove units Haig Street Brassall (Google)Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsIpswich City

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17:38

Councillors grapple with Astral Crt DA, sports awards...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/10

Ipswich councillors grapple with the Astral Court development application. Four councillors abstained from voting in what might be considered a strategic move for survival close to the local government election. Also in this episode winners announced in the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards and key Australian military campaigns recognised with memorials in Ipswich Central.Published: 10 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Senior Sportsperson of the Year Isabella Parisi with Ipswich

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17:53

Ipswich election watch: Simon Ingram joins the race...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/06

Simon Ingram has announced a second run for Ipswich City Council hoping to unseat an incumbent to take a spot in the council chamber representing Division 1. He joins at least three other previous candidates lining up across the city for the local government election in March 2024.Published: 6 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Simon Ingram (supplied)Simon Ingram: https://simoningram.org/Local government elections:

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46:00

Exclusive: Paul Tully on 40+ years in public life,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/04

In this Ipswich Today exclusive Ipswich councillor Paul Tully talks about his more than 40 years representing residents, why he moved from Brisbane to Goodna in the 1970s and we break down four decades in public life including some of the big and controversial council decisions. We also talk about homelessness, the Office of Independent Assessor and will he run one more time next March.Recorded: 3 November 2023.Published: 4 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor

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9:10

Six new homes added daily, on-demand bulk rubbish...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/11/01

Six new homes completed every day in Ipswich, new on-demand bulk rubbish kerbside collection coming in 2024, West Moreton Health promotes oral hygiene for primary students and council’s homelessness, health, planning and transport infrastructure motions receive strong support at annual local government conference.Published: 1 November 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Example of a two-cubic metre bag for Ipswich City Council’s annual on-demand large item kerbside collection service

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30:57

Executive Outlook 2023 report reveals current...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/30

In this Ipswich Today exclusive you’ll hear highlights from Top Office Group’s annual local survey of business sentiment across Ipswich and the wider region. Executive Outlook is in its 15th year and for the first time since Covid forced a pause of live events, the result of this year's survey was again presented to local business owners and managers at the annual Executive Outlook lunch held on October 25. Jan Gadsden presented the detailed findings in front of a live audience at Ipswich

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19:14

Bill Hayden tribute, should dog parks have plaques,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/27

A moving tribute to Bill Hayden, should dog parks have dog plaques, a call for an arts hub, Nicholas Street latest, what’s happening at Colleges Crossing and River Heart Parklands, the city’s annual report adopted and when will the Astral Court development application come before council? Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 27 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Division 3 councillor Marnie Doyle visits Austhetica

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20:00

Ipswich election watch: Peter Robinson joins the show...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/24

Mayoral hopeful Peter Robinson joins the show. Why is he having a third tilt at running for council and what are his priorities for Ipswich City Council should he be successful at the election in March 2024.Published: 24 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Peter Robinson (supplied)Peter Robinson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountant4mayorLocal government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich City Council:

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25:42

More names for 2024 election, growing pains, River...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/18

Familiar names added to those declaring they’ll run in the March 2024 council election, residents lodge concerns about new developments, River Heart Parklands still not fully open, Nicholas Street latest, men’s sheds for music, Goodna Jacaranda Festival and we reminisce about low or no tech fun. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence.Recorded: 18 October 2023.Published: 19 October 2023.Updated: 20 October 2023. The previous version of this

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10:48

Jacaranda Festival is back, push for changes to state...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/17

Goodna Jacaranda Festival springs back to life on October 28 and 29. Festival president Mathew Taylor joins the show to explain what's new. Also in this episode council's push for changes to state government agenda through motions at local government conference and Ipswich’s population predicted to grow to 528,000 by 2046.Published: 17 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Jacarandas in bloom at GoodnaGoodna Jacaranda Festival: https://goodnajacarandafestival.com/ICC motions at

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11:48

Salvos confirm cost of living pressure forces...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/14

Ashely Biermann heads up Ipswich operations of the Salvation Army based in South Street. He told Ipswich Today it is clear that increased everyday living expenses are soaring which in turn explains the significantly higher demands on the Salvos support for our community. Then there’s the issue at the Salvos family store at West Ipswich on Sundays when people leave donations and others come and steal those very same donations.Published: 15 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comOctober

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