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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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11:54

Winners with wow factor at Ipswich Chamber of...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/12

A record attendance for this year’s Business Excellence Awards had plenty of wow factor. Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell joins the show with highlights of this prestigious event held at Ipswich Events Centre Ipswich Showgrounds on October 7.Published: 13 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Chamber president Phillip Bell with Marty Branigan of BOQ Winston Glades, winner of the Ipswich Region 2023 Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award

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14:42

Ipswich election watch: Rosewood resident Susan Dunne...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/07

Meet another candidate who has announced their intention to run for the 2024 council election. While unsuccessful in 2020 Susan Dunne declared recently she will run again for Division 4. Hear why Susan ran previously, what residents were saying then and now, and her top five priorities for 2024.Published: 7 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Susan Dunne has declared her intention to run for Division 4 in 2024 (Facebook)Local government elections:

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7:50

UniSQ $38m boost to health, Ipswich hits 250,000,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/10/02

University of Southern Queensland announces a $38 million boost to support allied health in the western corridor, Marburg gets temporary security cameras, October is a month to celebrate seniors and Ipswich welcomes its 250,000th resident.Published: 2 October 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: UniSQ Allied Health students will experience improved teaching and learning environments once the University of Southern Queensland’s new $38M allied health and sport facility opens (supplied)

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7:14

One hundred flood buy-backs, sustainable Ipswich...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/09/26

One hundred flood buy-backs milestone, sustainable Ipswich month, get ready for bushfires and West Moreton Health on the hunt for board members. Also in this episode, sustainability month highlights, council's Active and Healthy Program encourages you to get active and a bone fact you might find 'humerus'.Published: 26 September 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich City Council's Active and Healthy Program includes a range of activities for diverse ages and abilities including

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19:16

Council election countdown, what's missing in...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/09/20

We’re about six months out from the next council election in March 2024. In this episode I discuss the state of play with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac in our regular yarn over the back fence. Also on the show what Walt’s watching, what’s missing in Nicholas Street and we remember Joy Chambers.Published: 20 September 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comIpswich Sports Awards finalists:

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14:46

Heritage snapshot, Venue changes, new leases, get...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/09/17

A single snapshot of Ipswich heritage places, changes to Venue building design, four new leases for council-owned commercial property, get ready for storms and bushfires, sports awards finalists announced and there’s still time to nominate for Ipswich’s Australia Day Awards. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the September 14 meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 17 September 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: CMC Rocks Qld continues to attract visitors to Ipswich

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6:45

Spring holiday vibes, civic centre in 2024, UniSQ...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/09/11

Spring vibes for the school holidays in Ipswich Central, Ipswich Civic Centre looks to 2024 with tribute shows and original artists, University of Southern Queensland rallies to support skills in building sector and planning jobs on offer at Ipswich City Council.Published: 11 September 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: University of Southern Queensland surveying student Rebecca Johnston (supplied) UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/Get ready: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/getreadyCentenary Highway

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8:39

Saving your business, repurpose shed grows, get ready...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/09/06

Surviving in your business one day seminar, Raceview Repurpose Shed doubles its space, get ready for storms and bushfires, Ipswich Hospital recognised for high standard of care for stroke patients, UniSQ paramedicine students take part in simulation exercise and council releases designs for new waste and animal management facility.Published: 6 September 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: University of Southern Queensland Paramedicine students Bonnii Heber and Nel Schuster (Photo: David

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20:27

Flood levels, flood resilience, flood proofing and...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/31

As summer approaches the thought of a flood is never far from the minds of those who have seen their home damaged previously by floodwaters. In this episode I’m joined by flood plain management specialist Adam Berry to uncover why building on flood plains or flood-prone areas was permitted in the first place, what is flood plain management and why every flood is different.Published: 31 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Low lying areas of Ipswich Central under water during the

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13:55

More flood buy-backs, council's to-do flood repair...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/24

From August 24 meeting of Ipswich City Council: Flood buy-backs and the latest on repairs to council-owned property after last year’s floods, planning scheme review receives 500+ submissions and more on the Galvanized Festival which starts at the end of the month. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Recorded: 24 August 2023.Published: 25 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Walking trail at Hardings Paddock which is also the location for Culture on Country event Sunday September

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22:55

Lappers rejoice, new waste location, exit 32 closed,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/21

Lappers rejoice with recent events drawing big crowds to Ipswich Central, new waste transfer station location to replace Riverview, don’t get swooped by magpies, exit 32 at Springfield Central closed for six months, Ipswich Tribune v Teresa Harding and Galvanised Festival about to begin. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 21 August 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Centenary Highway exit 32 works: https://bit.ly/3KHHiufGalvanized

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8:38

Major traffic disruption at exit 32, Galvanized...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/16

Major roadworks will block access to a busy road in Springfield Central, get ready to be Galvanised in Ipswich starting with a traditional welcome by Nunukul Yuggera on August 31, the heart-warming story from RAAF Amberley of a double breast cancer survivor who has served 40 years, Culture on Country at Hardings Paddock and disco fever is coming to Ipswich Showgrounds.Published: 16 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company at Culture on Country

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20:05

Council committee makes decision on new enclosed...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/11

A change application for a compost manufacturing to be enclosed at Swanbank become the big issue for councillors at this month’s Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee. Councillors had to grapple with options and decide on the best one.Published: 11 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: 1 Nicholas Street IpswichIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich

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9:13

Could spice be the secret to dementia prevention? And...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/08

Could spice be the secret to dementia prevention? A world-first trial is set to test powers of capsaicin, the molecule that gives chilli its ‘spice’. In this episode a closer look at the ground-breaking research at the University of Southern Queensland. Also on the show Ipswich City Council to consider a major investment in a new resource recovery centre for waste on Redbank Plains Road.Published: 8 August 2023.Updated: 11 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: University of

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15:13

Playground design improves fitness, Queens Park...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/08/03

The link between fitness levels of children and playground design revealed by Wearthy CEO Lukas Ritson. Also in this episode an upgrade of playground equipment in Queens Park, easier access to free flu vaccine and Ipswich City Council in a strong push for AFL games at Springfield Central during the Gabba rebuild.Published: 3 August 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Commercial playground design and construction company Wearthy co-founder and CEO Lukas Ritson (supplied)Wearthy:

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26:32

Jamie Dunn played them all before meeting Agro and...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/07/31

Did you grow up listening to Jamie Dunn and Agro on the radio, or maybe you were glued to TV for Agro’s Cartoon Connection. There’s much more to the Jamie Dunn story and he is this episode’s special guest.Published: 31 July 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Agro, Ranger Stacey and Jamie Dunn (supplied)Book tickets Agro Up Late: https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/agro-up-late-2/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery:

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21:30

Hand gesture media storm: Harding and Pahlke have...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/07/28

Mayor Teresa Harding responds to the recent media storm over actions of former councillor David Pahlke while in the public gallery last April and later in this episode David Pahlke takes ownership of his hand gesture and explains what was happening at the time. Also on the show highlights from Ipswich City Council’s July meeting and more on Cr Nicole Jonic’s resignation from four committees earlier this month. With the election only months away, will Teresa Harding run for a second

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10:58

Takeaway coffee cup con: Are disposable cups being...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/07/25

In this episode a shock revelation that disposable coffee cups are not always being recycled even if you put them in the recycle bin. Hear why and possible solutions to stop single use coffee cups heading for landfill. University of Southern Queensland research fellow Dr Matt Flynn joins the show.Published: 25 July 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: UniSQ research fellow Dr Matt Flynn who is part of the university’s Centre for Future Materials No Waste team (supplied)UniSQ:

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9:53

Challenge to council leadership, new homes for...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/07/21

Cr Nicole Jonic resigns from four Ipswich City Council committees in protest over leadership in council, more new homes for seniors, Ipswich youth film festival is back, free flu vaccines for a limited time and seven school students join West Moreton Health.Published: 21 July 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic (supplied)Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ IFFY:

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28:24

Walkabout with Rob, chamber stir, SPARK reviews,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/07/18

We go walkabout with Rob the YouTube guy, former councillor’s gesture causes a stir, mixed reviews of SPARK Festival, how one Ipswich suburb got its name, the crumbling Commercial Hotel and the not so bright future for newsagents. All this and a stack more in this yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac.Published: 18 July 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comWalkabout With Rob: https://www.youtube.com/@walkaboutwithrobRob's Ipswich episode:

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