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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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8:41

David Pahlke responds to criticism over names of...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/05/03

Former Ipswich City Council Division 10 councillor David Pahlke responds to the April 27 meeting of council which voted 8 to 1 to reinstate his name on an information sign in Rosewood. A notice of motion called for keeping names of former councillors on information signs when they need replacing. Also in this episode Dave Pahlke reveals his current thoughts on whether he’ll run for council next March.Published: 3 May 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Former Division 10 councillor

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22:25

New deputy mayor, reporting conduct matters to OIA,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/28

A new deputy mayor for Ipswich, state government attempts to clarify how councillors should deal with inappropriate conduct matters referred by the OIA, former councillor names to stay on information signs, plan B for North Ipswich Reserve and a long weekend with a bumper list of things to see and do. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Published: 28 April 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan and Mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)Ipswich City Council:

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22:13

Starter gun fired early for 2024 election: David...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/25

Mayoral candidate David Martin joins the show. He missed out on the top job in 2020 so why is he running again? Stream now to hear his reasons and a longer conversation about his priorities for Ipswich should he be successful in 2024.April 25 is ANZAC Day – a day each year when The Last Post is played for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It means that they have done their duty and are now at rest."They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them, nor

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15:21

Ipswich Show marks 150 years with jam-packed...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/21

Ipswich Show celebrates 150 years this year. How did it all begin and what you can expect at the biggest show ever. Ipswich Show Society president Darren Zanow reveals all you need to know to make the most of the 2023 Ipswich Show.Published: 21 April 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comShow tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au/purchase-ticketsDiscover Ipswich: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/Episodes streamed on podcast audio apps (eg: Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podcast Addict etc)

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22:21

Discover a craft distillery, new look for Colleges...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/17

Discover Ipswich’s own craft distillery and meet the founder, a new look for Colleges Crossing, the water is finally warming up at Leichhardt pool, Ipswich Tribune reveals at least one former councillor’s name erased from history and two candidates have declared their intentions for the March 2024 local government election. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 17 April 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImbibis:

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17:58

Mobile phones in schools: What's the impact on...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/13

Should students be banned from taking mobile phones to school? Studies have shown dependency on phones is alarming in terms of well-being, anxiety and social skills of young people. University of Southern Queensland education expert Dr Tania Leach discusses the changing landscape and views about phones at school. Published: 13 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland education expert Dr Tania Leach (supplied) University of Southern Queensland:

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7:13

New website exposes dangers of vaping, more new...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/11

A truth about vaping website launched while the state government wants your thoughts about vaping and vaping products, more dollars for schools, disturbed sleep can lead to higher risk of falls, Ipswich celebrates youth week and an e-scooter trial set for Springfield Central. Published: 11 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: WoodLinks State School principal Greg Noble and member for Bundamba Lance McCallum at WoodLinks State School (supplied) Vaping inquiry:

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9:48

Pool temperature drops while anger rises over delays...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/04/05

The Leichhardt pool temperature saga drags on into its third year as connection of electric heaters misses deadlines announced by Ipswich City Council last year. Local resident and pool customer Liz Tindle-May joins the show after making her own complaints to council about the extraordinary period of time it has taken to connect power. Published: 5 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 3 councillors Marnie Doyle and Andrew Fechner with local resident Ken Alderton at

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17:42

Cleanaway charged over odours, action needed on...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/31

Cleanaway faces millions in fines over Chuwar smell. Obesity levels are up a whopping 46 per cent in 11 years as a new report is released calling for more action to support healthy diets and lifestyles. Joining the show is Dr Aletha Ward lecturer in nursing and a public health researcher at the University of Southern Queensland and lead author of the report published this week by West Moreton Obesity Group. Also in this episode council approves $63,000 to support the 150th Ipswich Show and

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17:27

Renewed hope for Mihi Grove flood buy-backs and...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/28

Renewed hope of flood buy-backs for unit owners at Mihi Grove in Brassall after Ipswich City Council moves to compulsory acquire units from owners who have not registered for voluntary buy-backs. Also in this episode inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini reveals the homeless situation in Ipswich has gone from bad to worse. Published: 28 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini (supplied) inCommunity Inc: https://incommunity.com.au/ Beddown:

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18:20

Ipswich Waste not for sale, parklands reopen,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/23

Council confirms Ipswich Waste Services is not for sale, two major parklands to partially reopen, get excited about the new Ipswich Planning Scheme, population predictions throttled back, new cinemas could face a further delay, CMC Rocks smashes records, new property valuations skyrocket and council calls a special meeting to deal with Mi-Hi Grove flood buy-backs. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the March 23 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 23 March 2023. Published: 24

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25:21

Is Ipswich Waste for sale, more bridges needed, the...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/20

A notice of motion hints that Ipswich City Council could be in secret talks to sell Ipswich Waste Services, two major parklands still closed 13 months after flooding, more bridges needed in Ipswich, the 150th Ipswich Show and AM radio no longer available in some new car models. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 20 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Planes Trains Autos: www.planestrainsautos.com.au Ipswich City Council:

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12:04

Humanitarian mission to Ukraine, urgent care clinic...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/17

Last year (April 2022) local businessman and Rotarian Martin Corkery visited Ukraine on a humanitarian mission to gain a better understanding of what’s happening on the ground and to establish trustworthy reliable contacts. Since then he has joined forces with the Rotary Foundation Australia and has again returned to Europe on a self-funded follow-up mission. Also in this episode Ipswich to get a new Medicare Urgent Local Care Clinic, the return of Planes Trains and Autos, and a newly

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10:57

More changes requested to previously approved...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/13

In September 2022 Ipswich City Council approved a new fast-food store at 16 Queen Street Goodna. Eleven changes have been requested by the applicant and the issue returned to Ipswich City Council’s Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee on March 9. Published: 13 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Carroll House 16 Queen Street Goodna (realestate.com.au) Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Resilient Homes Fund:

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10:03

Ipswich council restructure, red tape cut to attract...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/10

Ipswich City Council goes back to the future, at least in part, with an internal restructure, Ipswich plans to become an event-friendly council for event organisers and still no date set for building the Brassall Bikeway missing link. In this episode you’ll hear highlights from the March round of Ipswich City Council committee meetings held on Thursday March 9. Published: 10 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Organisation chart by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Ipswich City Council:

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24:28

Is OIA pressure forcing councillors to resign? Former...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/05

A former Ipswich City Council executive and more recently councillor with neighbouring Scenic Rim Regional Council speaks out about why he resigned last month and the negative impact the Office of Independent Assessor is having on the ability of councillors to be councillors. Derek Swanborough joins the show. Published: 5 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Derek Swanborough (Facebook) Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Scenic Rim Regional Council:

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16:44

What's next for Ipswich Art Gallery? Meet new...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/03/02

Ipswich Art Gallery has a new director. Claire Sourgnes brings two decades of experience to this role and lead the next chapter of the city’s award-winning visual arts headquarters which was originally established in 1951. Hear Claire’s thoughts on the city of Ipswich collection, attracting new audiences, what’s currently on and coming soon to Ipswich Art Gallery. Recorded: 1 March 2023. Published: 2 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Decades of daily observations have been

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18:40

Former newspaper editor Michael Crutcher on...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/27

Former Courier Mail editor Michael Crutcher is a keen observer of local politics. He is also founder and CEO of 55 comms. In this special third anniversary episode you will get to know Michael as he shares his childhood link to Ipswich, views on perceptions of Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and the changing face of newspaper newsrooms. We also talk about his own podcast called Sourced (co-hosted with Jordan McDonald). Recorded: 8 February 2023. Published: 27 February 2023

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16:24

Childcare DA referred back to state, who should say...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/24

Proposed childcare centre at Deebing Heights evokes emotional discussion with any decision again delayed, meeting becomes farcical over who should be quoted in media releases and 12 months on from the floods. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the February 23 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 23 February 2023. Published: 24 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Planning Scheme:

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23:47

Stepping out to do stand-up, live music, can you name...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/22

You are never too old to take on something new like stand-up comedy, we talk tunes in Tulmur Place and live music in Ipswich, how well do you know your local councillors and reminiscing about the era of the backyard dunny. Get ready for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 22 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Tunes in Tulmur Place: https://bit.ly/3EtkGud Ipswich Libraries visitor numbers: http://bit.ly/3xHn1xQ Ipswich City Council:

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