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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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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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16:19

UniSQ aviation expert Chris Smith explains why we'll...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/20

Self-flying air taxis are set to launch in southeast Queensland in time for the 2032 Olympics. Would you take a flying taxi without a pilot? On today’s show you’ll hear from the University of Southern Queensland’s aviation expert Chris Smith who explains the prospect is very real and not something that remains confined to science fiction or cartoons. Published: 20 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland aviation expert Chris Smith

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29:29

Cr Jonic on growing up, career choices, being a...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/18

Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic reveals when the decision was made to run for council in 2020 and why. In this episode you’ll also hear first-hand about the years before council and who inspired Nicole on her career path, what it was like to be a new councillor in Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and its role, council’s media policy and we discuss those anonymous threats over historical drug use. Recorded at Club Parkview Goodna: 17 February 2023. Published: 18 February

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8:05

Healthy heart habits, Clean Up Australia day needs...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/16

February is heart awareness month, First Nations heath equity consultation, your help needed for Clean Up Australia day in March, Ipswich Hospital Foundation to mark 25 years, Ipswich Libraries top of the list for number of visitors and Augusta Parkway now seen in a new light. Published: 16 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Children's Library, Nicholas Street (supplied) Ipswich Hospital Foundation gala dinner: https://gala.ihfoundation.org.au/ West Moreton Health:

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8:15

Gift of speech for cancer survivor, fire ant fight...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/08

A Riverview man who lost his voice due to cancer has it restored by Ipswich Hospital, school-based trainee completing Cert III in health, Ipswich’s population nudging 245,500, the fire ant fight continues and Ipswich Central building owners urged to convert above shop space into residential accommodation. Published: 8 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Alekk Mathieson is working on the Ipswich Hospital medical ward as he upgrades his qualifications with a Certificate III in

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15:50

Housing shortage, CBD site could turn green, Deebing...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/02/01

Low-income families under extreme pressure trying to find an affordable place to live, a fresh look at what to do with the old transit centre, is future development at Deebing Creek at an impasse, new schools open and no sign of an immediate solution to Ipswich Central’s bridge traffic jam. Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard joins the show. Published: 1 February 2023. Updated: 2 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard (supplied) Ipswich City Council:

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20:00

Citizen of the Year Donna Cavanagh reveals her...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/27

Ipswich Citizen of the Year Donna Cavanagh describes the moment hearing her name announced at this year’s awards. In this episode Donna reveals what influences and events shaped the woman she is today and explains the incredible daily commitment to help those doing it tough in our local community. This includes the pressures brought on by the current cost of living and punishingly low vacancy rates for those trying to find a place to rent. Published: 27 January 2023. Music:

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12:55

Why parklands still closed, playground petition,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/20

Why River Heart Parklands stage one is still closed nearly 12 months on from the floods, petition for a new playground, missed wheelie bins on collection days a concern, Economic Development Strategy almost three years in the making but what, if anything, is happening now to bring new business and industry to the city. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Recorded: 19 January 2023. Published: 20 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: River Heart Parklands stage one

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17:42

City parkland still closed, a flood buy-back tale,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/16

Major city parkland attraction still closed since being damaged by last year’s floods, one flood buy-back story, shops opening and reopening in an area prone to flooding and what does the future hold for Ipswich Civic Centre. A new year yarn with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac where we also share Christmas holiday adventures which includes some timely health advice. Published: 16 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com ABC Radio Conversations: https://ab.co/3CLNzkH Ipswich City

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5:57

Former administrator resigns from Moreton Bay...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/14

Former Ipswich City Council administrator Greg Chemello resigns from Moreton Bay Regional Council, more progress in Nicholas Street and a preview of January’s Ipswich council meeting including decision making powers of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee and a vote on a private operator to run George Alder Tennis Centre at Leichhardt. Published: 14 January 2023. Updated: 16 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Former Ipswich City Council interim administrator Greg

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5:35

Finalists announced in annual city awards, community...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/10

Finalists announced for Ipswich Citizen of the Year along with supporting categories, ten community groups score funding from Ipswich City Council and registrations open for the Ipswich 100 charity bike ride. Published: 10 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: A previous Ipswich 100 charity bike ride (supplied) Annual awards finalists:

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14:48

Ipswich helicopter pilot talks about the future of...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/05

Will the Sea World chopper tragedy affect the future of tourism aviation? Retired Ipswich helicopter pilot Captain Mike Jarvis has many years of first-hand experience in tourism. He gives his take on what the future might look like and explains the view from the pilot’s seat. Published: 5 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Captain Mike Jarvis (supplied) About Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainmike1/ Episodes streamed on podcast audio apps (eg: Apple, Spotify,

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7:32

Big crowds for NYE fireworks, road upgrade resumes,...

Ipswich Today ·

2023/01/03

Fireworks welcome the new year at four locations across Ipswich (watch Limestone Park fireworks here https://fb.watch/hPrJo-1-_m/), major road project swings into high gear, free parking in Ipswich Central for a limited time, health advice to keep your pool germ-free and will Ipswich finally get the performing arts centre it deserves? Published: 3 January 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: New Year's Eve fireworks at Limestone Park (Ipswich Today) Ipswich Planning Scheme:

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8:26

Rates concession extended, arts awards return in 2023...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/12/15

Ipswich City Council extends post-flood rates concession, Ipswich Arts Awards return in 2023, First Nations cadet swaps finance for nursing, new economic development strategy light on detail, another corporate donation to Ipswich Hospital Foundation's Children's Christmas Appeal and the Bremer River receives 18,000 Mary River cod. Published: 16 December 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Hospital First Nations nursing cadet Janita Dutt (supplied) Ipswich Planning Scheme:

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12:17

Avoid the after silly season finance hangover,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/12/12

Expert advice from the University of Southern Queensland's finance guru Associate Professor Peter Phillips on how to avoid overspending this Christmas including tips on reducing stress and expectations of family. Also in this episode Ipswich Christmas lights winners and how to shape your Ipswich of the future. Published: 12 December 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Pexels from Pixabay Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZj Resilient Homes Fund:

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13:48

Swifts saga finally settled, Karalee childcare centre...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/12/09

The last Ipswich council meeting of the year finally settles the Swifts saga, more emphasis on customer service, Queensland Audit Office reports don’t come cheap, delayed Karalee childcare centre gets the green light with changes, a review of 2022 floods and the best street announced in the Ipswich Christmas lights competition. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Published: 9 December 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place Ipswich Central Christmas 2021 (Ipswich

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14:08

Executive Outlook 2022: Business confidence high,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/12/06

Ipswich business confidence remains high nearly three years into Covid with 75 per cent of local firms optimistic for the year ahead. In this Ipswich Today exclusive you’ll hear highlights from Top Office Group’s annual survey of business sentiment across the city and region. Director Jan Gadsden reveals key information for every business owner or manager. Published: 6 December 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Top Office Group and Sequel Insights director Jan Gadsden

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10:17

First flood buy-backs settled, best sky show of year,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/12/04

First settlements under Resilient Homes Fund flood buy-back scheme, more flood monitoring cameras in Ipswich now online, a new green street art competition, celestial showtime with best show for keen sky watchers, new Ipswich Hospital pedestrian bridge lifted into place and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Published 4 December 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland astrophysicist Professor Jonti Horner (supplied) University of Southern

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