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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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25:46

Stand-up comedy, first test for new stadium, Tivoli...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/21

Another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac, this month with a special guest, local stand-up comedian Darren Hallesy. Also on the show what’s happening with Motoland at Tivoli Raceway, will the new Springfield Central AFL stadium pass its first test, flood buy-backs, population growth and when did Christmas lights become a thing? Published: 21 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 ICC quarterly report:

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19:35

The issues and waste woes for Australia's recycling...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/18

Soft plastics head for landfill as the REDcycle scheme is halted. This revelation is the latest development in Australia’s 74-million-tonne garbage problem. So why is getting recycling right so difficult? In this special episode you’ll hear from the University of Southern Queensland’s Professor Polly Burey, an expert on recycling who is also co-project lead on the No Waste program. Published: 18 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ's Professor Polly Burey (supplied) No

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13:03

Heritage shortcomings discussed during committee...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/16

During the November meeting of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste committee councillors heard about shortcomings around protecting heritage buildings and Indigenous cultural sensitivities connected to proposed development at Deebing Heights. Also in this episode details on how to enter Ipswich City Council’s annual Christmas lights competition. Published: 16 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Councillor Nicole Jonic and mayor Teresa Harding getting ready for Christmas in

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15:35

Annual business awards: Ipswich and Greater...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/12

Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell recaps the annual Ipswich Business Excellence Awards, reviews 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 including business confidence, the impact of rising interest rates, population growth, computer hacking and business as usual with Covid. Also on the show Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce held its annual Marquee Business Awards at a gala dinner last month. Published: 12 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: View towards White Rock

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15:57

Spirit of Leonard Cohen coming to Ipswich Civic...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/09

Leonard Cohen's most famous song is Hallelujah. In the Spirit of Leonard Cohen show, Jonathan Anstock brings to life the musical soul of Cohen through poetry and song in a deep and timeless performance. Jonathon will be on stage at Ipswich Civic Centre November 26 and joins this episode of Ipswich Today. Also on the show winners announced at the 2022 Ipswich Sports Awards. Published: 9 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jonathon Anstock in the Spirit of Leonard Cohen show

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9:32

Health reports reveal local challenges, Vietnam vets...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/11/04

Plans released by West Moreton Health to deal with population pressures on health services in the region over the next 10 years also reveal many serious challenges ahead, Vietnam vets get together at Amberley, a new fleet of high-tech Ipswich City Council waste collection trucks begin to hit the road and more Investing in Queensland Women Grants announced by the Queensland Government. Published: 4 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: History and Heritage – Air Force hosted

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7:08

Jacarandas celebrated, Bundamba TMR opens soon, new...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/31

Ninety years of jacaranda trees in Goodna celebrated with a new plaque, Transport and Main Roads service centre at Bundamba opens soon, Ipswich Hospital’s new cardiac catheter lab now open, new council flood cameras go online, food organics garden organics latest and flood-affected residents reminded to register with the Resilient Homes Fund. Published: 31 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully, Mayor Teresa Harding and Cr Nicole Jonic unveil the jacaranda trees

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17:42

Forensic audit minute defeated, decision-making...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/27

A forensic audit of defunct council companies gets the thumbs down from councillors, proposed childcare centre at Deebing Heights not approved, a review of decision-making powers of a key committee, flood buy-backs latest, new rural waste transfer site rejected. a mid-term review of council division boundaries and better education needed on the use of sandbags. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the 27 October 2022 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 27 October

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8:39

Chamber fireworks possible, sandbag fever, Keys to...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/24

Fireworks possible at this week’s meeting of Ipswich City Council, heavy rain brings on sandbag fever, Keys to the City for Ipswich State High School, two new state primary schools open in Ipswich next year, University of Southern Queensland 2022 Alumni of the Year Awards and Covid rules remain for West Moreton Health. Published: 24 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich State High School rugby league captain Josiah Pahulu (supplied) Sandbag DIY tips:

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22:16

Councillor watchdog in bad books, floods, flood...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/18

Another monthly yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. It's time to go pink with Ipswich Hospital Foundation, councillor watchdog overreach, floods, flood buy-backs and we say a sad goodbye to Colleges By The River. Also in this episode of Ipswich Today we talk air shows and reminisce about the first fast food store in Ipswich. All this and more in a special jacaranda edition of the show. Published: 18 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Inquiry into the

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40:27

A child movie star in the 1950s and talented drummer...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/12

Queensland’s own international child movie star in the 1950s can also claim he played drums on the tarmac at the old Brisbane airport, played drums in a jazz band, then in the 60s he joined the Bee Gees. Colin Petersen became a lifelong friend of Maurice Gibb. Now aged in his 70s his life story is still being written and he has returned to the stage, but not exactly in the role you would expect. Colin Petersen is my special guest in this episode of Ipswich Today. Published: 12 October

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6:53

Flying fox health warning, sports awards finalists,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/10/06

West Moreton Health warning to stay clear of flying foxes, 2022 sports awards finalists announced by Ipswich City Council, 80,000 cemetery records to go digital, sustainable inspiration during Sustainable Ipswich month and RAAF Amberley F/A-18F Hornets get in last-minute practice before the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo. Published: 6 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Andrew Fechner with 2021 Ipswich Sports Awards Volunteer of the Year Scott Morrison (supplied) Ipswich

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12:41

First flood buy-backs, urban greening, $30m flood...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/09/30

Ipswich is leading the way with flood buy-backs under the Australian and Queensland government Resilient Homes Fund, new urban greening plan acknowledges climate change, $30 million bill for flood repairs, Ipswich Planning Scheme in the spotlight and Ipswich State High School to receive Keys to the City. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the September 29 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 29 September 2022. Published: 30 September 2022. Music:

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35:43

Heritage vs fast-food in Goodna, better blocks...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/09/23

Cracks in heritage provisions within Ipswich City Council’s ageing planning scheme exposed as council approves a new fast-food outlet in Goodna, building better blocks and place-making explained and the latest update on new tenants for council-owned properties in the Nicholas Street precinct. Published: 23 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 16 Queen Street Goodna (Google) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube:

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27:09

Park(ing) Day, flood review, Springfield 30 years,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/09/20

Another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. This month we discuss Park(ing) Day, council’s flood review, 30 years of Springfield, the Galvanized Festival, local legend Peter McMahon (featured in Local Ipswich News), and we reminisce about road trips in the 60s and 70s. All this and more in episode 206 of Ipswich Today and the eighteenth time three former radio colleagues get together on the show. Recorded: 19 September 2022. Published: 20 September 2022. Music:

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13:59

Ipswich councillors remain divided over direction of...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/09/16

Ipswich councillors remain divided over the future of council’s media policy first introduced under Administration. The policy has since been through the wringer with some councillors clearly trying to limit the amount of publicity afforded the mayor while boosting their own stocks in the media. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of media policies and procedures at Ipswich City Council since 2003 and what is the difference between a council policy and procedure. Published: 16

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9:23

Covid team stood down, gauges replaced, UniSQ First...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/09/13

Following a short break Ipswich Today returns with a summary of what’s happening locally including West Moreton Health Covid team stood down, UniSQ launches a First Nations Blueprint, critical flood gauges replaced, community funding on offer, the Swifts sale saga slowly inches towards a conclusion, Commonwealth Hotel latest and get ready to party at CMC Rocks. Published: 13 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Commonwealth Hotel artist impression (supplied) Commonwealth

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16:18

Brisbane residents petition ICC, Lions want more...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/08/26

The story behind a petition from Brisbane residents to Ipswich council, Brisbane Lions want more cash for Springfield Central Stadium, new fees to use Tulmur Place and CBD new shops latest. These items and more from Ipswich council’s August 25 ordinary meeting. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show for our regular catch-up. Published: 26 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding and Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland president Ken Butler (supplied) Council

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22:22

Celebrating heritage, stopping a stink, flood...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/08/17

There's plenty to celebrate during the Galvanized Festival in September, source of stink finally revealed so we ask how to stop it happening again, still more to share after the floods earlier this year, can you teach an old swooping bird new tricks and we reminisce about Ipswich City Square. All this and more during another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 17 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Galvanized Festival:

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8:11

Cinema operator revealed, pool temp saga ends, get...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/08/14

After some three years Ipswich City Council finally reveals the new CBD cinema operator, Leichhardt pool temperature saga at an end with 32 the magic number, but at what cost? Also in this local news episode get ready for the Galvanized Festival in its second year, hazard reduction burns in council-owned conservation areas and Redbank Plains Road set for its long-awaited next upgrade. Published: 14 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ned Kelly at Cooneana Heritage Centre

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