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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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8:11

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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18:15

Humanitarian mission takes business owner to Ukraine...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/08/07

To mark the 200th episode two people making their own contribution, past and present, to the local community and the world. First, Martin Corkery owns an Ipswich-based business and has been on a personal humanitarian mission to Ukraine. Martin reveals first-hand what he witnessed. Also on the show remembering a different pace of life in Ipswich during the 1950s and 1960s through the eyes of 94 year-old amateur radio operator Ron Grandison. Published: 7 August 2022. Music:

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11:15

Optimism after recent council turmoil, sports awards...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/31

Ipswich councillors voice optimism going forward after the chaos of recent weeks with Crs Doyle and Harding placing their comments on the record at the July 28 council meeting. In other local news nominations are open for the annual Ipswich Sports Awards, Ipswich Central’s living art gallery and a local doctor issues a serious health warning over vaping. Published: 31 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Screenshot Ipswich City Council meeting (YouTube) Council meeting agendas and

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13:37

Mayor comments on 9 News RTI, community funding...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/28

Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to talk about recently revealed travel expenses from 2010 and 2012, Ipswich councillors on their best behaviour at the July 28 meeting, changes to guidelines for community funding, Queensland Audit Office finds four new deficiencies at council, motions for the annual local government conference and Ipswich remembers Box Flat. Published: 28 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Council meeting agendas and minutes:

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20:09

Mid-winter fun in Ipswich, face masks, backflips,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/19

Talking everything Ipswich with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac in our regular chat over the back fence. We’re keeping it mostly positive this month after a series of massive backflips in the council chamber. We talk mid-winter fun in Ipswich, face masks, new businesses, stealth bombers, CMC Rocks, Park2Park and a look back at the old Wintergarden Theatre in East Street. Recorded: 18 July 2022 Published: 19 July 2022 Music: www.purple-planet.com New businesses:

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25:47

Box Flat mine disaster 50th anniversary: John Knox...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/16

On the morning of 31 July 1972 news broke about a massive explosion at Box Flat mine at Swanbank. John Knox was preparing to start his day reporting the daily news at radio station 4IP. He went directly to Box Flat and was among the first to report from the disaster site. Hugh Taylor was working at Rhondda Collieries and remembers the events of that fateful day. Hugh is also current president of Ipswich Historical Society and details the commemorative plans for the weekend of 30 and 31

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12:28

Line in sand with Pisasale name out and new names to...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/12

Ipswich councillors draw a line in the sand. The Pisasale name issue appears to be finally resolved after a special meeting of Ipswich City Council on July 12. It wasn't without some further angst over who said what during the local government election campaign. Published: 12 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Pisasale Drive Yamanto (Google) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich:

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19:33

High stakes in chamber during three-minute meeting...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/08

Stakes are getting higher as councillors face-off across the chamber at the first of two special meetings over Pisasale naming. Also on the show meet Indigenous artist Sally Harrison who through art has been able to connect with her identity and love of the land. You can view Sally's work in Spirit of Place - Here, There and Everywhere at Ipswich Art Gallery until August 21. Published: 8 July 2022. Updated: 11 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Sally Harrison (Facebook) Sally

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14:04

Winter of councillor discontent over budget and major...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/06

Have some Ipswich councillors lost confidence in council staff? Deputy mayor Jacob Madsen votes against adopting the city’s annual budget, Nicole Jonic questions accuracy of information from council officers while Paul Tully raises the urgent need for traffic lights in Division 2. Also in this episode a double backflip on the Pisasale naming fiasco with two special meetings called by rival councillors. Published: 6 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Nicole Jonic and Cr Paul

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28:07

Mayor blindsided over renaming road & bridge, rates...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/07/01

Tensions boil over in the chamber with discussion about former mayor Paul Pisasale taking centre stage during the June 30 ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council. There was a spectacular backflip on renaming Paul Pisasale Bridge and Pisasale Drive. In a separate meeting council announced details of its 2022-2023 budget with an increase in rates. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to discuss the budget and what happened in the chamber with a split vote five to four in favour of reinstating

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13:26

Ipswich rental crisis hits families hard with vacancy...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/24

The nationwide housing crisis is almost a constant in the media but what is happening in Ipswich? One local organisation at the front line reveals the current homeless situation with a staggering increase of more than 1,000 per cent since the onset of Covid. While this increase was temporary the on-going increase is in the range of 650 per cent. Ipswich-based inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini joins the show to explain more. Published: 24 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:

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22:35

Post-flood misery continues, mayors fight for...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/21

The pain and misery of the floods earlier the year are still front and centre for many struggling to rebuild, how the Resilient Homes Fund could help, Ipswich Hospital funding in the crosshairs of three local mayors and the Festival of Horsepower hits the right note. Also in this episode we reminisce about the former Jim Gardiner Pool in Limestone Park. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 20 June 2022. Published: 21 June

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9:40

Wood mulching application at Swanbank under scrutiny...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/17

Wood Mulching Industries at Swanbank under extra scrutiny during the June meeting of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste committee after the company lodged an application to change some previously approved conditions. The original application attracted one submission which raised concerns about odour from green waste. In this episode you’ll hear highlights of the committee’s concerns and answers from council’s development planning manager. Published: 17 June 2022. Music:

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13:55

Could exercise be the secret to keeping your mind...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/13

Exercise might be the secret to keeping your mind sharp. New research by the University of Southern Queensland reveals 100 minutes of exercise every week improves brain health. With 1.1 million Australians predicted to suffer from dementia by 2058, lead researcher Dr Edward Bliss said the findings could help unlock secrets of the complex disease. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, show for the first time positive changes in cognition and brain blood

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9:08

Have your say after flood, Spark Ipswich, Relay for...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/09

Have your say on this year’s flood response at a special public forum being held in Goodna, Spark Ipswich returns for a second year to light up the city, how to support the Cancer Council's Relay for Life without being there and how many 10 cent recycle containers are in one mile. Stream now to find out from Liz Tindle-May who is raising funds for Ipswich RSL Youth and Community Band. Published: 9 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Spark Ipswich (supplied) Flood forum

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17:48

Hugh's family history reveals intriguing story of...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/06/02

In 1903 a three-year-old boy was given up for adoption from the front yard of a Brisbane Street home because his mother already had two children out of wedlock and another was on the way. In this episode you’ll hear from the 67-year-old grandson of that three-year-old. Hugh O'Brien has uncovered his intriguing family history in Ipswich at the beginning of last century. Published: 3 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Hugh O'Brien with two of his grandchildren on the Brisbane

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7:10

Free flu vax, free ride for fire ants, horsepower...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/28

In this snack size episode catch up on getting a free flu vax, fire ants get a free ride from recent floods, Festival of Horsepower is back, Legacy gains from trains, planes and autos, next suburbs for kerbside collection and the amazing tale of a wheel lost from a 1949 Morris MS6 recovered from bushland beside the Cunningham Highway. Published: 28 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Willowbank Raceway (www.dragphotos.com.au) Fire Ants: www.fireants.org.au Flu vax Queensland

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26:07

Promises, flood misery, Pisasale renaming undecided,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/24

Over The Back Fence: Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular monthly yarn where we talk everything Ipswich. This month includes Labor promises made to council before the election, the misery of two floods in as many months, renaming Pisasale bridge and road still not finalised, our increasingly dog-friendly CBD, stinky waste business, when was the last time you were in a library and plenty of laughs at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 24 May 2022. Music:

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12:52

DV support, new library proposed, stink over waste,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/19

A call for council to do more to support local DV organisations, deputy mayor champions new library, a real stink over waste odours, renaming Pisasale bridge and road hits a speed bump, still no decision on an ideal pool temperature while a new pool at Leichhardt is delayed. Also in this episode council backs the Winternationals and CMC Rocks at Willowbank Raceway. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the May meeting of Ipswich City Council (recorded 19 May 2022). Published: 20 May

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16:31

Nurse Bryant Strong gives hope and support to...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/18

A very personal story of a young man growing up in Ipswich struggling to find his own identity. Bryant Strong is now a registered nurse caring for others but that’s only part of what he does to support the community. The University of Southern Queensland nursing graduate, who is now studying two more degrees - Master of Nursing and a Bachelor of Midwifery – has dedicated his life to improving the mental health of LGBTIQ+ youth. Published: 18 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:

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