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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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7:10

Kerbside collection, big plans for Goodna park,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/16

Large item kerbside collection continues across Ipswich, big plans for a Goodna riverside park, introducing the People's Choice Award at the annual Ipswich Art Awards, vote for Marburg in Queensland's Top Tourism Town Awards and Reconciliation Week 2022 to be celebrated with culture, community and food. Published: 16 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Soul Nook at Marburg (supplied) Large item kerbside collection:

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17:26

Centuries-old form of flight over Ipswich still...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/09

A centuries-old method of flight fills the sky above Ipswich most early mornings when the weather allows. How and when did the city become home to the Floating Images hot air balloon? You’ll hear the story which led to chief pilot Graeme Day gaining his commercial pilot’s licence 30 years ago and why Ipswich was chosen as the preferred location to establish Floating Images hot air balloon flights. Published: 9 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Chief pilot Graeme Day getting

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7:42

Media policy under scrutiny, Air Tattoo for Amberley,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/05/06

Ipswich City Council under scrutiny for its new media policy with the Queensland Government now wanting a please explain. The Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo comes to RAAF Base Amberley when Australia’s largest air force base will open its gates to the public for the first time since 2008. Also in this episode Ipswich population growth slows and go off-grid at Hardings Paddock. Published: 6 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich CDB reach of Bremer River (supplied) Council

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10:16

Mental health and wellbeing survey reveals community...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/28

One third of Ipswich householders are suffering high or very high psychological stress. The report of a recent survey found 22.9 per cent of householders were experiencing high psychological distress and nine per cent were experiencing very high levels of distress, compared to the national average of nine point three per cent and four point two per cent respectively. Hear some of the details contained in a new survey from Community Mental Health Australia. Project manager Tristan Brownson

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10:25

Ipswich Show: Fireworks, sideshows, show bags, arts,...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/27

Your sneak peek at the 2022 Ipswich Show with show society president Darren Zanow and events manager Joanne Hadnutt. A last minute call for entries, main arena entertainment highlights, what's new this year and where to get your tickets online. Published: 27 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Show (supplied) Ipswich Show tickets and information: https://ipswichshow.com.au/ Lodge show entries: https://showday.online/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Episodes

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17:28

Tense and emotional scenes in meeting, new deputy...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/23

Ipswich City Council's 21 April 2022 meeting: A tense and emotional withdrawal of a motion by Cr Nicole Jonic which called for an apology from mayor Teresa Harding. The mayor was excluded from the meeting for the apology discussion. Hear the mayor’s response to being forced to leave the chamber. Ipswich has a new deputy mayor for the next 12 months and at the end of the show a moving tribute to Ipswich’s Gaye Anderson by Cr Kate Kunzelmann. Published: 23 April 2022. Music:

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17:36

Ambulance ramping, parliament highlights, climate...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/22

For the first time since Covid I sat down with Jennifer Howard in the Ipswich electorate office earlier this week rather than via Zoom or on the phone. On the show we discuss highlights from the first three months of the year in state parliament, ambulance ramping and climate under the microscope at an Ipswich forum. Also in this episode International Women's Day and National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and the valuable contribution service club Zonta makes to the

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30:24

Flood clean-up, vote on deputy mayor, mayor called on...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/19

After a two-month hiatus Over The Back Fence returns with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. This month we discuss the 2022 flood, the clean-up, immediate and on-going help available and how it compares to 2011. Tulmur Place is increasingly known as the city’s home for free entertainment and a great family destination, who will be the next deputy mayor and will the mayor finally make an apology? Also on the show our Ipswich foodie favourites and Ash Barty gives the strongest indication yet

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7:40

Planes trains & autos, kerbside collection, new dog...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/15

In this Easter long week-end episode a few things to see and do around Ipswich in the coming days and weeks. Stream now for a quick catch-up on local news you can use including Planes Trains and Autos, which suburbs are in the next round of the large item kerbside collection, Ipswich Civic Centre due to reopen, The Gathering Celtic Festival, 2022 Ipswich Show dates, more fun in Tulmur Place and the first ever Dogfest coming to the Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 15 April 2022. Music:

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12:12

Ipswich applies pressure for more dollars from...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/04/06

With the federal election due in May, Ipswich City Council is again sizing up big-ticket projects to support population growth and the urgent need for cash from Canberra to build much-needed infrastructure. What are the priorities? And why the need to lobby for federal money? Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to explain which projects council believes deserve more attention and funding from the Australian Government. Published: 6 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:

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14:30

Local business success story: How the desire for...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/31

One local business you may not have heard of until now is Golden Bone Bakery, a manufacturer of heathy doggie treats made in Ipswich. It started with an idea about six years ago with the first batch of treats made in a home kitchen. This is the story of Katharina von Heusinger and partner Reiner who noticed an increasing amount of flatulence from their dog Jett which they attributed to mass manufactured doggie treats. From this came the idea to make their own 100 per cent natural dog treats

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19:41

Radio station for First Nations voices at the heart...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/28

Brisbane Indigenous Media Association has operated community radio station Triple A Murri Country since its first broadcast on April 6 1993. For several years it was known as 98.9 FM and recently rebranded to Triple A retuning to its roots. The station is best known for its unique blend of popular country and indigenous music. In addition to Murri Country 98.9FM, Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Ltd operates Triple A Vision, Triple A Training and BIMA Projects. Ipswich resident Jyi

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18:57

After flood help, compost plant approved, cinema...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/25

From the March 24 meeting of Ipswich City Council - a flood clean-up and support package, a new enclosed compost manufacturing facility at Swanbank approved but will it pass the nose test, CBD cinema rumours, who is spending what on the council-owned Commonwealth Hotel fit-out and extension, and to borrow from Elton John, sorry seems to be the hardest word, after mayor called on to apologise to another councillor. Also in this episode what does the future hold for the decommissioned Eastern

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8:31

Colleges & sports fields smashed by flood, bus 531...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/19

Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve remains closed after being smashed again by another major flood, sporting fields still being assessed before reopening, have your say on the future of bus route 531, Ipswich to Springfield Central public transport corridor tops council’s election wish-list and Ipswich Jets score with USQ. This episode also highlights Advance Care Planning Week with a reminder from West Moreton Health. Published: 19 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Colleges

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6:13

Council finally announces new operator for the...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/15

After more than seven years of waiting Ipswich City Council announced a new operator of the Commonwealth Hotel at an extraordinary (or special) meeting on Thursday 10 March 2022. This meeting followed the regular round of committee meetings. In a statement issued later mayor Teresa Harding said the hotel would act as an anchor tenant for the Nicholas Street Precinct. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee chairperson Cr Marnie Doyle said while the Commonwealth Hotel had been meticulously

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20:32

Flood clean-up continues, local businesses need your...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/10

The massive flood clean-up continues with support available for flood-affected residents and businesses coming from all levels of government, Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ). Ipswich chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show to discuss the floods, clean-up and where to from here and a warning from West Moreton Health about serious diseases being spread by mosquitoes. Also on the show, Goodna Services Club, like many other

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6:20

2022 flood: The clean-up and help available for...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/03/04

It has been quite the week wondering if that rain would ever give us a break. Now floodwaters are finally receding, a quick summary of the clean-up and help available. Published: 4 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Screenshot of Ipswich City Council flood recovery page (supplied) Ipswich City Council flood recovery: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/floodrecovery Queensland Government hardship assistance: www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies Community Recovery:

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20:49

Major road upgrades, GI&W committee's power, flood...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/02/25

Ipswich City Council's Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee’s decision-making powers, major tender approved to improve traffic flow around Springfield Central, Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan recommendations and eight notice of motions at council's February 24 meeting. Also in this episode you’ll hear the wash-up from the Motoland public forum with mayor Teresa Harding. Published: 25 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Joseph Brady Park at Brisbane River and Bremer

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7:38

Vax boost, $38m for Bundamba station upgrade, Chuwar...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/02/18

West Moreton Health boost for vaccinations, Bundamba station next in line for a major upgrade, council to host a forum to facilitate a meeting between Motoland and Chuwar residents, memorabilia funds going to a good cause with funding applications open for eligible organisations, and kerbside collection is in full swing, but don’t put your rubbish out before it is your suburb's turn. Published: 18 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Bundamba station upgrade concept plan

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12:57

Organic waste contract points to NuGrow, CBD cinema &...

Ipswich Today ·

2022/02/11

From the first round of committee meetings in 2022 - NuGrow recommended to provide organic waste services, Ipswich City Council inches closer to securing and naming the CBD cinema and Commonwealth Hotel operators and Translink bus services in the spotlight. Published: 11 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: View from Ipswich CBD towards White Rock (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube:

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