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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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18:46

New council HQ open, Spark Ipswich, more love for...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/06/28

Over The Back Fence: Ipswich City Council's new headquarters at 1 Nicholas Street is now open featuring a new dedicated children's library on the ground floor. Also in this episode council is calling for property owners, local businesses, and the community to give feedback to a new online survey to help with the ongoing revitalisation of Ipswich Central and which activities would get more people to Tulmur Place more often. Published: 28 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich

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10:56

Rates rise average 2.75%, kerb & channelling for...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/06/24

Ipswich rates for owner/occupiers to increase an average 2.75 per cent, more for kerb and channelling streets in older suburbs and councillors vote no to increasing their own salary. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to talk about capital works and other highlights from the special budget meeting of Ipswich City Council held 24 June 2021. Published: 24 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: supplied Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube:

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12:57

What is a satellite hospital, more for skills...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/06/16

In this episode the state budget with a local focus. Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard joins the show to talk about the highlights for the city including what is a satellite hospital and why do we need one, the importance of building a relationship with your GP to help alleviate pressure on hospital emergency departments, more for DV support services and finally the old Ipswich Transit Centre gets consigned to history. Published: 16 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jennifer

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25:40

Commonwealth Hotel restoration latest, 1 Nicholas...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/06/11

As June 28 approaches for the opening of Ipswich City Council's new headquarters and dedicated children's library, chairperson of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee councillor Marnie Doyle joins the show for a detailed conversation about the biggest changes to Ipswich CBD since the 1980s. When will the Commonwealth Hotel likely reopen and serve its first beer, big hospitality names set to be revealed, and Cr Doyle explains in simple terms what is happening with other council-owned

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6:58

Winternationals return, Ipswich Covid vaccination...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/06/06

After a longer than usual break between episodes the show is back from the sideline bench with local news including the Winternationals roaring back to life at Willowbank Raceway, a Covid vaccination update from West Moreton Health and what's coming to Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 6 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Willowbank Raceway Facebook Winternationals: www.willowbankraceway.com.au West Moreton Health Covid clinic:

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13:24

Mayor responds to audit, customer service scrutiny...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/28

May 2021 council meeting: Mayor Teresa Harding responds to the Queensland Audit Office interim report’s red flags for council, customer service under scrutiny, the vexed issue of kerb and channelling for older streets, free 15 minute weekday and free Saturday morning parking in the CBD, and more from this month's meeting of Ipswich City Council, plus Fire Station 101 and its immediate future. Published: 28 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street

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20:27

Weaponised complaints, customer service, local print...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/26

Over The Back Fence: Another yarn with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. We chat about weaponised complaints against councillors, Ipswich City Council's customer service, local print/online media, meeting councillors, and in sport we highlight the new AFL stadium under construction in Springfield Central and the prospect of the next NRL team being based in Ipswich and what this means for the city. Published: 26 May 2021 - National Sorry Day - which heralds the start of National

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17:53

Ministry of Food cooking for kids, Enviroplan marks...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/24

Just in time for the school holidays Jamie’s Ministry of Food Ipswich offers a special program for kids, Ipswich City Council’s Enviroplan chalks up 25 years, Kids Go Wild moves outdoors and West Moreton Health honours local nurses and midwives for International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife. Published: 24 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: West Moreton Health Nurse of the Year Paul D'Arcy (supplied) Jamie's Ministry of Food Ipswich school holiday bookings:

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13:16

QAO identifies significant shortcomings, council's...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/17

The interim report on Ipswich City Council by Queensland Audit Office highlights two new significant deficiencies, council says it can do better at keeping customers informed and nearly a decade in the making the first sod finally turned on the new Lions stadium in Springfield Central. Also in this episode Ipswich musician Damien Johnson scores a social media hit and widespread support from the transgender community across Australia. Published: 18 May 2021. Music:

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10:46

Show president Darren Zanow with what's new in 2021...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/11

It’s showtime in Ipswich May 14 - 16, 2021. After missing a year owing to Covid all the fun of the show is back after two years. Ipswich Show Society president Darren Zanow brings us the latest and greatest for 2021. Later in this episode Ipswich population growth remains strong as revealed in council's quarterly report. Published: 11 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Markus Distelrath from Pixabay Ipswich Show information and tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au Council

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11:13

New CBD cinema operator to be revealed in July, QTC...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/05/06

A new CBD cinema operator is due to be revealed in July, Ipswich City Council engages Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) as independent advisor, Covid changes retail incentives to attract tenants and will council sell-off CBD properties in the near future as originally flagged when under administration? Published: 6 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Popcorn by Devon Breen from Pixabay Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube:

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11:39

April council meeting: New deputy mayor, CBD latest,...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/30

Mayor Teresa Harding joined Ipswich Today following the 29 April 2021 council meeting. Ipswich has new deputy mayor for the next 12 months but the vote wasn't unanimous, a petition to create a cul-de-sac in France Street Eastern Heights gains support, the very latest on the CBD redevelopment and when retailers and cinema operator will finally be revealed, council's Ipswich Show green bin bonus, capital works catch-up and more from April’s council meeting. Published: 30 April 2021. Music:

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17:48

New deputy mayor, Ipswich backs 2032 Olympics bid and...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/29

Over The Back Fence: A new Ipswich deputy mayor for the next 12 months, Ipswich in boots and all to support the Olympics bid for 2032, the old Ipswich Transit Centre finally on the market, what next for sacked councillors, Riverview Transfer Station past its use by date, Tulmur Place shines in Ipswich CBD and the Ipswich Show returns in 2021. Press play for another yarn over the fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 29 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Episodes

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6:56

More restoration for Small Creek, May business boost,...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/26

Further improvements to Small Creek as council turns a degraded concrete channel into a community destination extending the work completed in stages one and two, a boost for small businesses in May, council maps out a 10-year waste management and resource recovery plan, Ipswich Nature Centre's quoll scat in demand for research, and your Mother’s Day mapped out with suggestions from Discover Ipswich. Published: 26 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Spotted-tail quoll at Ipswich

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14:50

David Pahlke and Kerry Silver speak out after charges...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/21

The withdrawal of criminal charges on 14 April 2021 by the Director of Public Prosecutions against Logan City councillors could have implications for former and current Ipswich councillors who were also dismissed by the state government. Unlike Logan, most former Ipswich councillors weren’t charged with any criminal offences but still lost their jobs and reputations. In this episode two former councillors tell of their on-going frustrations and anger at being dismissed in August

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7:29

Ipswich City Council backs bid for 2032 Olympic Games...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/16

Ipswich City Council has formally backed the proposal to secure the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in southeast Queensland, with the city likely to play a role as host for some sports. At a special meeting of council held on 15 April 2021 councillors unanimously supported three key recommendations. Hear why the meeting was closed to the public and the recommendations adopted by council. Published: 16 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Artist impression of the stadium at

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21:33

One year since the swearing in of a new mayor and how...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/14

This month marks one year since the swearing in of Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding. Ipswich Today hits the rewind button to hear what the new mayor had to say in April 2020. Also in this episode how circus training came to the city with the aim of helping young people gain confidence and a possible career. Published: 14 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Circus Ipswich website Circus Ipswich: http://circusipswich.org.au/ Episodes streamed on podcast audio apps (eg: Apple, Spotify,

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6:12

Nature centre reopens, Ipswich flavour of the month,...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/10

Ipswich Nature Centre reopens, the exciting Flavours of Ipswich will tempt your tastebuds, Orion Lagoon hours extended for the school holidays, a new festival to celebrate planes, trains and autos comes to the Workshops Museum, and Yamanto Central shopping centre opens ahead of schedule. Published: 10 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Craig Lowndes (supplied) Ipswich City Council YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Discover Ipswich:

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11:44

Committee hears good news on leasing and a preview of...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/04/05

The March 11 meeting of Ipswich City Council’s committee overseeing the CBD redevelopment was provided with an update on the current number of leases likely to be executed in Nicholas Street and given a further update on a CBD cinema operator. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee also received a report with a review and preview of planned activities and entertainment in Tulmur Place and Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 5 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place

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16:01

Acting CEO appointed, Smart City Program fails test...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/03/29

It was raining mayoral minutes at this month’s Ipswich City Council meeting – find out what went down from mayor Teresa Harding. Council appoints an acting CEO, the Smart City Program is perhaps not so smart after all, Cr Paul Tully clarifies he was not part of the USA and Japan trip highlighted in the Smart City report and privately owned land at Bellbird Park will not be included in the city’s Enviroplan conservation plans. Published: 29 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1

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