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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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49:58

Ipswich remembers: Ten years on from the flood of...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/01/10

Ten years ago on the morning of Tuesday January 11, 2011, Ipswich had woken to the news the city was in for a major flood to rival 1974. It was raining on and off for what felt like months. The ground was saturated and could not take any more rain. Further falls caused instant runoff into creeks and rivers. Multiple flood warnings for the Bremer and Brisbane rivers were issued during the day and evacuations began. This episode includes first-hand accounts from one local resident, former and

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6:44

Ipswich welcomes the new year with a bang and holiday...

Ipswich Today ·

2021/01/03

Ipswich welcomes the new year with fireworks at not one, but four council sponsored locations, and a rundown of low cost or free activities to attend in January. Published: 3 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place (Ipswich City Council) Givit: www.givit.org.au Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au Summerland Camels: https://summerlandcamels.com.au/ Ipswich City

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7:40

Year in review with Phillip Bell, holiday activities...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/23

The end of 2020 is in sight and what a long haul it has been. Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell sums up the feelings of 2020 and offers a positive view for 2021. Also in this episode a summary of low cost or free activities for families including a Covid-safe New Year's Eve, plus Ipswich hailstorm-affected residents are still in need of help. Published: 23 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:

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Opinion: Ipswich doubled its tourism visitor numbers...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/20

The year of coronavirus has reshaped the economy, probably no more so than in travel and tourism. In this episode I take a closer look at Ipswich tourism – more specifically tourism visitor numbers. Was it possible for Ipswich to double its number of visitors to the city in just five years from 2014 (pre Covid-19)? Published: 20 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Discover Ipswich Facebook. Ipswich City Council Destination Management Plan:

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12:05

Random drug and alcohol testing for councillors still...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/16

Ipswich councillors are keen to introduce random drug and alcohol testing for themselves but the best way forward is still up in the air. At the 10 December 2020 ordinary meeting of council Cr Paul Tully’s notice of motion was defeated, replaced by another from Cr Marnie Doyle. Published: 16 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/lucuella-37706. Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube:

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17:44

From childhood memories to the boardroom: A...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/13

Raynuha Sinnathamby is managing director of Springfield City Group and joins Ipswich Today to share her story. This conversation begins with early childhood memories including when the family moved from Kuala Lumpur to Perth then to Brisbane. Hear about Raynuha's decision to make her own way in life by studying law and how that became a fortuitous career choice before Maha Sinnathamby eventually convinced his daughter to join the family company. Published: 13 December 2020. Music:

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18:37

Cr Paul Tully's motion to remove 'implied' consent...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/11

Ipswich City Council’s 10 December 2020 meeting turns almost farcical with debate over the use of the word 'implied'. This comes as some councillors are increasingly using the notice of motion option to make a point or raise issues without notice. Cr Tully put a motion this week to repeal a council decision made last month which resolved that councillor expenses for current serving councillors are published only for those who have provided either their express or implied consent to their

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12:06

Property sales undeterred by Covid, building boost...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/08

In a year which has thrown up more than its fair share of surprises, including a housing boom, a major developer talks about housing trends and a new child care centre in the Ipswich suburb of Deebing Heights. The city’s new $17 million library is now open, several Ipswich state schools set for a boost in buildings and improvements, and school holiday fun at Ipswich Art Gallery. Published: 8 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Kent Fallon, Stockland Ipswich Art Gallery Wind

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11:25

Drug and alcohol testing proposed for councillors,...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/05

Highlights from November’s ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council held 26 November 2020 including the CEO’s performance appraisal panel, a Safe City advisory group re-established, council remains committed to a joint approach with neighbouring councils on managing waste, and will random drug and alcohol tests be introduced for councillors in 2021? Published: 5 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's

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14:30

Dangerous Animals in the Home is a personal story of...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/12/03

Dangerous Animals in the Home - a soon to be published book - is the true story of Karyn Webber who, on the surface, has it all with a successful business, popularity, loving family and friends. But beneath the surface there is much more. With her book Karyn aims to dissolve the taboo surrounding the subject of paedophilia and allow other victims to start a conversation. Published: 3 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Karyn Webber Contact Karyn: www.karynwebber.com.au DV

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39:44

Inches from disaster: One of the many adventure...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/29

You've heard of a tree change, or even a sea change. But what a about a sea change actually living on the sea? Nine years ago long-term Ipswich residents Rob and Karen Oberg sold the family home to take an 18,000 nautical mile blue water journey to the Mediterranean and UK. Their story is one of most amazing adventures you'll hear, including a hair-raising near miss closer to home that was inches from disaster. Published: 30 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Karen and Rob

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20:40

Paul Tully votes against transparency, McMahon's...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/26

Ipswich councillor Paul Tully votes against more transparency measures, Ipswich’s famous McMahon’s soft drinks return for a limited time, Jamie’s Ministry of Food reopens for the holidays and West Moreton Covid testing reaches 100,000. Published: 27 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Hospice McMahon's fundraiser:

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5:52

Snack size ep: Christmas Wonderland on sale,...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/23

Tickets to Ipswich’s Christmas Wonderland (Friday Dec 11 - Tues Dec 22) go on sale, the new interim children’s library opens its doors in South Street, Ipswich council to become food truck friendly, and Ipswich Enviroplan chalks up 25 years of conservation. Published: 23 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Christmas Wonderland (Ipswich City Council). Christmas Wonderland tickets: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/ Enviroplan:

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10:27

Ipswich disaster management under review,...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/20

From this week’s committees: Ipswich City Council’s local disaster management policy under review following recent severe weather, the latest on council’s Transparency and Integrity Hub, and Covid-19 fees and charges relief extended to June 2021. Published: 20 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Russell Milligan (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Council's Disaster

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13:38

Creators of Ipswich unite for the future and closed...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/16

Mao’s Last Dancer author and Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin visits Ipswich to give a morale boost to the local arts community and raise the profile of creative industries at a council-hosted summit. Also in this episode council’s now-closed Whitwood Road landfill site at risk of causing environmental damage without remedial works at a substantial cost. Published: 16 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Li Cunxin and mayor Teresa Harding (Ipswich City

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10:38

Businesses recognised at annual awards and business...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/13

High achieving local businesses were recognised at the annual City of Ipswich Business Excellence Awards held 7 November 2020. In this episode Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phil Bell congratulates the winners, reveals current business sentiment as we head into Christmas and talks about business outlook for 2021. Published: 13 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Phillip Bell Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber

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11:14

Political brinkmanship on show as councillors split...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/09

Political brinkmanship was on show in the council chamber at an extraordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council held 5 November 2020. Councillors were split over selection of members to sit on a CEO performance review panel. The meeting also decided to proceed with finalising commercial-in-confidence negotiations with an operator to allow for reopening and expansion of the CBD cinema complex which is currently closed. Published: 9 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: CEO David

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20:09

Queensland election: Independent analysis of the...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/05

A week after the state election counting continues and so does analysis of the result. Are minor parties becoming irrelevant? Has the influence of social media peaked or are some candidates to blame for going overboard before and during the campaign? In this episode an independent view from political expert Professor Geoff Cockfield from the University of Southern Queensland. Published: 6 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: supplied by Prof Geoff Cockfield. Episodes streamed

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10:21

State election wash-up with Jennifer Howard and...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/11/04

As the dust settles after the state election re-elected member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard gives her thoughts on a Labor win, the local campaign and minor parties. Also in this episode Ipswich City Council announces the opening date for Tulmur Place and the new Ipswich Central Library in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 4 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Tulmur Place events: www.nicholasst.com.au Image: Ipswich City Council/Nick O'Sullivan Episodes streamed on podcast

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19:24

Dave Cullen talks about his life from foster child to...

Ipswich Today ·

2020/10/29

Dave Cullen returns to Ipswich Today for a revealing chat about his life. What he has to say may shock some people but it will also inspire others, and he shares his thoughts about the first six months of the new council. Also in this episode Ipswich City Council wants to hear ideas from residents for new activities in Tulmur Place (Nicholas Street Precinct). Published: 29 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council CBD survey: www.nicholasst.com.au Image: Ipswich City

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