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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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14:13

Media policy changes evaporate, destination Nerima,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/01/29

Dust-up over council’s media policy comes to naught but only for now, destination Nerima, Singapore and Europe for the mayor who is still the mayor while travelling overseas regardless of a resolution at December’s meeting. Also in this episode, the pre-Christmas industrial action by waste drivers and calls for critical transport infrastructure and not white elephants. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the January meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 28 January 2025.Published:

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32:33

Council date change, Norm Kruger remembered, Blair...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/01/21

Late change of date for January’s Ipswich City Council meeting, we remember former alderman (councillor) Norm Kruger, the battle is on for the federal seat of Blair, health inquiry good to go, garbos strike gold, Colleges Crossing passes first flood test but where’s the food trucks, and we reminisce about the first song we requested on the radio. Time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac.Published: 21 January 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music

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5:08

New traffic lights, major road project completed,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/01/09

A new year and a new theme for Ipswich Today. First up in 2025 a look at some local news you may have missed including new traffic signals in Springfield Central and Karrabin, Redbank Plains Road stage 3 completed, multi-million-dollar upgrade to Cameron Park, two Ipswich churches tackle disadvantage and Ipswich Showgrounds presents Bull-O-Rama.Published: 9 January 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerBull-O-Rama tickets:

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20:43

Colleges reopens, wheelie bins stranded, pushback on...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/12/17

Ipswich Today is on hiatus over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. New episodes return from mid-January 2025.Colleges Crossing reopens just in time for Christmas holidays, wheelie bins stranded by industrial action, more pushback on new residential developments, council meetings; the gift that keeps on giving, Christmas in Ipswich and we reminisce to wrap up the year. Time for another yarn over the back fence with Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams.Recorded: 16 December

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15:30

Harding joins international delegation, rugby league...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/12/13

The final council meeting of the year wasn’t without a few complications as the mayor packs her bags to join a Council of Mayors (SEQ) delegation to Singapore and Europe via Japan next year. Public participation revealed hostilities between two Ipswich rugby league clubs and a major project approved for Ripley Road. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the December (2024) meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 13 December 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich mayor

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10:15

Ipswich chamber year in review, business challenges...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/12/04

It’s been another big year for Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, including membership growth, Business After Five (BA5) events and the annual Business Excellence Awards. Chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show with the year in review, business challenges and sentiment, and what’s ahead in 2025.Published: 4 December 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Chamber president Phillip Bell (Facebook)Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/Christmas in

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13:27

Dog park petition, flood buy-back ideas wanted, red...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/29

Petition calls for new dog park in Goodna, your ideas wanted on what to do with flood buy-back land, the big three entertainment venues now open in Nicholas Street precinct and council rolls out the red carpet to encourage 4 and 5 star hotel developments. Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of Ipswich City Council and rules out running for the federal seat of Blair.Published: 29 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas

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37:50

From Smiley to the Bee Gees; Colin Petersen passes...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/22

Very sad music industry news earlier this week with the passing of the original drummer for the Bee Gees Colin Petersen on November 18, 2024. I spoke with Colin in October 2022 before a Best of the Bee Gees show at Ipswich Civic Centre. The boy born in Kingaroy was generous with his time and loved a chat. This episode features most of that interview with Colin. May he rest in peace.Published: 22 November 2022.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Colin Petersen at the drums in the Best

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21:37

Major Ipswich Central milestone, Ipswich Sports...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/20

Three major business openings mark a major milestone after 15 years of redevelopment in Ipswich Central, local sporting champions and officials recognised at the annual Ipswich Sports Awards and Ripley Valley spearheads Ipswich’s surge in population growth. All this and whole lot more in this yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac.Published: 20 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on

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9:06

Praise for Ipswich council CEO during performance...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/16

Ipswich City Council CEO thanked for guiding council through planning scheme review and other complex issues, Queensland Audit Office final report for Ipswich City Council reveals serious deficiencies, with some issues already fixed. This month was also the first round of committees with questions and general business added to agendas.Published: 16 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Cr Marnie Doyle at November's Finance and Governance Committee (YouTube)Council meeting

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10:15

Former Division 4 councillor Kunzelmann speaks out...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/12

Former Ipswich Division 4 councillor Kate Kunzelmann stepped away from running again this year. In this episode we get a first-hand account of how the post administration council 2020-2024 operated. Kate also reveals her views on the recent by-election and strained relationships in the council chamber.Published: 12 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Former Division 4 councillor Kate Kunzelmann (supplied)Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich:

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8:20

Martin sworn in, Ipswich region artists shine,...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/07

By-election dust settles with David Martin sworn in as Division 4 councillor, Ipswich region artists shine bright at city’s 2024 art awards, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the University of Southern Queensland bids farewell to Geraldine Mackenzie.Published: 7 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: St Nicholas Precinct in 2023 (supplied)Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/ Ipswich Art Awards:

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13:13

Swich Up Productions switches it up with "It's A...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/11/01

In the era before television and the internet, the golden age of radio brought families together, where they would gather around their radios, eagerly awaiting the start of their favourite programs. The voices of actors, the use of music, and the artistry of sound effects painted pictures in the minds of listeners, such were radio plays. In this episode Swich Up Productions brings this era to life just in time for Christmas.Published: 1 November 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comSwich

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11:52

Public speaking got you tongue-tied? Toastmasters...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/30

Does the thought of speaking in front of a group of people have you trembling with fear? You’re not alone. My guest might just have the answer to help cure those fears in this politics-free episode. Veronica Witham from Morning Talkers Toastmasters in Ipswich invites you to share your stories and to do something different.Published: 30 October 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Veronica Witham for Morning Talkers Toastmasters Ipswich (supplied)Morning Talkers Toastmasters:

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15:09

The wait is over, concessions for new hotel...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/25

Ipswich City Council's We Can’t Wait campaign produces some promises, concessions for developers of new hotel accommodation, council’s support of Healthy Land and Water under the microscope and the current Redbank Plains Road upgrade should be finished by Christmas. It was as close to convivial as you can get at the October council meeting under the watchful eye of senior officers from the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works in the public gallery. Ipswich

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19:31

Home stretch to election day and a new crown for...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/21

We’re on the home stretch to Saturday for the state election and Division 4 by-election. Time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. We talk about how Division 4 might pan out, the LNP's gagging of their state candidates and other local issues. Plus, a new winner for the title of Ipswich’s most expensive coffee, and Hotel Commonwealth and Hoyts to open very soon.Recorded: 21 October 2024.Published: 22 October 2024.Theme music:

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21:17

State election: Where you live can influence how you...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/18

The pundits are predicting a change of state government on October 26. What are the drivers of change and where you live in Queensland often influences how you will vote. Emeritus Professor John Cole from the University of Southern Queensland is an expert in social and economic development. He joins the show to discuss the biggest issues affecting regional and city voters, and reveals his tip on which party he thinks will win.Published: 19 October 2024.Theme music:

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12:46

Declaration of interest and suspension of standing...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/17

A rarely used dissent motion put and withdrawn and suspension of standing orders pepper this month’s Ipswich City Council Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee meeting. What’s all the fuss about? A declaration of interest and a discussion on proposed state government changes in relation to granny flats.Published: 17 October 2024.Image: Screenshot Ipswich City Council Infrastructure Planning and Assets Committee meeting 15 October 2024 (YouTube)Electoral Commission of Queensland:

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8:02

State election: Major policy announcements could...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/14

Major policy announcements on the weekend from both major parties could reset the state election campaign. Labor’s promise of free lunches for all state primary school students and the LNP’s dam and water supply security plan have been released in an effort to woo voters as early voting begins.Published: 14 October 2024.Image: AI generated example of a healthy school lunch (Copilot)Electoral Commission of Queensland: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-eventsIpswich Election Watch

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7:47

Last-minute rush of state election candidates and...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/10/11

The final list of state election candidates for Ipswich electorates and so far local promises are thin on the ground, although one promise could finally see progress on the Norman Street bridge. Also in this episode four candidates on the ballot paper for the Division 4 by-election and Ipswich State High School receives Keys to the City for a second time.Published: 11 October 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Some members of Ipswich State High School girls rugby league team at

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