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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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15:43

Division 4 by-election: Former councillor and mayoral...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/26

He loves this city, but can David Martin win enough votes to return to Ipswich City Council after his failed bids for mayor? He was elected councillor at a by-election in 2017 to represent the old Division 7 and has declared his intention to run at the Division 4 by-election on October 26. David Martin joins this episode.Published: 26 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Division 4 by-election candidate David Martin (supplied)Electoral Commission of Queensland:

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19:21

Division 4 by-election: Sue Dunne back for third run....

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/23

Sue Dunne has declared a third tilt at Division 4 in the by-election set for October 26 but her true independence is under scrutiny. Also in this episode 50 cent public transport fares are here to stay, but how sustainable is this move and how long can they last. UniSQ consumer expert Park Thaichon has some answers and the savings for Ipswich commuters.Published: 23 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Division 4 by-election candidate Sue Dunne (Facebook)Electoral

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16:35

October 26 by-election, River Heart future, sports...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/17

Division 4 by-election date set for October 26 with costs revealed by ECQ, council wants your views on the future of River Heart Parklands, CMC Rocks 2025 another sell-out, sports awards finalists announced, and have I found Ipswich’s most expensive coffee? Time for another yarn over the back fence with Ashleigh Mac.Published: 17 September 2024.Electoral Commission of Queensland: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsCouncil media release:

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16:55

Historically significant Inquiry set to open and...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/14

The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry will be central to recording the real story of Queensland and complete the picture of the state’s history.Truth will allow all Queenslanders to heal and move forward. In this special episode chairperson Joshua Creamer explains more about the Inquiry which aims to build and understand First Nations history and culture in Queensland.Published: 14 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Inquiry chairperson Joshua Creamer

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14:14

Ipswich council: Deep divisions between factions...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/13

This month’s council meeting again exposed deep divisions, verging on outright hatred, between two increasingly distinct factions in the chamber. Fortunately, there was some important council business dealt with, but the future looks far from rosy for all sides. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the September 12 meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 12 September 2024.Published: 13 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas

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15:58

Division 4 by-election: Russell Milligan declares he...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/11

A by-election will determine who fills the Ipswich City Council Division 4 vacancy. Russell Milligan missed out on a councillor spot in March. This week he announced he will be a candidate with a platform which includes no place for party politics in local government. Will voters give him another chance? Russell Milligan is hoping so and he joins this episode.Published: 11 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Russell Milligan (supplied)Electoral Commission of Queensland:

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19:36

Showdown in chamber: By-election will decide who...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/05

It all started with civility to decide which of two options councillors would vote for in order to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former councillor David Cullen. There were tense moments, but it was clearly a done deal beforehand with the numbers having it for a by-election. Hear the arguments for and against in a special meeting of Ipswich City Council held 5 September 2024.Published: 5 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Screenshot of Ipswich City Council

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19:27

Spring danger lurking above and on the ground; how to...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/09/03

How best to avoid swooping magpies and is it possible to make friends with an aggressive bird? All your questions answered from a wildlife expert, plus tips on reducing your chances of encountering snakes around the house.Published: 3 September 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Magpie by photographer Rebecca Tregear (Pixabay) Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes:

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11:44

David Cullen resigns from Ipswich council and Shayne...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/29

In a shock announcement first-time Ipswich councillor Dave Cullen has resigned citing on-going health problems. Dave Cullen joins this episode of Ipswich Today to discuss what's behind his decision. Ipswich City Council CEO Sonia Cooper issued a statement which confirmed that under Section 166 of the Local Government Act 2009, there are two options to fill the vacancy Cr Cullen’s resignation creates. “If it is within the first 12 months of an election, councillors must decide by resolution

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7:32

Barty books for kids, new UniSQ chancellor, waste...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/27

Ash Barty donates books for kids to libraries across Australia, UniSQ announces new chancellor, council shortens the shortlist for new western waste centre, Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve to open before Christmas and Galvanized festival kicks off this week.Published: 27 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: University of Southern Queensland vice-chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie with Dr John McVeigh who has been appointed new chancellor of the university

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19:06

Mihi flood buy-back delays, Greenwood Village Rd...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/23

Mihi Grove flood buy-back drags on while council considers what to do with other properties purchased under the scheme, Greenwood Village Road right turn issue unresolved, greyhound facility approved at Purga with additional noise conditions, regulations dropped for sex workers and why council needs, or doesn’t need, advisory committees. In this episode highlights from a three-hour August council meeting with Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding.Published: 23 August 2024.Theme music:

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21:13

Neumann criticises Harding, countdown to state...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/20

Federal member for Blair Shayne Neumann criticises Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding under parliamentary privilege, school plan for Scott’s farm quashed, countdown to the state election, copper theft costs council dearly, Galvanized heritage festival and I, Object comes to Ipswich Art Gallery. All this and more with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac who join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 20 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comIpswich Festivals:

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8:45

Scott's farm saved, intersection upgrade solution...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/15

Scott’s Ripley farm saved from school plans, Ipswich councillors agonise over solutions to problem intersection on Redbank Plains Road and sex workers now in the same classification as other home-based businesses. What does this mean for the typical suburban street?Published: 15 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard and Bundamba MP Lance McCallum visit the Scott family to deliver news their farm is no longer earmarked for a future school

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11:57

Copper thieves cost council big bucks, rebirth of...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/11

Copper thieves cost Ipswich City Council more than $750,000 since 2020, the rebirth of Fire Station 101 as a place for creative arts, Riverview green waste area doubles in size, National Science Week at UniSQ and later in this episode Rachel Vickary co-creator of Queerswich joins the show (5:04 from start).Published: 11 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: The Drowsy Chaperone recent performance at Fire Station 101 (supplied)Queerswich: https://www.facebook.com/queerswich

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12:30

Technology and soundproof booths used in teaching...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/07

Technology and soundproof booths are being used to help teach young Indigenous teens in Ipswich coping with life skills. Places are now available in a new 10-week program. VitalHub’s Russ Wright joins the show to explain more.Published: 7 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comVitalHub Ipswich: https://www.vitalprojex.com/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil

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12:54

Labor's Wendy Bourne talks by-election loss, the...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/05

Labor’s Wendy Bourne hasn’t stopped campaigning since her loss at the state by-election in March. The hot issues in the seat of Ipswich West are mostly due to rapid population growth. Wendy Bourne joins the show for the first time.Published: 5 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: ALP candidate for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne (supplied)Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes:

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19:45

Are you stuck in a cycle of bad habits? Healthy...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/03

Heathy lifestyle habits are easy to start but hard to maintain. Failed diets, lack of exercise and sleep can bring us unstuck. Ipswich-based Loz Antonenko has a fresh take on how to stick with these healthy habits in her new book with an edgy title.Published: 3 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Loz Antonenko (supplied)Loz Life: https://lozlife.com/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas

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7:32

Councillor side hustles, Indigenous wild food &...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/08/01

Should councillors have a side hustle and does it pass the pub test, Indigenous wild food and culture coming to Ipswich Turf Club, Goodna park upgrade complete and a proposed revamp for d’Arcy Doyle Place.Published: 1 August 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Councillor Paul Tully, mayor Teresa Harding and deputy mayor Nicole Jonic at the newly upgraded R J Richardson Park Goodna (supplied)Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council:

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8:44

Ipswich councillor Jacob Madsen finally admits to...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/07/26

Ipswich councillor Jacob Madsen finally admits publicly to having a side hustle, but insists it does not impact his ability to perform the role of councillor. In this episode you’ll hear first-hand from Madsen as he reveals why he applied for a second job.Interview recorded: 25 July 2024.Published: 27 July 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor Jacob Madsen (supplied)Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich City Council:

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14:35

Swifts saga rolls on, LGAQ conference motions and...

Ipswich Today ·

2024/07/25

Another chapter in the Swifts saga, AI gets attention in council, Ipswich motions for the LGAQ conference later this year and Ipswich City Council’s We Can’t Wait advocacy almost nuked in this month's meeting when Andrew Antoniolli called for an immediate halt to the campaign. All this and more with mayor Teresa Harding.Recorded: 25 July 2024.Published: 26 July 2024.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich City Council's we can't wait campaign (supplied)Ipswich Festivals:

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