The eastern suburbs of Ipswich are experiencing significant development, evidenced by a notable increase in population and housing construction during the first quarter of 2024. Ipswich City Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Quarterly Report, covering the period from January 1st to March 31st, 2024, underscores the momentum in the region’s expansion. According to the report […]
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The State Government has announced a $39 million investment to establish 30 new mother-baby mental healthcare beds across the state, including in Logan. Currently, Queensland has only 12 public perinatal mental health inpatient beds, concentrated in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. To address this gap in service provision, the State Government’s investment will see the […]
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Ipswich City Council has thrown its support behind one of the region’s iconic events as a sponsor of the 2024 Ipswich Show. Council has provided the city’s 151st annual show with financial backing of $30,000 to help stage the three-day event from 17-19 May. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich stages a series of top-class […]
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Amidst the challenges posed by ongoing financial uncertainties, local businesses in the Jordan electorate are receiving the recognition they rightfully deserve. State Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen, has taken note of the relentless efforts of these enterprises and has initiated a unique endeavour to show her support. “Local businesses are the lifeblood of our community, […]
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Heart Week takes place from May 6 to 12 and Ipswich residents are being urged to lace up their shoes and engage in conversations about heart health. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular wellness within the community. Ipswich, like many regions, faces significant health challenges, with six out of 10 […]
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At just 18 years old, Sebastian Jovanovic embodies the qualities of compassion, patience, and intelligence required to succeed in the nursing profession. As a student with Mater Education and an assistant-in-nursing at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Seb is proudly following in the footsteps of his parents. Seb’s journey into healthcare seems almost predestined, given his […]
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I was delighted to join both the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, as we toured the Rheinmetall Centre of Excellence in Redbank. Rheinmetall produce critical supplies for the Australian Defence Force. The Prime Minister was in our local area to announce a new deal that is worth $1 billion. The deal […]
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Local Springfield resident John Sinisa created the Lions Den walking group in 2016 which has since become more than just a fitness routine for himself and the locals. What started as a personal journey for weight loss has blossomed into a movement that encourages everyone to step out, take a stroll, and connect with others. […]
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Several fighters from Camira-based boxing gym Warrior Boxing made impressive strides at the Boxing Queensland Novice titles held on March 8 at the Mermaid Waters Hotel. The Boxing Queensland Novice titles bring together some of the best emerging boxers in the region to compete across three days. “The novice championships is one of the highlights […]
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For more than 40 years, Probus Clubs in Queensland have been enriching the lives of retired and semi-retired seniors with social activities, regular guest speaker presentations, travel opportunities, monthly outings, all mixed with some plain old-fashioned fun and friendship. Probus Clubs are simple in their structure and are non-political, non-secular, not-for-profit and non-fundraising associations with […]
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