RJ Richardson Park on Brisbane Terrace in Goodna, has been transformed into a modern recreational haven following a significant upgrade funded by the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council. Named after Alderman Roly Richardson, who represented Goodna on the Ipswich City Council from 1949 to 1952, the park now boasts a range of new amenities […]
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Goodna resident Markell Alaiasa has always had a passion for fighting and it was an epiphany that shifted his focus from boxing to MMA in January 2022. “One day, I just had an intuition that I was going to do MMA and be good at it,” he said. “It came as a shock to many […]
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More than 1,000 operations to restore sight for First Nations Queenslanders have been completed thanks to a unique partnership between the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and Mater. Groups of up to 30 near-blind patients at a time have been treated during cataract surgery sessions at Mater Private Hospital Springfield. First Nations people are […]
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The Ipswich Sports Awards are making a grand return in 2024, ready to shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication of the city’s local sports champions. Organised by the Ipswich City Council, these prestigious awards recognise the remarkable contributions of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers who have excelled in their respective sports […]
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A serious e-scooter crash occurred in Springfield Lakes over the weekend, prompting an investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit. According to initial reports, the incident took place around 6:20 PM on July 20. The e-scooter was traveling south along Parkland Drive when it veered onto the opposite side of the road and collided with a […]
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Warrior Boxing Gyms rising star, Kadibia Edwin-Nweze, has clinched the Australasian Cruiserweight Title after a thrilling bout against Liam Callanan on June 8. The fight, held at Mantra on View in Surfers Paradise, was part of the Saturday Night Fights presented by Jamie Myer Productions. Kadibia’s journey to the title was anything but conventional, with […]
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Ipswich and South-East Queensland are currently buzzing with more than 50 free and low-cost activities as the Peaks to Points Festival returns for another exciting edition. The festival will offer a variety of events that start on July 20 and will run until August 4. The festival, which takes place biennially, has received strong support […]
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The Queensland Government has announced an increase in the threshold for the first homeowner concession on transfer duty from $500,000 to $700,000. This adjustment aims to alleviate the financial burden on those entering the housing market and is expected to assist approximately 10,000 first-home buyers annually. The revised concessions will also extend to vacant land, […]
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The Springfield Greenbank Arterial near Brighton Homes Arena has officially opened to four lanes of traffic, marking a significant milestone in the city’s largest-ever road upgrade project. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding highlighted the importance of the Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial duplication project in addressing the current and future traffic demands of one of […]
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Detectives in Ipswich have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the break and enter of four tobacconist shops in the Ipswich area. According to police, the incidents occurred on June 26 between 3am and 5am. A group of offenders, travelling in a stolen blue Haval SUV, allegedly forced entry into tobacconist shops located in […]
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