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Ipswich Sports Awards celebrate local sporting excellence 

By Guy Hazlewood / July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Ipswich Sports Awards celebrate local sporting excellence 

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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E-scooter crash in Springfield Lakes under investigation

By Guy Hazlewood / July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on E-scooter crash in Springfield Lakes under investigation

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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Goodna boxer secures Australasian Cruiserweight Title

By Guy Hazlewood / July 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Goodna boxer secures Australasian Cruiserweight Title

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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Peaks to Points Festival showcases unique environmental experiences

By Guy Hazlewood / July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Peaks to Points Festival showcases unique environmental experiences

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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Greater Springfield region poised for more growth with new first home buyer incentives

By Guy Hazlewood / July 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Greater Springfield region poised for more growth with new first home buyer incentives

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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Four-lane milestone reached in Springfield Road upgrade

By Guy Hazlewood / July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Four-lane milestone reached in Springfield Road upgrade

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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Ipswich detectives charge man in tobacconist break-ins

By Guy Hazlewood / July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Ipswich detectives charge man in tobacconist break-ins

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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Study finds online friendships offer key support for socially anxious youth

By Guy Hazlewood / July 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Study finds online friendships offer key support for socially anxious youth

New research from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) reveals that online interactions can play a crucial role in fostering friendships and providing support for young adults who struggle with social anxiety. The study, published in the journal Computers in Human Behaviour Reports, found that young adults with higher levels of social anxiety reported feeling […]

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Expanded FairPlay program to help more kids get involved in sport

By Guy Hazlewood / July 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Expanded FairPlay program to help more kids get involved in sport

The Queensland Government has announced a major expansion of its successful FairPlay program, effective from July 1, 2024.  The program, designed to reduce cost barriers for families, will now be open to all Queensland children aged between five and 17, with the voucher value increased from $150 to $200. Premier Steven Miles highlighted the program’s […]

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Ipswich City Council launches breakfast initiative for small businesses

By Guy Hazlewood / July 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Ipswich City Council launches breakfast initiative for small businesses

Ipswich City Council will launch the New Business Breakfast initiative next month. The breakfast aims to connect new businesses with essential support and resources to facilitate growth and success in Ipswich. The inaugural breakfast event is scheduled for July 11 and will provide new business owners the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and organisations […]

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