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Crime Stoppers Queensland marks 35 years of community safety

Guy Hazlewood September 26, 2024 2 min read 0

Crime Stoppers Queensland celebrated a significant milestone on August 20—35 years of dedicated service to the community. This anniversary coincides with the annual Crime Stoppers Day, recognising the tireless efforts of the organisation’s volunteers and the vital role of anonymous crime reporting in keeping Queensland safe. Since its inception, Crime Stoppers Queensland has been instrumental…

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Funding commitment for Springfield youth space

Guy Hazlewood September 24, 2024 2 min read 0

The Springfield Central Community Centre is set to receive $440,000 in funding for the development of a dedicated youth space, thanks to a commitment by the State Member for Jordan Charis Mullen. The pledge, made ahead of the upcoming October election, would be part of a re-elected Labor Government plan to support local infrastructure. The…

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Four-lane milestone reached in Springfield Road upgrade

Guy Hazlewood July 9, 2024 2 min read 0

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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WOMI to bring global music and cultural celebration to Springfield

Guy Hazlewood July 1, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich’s beloved world music event, WOMI (World Of Music Ipswich), is set to return to Orion Springfield Central this Sunday, 7 July, as part of the SPARK Ipswich Festival schedule. This free event promises a vibrant day filled with diverse musical performances, cultural workshops, and delectable food offerings. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding expressed her excitement…

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Ipswich City Council unveils 2024-2025 budget

Guy Hazlewood June 27, 2024 3 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has unveiled its 2024-2025 Annual Plan and Budget, outlining a path to support sustainable growth, major road upgrades, and the provision of free and low-cost services. With Ipswich identified as one of the fastest-growing cities in Queensland, Mayor Teresa Harding spoke on the need to balance ratepayer needs with the city’s expanding…

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Kambu Health awarded Viva Cribb Bursary to explore Indigenous heritage

Guy Hazlewood June 19, 2024 2 min read 0

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) which operates in Goodna and Ipswich, has made history by becoming the first Indigenous group to be awarded the prestigious Viva Cribb Bursary. This annual bursary, first awarded in 2008, provides up to $5,000 to fund projects focused on significant aspects of Ipswich’s local…

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Ipswich City Council kicking off inaugural all-abilities multisport day for kids

Guy Hazlewood June 14, 2024 2 min read 0

The Ipswich City Council is set to host its first-ever Active Kids all-abilities multisport day. The event will occur on July 2 at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre. Community and Sport Committee Chairperson, Councillor Jacob Madsen, highlighted the event’s significance as part of the council’s broader Inclusion and Connectedness Implementation Program, launched in January….

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Ipswich City Council win innovator of the year award

Guy Hazlewood June 5, 2024 3 min read 0

The Queensland Small Business Month wrapped up with a grand finale as the 4th annual Small Business Friendly Program conference and the inaugural awards ceremony took place in Cairns. This event marked the culmination of a month dedicated to celebrating and supporting Queensland’s vibrant small business sector, which encompasses over 482,000 enterprises. The conference, which…

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Ipswich City Council sets new committees and chairs for the term

Guy Hazlewood June 3, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has unveiled its new structure for the upcoming four-year term, establishing five standing committees and two new sub-committees. This change reflects the council’s strategic focus on infrastructure and planning amid significant population growth in the city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic will participate in all five committees, though…

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Annual libraries survey welcomes community feedback

Guy Hazlewood May 30, 2024 3 min read 0

Ipswich City Council is reaching out to the community to find out how residents love their libraries through a quick online survey. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich libraries were a treasured resource for many in the region, and this latest survey will help shape future services and programs provided. “Our libraries are more than…

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