New push to scrap dual-councillor divisions
Ipswich City Council backs a State Government review of a return to…
Mayor accuses councillors of using PR team for own political interests
Ipswich councillors vote 6-2 to let members seek council communications staff help…
Hospital Watch grows from sisters’ heartache
Rosemary Wanless and Brooke Watson launch Queensland Hospital Watch after their mother’s death following emergency care.
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Rebel breaks through for first Group victory
Malawi Rebel wins the Group 3 Golden Chase Final at Q2 Parklands,…
Community support continues for missing Springfield mum
Friends rally around Kanagamah Sundrasan’s family as the search continues after deadly…
Local Community
Navy stretches its reach across Indo-Pacific with key partners
Royal Australian Navy warships train across the Indo-Pacific with regional partners and…
ADF doubles Reserve commitment as Defence builds strong back-up
Defence personnel leaving permanent service will remain in the contingent Reserve longer…
Candy Cove sweet spot a hole lot of family fun
Candy Cove Mini Putt Putt blends colourful family fun with Brookwater’s natural…
Search is on for portrait painters
Applications open for ABC’s next portrait painting competition, inviting amateur and professional…
Five more years of fear: Ipswich survivor questions DV protections
An Ipswich victim-survivor says stronger penalties will mean little if women still…
Laidley Spring Festival comes to life with 22,000 excited visitors
More than 22,000 people enjoy three days of markets, food and community…
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Christmas jobs up for grabs as businesses prepare for festive rush
Employers are recruiting seasonal staff early so new workers can be trained…
Real Estate
National definition aiming to clarify what is ‘affordable housing’
A national definition aims to clarify affordable housing and help measure whether…
Brookwater values soar as prime sites hit market
Six remaining Brookwater golf-front homesites have been released, with flagship blocks priced…
Seniors
Gift card warning as criminals target our supermarket shelves
Criminals are tampering with gift cards on supermarket shelves, prompting advice to…
Boom in retirement villages sparks call for key reforms
National Seniors Australia says retirement villages need clearer protections as the sector…
Lifestyle
No-prep drag wars add intrigue for both competitors and fans
A new Queensland Raceway event blends drag and roll racing influences, testing…
Ella Hooper laughs at ‘overnight success’
Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper reflects on nearly three decades in music as…
Research links gardens to lower diabetes risk
New research suggests people who garden regularly may have a lower risk…
The repayment trap
Small weekly repayments can disguise the full price of purchases, including interest,…
Chinese-built cars now leading
Chinese-built vehicles have outsold Japanese-made cars for a seventh straight month as…
Bluey, Bingo heading here for free event
Bluey and Bingo will appear at a free family event in Brassall…
Pho real: It’s Newtown Vietnamese Takeaway
Newtown Vietnamese Takeaway impresses with fresh flavours, value and the neighbourhood character…
Brisbane awards Fagan the Keys to the City
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan receives the Keys to the City after…
Dolphins claim Cup with brave victory
Redcliffe Dolphins beat Sunshine Coast Falcons 28-18 to secure the Hostplus Cup…
Refusal to surrender in Lions’ three-peat
Brisbane overturns a late Fremantle lead to win a third straight AFL…
THOUSANDS SHOW PRIDE IN CHAMPIONS
About 3500 Lions fans pack Riverstage to welcome home the club’s premiership…