Outstanding service recognised at Ipswich District Honours and Awards Ceremony
MORE than 60 Queensland Police Service members and community members have been…
Beekeeping legacy lives on through new trophy
Bee All Natural is the first recipient of a perpetual trophy honouring…
Darcy Doyle Park trees spark anger at Council
Ipswich residents question Council after a bid to protect two mature native trees in Darcy Doyle Park was rejected.
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Men gathering to create new chapter
Ipswich’s Tough Guy Book Club chapter is part of growing regional demand…
Homes for Hope aiming to provide safe haven
DVAC will launch Homes for Hope to provide purpose-built transitional accommodation for…
Local Community
Building water confidence from the very start
Rackley Swimming’s Born to Swim philosophy encourages early skills while stressing that…
The Swim Factory proud to provide the perfect learning environment
After teaching more than 100,000 children, The Swim Factory says swimming and…
Do the Five: Laurie Lawrence’s life-saving message still valid
Kids Alive – Do the Five urges pool fencing, closed gates, swimming…
Why every Australian child needs to learn to swim as soon as possible
Learning to swim builds confidence and water awareness, but must sit alongside…
Care workers get temporary boost as rising fuel costs bring pressure
Home and community care workers using their own vehicles will get a…
NDIS shake-up to change funding, eligibility
Major NDIS changes will roll out within weeks, changing funding periods, eligibility…
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Six skills to help you keep pace with AI
Ipswich Toastmasters says clear speaking, listening, adaptability and leadership presence will remain…
Real Estate
Housing construction to rise, but Australia tipped to miss target
Industry forecasts expect more homes to be built, but Australia is still…
ForestBrook sell-out signals strong demand
Strong demand has pushed the 196-lot ForestBrook community near sell-out, with buyers…
Seniors
Home support lifeline secured
The Federal Government has extended the Commonwealth Home Support Program, giving older…
Over-50s told walking is not enough exercise
Research suggests walking alone may not protect strength and balance as people…
Lifestyle
Your mortgage doesn’t have to last for 30 years
Extra repayments, fortnightly payments and offset savings can substantially reduce a 30-year…
Spring into action with tasty backyard edibles
Leafy greens, herbs, radishes and beans can help South East Queensland gardeners…
Brave pup’s close call with eastern brown
A Yamanto dog needed anti-venom twice in one week after two eastern…
Talented Beccy Cole still doing it her way
Beccy Cole reflects on more than three decades on stage, sobriety and…
Powercruise 100 again brings action aplenty to the Raceway
Powercruise 100 brings cruising, Powerskids, burnouts and festival atmosphere to Queensland Raceway…
Shokiya rolls into top spot – Best Japanese
Springfield Lakes favourite Shokiya wins Roamin’ Rowan’s Best Japanese title for its…
Lions eyeing off Grand Final glory
Lions FC face Peninsula Power in Saturday night’s NPL Grand Final after…
Heats success reveals Publicans Cup hopes
Tuckeroo Road, Dalgety and She’s Saintly took contrasting paths to victory in…
Lions roar back for convincing victory in bold Springfield statement
Brisbane responded to its Round 3 loss by beating Greater Western Sydney…
Eagles fall just two points short in preliminary final thriller
Ipswich Eagles’ QFA Division 3 season ended in a 59-57 preliminary final…