Vandalised memorial will stand proud again
Ipswich Council will remove, repair and rededicate the vandalised Ebbw Vale memorial…
New push to scrap dual-councillor divisions
Ipswich City Council backs a State Government review of a return to…
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
‘Life setbacks don’t define one’s ability’
Artist Lynette Oliver reflects on a lifelong love of colour, persistence and…
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…
Mayor accuses councillors of using PR team for own political interests
Ipswich councillors vote 6-2 to let members seek council communications staff help…
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…
Support Local Business
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
Boom in retirement villages sparks call for key reforms
National Seniors Australia says retirement villages need clearer protections as the sector…
Seniors continue to push back as self-service shopping rises
National Seniors Australia says many older shoppers still value staffed checkouts, cash…
Lifestyle
12 weeks to Christmas (don’t tell your credit card)
Sloan Wilkins explains how setting a Christmas target and saving each payday…
More than a meal at Club Parkview
Club Parkview gives more than $150,000 each year to local charities, community…
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…
Laidley Spring Festival comes to life with 22,000 excited visitors
More than 22,000 people enjoy three days of markets, food and community…
Mexican hunt takes a South American twist
The search for Ipswich’s best Mexican food lands at North Ipswich restaurant…
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…