Brian Bennion

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Platypus populations ‘holding on’ despite flood fears

New eDNA research shows platypus populations in Ipswich and SEQ are surviving,…

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$90k ‘playground’ road art put on hold after vocal public backlash

Public outrage over a $90,000 colourful road design in Ipswich Central has…

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Council staff costs soar $12.8m as pay rises and new hires hit Ipswich

Ipswich City Council reports a $12.8 million rise in staff costs, including…

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Man charged over armed robbery

DETECTIVES from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man following…

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Bremerbeat returns for 4ZZZ 50th anniversary celebration

The Colours and Splat Acrobat reform for 4ZZZ’s 50th, celebrating Ipswich’s Bremerbeat…

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Bright crossing design stirs colourful debate

Residents criticise plans for a colourful scramble crossing in Ipswich Central, calling…

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Rail loop on track in secrecy

THE Ipswich to Springfield rail loop project will move to the next…

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Grieving family angry over insensitive nature of explanatory letter

Ipswich Council apologises to the family of Kierra-Lea Jensen after a letter…

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Bremer Beat stirs for 50th anniversary of iconic radio station 4ZZZ

Ipswich musicians and broadcasters join 4ZZZ’s 50th anniversary celebrations, honouring the city’s…

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Worried wildlife rescuers question the future of Wacol RSPCA facility

Concerns grow over RSPCA’s Wacol wildlife hospital as plans progress for a…

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