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Ayla Connolly is a reporter for The Queensland Times in Ipswich. Originally from the Bundaberg Region, she has recently graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Communications and Media, majoring in journalism.

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Ipswich

Nathan Evans was sentenced on Wednesday after threatening a police officer with a steak knife in April last year.

‘Culmination of bad events’ lead to ex-footballer’s six-hour standoff

An Ipswich court has heard of the “culmination of bad events” that led to a six-hour negotiation between a former footballer and police.

Ipswich

Not all fun and sex games: Exclusive romp club’s licensing woes

A premier sex club, where people go to fulfil a range of sexual desires, has operated without the appropriate venue licensing since its opening, it has been revealed.

Ipswich

‘My heart and stomach are sad’: Ovens off for ‘best pizza in Ipswich’

The owners of a well-loved wood-fired pizzeria to shut its big red doors for the foreseeable future have revealed the heartbreaking reason for the shock decision.

QLD Business

This season will be the last for racing at Archerfield Speedway. Picture: Russell Shakespeare

Life after Archerfield: Plans for new 7000-seat venue

Speedway Australia has outlined plans for a 7000-seat motorsport venue following the pending closure of the iconic Archerfield Speedway with several sites being eyed off.

Full ListPolice & Courts

Inside the 15 police incidents that rocked Ipswich in 2022

More than 21,000 incidents required a police presence in Ipswich in 2022 and from assault to alleged murder – we look at the most notable cases which rocked the region.

Full ListCommunity News

The cool kids on the block at Nicholas Street, The Rusty Nail, are just one of many locations across Ipswich hosting incredible NYE events

New Year’s Eve Ipswich: 17 of the top spots to celebrate

We’ve said farewell to Santa and now it’s time to send 2022 on its way as we reveal some of the best places to be for New Year’s Eve across Ipswich. SEE THE LIST

Southeast

‘Odds against us’: Inside the births of 2022’s miracle babies

Families across southeast Queensland are counting their blessings as 15 mums share their emotional miracle birth stories from 2022 which could have turned to heartbreak.

Southeast

Springfield Lakes resident Glenn Wright drove hard to record a podium finish at the recent Stan Burrow Speedcar Stampede at Brisbane's Archerfield Speedway.

‘Another sad day’: Iconic speedway to close after 45 years

It’s the end of an era for Queensland racing fans with Brisbane’s major speedway to host its last race next year after more than 1200 events since 1978.

Southeast

The faces of SEQ’s tragic 2022 road toll revealed

Queensland’s shocking road toll for 2022 has been revealed after hundreds of families spent their first Christmas without a loved one. Here are the lives lost on SEQ roads. SEE THE FACES

QLD News

Family and friends have gathered to pay tribute to Alan Dare.

‘Afraid of breaking the spell’: Widow’s heartbreaking admission as hero farewelled

The widow of Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare has paid tribute to her late husband, describing why she was always so hesitant to tell others how happy they were together.

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