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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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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.

Ipswich

Ipswich water fail: Claims dogs sick, children hospitalised

Eastern Ipswich residents claim they have become sick from foul, stinking water just days after Urban Utilities issued and recalled a “do not use’’ order.

Police & Courts

One of the three co-accused, Jay Anthony Nolan, 23, pictured outside Ipswich District Court.

Like father, like son: Pair go down for savage party bashing

Three people, including a father and son, have been sentenced after a party in the Lockyer Valley turned violent, leaving one victim unconscious.

Police & Courts

Accused murderer Bobby Andrew Weaver enters the Ipswich watch house. Picture: Cordell Richardson.

Teacher’s alleged murderer ‘fessed up to informant, court told

A court has heard the man charged with killing retired Ipswich high school teacher David Thornton allegedly confessed while on remand.

Ipswich

Shock Christmas closure for dining institution

Ipswich institution Dovetails bar and restaurant has announced their impending closure, revealing the heartbreaking reason for the shock decision.

Ipswich

Liam Jackson Tillack, 21, was sentenced over the discovery of large quantities of cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids in his Gatton home in November last year.

Gatton man sentenced over ‘self-medicating’ drug use

A 21-year-old Gatton man has been sentenced in an Ipswich court after police seized a large quantity of drugs from his home in November last year.

Ipswich

Magical stories behind Ipswich’s best Christmas light displays

Meet the people behind Ipswich’s best Christmas light displays and find out where to go to see them. FULL LIST

Ipswich

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Man charged over brazen Booval sexual assault

Police have charged a 59-year-old Karana Downs man following allegations of a sexual assault in Booval.

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