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Geoff Egan is a digital news reporter covering northern Brisbane. He has covered crime, courts, politics and was the lead data journalist on the award-winning Ultimate Schools Hub program.

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Ipswich

Somerset Regional Council Mayor, Graeme Lehmann with Surf Lifesavers (from left) Morgan Forbes, Jacob Compton, Mitch Pearce, Arthur Hanley, Brigitte Seymour, Carly Flood and Samantha Fien. . Picture: Contributed

City kids get taste of dam dangers

NEARLY 500 Brisbane students were told to be “dam smart” these summer holidays at Lake Wivenhoe.

Ipswich

A storm moves through the Lockyer Valley. . Picture: File

Storm fans wanted

WITH summer starting, the Bureau of Meteorology is calling for people to become volunteer storm spotters in the Lockyer Valley.

Ipswich

Boonah needs a bus service

THE lack of public transport between Ipswich and Boonah is forcing Boonah students to leave home, according to one of the town’s residents.

Ipswich

Pets under attack from snake increase

SNAKE bites to pets are on the rise, according to the UQ Veterinary Medical Centre.

Sport

Sharon Wilson sits with a cricket bat found in the cubby house of a Burgess Street property in Raceview where she used to reside. Sharon is keen to find out the story behind the wartime cricket bat. . Picture: Claudia Baxter

Wartime discovery mystifies resident

SHARON Wilson is trying to solve the mystery of a rare army issue cricket bat from the Second World War which was hidden away on the property she bought.

Ipswich

Early warning system is a hit

THE Early Warning Network to inform residents about imminent dangerous weather has passed its first test with flying colours.

Ipswich

Ben and Isabella from the C & K Kindergarten in Rosewood are happy the centre will now be harnessing the power of the sun with new solar panels. . Picture: Rob Williams

Energy saving starts young

THE Rosewood and District Community Kindergarten is the proud new owner of solar panels installed under the State Government Solar Kindergarten Program.

Ipswich

Chinchilla cowboy Anthony Ellem on Rockstar competes in the bull ride during the National Rodeo Association National Finals Rodeo at Brothers Leagues Club. Picture: Contributed

City cowgirl barrels ’em again

IPSWICH’S teenage cowgirl Cheyenne Whitwell claimed her second title in front of a home crowd at the National Rodeo Association National Finals Rodeo.

Ipswich

Jessica Scott, 14, and Claudia Neumann, 14, at Brassall.

Festive cheer for spirited carols

CAROLERS were spoiled for choice over the weekend with two big nights of carols held in Ipswich.

Ipswich

(From left) Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann, natural resource manager Trevor Page and councillor Robin Caddy check out the state of waterways at Ferny Gully. . Picture: Contributed

Council steps in to remove trash

TWO trucks and a fuel tank are among debris the Somerset council will soon be removing from the Brisbane Valley’s river system.

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