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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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Member for Lockyer Ian Rickuss. . Picture: File

Rickuss angry at paedophile move

MP IAN Rickuss has questioned the Qld Govt’s policy for placing sex offenders following a convicted paedophile’s brief placement to a property near Harrisville.

Ipswich

Creek still full of flood debris

THE clearance of debris from the Lockyer Creek is taking longer than expected.

Ipswich

Shane Gannon and his son Chaise get their hands dirty at a Prenzlau fire brigade open day on Monday. . Picture: Contributed

Firies go green

THE people of Prenzlau were out in force on Monday to help “green” their local fire brigade.

Ipswich

The Fernvale Shopping Centre is up for sale. . Picture: Rob Williams

Shopping centre up for sale

LITTLE more than two years after opening the Fernvale Village Shopping Centre is up for sale.

Ipswich

Mining tax opposition puts funding for infrastructure such as the Blacksoil interchange upgrade at risk, MP Shayne Neumann says. . Picture: File

‘Blacksoil upgrade nearly undone’

THE Federal Opposition’s attempts to block the mining tax nearly prevented the upgrade of the Blacksoil interchange, according to MP for Blair Shayne Neumann.

Ipswich

Suzanne Kallenbach and her llamas will be taking part in the Llama Farmer Open Day this weekend. . Picture: Rob Williams

Enjoy cheese and wine…with a llama

THE Llama Farmer Open Day in Harrisville this weekend will allow people to get up close and personal with llamas, as well as sample local wines and cheeses.

Ipswich

Sale sends good sign

IN ANOTHER sign the Ipswich property market is turning the corner, an almost 200-year-old house in the heart of Ipswich has sold for $650,000.

Ipswich

Baits laid for wild dogs

THE final round of a six-month wild dog baiting program in the Somerset will be conducted at the end of the month.

Ipswich

Ipswich property market on the up

AFTER one of the toughest years on record for Ipswich real estate, the market may finally be turning the corner.

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Fears over gas pipeline plans

METGASCO’S Lions Way pipeline could face scrutiny from the United Nations with the proposed route going through a World Heritage listed rainforest.

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