Dud drug deal, deadly exes: Ipswich murderers named
WARNING GRAPHIC: They are the brutal killings that rocked the region from violent exes to drug deals that have gone wrong. Now some of Ipswich‘s worst murderers can be named. Full list.
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Doctors reveal plan for new medical centre next to heritage-listed pub
Two Ipswich doctors who already run a busy practice in the city have lodged an application to build a new medical hub along a busy road. Check out the plans.
‘Pull your finger out’: Mayor calls out PM as city struggles to cope with growth
Ipswich City Council – which will have double the number of residents in 20 years – is handing out about 150 new bins to households a week. The flood of new arrivals is putting a serious strain on the organisation’s resources.
Huge new truck depot planned for thriving business park
A New South Wales trucking company has submitted plans to set up a base in Queensland’s largest industrial development in Ipswich. Here’s what is proposed.
Bright future: How Ipswich businesses have embraced solar power
From a major car dealership to a large egg producer, Ipswich businesses are seeing the benefits of renewable energy. A huge $80 million solar farm will soon be built in the fastest-growing city in Queensland.
Plans for huge $111 million equine facility taking shape
The Lockyer Valley Equine Precinct would involve the redevelopment of the region’s turf club, with plans for a hotel, function spaces and community parklands. Here’s the next step for the ‘landmark’ project.
Tributes flow for ‘giant’ of Queensland music scene who gave his life to craft
George Hogg founded the city’s iconic Ipswich Orpheus Chorale more than 60 years ago and had an immense impact on the state’s cultural sector. He is being mourned by family, friends and the wider Queensland music community.
Fingers in the till: Ipswich workers who ripped off their employers
They were trusted workers who ended up with ill-gotten gains snatched from their bosses. These dishonest Ipswich employees were all found out and paid a high price for their crimes.
Australia’s first dedicated public kids’ library reviving abandoned CBD
A leading social planner says the Ipswich Children’s Library, built as part of the council’s new $125 million council admin building, should be an example of how to breathe new life into struggling city centres.
How world war sealed an unbreakable bond between teenagers
Olive Pugh and Marie Brady both put their hand up to serve in the war effort as 18-year-olds with their friendship lasting more 75 years.
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