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Lachlan McIvor is a reporter for the Queensland Times in Ipswich, covering Ipswich City Council, new Ipswich developments, and Ipswich and West Moreton Health issues. He has been a reporter with this organisation since 2016.

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LONG HISTORY: Mel, Michael, Bob, Julie, and Shelley Porter outside Porters Plainland Hotel. Picture: Rob Williams

FIRST LOOK: Popular pub unveils $8M redevelopment

The redevelopment will make the hotel a landmark of the Lockyer Valley and include motel rooms, a functions room and a dedicated gaming room.

Ipswich

The four Lime scooters were found in Moreton Family Park in Chuwar on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Lachlan McIvor

How? Lime Scooters have made their way to Ipswich

Love them or hate them the scooters are here to stay – and some have found their way to Ipswich.

Ipswich

DOING THEIR BIT: Two Butchers owners Steve McMeniman and Ken Kearney. Picture: Rob Williams

Butchers’ business model centred on giving back

‘I think at times we take things for granted and it’s just nice to help people that do appreciate and want our help’

Ipswich

An artist's impression of the Old Toowoomba Rd four lane project. Picture: Contributed

Motorists urged to be patient with delays at peak times

Council said the wait would be worth it for motorists once the projects are complete

Ipswich

Ipswich vows to put curb on rates hikes

A key part of the plan involves progressively holding Ipswich’s average property rates increases below the Consumer Price Index over the next several years.

Ipswich

University of Southern Queensland Associate Professor Sonja March.

Providing mental health support at your fingertips

‘I hope that what we achieve is have a platform that young people want to use, that come to use and that gives them the help that they need at the right time’

Ipswich