Covid chaos at courthouse leaves trials cancelled, staff shortages
The Ipswich Courthouse is up against staff shortages, suspended services and the cancellation of jury trials as climbing Covid-19 cases continue to cause disruptions.
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Woman hospitalised after house catches fire in Brassall
Two women have been treated for burns after a fire broke out in a duplex in Brassall on Thursday afternoon.
When Ipswich went under: 11 years since devastating 2011 floods
It’s 11 years since one-third of Ipswich was plunged underwater during the deadly 2011 Queensland floods. See the trail of destruction and the local faces who battled the waves. GALLERY
Council reveals plan to slow down CBD traffic
Ipswich City Council will investigate lowering speed limits on several CBD streets to improve safety.
Shop spruiks RATs for $60 a pop as testing sites close, cases rise
As many testing sites remained closed across the region, residents were shocked at the price one convenience store was selling a single rapid test. See where you can get tested in Ipswich today.
‘Taking advantage’: Ipswich shop charges $60 for single RATs in Ziploc bags
As Ipswich grapples with a huge shortage of rapid antigen tests, one convenience store that has managed to secure supply is charging customers $60 for individual tests placed in Ziploc bags.
Hundreds of Ipswich residents line up before dawn for Covid-19 testing
As Covid-19 cases continue to soar desperate Ipswich residents were lined up at one testing site as early as 4.30am, with the clinic forced to turn people away by just 7.30am.
Man who beat neighbour unconscious has major court win
A man who punched his neighbour following a roadside argument has appealed an assault conviction on the basis he was acting in self defence.
Ipswich Covid cases jump by hundreds as vaccine rates slump
Ipswich’s total number of Covid-19 cases has surged by hundreds overnight as testing clinics become overwhelmed and rapid test continue to fly off the shelves.
IT director facing 100+ charges makes new bid for freedom
A South East Queensland IT director who allegedly created false identities to sign over more than 400 traffic infringements has made another bid for freedom following a series of failed bail applications.
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