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ALL THE ACTION: State T20 battles thrill

ALL THE ACTION: State T20 battles thrill

Cricket The state’s rising cricket stars hit the pitch for Twenty20 fixtures on day two of the Qld under 16 cricket boys finals. WATCH THE REPLAYS, SEE THE PHOTOS

53 Queensland bank branches close in a year

53 Queensland bank branches close in a year

News Qld banking customers have been hit in a huge wave of bank branch closures, and there are calls for future cuts to be revealed. See which branches have closed.

Disturbance accused ‘poses too much of a risk’

Disturbance accused ‘poses too much of a risk’

News An innocent motorist’s car was damaged during the man’s alleged violent outburst

Multi-purpose warehouse up for grabs in Ipswich

Multi-purpose warehouse up for grabs in Ipswich

Property Hot property market lands warehouse up for sale or lease

Second Aussie case of blood clot linked to Astra jab

Second Aussie case of blood clot linked to Astra jab

News A second case involving an Aussie recipient of the AstraZeneca jab

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$12m works aimed at highway crash hotspot

$12m works aimed at highway crash hotspot

News The state government has committed $12 million towards improving safety at a crash...

Ipswich school must expand to keep up with growth

Ipswich school must expand to keep up with growth

Education The government is planning to expand an Ipswich school by constructing new...

Lanes reduced as busy Ipswich road is upgraded

Lanes reduced as busy Ipswich road is upgraded

News Works will target the road's drainage, surface for smoother driving

‘Hero’ Harry’s triple treat on fantastic night for Ipswich

‘Hero’ Harry’s triple treat on fantastic night for Ipswich

Cricket Region’s top achievers celebrate as one at historic function for popular sport. See...

Road rage coin thrower crashes, destroys car

Road rage coin thrower crashes, destroys car

News A man has appeared in court over an incident on the Ipswich Motorway

Network News

Man feared dead, baby and child hurt in motorbike crash

Man feared dead, baby and child hurt in motorbike crash

News A man in his 30s is feared dead while a six-month-old baby and 10-year-old child...

Two die in light plane crash near Canberra

Two die in light plane crash near Canberra

News Two people have died in a fiery light plane crash in the state’s Southern...

Crackdown to expose funeral industry rip-off merchants

Crackdown to expose funeral industry rip-off merchants

Business Whistleblowers are urged to come forward and tell their stories as a crackdown is...

‘Must try’ Macca’s coffee hack

‘Must try’ Macca’s coffee hack

News A coffee trend from Korea that involves combining two McDonald’s menu items to...

Court News

Woman ordered to pay back Coles after meat swindle

Woman ordered to pay back Coles after meat swindle

News An Ipswich woman put 16 chops, a half-leg of ham and hair removal product into a...

Dad’s groggy drive shocks onlookers

Dad’s groggy drive shocks onlookers

News A concerned motorist followed with their dashcam recording as a man swerved all...

Truck noise, drinking triggers violent temper outburst

Truck noise, drinking triggers violent temper outburst

News An Ipswich court has heard there was a longstanding grudge between the offender and...

Car thief’s lawyer blames drugs for ‘appalling’ history

Car thief’s lawyer blames drugs for ‘appalling’ history

News A witness to a car theft threw a rock at the offender, smashing the rear...

Ipswich Council

Major auto chain plans to set up in shopping centre

Major auto chain plans to set up in shopping centre

Council News A large national automotive chain is hoping to set up a new store in an Ipswich...

Government makes call on Ipswich Transit Centre

Government makes call on Ipswich Transit Centre

News Many ideas have been thrown around over the past 10 years to revitalise the...

$13 million hotel plan for old courthouse given approval

$13 million hotel plan for old courthouse given approval

Council News The project could create up to 125 new jobs with the tick of approval granted

Council advisor on $350 an hour set to go

Council advisor on $350 an hour set to go

Council News Steve Greenwood was appointed by the state government but Ipswich ratepayers...

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Sport

Drag racing back at Willowbank with a welcome twist

Drag racing back at Willowbank with a welcome twist

Motor Sports Exciting new event added to program at Raceway. Check out what is happening this weekend.

Check out Ipswich’s weekend hockey fixtures

Check out Ipswich’s weekend hockey fixtures

Hockey Plan your viewing at the Ipswich Hockey Complex.

Replays: Watch action from day 2 of state cricket titles

Replays: Watch action from day 2 of state cricket titles

Cricket Watch the Queensland under 16 cricket boys finals

Replay: 5 things we learned on first day of cricket champs

Replay: 5 things we learned on first day of cricket champs

Cricket Plenty to take away from opening day of Queensland under 16 titles

Ipswich upset as filly shows true potential

Ipswich upset as filly shows true potential

Horses Rothshadow provides maiden reward at good price. Check out racing highlights and...

National Sport

How dumped Milford can still save Broncos career

How dumped Milford can still save Broncos career

Rugby League Don’t expect Anthony Milford back in the Broncos line-up any time soon

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Blocked! NRL slams door on Taumalolo Origin bid

Blocked! NRL slams door on Taumalolo Origin bid

Rugby League Having lived in Queensland since he was 13, Jason Taumalolo was hoping to be...

Replays, match reports: Aus U18s hockey champs - day 5

Replays, match reports: Aus U18s hockey champs - day 5

Sport The Hockey Australian U18s National Championships RELIVE DAY 5.

Replay: Every U15 hockey champs game from Day 4

Replay: Every U15 hockey champs game from Day 4

Hockey It’s the final pool day at the U15s in Bathurst and there’s still everything to...

Community

How you can help crown Ipswich as state’s top tourist town

How you can help crown Ipswich as state’s top tourist town

Community The city is among 37 finalists nominated to win Queensland’s Top Tourism Town

Forget player payments, Fassifern building new club spirit

Forget player payments, Fassifern building new club spirit

Rugby League Proud country club working on other ways to strengthen footy. See what the Bombers...

Housing developments to blame for rodent ‘infestation’

Housing developments to blame for rodent ‘infestation’

Health Resident fears damage to her home after hearing vermin in her roof

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How Ipswich could be part of 2032 Olympics action

How Ipswich could be part of 2032 Olympics action

Business Council reveals huge plans which could bring millions in revenue to booming city

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Generous donation to help support end-of-life care

Generous donation to help support end-of-life care

Health The palliative care unit is reportedly required to generate more than $1m annually...

What's On

Pro wrestling show in Mackay for first time in 50 years

Pro wrestling show in Mackay for first time in 50 years

Sport GET READY TO RUMBLE: A wrestling supershow will bring professionals to the region...

Australia’s first T20 cricket ‘Bash for Cash’ here in Mackay

Australia’s first T20 cricket ‘Bash for Cash’ here in Mackay

Cricket Six team spots left: $50,000 prize pool at inaugural open registration T20 cricket...

FOMO alert: Bluesfest 80% sold out and new artists confirmed

FOMO alert: Bluesfest 80% sold out and new artists confirmed

News Peter Noble: “Pinch me, my dream is coming true"

Sorry Bluesfest and Splendour, Byron’s got a new festival

Sorry Bluesfest and Splendour, Byron’s got a new festival

News It'll be the “love child of a street festival and music conference”

Local Business News

Mayor wants drug clinic moved from CBD

Mayor wants drug clinic moved from CBD

Council News There are calls to relocate a drug clinic from the CBD as the redevelopment of the city centre nears completion

Tourism to pay dearly for botched vaccine rollout

Tourism to pay dearly for botched vaccine rollout

Business Queensland’s tourism sector will have to scrap revival plans

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New 120-place child care centre planned

New 120-place child care centre planned

Business A new childcare centre with a capacity for 120 kids is in the works to service...

Businesses urged to take advantage of surging defence sector

Businesses urged to take advantage of surging defence sector

Business Industry heavyweights will mentor local businesses as part of a new program in an...

Milestone for business owner who ‘filled a void’

Milestone for business owner who ‘filled a void’

Business Business owner reveals secret to success behind longstanding business

Brand Insights

Great things to do in the Gympie region

Great things to do in the Gympie region

All heart: Cooloola Berries open for business

All heart: Cooloola Berries open for business

Personal training for the family

Personal training for the family

USQ launches new astronomy degree

USQ launches new astronomy degree

Lifestyle

Incorrect overtaking signs removed from CQ Hwy

Incorrect overtaking signs removed from CQ Hwy

News “The signs do not reflect the current road rules,” Transport and Main Roads.

Former Mackay cop plays pokies, drinks while 2yo left in car

Former Mackay cop plays pokies, drinks while 2yo left in car

Crime The man was drinking and gambling inside a CBD hotel

Best of Ipswich: Nominate the Best Bakery now

Best of Ipswich: Nominate the Best Bakery now

Food & Entertainment Which is the best bakery in Ipswich? Nominations are now open to find the region's...

Small powerhouse inspired by Britain but driven by China

Small powerhouse inspired by Britain but driven by China

Motoring Those willing to dig deeper into their pocket are rewarded with a tech-savvy and...

Naked balcony models ‘remain locked up’

Naked balcony models ‘remain locked up’

Fashion & Beauty And the photographer faces 18 months inside

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Entertainment

Fresh plan to create ‘Hollywood of the South Pacific’

Fresh plan to create ‘Hollywood of the South Pacific’

Movies The movie industry has injected a quarter of a billion dollars in the Gold Coast’s economy with a proposal to build the southern hemisphere’s biggest studio.

‘Toxic’ MAFS couple’s baffling decision

‘Toxic’ MAFS couple’s baffling decision

TV The future of MAFS’ most troubled marriage has just been delivered

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Sunshine Coast’s first virtual reality centre coming soon

Sunshine Coast’s first virtual reality centre coming soon

Business A "whole new world" is coming soon to the Sunshine Coast

BBC receives 100,000 Philip complaints

BBC receives 100,000 Philip complaints

TV The UK’s national broadcaster has been flooded with complaints

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‘Madness’: Philip’s view of Harry and Meghan’s tell-all

‘Madness’: Philip’s view of Harry and Meghan’s tell-all

Celebrity ‘Madness’: Philip’s view of Harry and Meghan’s tell-all

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Latest Photos

Thousands enjoy Rockynats burnout finals

Thousands enjoy Rockynats burnout finals

Photos from Bluesfest past

Photos from Bluesfest past

Toogoolawah State School preps of 2021

Toogoolawah State School preps of 2021

Photos: Rescues, debris, flooded homes

Photos: Rescues, debris, flooded homes

In pictures: Ballet Qld 60th Anniversary Gala

In pictures: Ballet Qld 60th Anniversary Gala

Real Estate

Family stunned by $700k home disaster

Family stunned by $700k home disaster

Property A Sydney father has been left fuming after realising his dream home had been quite literally cut in half in a home build disaster.

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Farmers’ fears for future impact of increasing land values

Farmers’ fears for future impact of increasing land values

News They've been watching valuations in other regions with growing 'trepidation'

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FIRST LOOK: RV park plans between Mackay and Whitsundays

FIRST LOOK: RV park plans between Mackay and Whitsundays

Travel ‘We plan to offer guided farm tours, bush walks, beekeeping and propagation...

HISTORICAL: Wide Bay housing approvals highest in state

HISTORICAL: Wide Bay housing approvals highest in state

News Constructions Skills Queensland (CSQ) said housing approvals had seen an increase...

Jobs

Billionaire family warning: ‘Pay penalty rates we’re broke’

Billionaire family warning: ‘Pay penalty rates we’re broke’

Employment Hamilton Island in underpayment claims amid penalty rates battle

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Where to get a job in QLD and what you can earn

Where to get a job in QLD and what you can earn

Careers Industries with the most jobs available in Qld and how to get them

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‘Outrageous’ plan to put Aussie workers ‘at back of the queue’

‘Outrageous’ plan to put Aussie workers ‘at back of the...

News The surprising jobs that could go to foreign workers

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Motoring

A Caravan in your yard with air con could be cheaper

A Caravan in your yard with air con could be cheaper

A Caravan in your yard with air con could be cheaper - ...

Classifieds A Caravan in your yard with air con could be cheaper - $125 to $180 pw.

Fatal crash driver’s sentence ‘manifestly inadequate’

Fatal crash driver’s sentence ‘manifestly inadequate’

Crime Woman had drugs in her system when fatal crash occurred

Ute wars: Three of the best go head to head

Ute wars: Three of the best go head to head

Motoring Toyota HiLux v Nissan Navara v Isuzu D-Max ute comparison review

Taylen’s family to wait weeks to find out appeal status

Taylen’s family to wait weeks to find out appeal status

Crime The family of a little boy killed in a crash at Bouldercombe in 2016 will have to...