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The inspirational young man is backed in his mission by a community-minded city and the power of bags of cans and bottles. Here’s how he is making a difference.

premium_icon A van and bags of cans: how 20-year-old is helping homeless

Community The inspirational young man is backed in his mission by a community-minded city and the power of bags of cans and bottles. Here’s how he is making a difference.

  • 13th Jul 2020 10:00 AM
An Ipswich woman was woken in the night to find her property strewn across the floor, and a recidivist thief running away with her purse

premium_icon Handbag thief ‘sick and tired of jail’

News An Ipswich woman was woken in the night to find her property strewn across the floor, and a recidivist thief running away with her purse

  • 13th Jul 2020 10:00 AM
One new case of coronavirus has been recorded in Queensland overnight. It comes as volunteers receive the first doses of a promising COVID-19 vaccine developed in the state.

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News One new case of coronavirus has been recorded in Queensland overnight. It comes as volunteers receive the first doses of a promising COVID-19 vaccine developed in the...

  • 13th Jul 2020 9:12 AM
COVID-19 has not stopped this aged care service from opening up a brand new state of the art building.

premium_icon Brand new facility opens up in Boonah

News COVID-19 has not stopped this aged care service from opening up a brand new state of the art building.

  • 13th Jul 2020 9:00 AM
Aussies who will get $1080 tax perk

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News It forced the ATO website to go into meltdown

5C colder: Chill returns to southeast

premium_icon 5C colder: Chill returns to southeast

News There’s even a chance of ice on the Granite Belt

  • 13th Jul 2020 8:34 AM
IN COURT: The 59 people appearing in Gatton court today

premium_icon IN COURT: The 59 people appearing in Gatton court today

Crime Every week, the Gatton Star publishes a list of those due to appear in court.

IN COURT: Full names of 74 people appearing in court

premium_icon IN COURT: Full names of 74 people appearing in court

News Everyday the QT publishes a full list of those appearing in court.

New German-inspired cafe set to open its doors

premium_icon New German-inspired cafe set to open its doors

Business A new German-inspired cafe will open its doors tomorrow.

Nightclub revellers slammed for playing ‘Russian roulette’

premium_icon Nightclub revellers slammed for playing ‘Russian roulette’

News Brisbane revellers were spotted flouting social distancing rules

The obscure red light rule costing drivers a motza

premium_icon The obscure red light rule costing drivers a motza

Crime "I’ve not been aware of this road rule for 45 years"

Lisa Marie Presley’s son dead at 27

Lisa Marie Presley’s son dead at 27

Music Benjamin Keough had wanted to follow in his grandfather's footsteps

  • 13th Jul 2020 9:26 AM
‘Treated like a prisoner’: Quarantine a disaster

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News Forced into mandatory quarantine in Townsville, a Queensland man has blasted hotel...

  • 13th Jul 2020 9:24 AM
Call for change in childcare

premium_icon Call for change in childcare

News The return of paid child care has sparked calls for the funding system to be...

  • 13th Jul 2020 9:17 AM
Balaclava wearing ice addict triggered ‘irrational’ chase

premium_icon Balaclava wearing ice addict triggered ‘irrational’ chase

News Police spotted a man wearing a balaclava while driving before trying to intercept...

Cruelty accused gets all clear to cross-examine witnesses

premium_icon Cruelty accused gets all clear to cross-examine witnesses

News A woman is accused of failing to provide proper care to an elderly person at a...

‘Serial pest’ jailed after string of offences

premium_icon ‘Serial pest’ jailed after string of offences

News Magistrate labels Ipswich woman an utter nuisance after hearing of her string of...

FIFO dad on final warning before jail

premium_icon FIFO dad on final warning before jail

News Court hears man charged with disqualified driving has shocking history while behind...

Litter bugs turn bushland into dumping grounds

premium_icon Litter bugs turn bushland into dumping grounds

News Bushland in Bundamba continues to be trashed by people dumping rubbish illegally...

Lions scouting future talent before move to Springfield

premium_icon Lions scouting future talent before move to Springfield

AFL The well-travelled footballer sees a huge advantage having one Lions home base at...

Springfield stadium ‘amazing’ for Lions players, fans

premium_icon Springfield stadium ‘amazing’ for Lions players, fans

AFL With ongoing work at Ipswich’s multi-million stadium, the Brisbane Lions forward...

Right place, right time: council worker saves man’s life

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News The incredible moment a man’s life was saved after a stranger noticed he had...

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    Brisbane teens made $70k in lockdown

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      It’s a measure of their leadership and teamwork that any competition is possible given what has transpired this year.

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      Fitter, happier former footballer conquering new goals

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        Rugby League Brisbane Broncos’ Darius Boyd tackles NRL critics as finale approaches

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          Ipswich residents have taken to the scheme, cashing in for more than $10 million so far. New facilities have now opened.

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          News Ipswich residents have taken to the scheme, cashing in for more than $10 million so far. New facilities have now opened.

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          premium_icon How Ipswich residents made $10 million in just 18 months

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          Funding boost for Ipswich Hospice Care in trying times

          premium_icon Funding boost for Ipswich Hospice Care in trying times

          Community The vital service helps 200 locals every year free of charge.

          You beauty: The footy is back in Ipswich

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          AFL The Ipswich Eagles sides will tomorrow be among the first in the city to kickstart...

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            Movies We’ve rated — and slated — every movie on TV tonight.

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              Three local artists were already booked for gigs at this tavern when coronavirus hit the region.

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              Business Three local artists were already booked for gigs at this tavern when coronavirus hit the region.

              Thousands of business closures, job losses if JobKeeper ends

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              News The September end date for the scheme is creeping up.

              Dump hours cut short under renewed operator contract

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              Council News Less people visited the dump during coronavirus lockdowns, despite a change in...

              New bush kindy wants to take learning back to nature

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              Education The owner believes it's the only nature immersion kindy in the area.

              Developers bank on historical building for new accommodation

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                  A heated argument broke out when the woman accused her partner of cheating when he was at the pub.

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                  Crime A heated argument broke out when the woman accused her partner of cheating when he was at the pub.

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                  TV A bubbly fan favourite was sent packing following a harsh critique

                  Parents face struggle as fee-free childcare ends

                  Parents face struggle as fee-free childcare ends

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                  New vaccine warning as virus cases surge

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                      If you believe the conspiracy theories, Beyonce’s Italian, faked her pregnancy, is much older than she claims and is her own sister’s mum.

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                          A pair of horse racing identities and property big wigs have completed a $55 million trifecta.

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                          Property Melbourne Cup winners complete $55 million property trifecta

                          A leaking swimming pool at a holiday resort has flooded into a Sunshine Coast restaurant with its dejected owner forced to consider closing.

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                          Business Leaking swimming pool at holiday resort has flooded Coast restaurant

                          Property seekers who feel shut-out of the housing market by inflated prices are being offered a way to own real estate for as little as $25,000.

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                            A tit-for-tat has erupted between Annastacia Palaszczuk and Peter Beattie, with the current Premier taking a swipe at his ambitious plan to generate jobs.

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                            The proposed waste to energy facility would create more than 200 construction jobs and 70 local jobs once it is operational.

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                              THE patient was transported to hospital in a stable condition.

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                              The Blue Oval’s has launched its new red-hot hatchback with neck-braking performance, and a new variant will make it more popular than ever.

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                              Having a dog or any other animal on your lap while driving is against the law

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