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Three in custody over alleged bashing after pub stoush

Crime A man was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury after an alleged assault which was sparked outside an Ipswich pub overnight

Three hospitalised after crash outside shopping centre

News Six people were assessed by paramedics at the scene of the two-vehicle crash outside an Ipswich shopping centre last night

Costly mistake for motorcyclist clocked at 168km/h

Crime Defendant claims his early morning behaviour did not put other people at risk

Expo extends helping hand to battling veterans

Health Goodna RSL sub branch is reaching out to the city’s defence community with an expo promoting services

CLASS ACTION PAIN: Flood victim slams latest appeal

News Frustrations continue for victims following landmark $440m payout

$10M link between Springfield and Brookwater complete

Offbeat 1km stretch of road signals end of construction for the busy roadway

Woman found guilty of assault on love rival’s dad

News One of two sisters who faced trial for assault has been found guilty this week

Friday catch up: Top stories from Ipswich this week

News We are back on Facebook after a brief hiatus, but from our point of view, very...

‘Breathtaking’: Jailed 20-year-old’s shocking history

News Police arrested a young man at gun point following a dangerous pursuit through...

CMC festival set to rock on in new streaming event

Whats On A new virtual event will take place over three days in lieu of this year’s CMC...

Network News

Quarter of Aussies worried about jab

Health Survey finds most Aussies support COVID-19 vaccine

Teenager’s horrifying beach discovery

Crime Melissa Caddick death: Trail of devastation as remains found

Aussie Olympian’s crystal meth addiction

Celebrity Australian Olympian Matthew Mitcham opens up on meth addiction

Steak prices reach record highs

Food & Entertainment Beef steak prices hit record levels as lamb becomes more affordable

Court News

Road rage truck driver should not have been behind wheel

News A magistrate has told a man he must stop ignoring court orders if he wants to stay...

Mum admits ice led her to commit acts of ‘stupidity’

News A woman charged with multiple acts of dishonesty has admitted she cannot handle her...

Thief hits business across the road from home

News A police dog didn’t have far to go while tracking a man who broke into an Ipswich...

Man found not guilty of party assault charge

News The victim of an alleged assault suffered injuries similar to those seen in a car...

Ipswich Council

Construction of $80m solar farm tipped to create 100 jobs

Council News The project in rural Ipswich was approved by Ipswich City Council last year. Here’s...

Fire crews to recieve improved access to at-risk bushland

Environment Two major projects are set to improve the city’s resilience when bushfires hit

How Marburg playgroup is helping kids prepare for school

Education A local playgroup has been successful in getting its first grant, which goes...

Proposed defence development to create 15 new jobs

Council News Plans are in place to construct two huge warehouses for a major Australian Defence...

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Sport

Greater Ipswich women lead way for Qld on track

Horses Team Teal impressing in special six-week series raising funds for ovarian cancer research

Grant needed to bolster cod recovery program in region

Sport Council funds sought to stock and monitor Mary River cod using facial technology in...

Torrents of Olympics-driven cash to flow across state

News Tourism benefits to reach far beyond Brisbane in Games glory

What got our Olympic bid over the line

News What got our 2032 Olympic Games bid over the line

Knights in happy place for ‘local derby’ trial against Bulls

Soccer Ipswich premier league squad taking shape with 2021 season kick-off just days away.

National Sport

Nadal pull-out exposes tennis’ $1m rumour

Tennis Rafael Nadal pulls out of ATP event, exposing Big Three’s $1m rumour

27th Feb 2021 10:23 AM

Australia’s first glimpse at teen footy freak

Sport D-Day arrives for Australia’s teenage footy freak Joseph Suaalii

Roger Federer photo sparks a frenzy

Tennis Roger Federer Instagram photo sparks a frenzy

How Olympics could change the lives of our children

Sport AOC pushing to help kids beat obesity through school and local sport

Community

TEEN’S BRAVERY: Young firefighter earns prestigious award

Community A Gatton-based uni student and volunteer firefighter from the Sunny Coast has been recognised for her deployment to the “devastating” 2019/20 bushfires.

Inaugural Hawaiian bowls night to honour local icon

Community The inaugural Greg Steffens memorial bowls night will honour ‘incredible’ input of...

Why Ipswich must secure its identity: Vital farewell advice

News Retiring Ipswich Turf Club general manager urges city to revive self-vision to...

Teen cyclist's horrific injuries after crash

Community Residents have rallied to donate to a GoFundMe set up to support the family

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What's On

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

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

Boutique, mask-free Bluesfest given important green light

News The NSW Government has approved the festival’s 150-page COVID-Safety plan.

SECOND CHANCE: Another White on Whitehaven long lunch added

Food & Entertainment An insatiable appetite for tickets has prompted organisers to put on a second long...

FULL LIST: Every Isaac Australia Day award nominee

Community MAYOR: ‘The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our local champions’

Local Business News

REVEALED: Retailer coming to Ipswich CBD

Property A retail business has bought an inner-city property

FOR SALE: Former lolly factory hits market

Property A purpose built warehouse on the fringe of Springfield is already generating buyer...

Gatton K Hub officially opens doors to Lockyer community

Business The K Hub store manager says the new shop is exciting for the town.

Next stage of expanding Yamanto Town Centre revealed

Council News The proposed new development will follow the construction of the Yamanto Central...

Ipswich hobby shop gearing up to become ‘superstore’

Business A gaming store will extend its trading hours, host more events and bolster its...

Brand Insights

Great things to do in the Gympie region

All heart: Cooloola Berries open for business

Personal training for the family

USQ launches new astronomy degree

Lifestyle

The incredible phone that folds like a book

Technology A new smartphone that literally folds open and closes like a book so you can turn it into a tablet has hit the market. It’s the future of phones.