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STARS: David Austin and Catherine Taylor in The Sum of Us.

Community
5:00 AM Jul 23rd

'Lots of good belly laughs': Aussie humour shines through

MAGIC BOY: Ipswich's own teenage magician will perform at the Fourthchild on Saturday night.

News

Things to do this weekend

Parking inspectors have been busy at Bremer State High School.

News

'It's crap': Carpark chaos at Bremer High

SAD DAY: Bruce and Glenn Alvey of Alvey Reels are shutting down their Carole Park factory after 97 years.

Business

End of an era as Alvey factory shuts its doors

Your Story

Running 100K for charity - supporting mental health

There is a lot to love about being Australian.

Your Story

'I just see a nation who holds out their hand'

Your Story

Wildlife release area bulldozed

Jo and Daniel Smith-Hooker with their daughters Bailey and Jordyn.

News

Young widow: 'I'm running for Daniel because he can't'

My Life, My Story

Peggy met her husband Claude while riding her bicycle to work at the North Ipswich Woollen Mills.

News

She's a battler and spinner

Wilbur Smith, who said the famous author stole his name, turns 95 this month.

News

The real Wilbur Smith, a thorn between roses

Gary Rohl worked in the Ipswich coal mines most of his life and almost lost an arm in one accident.

News

Ipswich coal miner dedicated his life to Marburg

TRUE LOVE: Ruth and Kenneth Hill in March 1964. when a photographer offered to do free engagement photos.

News

'How love changed my life'

MAJOR MERGER: C.O.D.I. has merged with Redlands based STAR Community Services after a thorough review of the Ipswich transport service C.O.D.I.

Business

Merger saves financially strained Ipswich bus service

INSPIRATIONAL: Network Peer Leader Cassie Platten (right) with UnitingCare’s Carol Ryan at the graduation meeting.

Community

Taking the reins as NDIS community leaders

GOOD RANGE: Walk on Wheels manager Lauren Antonenko is always seeking out new products for customers.

Business

Walk on Wheels Ipswich has you covered

Blue Care’s community services co-ordinator Rod Hammond and pre-planner David Wick with Blue Care service users Graeme and Elena Nairn.

Community

Graeme's story proves value of support service

Live-cross to Townsville with Gerry O'Leary (NEP)

Photo Gallery 21-07-2017 14.46

Ben at the Queensland Times offices talked about his time on the show

Ben Ungermann MasterChef

JAcqui Sheils conducting Reef Health Impact Studies in the Whitsundays post TC Debbie.

Great Barrier Reef after Cyclone Debbie

Traffic delays after Vodafone tower incident

Traffic delays after Vodafone tower incident

I married my soul mate Trav Wise on October 15. It was a beautiful day in Rosewood!

Brides and grooms

Here are this week's wedding photos. Thank you to the brides and grooms who shared a photo of their special day. Steph and Nathan. Married May 9.

Ipswich Bride and Groom

George and Ailsa Wells celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Their wedding in 1955. Photo: Rob Williams / The Queensland Times

Weddings: Then and Now 2015

Les and Barbara Burger of Karalee celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Photo: Contributed

Weddings: Then and Now 2014

Our Facebook community have shared photos of their reptiles with loads of snakes and a bearded dragon making up the mix. Rebecca Pennell - Stevie the spotted python.

10 pythons and a dragon

Furry friends bring out the Christmas cheer

CHINA AND PIXIE are two female Jack Russells are best friends looking for a home together. China is six and pixie is twelve years old. They are $400 to adopt together and are already desexed, microchipped, worm and flea treated.

Pets of the Week

These were some of the photos and comments we received when we asked our readers to share a photo of their favourite furry or feathered friend. Don Tracey - My parrot.

Dogs, cats and a parrot

ICON: The Carriage Shop at the Railways Workshops North Ipswich was erected in 1885.

News
5:00 AM Jul 23rd

From the Battle of Waterloo to police magistrate of Ipswich

Paddy McBrien, was 7-year-old when he became a national hero after saving a family from a burning home.

News

'Incredible coincidence' in twist to 66-year Mackay mystery

BACK IN THE DAY: The Rising Sun Hotel at Rosewood.

News

The Rising Sun is rebuilt after being destroyed by fire

HISTORY: We need to start to honour our ancestors.

Opinion

Do we know where we are headed?