While we’ve been on holidays it was announced Cameron Park is set for an upgrade with a new playground, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program gets another boost in Ipswich, and dancers, teachers and parents of young dancers are being urged to take part in a health survey. Also in this episode more speculation about well-known locals who are yet to reveal their hand by declaring they'll run for council and social media riff-raff.
Published: 13 January 2024.
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Image: Dr Melanie Fuller pictured with dance teacher Nadine Sayers and ballet dancer Elana Griffiths (UniSQ David Martinelli)
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Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
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Ipswich City Council is keen to support local artists with a new arts space in d’Arcy Doyle Place. There are also proposals for the future use of Fire Station 101 and the old woollen mills in North Ipswich. Cr Andrew Fechner joins to the show to explain how all this might work and what other support could be on offer for local artists.
Published: 5 January 2024.
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Image: d'Arcy Doyle Place Ipswich Central (Google Maps)
Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
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Work to start at Colleges Crossing but not until next year, so far it’s a short list of people who intend running at the next council election in March, Ipswich Christmas lights and we reminisce about popular toys for baby boomers. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence.
Published: 18 December 2023.
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Colleges Crossing: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/colleges-crossing-restoration-project-contractor-chosen/
Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/
Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
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Final council meeting of 2023 hears the mayor’s year in review, new leases for tennis, community sheds and community centre, the former Ministry of Food in d'Arcy Doyle Place set to be transformed into an arts hub, what is the future of the old North Ipswich woollen mills and the battle over bad smells at Swanbank continues. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to wrap up the council year following the December 7 meeting of Ipswich City Council.
Published: 11 December 2023.
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Image: Ipswich City Council HQ 1 Nicholas Street (Ipswich Today)
ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-01/qld-government-legal-action-garbage-facility-bad-smells-swanbank/103179740
NuGrow letter to minister and mayor: https://nugrow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023_11_15-NuGrow-letter-to-Minister-and-Ipswich-Mayor-002.pdf
Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/
Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
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Sound barriers ruled out along Brisbane River at Redbank, odour complaints triple since 2020, Exercise Global Dexterity continues, Ipswich Christmas lights tours, one-term councillor Kate Kunzelmann calls time and two new candidates declare intention to run for Division 2.
Published: 4 December 2023.
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Image: Nicholas Street lights in 2022 (supplied)
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Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
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The cost of housing and the housing crisis is front and centre of news every day. While baby boomers are usually considered ok when it comes to a roof over their head, it is generally younger generations finding it tough. Have you ever thought of renting out a spare room and share your home with stranger? It’s not for everyone but The Room Xchange might be an option to help pay the bills. CEO and founder of The Room Xchange Ludwina Dautovic joins the show.
Published: 1 December 2023.
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Doing good in the community takes courage and commitment, especially when your own business becomes the foundation for giving and supporting people who need help. In this episode meet Brett Briggs who created Oikos café with the aim of supporting others while still running a viable business.
Published: 30 November 2023.
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
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Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
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The former Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission in Ipswich is the subject of a song released this month by local band The Leads. It is authored by Brian Bennion who plays guitar on the track and has reported on issues at Deebing Creek since 2015. He joins the show to talk about the long incubation period for this song and strong support received from other musicians including Robbie James of GANGgajang and Yothu Yindi, and multi-national award-winning didgeridoo player Dirri'Ya-Gamil Kapithun (Dee Kay).
Published: 27 November 2023.
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Song: Trace by The Leads available at https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/trace
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Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
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Ipswich City Council receives a petition calling for a reduction in pool admission prices, foster dog fees exemption, $5m road upgrade for Blackstone, another update on flood buy-backs and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of council.
Recorded: 24 November 2023.
Published: 25 November 2023.
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Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas Street Ipswich (supplied)
Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/
Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
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What’s behind the removal of the River Heart Parklands sculpture, when did Christmas lights on the outside of houses become a thing, memories of encounters with Bill Hayden and the resurgence of lappers in Ipswich Central. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. We also hear from Cr Andrew Fechner about the future location options for the sculpture and he reveals his intentions for the council election next year.
Recorded: 20 November 2023.
Published: 21 November 2023.
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Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
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