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DEC 2023

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Federal Blair MP, Shayne Neumann, joined the Prime Minister to lay a wreath of the Vietnam Memorial Service held in Ipswich.
Ipswich Local

Tribute to Vietnam vets

ONCE scorned by many of their countrymen, those who served in the Vietnam War were finally honoured when Australia paused to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the nation’s involvement in the conflict.

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The Premier is joined by Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman (red) and local state members to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Ripley Satellite Hospital.
Peter Chapman

Welcome to new hospital

IT’S far from being the complete answer to fix the overcrowding issues at Ipswich Hospital’s Emergency Department, but it will help.

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Dust off your boots

Dust off your boots

Australia’s leading country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, has confirmed the event is returning to Ipswich next year to mark a nine year connection with

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Our Starr in Paris

Situated at the foothills of Montmartre, La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret is one of the oldest and most elegant revue theatres in Paris, France.

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Ipswich CommunityView More
Federal Blair MP, Shayne Neumann, joined the Prime Minister to lay a wreath of the Vietnam Memorial Service held in Ipswich.

Tribute to Vietnam vets

ONCE scorned by many of their countrymen, those who served in the Vietnam War were finally honoured when Australia paused to mark the 50th anniversary

The Premier is joined by Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman (red) and local state members to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Ripley Satellite Hospital.

Welcome to new hospital

IT’S far from being the complete answer to fix the overcrowding issues at Ipswich Hospital’s Emergency Department, but it will help.

Ipswich SeniorsView More
READY TO SERVE: The local butcher shop had sawdust on the floor and butchers standing by waiting for your order.

Were we really better off years ago?

AS I write this column, thunder is rattling the windows, rain is pelting down, a severe storm predicted for yesterday, arrived this afternoon.

Queensland’s age-friendly future

Queensland’s age-friendly future

Seniors Minister Craig Crawford is asking seniors to contribute to a statewide survey that will assist to form a new Age Friendly Strategy due for release later this year.

Business in IpswichView More
Popular Ipswich mainstay forced to close

Popular Ipswich mainstay forced to close

Popular Ipswich tattoo parlour, Compass Tattoo, is being forced to close its doors this October after a dramatic rise in insurance costs has left them with no other option.

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The Premier is joined by Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman (red) and local state members to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Ripley Satellite Hospital.

Welcome to new hospital

IT’S far from being the complete answer to fix the overcrowding issues at Ipswich Hospital’s Emergency Department, but it will help.

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FinanceView More
Money and your mental health

Money and your mental health

Whether you’re trying to make ends meet or dealing with other money issues, the link between finances and mental health is real and complex.

5 tips to avoid Credit Card Debt

5 tips to avoid Credit Card Debt

Depending on who you talk with, people either love or hate their credit cards. Some argue that credit cards are a great tool for managing your finances. In truth, if they’re not used correctly, they can lead to debt and a lot of financial stress.