A record audience of more than 400 art enthusiasts gathered on Saturday night to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ipswich Art Awards. The landmark event honoured artists across nine award categories, with Ipswich local Anne Toovey taking out the prestigious Best of Show Award for Crescent vessel: Passage.
The Queensland Government is recognising the vital contribution of volunteers across the State as National Volunteer Week 2026 begins from 18 to 24 May, highlighting the people who dedicate their time to strengthening local communities.
The Queensland Government has unveiled a new three-year strategy aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the state, supported by more than $17 million in annual funding for support programs and services. The Gambling Harm Action Plan 2026-28 focuses on prevention, early intervention and improving access to support for Queenslanders impacted by gambling.
Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of migration.
Italian foreign minister cancels US trip after Trump's 'serious and offensive' remarks toward Meloni
The first sparkle of the festive season has arrived, with entries now open for the annual City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, proudly presented by Narellan Pools Ipswich. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding encouraged residents and businesses to dust off their decorations and help illuminate the city.
The Queensland Government says it has cleared the backlog of untested sexual assault examination kits inherited from the former Labor Government, while also significantly reducing delays in major crime DNA testing. The milestone marks another step in the State's effort to rebuild confidence in Queensland's forensic system, following widespread concerns over thousands of unprocessed DNA samples.
The Queensland Government has announced a $3 million investment to support a major expansion of the BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, aimed at boosting tourism in the Whitsundays and encouraging visitors to stay longer in the region. The project is being supported through the State Government's $80 million Tourism Icon Investment Fund.
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) – Australia earned a third convincing win at the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup when it beat the Netherlands by 98 runs Saturday. Australia reached 200 in the World Cup for the first time and equaled the highest-ever tournament total, 219-6. The Netherlands was kept to 121-3 at the Rose Bowl.
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