Dance school buses off the road after thieves' target mufflers
Investigations are continuing after an Ipswich dance and circus school was allegedly hit by thieves earlier this week.
Danielle Lennon from the Studio of the Performing Arts Springfield says that the alleged offenders broke in and took parts from three of their buses (pictured above) around midnight on Monday.
"Three fellas in...
Two boys accused of stealing car before crashing into pole
Ipswich police have charged two teens after they allegedly stole a car from a Redbank Plains home before crashing it into a pole.
Police allege the two boys, aged 14 and 15, stole the grey Mazda CX-5 station wagon after breaking into a Redbank Plains residence on the night of August...
Beloved Ipswich police dog passes away after 'life of luxury' in retirement
A beloved police dog who served the Ipswich community has passed away.
Police are advising the community of the passing of retired police dog Yogy aged 11 years and PD Hexa aged 16 years.
PD Yogy performed operational duties in the Gold Coast and Ipswich districts from 2012 to 2020 and was...
Flood-affected residents invited to share their experiences via listening tour
Flood-affected Ipswich residents will be able to share their experiences dealing with the two natural disasters this year to help the council’s future response to any flood.
Ipswich City Council is about to embark on a Listening Tour to hear first-hand how residents were impacted by floods in February and May...
Fatal crash on Warrego Highway near Gatton
A person has died following a two vehicle traffic crash at Lawes in the Lockyer Valley overnight.
Preliminary information indicates around 10.40pm a red 1999 Mitsubishi lancer sedan and a green 2002 Toyota avalon sedan were travelling westbound on the Warrego Highway when a collision has occurred just past the John...
Two in hospital after truck rollover on Warrego Highway
Two patients have been rushed to hospital after a truck rollover in the Lockyer Valley this morning.
A rescue helicopter has been called to the scene on the Warrego Highway at Crowley Vale, which happened just before 10am.
The driver was trapped in the vehicle with suspected leg and spinal injuries.
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Hoyts to open new cinema at Ipswich
Hoyts has been announced as the flagship cinema to open at the Nicholas Street Precinct.
The cinema chain is expected to open late next year and create more than 90 local jobs in a boom to the economy.
It will feature a six-screen state-of-the-art cinema with powered recliner seats.
It comes after Limelight...
AMBER ALERT: Police say four children abducted near Mackay
UPDATE 10AM: FOUR CHILDREN FOUND SAFE AND WELL
Police have found the four children who were taken from The Leap, north of Mackay, safe and well.
Police continue to appeal for information to help find the 28-year-old man
UPDATE: 8AM POLICE REVEAL DETAILS OF MAN
Queensland police is continuing to appeal for urgent...
Police allegedly seize firearms, drugs after raid at two Ipswich properties
Drugs and firearms have been allegedly seized after a police raid on two Ipswich properties.
Police executed a search warrant at a Fassifern Street address at Peak Crossing at 7.30am on Wednesday, August 10 where a quantity of cannabis, methylamphetamine and two firearms were allegedly found.
A short time later, a quantity...
‘Where are you, mate?’: PD Quizz’s handler reveals heartache six months after disappearance
Police dog Quizz’s handler has spoken of his grief and anguish months after the dog's disappearance.
The two-and-a-half-year-old sable German shepherd went missing while chasing a suspect in bushland at Redbank Plains on January 11.
Steve Lindsey, who leads the Ipswich Dog Squad, says that it has hit everyone hard, and it...
Popular Ipswich swimming pool to lift water temperature after community feedback
Swimmers at a popular Ipswich pool have had their calls for warmer water answered.
Concerns about the pool temperature at Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre were first raised by local resident Mr Ken Alderton.
He put a case to increase the winter pool temperature from 29 to 32 degrees for the...
Ipswich to Toowoomba: Four people arrested after leading police on wild chase
Four people are facing court today on a string of stealing and driving offences following a wild police chase from Ipswich to Toowoomba.
Police allege a Toyota Hilux was stolen during a break-in at a Laidley residence just after 2am on Monday.
Then two people rammed a police car with the stolen...
CCTV of Booval bottle shop robbery released
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with investigations into a break and enter at Booval bottle shop on May 31.
Investigations indicate a man forced his way into the store through a roller door and fled on foot with a quantity of...
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