5+ hour, 23+ min ago   (267+ words) AUSTRALIA is expected to build more homes over the next two years, but the nation remains on track to fall 186,000 properties short of its national housing target, according to new industry forecasts. The Housing Industry Association is forecasting the number…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (263+ words) AS technology and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the workplace, Ipswich residents are being encouraged to strengthen the distinctly human skills that could increasingly set them apart. Toastmasters International has identified six key communication skills it believes professionals will need…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (117+ words) THE Ipswich Chamber of Commerce hosts a range of events throughout the year designed to connect, inform, and inspire our members. From networking opportunities to business-focused workshops and expos to promote our members, our events are a cornerstone of the…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (452+ words) OLDER Australians selling the family home could be sitting on an opportunity to give their retirement savings a major boost, with downsizer contributions allowing eligible homeowners to put hundreds of thousands of dollars into superannuation. Australians aged 55 and over can…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (371+ words) PROPERTY investors appear to be taking a step back from the Ipswich housing market, with a local real estate agency reporting a drop in inspections and enquiries amid changes to investment settings, higher interest rates and tighter borrowing conditions. QLD…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (392+ words) A BOONAH widow has turned the loss of her husband into a lasting legacy for rural health, donating $100,000 to help local nurses develop the skills needed to care for their community. Susan Soltys established the Robert Soltys Rural Nurses Fund…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (206+ words) THE Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2026 Ipswich Business Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding local businesses, organisations and business leaders across 15 award categories. Chamber President David Wiltshire said the calibre of finalists reflected the ambition and…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (262+ words) AUSTRALIANS are being warned to take extra care with their retirement savings as increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence scams make it harder to separate genuine financial communications from fraud. Superannuation has become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals, with Australians losing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (286+ words) Older Australians hoping to boost their retirement income by working additional hours could actually end up with less money in their pocket, with new research revealing a quirk in the Age Pension system can effectively punish pensioners for earning more....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (176+ words) Ipswich born and raised, Jodi Bowen began painting and drawing while at primary school, where she attended group art classes as an extra-curricular activity. She continued studying art throughout high school and completed art as part of her Year 12 studies....