Editorial
No more excuses for lack of action?
Whilst I am sure most people are over elections, I think it important to keep all politicians on notice that we expect better things and improvements in our local area. For years the excuse for lack of action, particularly in the Moggill electorate was that a Labor government would not invest in an area where the local MP was from a different party. If there was any truth to this, it is no longer the case. So lets hope Dr Bruce Flegg MP does something about the High School, Public transport, Colleges Crossing and other issues he himself raised when he was in opposition.
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About
The Western Informer is an online Community Newsletter and business directory for the Mount Crosby, Karana Downs, Kholo, Chuwar, Karalee and Barellan Pt suburbs of Brisbane and Ipswich.
The Western Informer began its life in 2010 to fill a gap that was created by the absence of the local Kronicle newsletter. For more than a decade, the Kronicle was published by the Karana Downs & District Progress Association. It ceased production towards the end of 2007. Whilst being informative about local issues the Kronicle was also an essential advertising vehicle for a large number of local businesses. The disappearance of the Kronicle had a direct effect on these businesses.
During the next couple of years and after various attempts to resurrect the Kronicle had failed, I decided to produce the Western Informer. This is the result.
The Western Informer is not affiliated with any group or political party. Our aim is to be informative about issues that effect the local community as well as supporting local clubs, businesses and non-profit organisations.
Featured Articles
Coffee secrets to be shared at FOILS Lunch in the Library
IPSWICH residents will be able to learn the secrets behind a good brew at the next Friends of the Ipswich Library Service (FOILS) event. Ipswich City Council Tourism and Libraries Committee Chairperson Councillor David Pahlke said Phillip Di Bella, the founder of Di Bella Coffee, would provide an insight into the company with his presentation
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Four workers in the Ipswich region of south-east Queensland have been back-paid a total of $34,700 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The largest recovery was $11,500 for a finance industry employee at Ipswich. The 41-year-old male - who was employed by the same company for six years - lodged a complaint with the Fair
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BLOOD DONORS NEEDED TO SAVE LIVES AT KARALEE
The Red Cross Blood Service needs help from Karalee residents to help save lives at a Blood Drive at Karalee Woolworths on Monday 16th April. Leslie Heagney from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service said that “We are doing what we can to respond to the needs of our donors and extending our opening hours
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Great Moscow Circus in Ipswich
Bigger,Better, Brighter, Bolder than ever. Blast off with the Sorcerer of the Stratosphere. A stunningly visual array of high tech lighting and elaborate costumes. 20 Superb acts from Russia and around the World. A program to thrill and amuse, from fun filled Clowns to elegant mastery. 2 hours of “edge of the seat” entertainment and head
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Cost of Living Bill Cabinet approved the introduction of the Cost of Living Bill as part of its commitment to save Queenslanders on electricity, car registration, stamp duty and transport fares. More cost of living measures will be brought before Parliament in the near future. Premier Campbell Newman said the Bill would be one of the first introduced to
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Minister inspects Icon Ipswich office construction Minister for Housing and Public Works, Dr Bruce Flegg, today joined Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale to inspect progress on the construction of Icon Ipswich. The Queensland Government has committed funding for the lease of 15,000 square metres of office accommodation within the new 9-storey building in Ipswich’s CBD as part of a plan to move
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Karana Downs Garden Club Report – April 2012 Lawrence Smith, well renowned Australian Landscape Artist, with 40 years experience was the garden club’s guest speaker on April 3rd . His subject was “Garden Design – particularly with natives”. Lawrence has designed over 20 botanic gardens throughout Australia and was a landscape artist for Expo ’88. His in-depth slide show along with his vast
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Crime Report – March 2012 Summary Karana Downs: 4 x Break and Enter on College Rd/ Thoona Cl/ Kindra Ave/Illawong Way , 2 x Steal from vehicle on Nalya Cres/Nawalla CT. Barellan Point: Stealing from Faulkner Cres. Karalee: 2 x Break and Enter Darling Ct/Junction Rd, 4 x Steal from vehicle Elanora Way/Willowdowns Dr/Junction Rd, 2 x Stealing Mount Crosby
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Get a MoneySmart start to 2012 ASIC recently announced its MoneySmart website has a new budget planner to help people start 2012 with a fresh financial outlook. MoneySmart’s Delia Rickard said: ‘Getting out of debt and getting sorted financially are top new year’s resolutions for many people this year. Our new budget planner can help new year resolutions come true –
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