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Family feeds cooking workshops
A popular local program focused on building food confidence, connection and affordability will return in 2026 after a successful first year. The community food project,…
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Mining and koalas impact home design on Mt Marrow lots
Around five years ago, Ipswich City Council approved a rural residential style subdivision on a 16 hectare block at the corner of Caledonian Road and Pindarri Drive at Mt Marrow.…
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Ridge top homes, a pool and horse arena
A 19ha Marburg property featuring two homes, sheds, a horse arena and an in-ground swimming pool sold this year for $2,867,500. The main residence has 700sqm under roof and was…
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Established home on new estate
A home in the new Marburg Hills Estate sold late last year for $1,075,000. Located on a 4,003sqm block, the four bedroom, two bathroom brick home takes advantage of the…
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Large lots, building envelopes in new Thagoona subdivision
A new large lot subdivision has been approved by the Ipswich council across two properties on Tarana Avenue at Thagoona. The 14 lot subdivision is defined by distinct building envelopes…
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Flat and flood free acreage with well-positioned home
Marketed as being located on an ideal lifestyle block, the 1995-built home has three large bedrooms, two with double-size built-in robes, and a family-sized bathroom. The open plan living and…
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Correction: BESS Battery application withdrawn
In the January 9 edition of the Moreton Border News, we reported that Libra Energy had submitted an application for a large scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 62ha…
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Hidden Vale push to lift cap on guest numbers
Hidden Vale owners want to push the limits on daily guest numbers and lift the cap even higher during special event days. Graham and Jude Turner, through their company Jilrift…
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Servo and fast food outlet planned for Walloon
A service station and fast food outlet are in the planning stages for a busy intersection at Walloon. Developer, Walloon Qld Unit Trust, is proposing to first subdivide a 6ha…
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Views in every direction and high end finishes
While Marburg is at the smaller end of the housing supply market, the 18 homes sold in the last 12 months indicated around a 13 percent increase in the median…
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Economy slows major hotel reconstruction project
The first stage of the reconstruction of the Walloon Hotel is complete but the planned second stage may undergo significant changes if the Ipswich council planners support a new proposal.…