Glebe Garden Club Celebrates 25 Years
As the Glebe Garden Club in Ipswich approaches its 25th anniversary, founding member David Murphy reflects on its community roots and successful initiatives.
Gail Forrer
Dorothy’s Passion for Natural Beauty and Community Engagement
Forty-five-years ago, newly marriedcouple Dorothy and Allan Walsh,decided they would rather begin theirfamily life in Ipswich than their hometown ofBrisbane.“I was going to Teachers College,” Dorothysaid.“And some of my friends were from Ipswich,so when Allan and I were going out together wewould often join them for outings in Ipswich.“It seemed that wherever we went, theywould…
Celebrating South-East Queensland’s Emerging Leader at NAIDOC 2024
In life, for a thousand varied reasons fromupbringing to education, social status and finances, there are things you justdon’t expect to happen and then there are thesurprises, things that through determination orperhaps even luck, which change your life andinfluence others.This year, the big surprise for twenty three-year-old Tannille Law-Douglas was theannouncement of her selection as…
Two women unveil a life of creativity, community and canines
Jo-Anne and Tyler Hart share their love for creativity, dogs, and Ipswich. Discover their journey and vibrant boutique.
The beautiful art of cake decoration
Pick a rose, a pure white rose with soft, velvet petals, look at the size of its outer petals and deep into its core. Breath in the scent, touch the delicate foliage, examine the colours, then dissect it.
Goodwill of local communities extends across the oceans
Connections: when it comes to sharing and caring, that’s what Miriam Worsnop says it’s all about.
Matthew Ennis OAM Korean War veteran
So many details – the horrendous smell of explosives, the cutting chill of below freezing temperatures, the ugliness of trench warfare, the pain of the wounded – are all still clear in the mind of 91-year-old Matthew Ennis OAM.