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As I spot things throughout the yearYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesLate November or early DecemberYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesA week or two before ChristmasYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesChristmas EveYour voteMost votes0%
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312 votes
A.) 🕰️ Take me back to 1926Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) 🚀 Show me 2126Your voteMost votes0%
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⏰ An alarmYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🐦 Birds outsideYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes👧 My kidsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🐾 My petsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes👫 My partnerYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🌅 I wake up naturallyYour voteMost votes0%
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254 votes
A.) Yes, I even have a favourite bayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) Just a favourite area, no particular bayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesC.) No, any free spot will doYour voteMost votes0%
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443 votes
A.) Yes, where’s my waveYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) No, not at allYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesC.) Sure a little, a wave IS NOT hardYour voteMost votes0%
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297 votes
A.) Tickets to local shows and eventsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) Garden tools and equipment (mowers, leaf blowers)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesC.) Local services (cleaning, car washes, beauty treatments)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesD.) Locally made products (books, art and food)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesE.) Local dining and shopping vouchersYour voteMost votes0%
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374 votes
A.) This coming Saturday, 3 days awayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) The following Saturday, 10 days awayYour voteMost votes0%
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A.) 6-7amYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB.) 7-8amYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesC.) 8-9amYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesD.) 9-10amYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesE.) 10-11amYour voteMost votes0%
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262 votes
Always. Might as well do the lot.Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesOnly if they return the favour.Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesNever. I stop at the boundary.Your voteMost votes0%
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298 votes
Yes, I’d stay put, perhaps with some renovationsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes, I’d buy or build a new home somewhere in IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo, I’d move awayYour voteMost votes0%
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332 votes
MorningYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesAfternoonYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesEveningYour voteMost votes0%
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DeWaltYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesRyobiYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMakitaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesOzitoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesVictaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesAEGYour voteMost votes0%
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YesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot yetYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot for me, thanksYour voteMost votes0%
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344 votes
Yes — at least one from an Ipswich dealershipYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes — but never from an Ipswich dealershipYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo — only used carsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI’ve never bought a carYour voteMost votes0%
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225 votes
Sure — but they’re paying for the clean-up and new turfYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo chanceYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes, but they replace the hole with a poolYour voteMost votes0%
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202 votes
Less than $2,000Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes$2,001 to $4,000Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes$4,001 to $7,000Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes$7,001+Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo idea — show me the resultsYour voteMost votes0%
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315 votes
Yes, completelyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesA littleYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo, it feels separateYour voteMost votes0%
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IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich CentralYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTop of TownYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTownYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesThe CBDYour voteMost votes0%
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DailyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWeeklyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMaybe MonthlyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI mostly stay in IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
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YesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHmm, not sureYour voteMost votes0%
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159 votes
Yes - I’d buy one for $31 + shippingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes - I’d buy two or more for $31 + shippingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMaybe - I like the idea, but I don't know yetYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot this timeYour voteMost votes0%
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A) Local cafe for brekkyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB) Off on a scenic day tripYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesC) Jobs around the houseYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesD) Doing absolutely nothingYour voteMost votes0%
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329 votes
Born here / always been hereYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesPartner, family, friendsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWork, studyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMore house or land for the moneyYour voteMost votes0%
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343 votes
YesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🪵 I need one!Your voteMost votes0%
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YesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo, but I'd like toYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNoYour voteMost votes0%
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FridayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSaturdayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSundayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMore than one day, of course!Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesDidn't make it this yearYour voteMost votes0%
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181 votes
Suburb/precinct special reports (Rise of Ripley, Citiswich, Carole Park, Swanbank etc.)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesIconic homes of IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesUnique eventsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich files (weird and wonderful Ipswich quirks and curiosities)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesGiveaways and freebiesYour voteMost votes0%
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282 votes
At least weeklyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMore like monthlyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesOnly special occasionsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot really everYour voteMost votes0%
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117 votes
Yes, I play most weeksYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes, once or twiceYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo, not yetYour voteMost votes0%
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413 votes
iPhoneYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesAndroid PhoneYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesComputer or laptopYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesiPad or tabletYour voteMost votes0%
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266 votes
Yes, I’ve beenYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI knew about it, but never wentYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI’d never heard of itYour voteMost votes0%
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Before 5:30Your voteMost votes0%
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Under 35Your voteMost votes0%
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Before 9pmYour voteMost votes0%
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0 votesAfter 11pmYour voteMost votes0%
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Love itYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesGrowing on meYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIt's complicatedYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesStuck with itYour voteMost votes0%
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BuyingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSellingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBothYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNeitherYour voteMost votes0%
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DrakesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesAldiYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIGAYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesColesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWooliesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCostcoYour voteMost votes0%
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Yes, I'm inYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSounds interesting — keep me postedYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot for meYour voteMost votes0%
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Love it: Finally! The CBD needs a proper hotelYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHate it: Fix the roads and parking firstYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWe'll talk when it's doneYour voteMost votes0%
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232 votes
🚂 Yes — I went years ago and want it back!Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes🎟️ Yes — I've never been, but I'd love to go.Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes😲 Wait, I didn't even know Rosewood used to have this.Your voteMost votes0%
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NoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI was born/grew up there!Your voteMost votes0%
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109 votes
Rafter and Rose (The Cafe ritual) 🥐Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesThe Metropole (The iconic Pub stop) 🍺Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesUngermann Brothers (The Sweet Treat) 🍦Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesFourthchild (The dining spot) 🍽️Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesMonte Lane (Laneway vibes) 🍷Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesShortblack Coffee Co. (Straight caffeine fix) ☕Your voteMost votes0%
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128 votes
Yes, I'm a regular!Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesYes, went once or twiceYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo, not in 2025Your voteMost votes0%
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The best eventsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesThe best of what's onYour voteMost votes0%
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For Insider #043, we sent readers to Pick ’Swich to rank Ipswich’s character homes. Have a go and help shape the rankings.
244 votes
No bloody way – keep it as 1 email, everything togetherYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSplit into 2 emails (news/events in one, stories/guides in another)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo strong preferenceYour voteMost votes0%
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PavlovaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTrifleYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIce-cream cakeYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCheesecakeYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesChristmas puddingYour voteMost votes0%
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TaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesToo easyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCheersYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesThanksYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHave a good oneYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo worriesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
177 votes
Remondis Swanbank waste and recycling siteYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMt Crosby / Chuwar water treatment plantYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMt Marrow Blue Metal quarryYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWulkuraka train maintenance centreYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSwanbank power station and Clean Energy HubYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesAustralia Post Redbank parcel sorting hub (#1 biggest in Aus)Your voteMost votes0%
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Born hereYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMoved hereYour voteMost votes0%
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209 votes
Brisbane City Council areaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesLogan City Council areaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesScenic Rim Regional Council areaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSomerset Regional Council areaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesLockyer Valley Regional Council areaYour voteMost votes0%
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Football/soccerYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNetballYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesRugby leagueYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCricketYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBasketballYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHockeyYour voteMost votes0%
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Children's LibraryYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWhite Rock TrailsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBrisbane Valley Rail TrailYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesOrion LagoonYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesQueens ParkYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYour favourite playgroundYour voteMost votes0%
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Rheinmetall MILVEHCOE, Redbank — live systems test in the enclosed firing tunnelYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesQueensland Raceway race control — during SupercarsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesUQ Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre, Grandchester — dawn health checksYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBrighton Homes Arena, Springfield — game‑day interchange bench with the playersYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesRAAF Base Amberley — ATC tower (launch/recovery wave)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesAustralia Post Redbank parcel hub — control room (Christmas peak)Your voteMost votes0%
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178 votes
IpswichianYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIppy local (Ippy)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes’Swich localYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswicherYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswichite (old-school)Your voteMost votes0%
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Fairy Knoll, Eastern Heights (1901)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesClaremont, Ipswich (1857)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesGarowie, Eastern Heights (1888)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesGooloowan, Ipswich (1864)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesBooval House, Booval (1859)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesAlmondsbury, West Ipswich (1883)Your voteMost votes0%
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104 votes
Yes - I like itYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo - get rid of itYour voteMost votes0%
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185 votes
Free GP + dentalYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesFree high-speed internetYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMandatory 3-day weekends (same pay)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes6 weeks paid annual leaveYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesFree entry to all Ipswich gyms, courts, poolsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
147 votes
Cold showerYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIcy cold drinkYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesQuick dip in the poolYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCrank the air conYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSit in front of a fanYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIcy pole / ice-creamYour voteMost votes0%
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Sprint: Run 100 m in under 12 secondsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesEndurance: Complete Ironman triathlon in under 10 hoursYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesStrength: Deadlift 2× your bodyweightYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSkill: Place-kick a 45 m goal (from a tee)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesCricket: Bowl at 125 km/hYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTennis: Serve at 170 km/hYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
226 votes
Brookwater (golf estate, prestige)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesKaralee (acreage, river outlook)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesSpringfield Lakes (family amenities, rail)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesEastern Heights (inner, parks/schools)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesWoodend (heritage, near CBD)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes
227 votes
Houses onlyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesInclude other Ipswich icons tooYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
98 votes
🛝 Play variety + conditionYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🌳 Shade coverageYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚧 Safety + fencingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚻 Toilets + seatingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes♿ Inclusive access + locationYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
216 votes
Booval FairYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesOrion SpringfieldYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesRedbank PlazaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesRiverlinkYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTown Square Redbank PlainsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesYamanto CentralYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
92 votes
👍 YesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes👎 NoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
240 votes
Pocket Guide to IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich Field GuideYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
376 votes
A. Swich'opoly BoardgameYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesB. Pocket Guide/Field Guide to IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
117 votes
Ipswich shaded relief/elevation map posterYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich-themed monopoly game (Swich'opoly)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich field guide (fun pocket-size guide to Ipswich suburbs, walks, fun facts)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich iconic home puzzle (500-piece, watercolour style)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesDeals card (10% off at 10 local places)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votesNone of thoseYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
79 votes
Planes Trains and AutomobilesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesFestival of HorsepowerYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesSPARKYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesGalvanizedYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesChristmas in IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
139 votes
Starline Drive-in, RaceviewYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWarrego Water Park, HaigsleaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIpswich Tenpin, BundambaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesPlayers Nightclub, Top of TownYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBodega Restaurant, NewtownYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesJim Gardiner Pool, Limestone ParkYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
184 votes
Yes I mow it regularlyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCouncil mows itYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesI pay someone to mow my whole yardYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNot my problemYour voteMost votes0%
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82 votes
Be Tougher – Council inspects every two years; big fine the moment unapproved work is foundYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBalanced – Grants plus guided help; fine only if an owner ignores a written warningYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesNo Changes – Warning letter: “Get a permit —or restore/remove it—within 20 days”; fine only if you miss the deadlineYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesMake Looser – Owner pays, owner decides; no fines or routine checksYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
105 votes
🛫 Building a careerYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🏠 Saving for a homeYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes👨👩👧 Raising kidsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🌿 Preparing for retirementYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes😎 Just enjoying lifeYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
97 votes
Granite Belt Wine Country acreageYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesLamington National Park hobby farmYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesPottsville shack 500m off the beachYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCabin vibes in Sunny Coast HinterlandYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
73 votes
🍖 La Parrilla, South American BBQ, North IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🥧 Tan Hot Bread, Bakery, Redbank PlainsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🍕 Pizza Plus, North IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🍜 Newtown Vietnamese TakeawayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🍛 Thai at Winston, YamantoYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🐟 Charlie De Cod, Fish and Chips, IpswichYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
116 votes
Heritage Heart, Future SmartYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesCity Pulse, Country AirYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHeart of the Bremer, Soul of QueenslandYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesProud Past, Bright TomorrowYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesHalfway to Everywhere, Right at HomeYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
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MutdapillyYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesPurgaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesChuwarYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesWalloonYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTallegallaYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBundambaYour voteMost votes0%
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128 votes
EventsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesIconic homesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesFun, gamesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesTop storiesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesA little bit of everythingYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
105 votes
🚌 Reliable public transport (more buses, Springfield rail line, suburb links)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes🏙️ Vibrant, safe CBD (clean streets, buzzing Bell St, mid-rise homes)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚗 Less traffic (second Bremer bridge, better roads, smarter lights)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚴♂️ Safe active travel (protected bike lanes, raised crossings, kid-friendly paths)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes🅿️ Better parking (no more shite car parks)Your voteMost votes0%
0 votes
73 votes
📚 Reducing class sizes in every schoolYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🏫 Ensuring working air-con in every classroomYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🍏 Providing free lunches for all studentsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
59 votes
🏊 More public poolsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🐕 More dog parksYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🛝 More shaded playgroundsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
46 votes
💦 Lounge at Orion LagoonYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚤 Meander at MoogerahYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🥾 Hike at HardingsYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🐨 Queens Park - Cafe and Nature ReserveYour voteMost votes0%
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49 votes
TakeawayYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesBackyard BarbieYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesPub GrubYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
84 votes
🍗 ColesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🧀 WooliesYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🛒 ALDIYour voteMost votes0%
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38 votes
🏖️ BeachYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🏕️ BushYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes
46 votes
🍼 Born hereYour voteMost votes0%
0 votes🚗 Moved hereYour voteMost votes0%
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13 votes
Perfect lengthYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesToo shortYour voteMost votes0%
0 votesToo longYour voteMost votes0%
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