Best Soundproof Podcasts (2024)

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Technology and soundproof booths used in teaching life skills to Indigenous young people 12:30

6d ago12:30

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Technology and soundproof booths are being used to help teach young Indigenous teens in Ipswich coping with life skills. Places are now available in a new 10-week program. VitalHub’s Russ Wright joins the show to explain more. Published: 7 August 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com VitalHub Ipswich: https://www.vitalprojex.com/ Ipswich Festiva…

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Mihi flood buy-back delays, Greenwood Village Rd options and Purga greyhound facility approved 19:06

7h ago19:06

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Mihi Grove flood buy-back drags on while council considers what to do with other properties purchased under the scheme, Greenwood Village Road right turn issue unresolved, greyhound facility approved at Purga with additional noise conditions, regulations dropped for sex workers and why council needs, or doesn’t need, advisory committees. In this ep…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 400: A Tale of Two Leias 42:45

13h ago42:45

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Somehow, ROLO returned… We talk this week about the wild new counter to Leia Organa that requires no specific mods or relics and wins 100% of the time on auto. PLUS: A new Ezra is coming but it may not be exactly when CG says. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on…

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Neumann criticises Harding, countdown to state election, Galvanized festival and GOMA comes to IAG 21:13

8h ago21:13

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Federal member for Blair Shayne Neumann criticises Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding under parliamentary privilege, school plan for Scott’s farm quashed, countdown to the state election, copper theft costs council dearly, Galvanized heritage festival and I, Object comes to Ipswich Art Gallery. All this and more with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac who …

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Galactic War Report – Episode 399: Enoch Z’noch 45:57

8d ago45:57

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Josh is out this week, so Sean flies solo right into the worst Twitch stream he’s ever had. He talks about what went wrong, why GAC just plain sucks sometimes, and how Captain Enoch might make GAC suck more. Really uplifting stuff! He also talks about the new KAM Lightspeed Bundle, the second batch of GL Ahsoka requirements, and more. We love feedb…

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Scott's farm saved, intersection upgrade solution elusive and decriminalised sex work a cause for concern 8:45

6d ago8:45

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Scott’s Ripley farm saved from school plans, Ipswich councillors agonise over solutions to problem intersection on Redbank Plains Road and sex workers now in the same classification as other home-based businesses. What does this mean for the typical suburban street? Published: 15 August 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich MP Jen…

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Copper thieves cost council big bucks, rebirth of FS101, Riverview green waste boost & Queerswich saves lives 11:57

2d ago11:57

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Copper thieves cost Ipswich City Council more than $750,000 since 2020, the rebirth of Fire Station 101 as a place for creative arts, Riverview green waste area doubles in size, National Science Week at UniSQ and later in this episode Rachel Vickary co-creator of Queerswich joins the show (5:04 from start). Published: 11 August 2024. Theme music: w…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 398: Of Gungans and (Undead) Men 1:18:58

15d ago1:18:58

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Jar Jar Binks finally returned to Galaxy of Heroes and theothersean got him! Hear his harrowing tale of battle against B1 Battle Droids, Droidekas, and his own malfunctioning shield generator. Plus: We discuss the new Death Trooper (Peridea)’s kit. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord…

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Labor's Wendy Bourne talks by-election loss, the issues and long campaign to regain Ipswich West 12:54

8d ago12:54

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Labor’s Wendy Bourne hasn’t stopped campaigning since her loss at the state by-election in March. The hot issues in the seat of Ipswich West are mostly due to rapid population growth. Wendy Bourne joins the show for the first time. Published: 5 August 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: ALP candidate for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne (suppl…

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Are you stuck in a cycle of bad habits? Healthy lifestyle revealed for busy people 19:45

10d ago19:45

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Healthy lifestyle habits are easy to start but hard to maintain. Failed diets, lack of exercise and sleep can bring us unstuck. Ipswich-based Loz Antonenko has a fresh take on how to stick with these healthy habits in her new book with an edgy title. Published: 3 August 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Loz Antonenko (supplied) Loz Li…

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Councillor side hustles, Indigenous wild food & culture, Goodna park upgrade and new look for d'Arcy Doyle Place 7:32

13d ago7:32

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Should councillors have a side hustle and does it pass the pub test, Indigenous wild food and culture coming to Ipswich Turf Club, Goodna park upgrade complete and a proposed revamp for d’Arcy Doyle Place. Published: 1 August 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Councillor Paul Tully, mayor Teresa Harding and deputy mayor Nicole Jonic at…

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The Mischke Roadshow: Episode 173 / An American Life 57:58

12d ago57:58

57:58

A poor boy in the 40s finds his salvation in baseball and radio.

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Ipswich councillor Jacob Madsen finally admits to holding down a second job 8:44

18d ago8:44

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Ipswich councillor Jacob Madsen finally admits publicly to having a side hustle, but insists it does not impact his ability to perform the role of councillor. In this episode you’ll hear first-hand from Madsen as he reveals why he applied for a second job. Interview recorded: 25 July 2024. Published: 27 July 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com…

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Swifts saga rolls on, LGAQ conference motions and council's We Can't Wait almost nuked mid-campaign 14:35

19d ago14:35

14:35

Another chapter in the Swifts saga, AI gets attention in council, Ipswich motions for the LGAQ conference later this year and Ipswich City Council’s We Can’t Wait advocacy almost nuked in this month's meeting when Andrew Antoniolli called for an immediate halt to the campaign. All this and more with mayor Teresa Harding. Recorded: 25 July 2024. Pub…

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Local kids' dreams turn to 2032, new diabetes service, 20 years of Park2Park and Galvanized is back 7:35

22d ago7:35

7:35

Only eight years until the Brisbane Olympics and local kids are looking to participate in the games, new diabetes service at Ripley Satellite Hospital, Park2Park clocks up 20 years, Galvanized steps back in time and sites shortlisted for a new waste facility in western Ipswich. Published: 23 July 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Twen…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 397: Els Bells 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

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This week Capital Games launched Morgan Elsbeth, the second unit in the new Nightsister squad. We go over her kit, a UI update for the PC client, and Master Qui-Gon’s arrival on a Cantina node. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/R…

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Zanow health shock, council wants more funding, Exercise Pitch Black & bowel cancer test advice 15:02

1M ago15:02

15:02

Shock health announcement from Ipswich West MP Darren Zanow and Ipswich City Council campaigns for state funding of major projects. Ashleigh Mac joins the show for another yarn over the back fence. Also in this episode RAAF Amberley supports Exercise Pitch Black and more serious health advice from West Moreton Health. Published: 14 July 2024. Theme…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 396: Thoughts on the Battle for Naboo Raid 1:14:51

1M ago1:14:51

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Now that both of us have had a chance to run the new Battle for Naboo Raid, we chat about the gameplay, requirements, and rewards. We also wrap up our coverage of this final 5v5 season and send the Darth Bane and Darth Sidious datacrons off to go live on a farm. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: h…

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We can't wait: Ipswich council launches new campaign calling for significant infrastructure funding boost 6:11

1M ago6:11

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Ahead of the state election Ipswich council launches an aggressive push for more infrastructure spending in the region before two and a half hour commutes from Ripley to Brisbane become the norm, if nothing is done to build more critical infrastructure. Ipswich can’t wait any longer campaign launched on July 7. Also in this episode Crime Action Gra…

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Sports awards nominations open, Greens candidate revealed, blazin' bulls and peak festival season 7:31

1M ago7:31

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Nominations open for this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, SPARK Ipswich on now, Ipswich West Greens candidate revealed, Blazin' Bull Ride night coming to Ipswich Showgrounds, a new healthcare service for First Nations people living in Ipswich and West Moreton and the Peaks to Points Festival returns from July 20 to August 4 with more than 50 free and…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 395: The Picture of Anakin Gray* 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes just lost its mind this week. We all knew a new raid was coming, but SO MUCH else has changed too! We talk about the new Night Trooper, the shocking new character portraits, the upcoming Ahsoka, Baylon, and Great Mothers events, and so much more in this XL-sized episode. Delivered a day early for the holiday (in the U.S.)…

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Males over 40: Serious prostate cancer message from ManUp! Australia could save lives 17:45

1M ago17:45

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If you’re a male over 40 when was the last time you had a PSA blood test? In this episode a serious message about prostate cancer from ManUp! Australia, which was established in 2010 by Brian and Jill Costello after Brian was diagnosed with prostate cancer and the family had trouble finding relevant information and support about the disease. Sadly,…

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The Mischke Roadshow: Episode 172 / Strangers 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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Thoughts from the world of anonymity.

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Ipswich council increases residential rates by 5.45 per cent in $663 million budget 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

As sure as the sun rises Ipswich City Council increased rates in its annual budget for 2024-2025 handed down this week. In this episode you’ll hear highlights from the city’s $663 million budget delivered by mayor Teresa Harding and was that an apology from Andrew Antoniolli near the end of the meeting? Published: 28 June 2024. Theme music: www.pur…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 394: The Battle For Naboo Is Upon Us! 57:15

2M ago57:15

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A cryptic post this week by Meathead on the SWGoH forums points to July 2 as the launch date of the new Battle for Naboo Raid. We talk about the leadup as well as the new Assault Battle, Duel of the Fates. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://fa…

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Indigenous art, but not as you know it. Ipswich Community Gallery showcases work of David Pearce 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

It was sorry business that interrupted an emerging art career and then kick-started it again 15 years later. David Pearce is an Indigenous artist from South Australia living in Queensland. David paints in his own unique style. It is Indigenous art but not as you know it. Ipswich Community Gallery highlights the works of local artists each month and…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 393: In These Challenging Times 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

Josh is out this week so Sean whines about how hard SWGoH is for 45 minutes. Boo hoo! He also goes over the new information we just got about the Battle for Naboo Raid. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/RadioFreeTatooine Check ou…

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Antoniolli criticises previous decisions, fire ants controversy, goodbye FO in FOGO and tenancy disagreement 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

The FO (food organics) is going from FOGO in Ipswich, fire ants fire up councillors with a report about who pays for future treatment of council-owned land, first public disagreement over recommended tenancy in Nicholas Street Precinct, Andrew Antoniolli criticises decisions of the previous council, the end is near for River Heart walkways, council…

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Cost of living impacts hospitality, River Heart decks to disappear and more festivals more often 22:30

2M ago22:30

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After a short break Ipswich Today is back and time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. In this episode we talk about the cost of living and its impacts on hospitality businesses, River Heart Parklands to lose its over water walkways, from horsepower to SPARK as Ipswich turns on the festivals and we remember B…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 392: GWR 4 Life 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

As we get deeper into the current Conquest, we’re taking a look at some of the tools that make this game what it is. We’ve talked a lot about swgoh.gg, hotutils, and swgohevents.com, but this week we focus our attention on swgoh4.life, specifically its conquest management tools. Check it out for yourself: https://swgoh4.life/ We love feedback! Let …

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Shopping for Christmas in June, Nerima task force in town and West Moreton Health wants your help 12:09

3M ago12:09

12:09

Can shopping for Christmas in June save you money? Consumer expert Park Thaichon from the University of Southern Queensland joins the show. He shares tips and views on saving money at the mid-year sales. Also in this episode sister city relationship strong as task force visits to help solve bat problem and West Moreton Health wants your help. Publi…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 391: Luthen and the New State of Rebel Fighters

3M ago

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Luthen’s here and he brought Cassian’s new face with him! We talk about the new Rebel Fighter as well as the reimagined New Player Experience, plus, Sean gets real serious about Galactic Challenges. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.…

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New owners set for Pumpyard, UniSQ cracks top 400 in world and CMC Rocks until at least 2026 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

They liked the company so much they bought it. Meet new Pumpyard owners Jack Anderson and his dad Deryk. Nine years since it first launched, Pumpyard and 4 Hearts Brewing is about to have new owners. Also in this episode University of Southern Queensland climbs world rankings to crack the top 400 and Ipswich council extends CMC Rocks sponsorship un…

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The Mischke Roadshow: Episode 171 / Pops 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

A man who's been a commercial fisherman for over 80 years presents a meditation on the concept of work.

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SPARK Festival, Sutton Park lighting boost, SEQ mayors want more and Winternationals at Willowbank 7:45

3M ago7:45

7:45

SPARK Festival returns for a fourth year in July with a bigger program, stroke training save lives, Sutton Park lighting boost, SEQ Council of Mayors descend on parliament, Willowbank Raceway set to host 2024 Winternationals and Floating Images takes Ipswich to the world. Published: 31 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: SPARK Festi…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 390: We’re Working on Us

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EmbedEdit This new datacron set has us questioning some of the counters we thought we knew well. While we figure out the new meta, we take a moment to focus on the projects that are dear to our hearts. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://facebo…

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The fallout continues after second vote on disaster management chairperson in Ipswich 6:19

3M ago6:19

6:19

The fallout continues after the second vote on disaster management chairperson in Ipswich. Andrew Antoniolli has now been endorsed twice by the majority of councillors as the chairperson of the Ipswich Local Disaster Management Group. Can councillors move forward in relative harmony after such deep divisions? Published: 29 May 2024. Audio credit: A…

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Mayor fails second bid for LDMG, public gallery disrupts proceedings, second meeting doesn't bode well for future 15:26

3M ago15:26

15:26

Mayor fails in second bid for disaster management chair as hostilities break out in the council chamber. The second Ipswich council meeting of the new term gets off to a far from harmonious start with disruptions from the public gallery, and is the mayor considering a third tilt for federal seat of Blair at next year’s election? Teresa Harding join…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 389: Master & Apprentice

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With the release of Master Qui-Gon, we now have a full 3v3 Phantom Menace squad. We already knew Padmé’s kit was over the top, but how do Qui-Gon and Padawan Obi-Wan fill out the team? Plus: lots of talk about ponchos! We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Faceboo…

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Council chaos, highway pain, cracker show, Festival of Horsepower and remembering Cribb & Foote 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Council meeting chaos as Ipswich councillors reject a renewed bid from mayor to chair local disaster management group, Warrego Highway pain continues at Bremer River, what’s new in Nicholas Street, another cracker Ipswich Show, Festival of Horsepower coming in June and we reminisce about Cribb and Foote. All that and more with Ashleigh Mac and Walt…

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Can a ukulele really ease a hangover? The Royal Mail Ukulele Group may be the tonic you need 13:39

3M ago13:39

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Can the sound of the ukulele really ease a hangover? In this episode a break from local news and politics to catch up with Jeni from the Royal Mail Ukulele Group. You’ll also hear one of their songs as performed live on the Community Stage at this year’s Ipswich Show. Published: 20 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Royal Mail Ukul…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 388: Now THAT’S a Supreme Leader! 1:09:24

3M ago1:09:24

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We missed last week and have a lot to cover. New Web Store, new Obi-Wan, new Datacrons, Qui-Gon incoming, GAC on a plane, and so much more! We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/RadioFreeTatooine Check out theothersean on Twitch: htt…

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Response to homeless review, earthworks at Colleges Crossing and expanded Festival of Horsepower 6:41

3M ago6:41

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Ipswich City Council responds to Queensland Government homeless review, major earthworks begin at Colleges Crossing, have your say in annual survey of library services and get ready for an expanded Festival of Horsepower. Published: 16 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Earthworks at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve (supplied) …

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Small business month, school flexispaces, bad parenting impacts mental health and new fish highway 7:58

4M ago7:58

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May is small business month, a new fish highway coming to Six Mile Creek, flexispaces target disengaged students in three Ipswich schools and a University of Southern Queensland study reveals the impact of bad parenting on the mental health of children. Published: 9 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: A local fishway in Woogaroo Cre…

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Bluey is coming to Ipswich Show, new rides and bigger fireworks, city's population now 254,000 13:16

4M ago13:16

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May is showtime in Ipswich. Show president Darren Zanow joins this episode with a rundown of what we can expect this year including a special appearance from Bluey and Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience, the city’s population now estimated at 254,000 and a new Sounds of Ipswich to keep you guessing. Published: 3 May 2024. Theme music: w…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 387: A (Jar) Jarring May the 4th 1:11:27

4M ago1:11:27

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With May the 4th RIGHT around the corner, we analyze the known in-game special events/offers and speculate on Double Drops. We talk about our first full week of the new 5v5 GAC and how that darn Holdo datacron is shaking things up. We love feedback! Let us know what you think: Keep the conversation going on Discord: https://discord.gg/Qv6aSh5 Like …

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The Mischke Roadshow: Episode 170 / Awe 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Following hundreds of thousands of Americans on their great pilgrimage to the total solar eclipse.

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New online support platform for young people experiencing mental health issues 7:54

4M ago7:54

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A free safe online program to help young people aged seven to 17 with mental health issues has been released and is backed by six universities. It’s a self-help online platform available now. Project lead is Professor Sonja March from the University of Southern Queensland. Also in this episode can you guess the sounds of Ipswich? Published: 29 Apri…

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Galactic War Report – Episode 386: The Jar Jarpocalypse 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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It has happened. Jar Jar Binks has arrived and he’s even more chaotic than we ever could have expected! We go over his kit and ponder how the Gungan squad might affect the overall meta now that we have seen them all on paper. Plus: the new datamine has some sweet details about upcoming Lightspeed Bundles that are going to be great for a lot of play…

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What's ahead in the chamber, Planes Trains and Autos and Ipswich sounds to keep you guessing 6:27

4M ago6:27

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After a hectic few weeks with the council election and Ipswich West by-election your humble host had a week off. Now back in the studio I reminisce about ANZAC Day when at school, speculate on what’s ahead in the Ipswich City Council chamber, pop in some local news and talk about a new feature coming soon to the podcast called Sounds of Ipswich. Pu…

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