Cleanaway faces millions in fines over Chuwar smell. Obesity levels are up a whopping 46 per cent in 11 years as a new report is released calling for more action to support healthy diets and lifestyles. Joining the show is Dr Aletha Ward lecturer in nursing and a public health researcher at the University of Southern Queensland and lead author of the report published this week by West Moreton Obesity Group. Also in this episode council approves $63,000 to support the 150th Ipswich Show and Riverview transfer station now open longer hours all year.
Published: 31 March 2023.
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Image: UniSQ's Dr Aletha Ward, lead author on an obesity white paper published by West Moreton Obesity Group (supplied)
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Cleanaway charges: https://bit.ly/3lW3XK8
Council advocacy: https://bit.ly/3G5LLog
Resource recovery: http://bit.ly/3zgUwrT
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
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Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
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Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
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Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
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