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Premium Content Subscriber only A Somerset property boasting scenic views over Lake Somerset has sold for $2.5 million at auction. ‘Whattaview’, at Hazeldean, was contested predominantly between two bidders – one from Roma, the other from Longreach, during the auction. Ray White Rural Esk & Toogoolawah principal Wayne Jaenke conducted 32 inspections prior to the auction for the 318.86-hectare property. “In my time in real estate, I’ve probably never set foot on country that was so pe...

Premium Content Subscriber only AN IPSWICH magistrate had to explain to a driver who tested positive to the drug ice that although she may not have been under the influence, it was still an offence in Queensland to test positive to having an illicit drug in your system when driving. Kylie-May May Kitchener, a mum of six from North Ipswich, pleaded guilty in Ipswich Magistrates Court to drug driving (methylamphetamine) when travelling along King Edward Parade on November 23 last year. The drug ...

Premium Content Subscriber only HERE are just a few of the drink and drug drivers who have recently fronted Ipswich Magistrates Court.   Brendan Francis Fleming, 28, from Blackstone, pleaded guilty in Ipswich District Court to drug driving when on an L/P licence in Ironbark on September 12. Fined $600 and licence disqualified for five months. Bienfait Kwana, 25, from Logan Central, pleaded guilty to drink driving at Greenbank on August 22. Fined $300 and disqualified for one month. Kurt Wa...