Former Courier Mail editor Michael Crutcher is a keen observer of local politics. He is also founder and CEO of 55 comms. In this special third anniversary episode you will get to know Michael as he shares his childhood link to Ipswich, views on perceptions of Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and the changing face of newspaper newsrooms. We also talk about his own podcast called Sourced (co-hosted with Jordan McDonald). Recorded: 8 February 2023.
Published: 27 February 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Founder and CEO of 55 comms Michael Crutcher (Ipswich Today) 55 comms: https://www.55comms.com.au/
Sourced podcast: https://www.55comms.com.au/sourced-podcast/
Office of Independent Assessor: https://www.oia.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/

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Ipswich Today recommended listening: SOURCED podcast with Michael Crutcher and Jordan McDonald. https://www.55comms.com.au/podcast-summary