Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the Capture Booval Photo Competition, and to everyone who voted for their favourite.
Winners will be announced shortly. In the meantime, check out the submitted entries below.
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Enjoying the new murals at Booval Fair, shopping trips are more fun now.
Transport, residential and commercial all together. Booval Station is the only one that does all three. Vacant block should be business/residential.
Shopping is so much more fun now, thanks to the new mural art.
Aerial view of Booval taking in the suburban residential area, business areas and Ipswich CBD in the distance.
Historic trestle railway bridge once used by steam trains linking Brisbane and Swanbank by rail. An historic reminder of years past.
Jack Barkley Park located in North Booval is an example of the rejuvenation and revegetation program currently maintaining areas for all to enjoy.
A trolley lies overturned on a grate, streetlight glaring behind — a small act of neglect marking where its journey, and change, begins.
In my 36 years living, working and raising a family in Ipswich I've seen so many positive changes, but this Booval building is steeped in heritage.
We have character homes, established trees, open skies and space to breathe here.
I believe Cameron Park is the heart of Booval, a place people meet, exercise, play and commute through. It is a place that takes you somewhere.
The iconic Cambrian Centre, with its rich cultural history, welcomes every new neighbour to the community housing next door.
Coffee shared with friends, happiness tasted and time well spent. Good friends and coffee are the perfect blend for good mental health and wellbeing.
Fail Park is a hidden beauty of Booval. With a sign containing details of previous overseas visitors and a park for the kids, it reflects community.
This is a familiar sight for Booval commuters at the end of their return journey.
Not everywhere is pretty. This captures the reality of a busy suburban streetscape.
This photo captures the many beautiful natural spots located in Booval. It's clean, quiet and peaceful and we come here often.
Written on a seat in the park the word Love captures what we need more in the world, love of community, ourselves, our animals and each other.
As Booval Fair has many amazing events they host and this is amazing example of one of the many events that Booval Fair has hosted over the years.
The shared experience of being in the Cambrian Choir allows people to connect emotionally. Creating community, belonging, unity and friendship.
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the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we
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the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.
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