Ipswich Tribune

Tensions escalate between Cullen and council

FORMER Division 4 councillor Dave Cullen has intensified his criticisms of Ipswich City Council by referring CEO Sonia Cooper to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Rob Mellett

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Concerns over developer-controlled EPBC process

THERE is growing concern over the federal assessment process for Springfield City Group’s recently proposed Woogaroo Forest “Peninsula Precinct” development, after it was revealed that public submissions must be sent first to the developer rather than directly to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Rob Mellett

27 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Funeral for community figure ‘Mitch’ Dodrill, 81

Family and friends gathered recently for the funeral of Joseph Michael “Mitch” Dodrill, who died peacefully on 7 September 2025 at the age of 81.

Rob Mellett

27 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Swanbank Health report confirms health impacts

AFTER more than a decade of choking on waste odours, Ipswich residents may finally see relief, with the Queensland Government releasing its long-awaited Swanbank Public Health Inquiry Report.

Rob Mellett

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

New Chum landfill closes as rehabilitation begins

THE New Chum landfill shut its gates today – Friday, November 28 – marking the end of a 25-year operation that has handled construction and demolition waste from across South-East Queensland.

Rob Mellett

28 Nov 2025

Development

NO MONEY TO FIX HISTORIC WOOLLEN MILLS

IN 2015, former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale persuaded the council to purchase the abandoned woollen mills in North Ipswich with the vision to convert them into an arts and community markets centre.

Staff Writers

19 Nov 2025

Events

Lights out for Drive-In Bad weather ruins its farewell

WHEN an iconic district venue shuts down for a final time you hopefully can at least celebrate its history by going along to the final night.

Staff Writers

26 Nov 2025

Development

VISION FOR MAJOR STADIUM UNREALISTIC

IPSWICH Council should immediately abandon any plans to try and find $200 million plus to complete a major stadium upgrade at North Ipswich, according to Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann.

Staff Writers

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Foote-prints throughout Ipswich lead Terry to life membership

HE EARNED the respect of his peers and the community by being honest, knowledgeable and compassionate, now Terry Foote has been given The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Life Membership Award. The award was bestowed in appreciation of devoted service...

Lara Hart

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Farewell, thank you for letting me tell your stories

Dear Readers, as I step away from the Ipswich Tribune following a redundancy, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your support over the years.

Rob Mellett

28 Nov 2025

IPSWICH

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Ipswich Tribune

Foote-prints throughout Ipswich lead Terry to life membership

Lara Hart

26 Nov 2025

Development

VISION FOR MAJOR STADIUM UNREALISTIC

IPSWICH Council should immediately abandon any plans to try and find $200 million plus to complete a major stadium upgrade at North Ipswich, according to Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann.

Staff Writers

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Three Ipswich schools share in $35M government spend

THE State Government has funded a $35 million upgrade to three local schools.

Lara Hart

19 Nov 2025

City Life

GROUP’S DESPERATE HOME SEARCH

ALMOST four years ago the Springfield Christian Family Church put their belief behind a parishioner named Daryl Ross to lead a residential rehabilitation program aimed at helping men rebuild their lives.

Staff Writers

19 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Night shift work was Jan’s plan for five decades

A DOG bit Jan Korner when she walked into the wrong yard while delivering a parcel to a customer.

Lara Hart

19 Nov 2025

POLITICS

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Politics

Pupil receives reply from the King over forest plea

AN IPSWICH schoolgirl who wrote to King Charles III pleading for help to save Springfield’s Woogaroo Forest has received a personal reply from Buckingham Palace.

Rob Mellett

10 Sep 2025

Politics

Calls for Trumpy Bridge safety start paying off

AFTER years of community concern and council lobbying, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed it will begin investigation works at the David Trumpy Bridge in North Ipswich this month.

Rob Mellett

03 Sep 2025

Health

LNP says expansion will tackle city ramping crisis

IPSWICH Hospital’s overstretched emergency department is set for relief, with a $9.6 million expansion of its Transit Care Centre to double capacity.

Rob Mellett

20 Aug 2025

Council

Council: short-term road fix not cost-efficient

IPSWICH City Council will not fast-track the upgrade of the Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road intersection, opting instead to deliver improvements in line with the broader Stage 4 upgrade of Redbank Plains Road.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

MP stays away as Trades Hall fundraiser tops $100k

MORE than $100,000 has been raised to repair the roof of Ipswich’s Trades Hall, after a packed fundraiser dinner united union members, community leaders and political figures in support of the historic workers’ hub.

Rob Mellett

23 Jul 2025

BUSINESS

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City Life

Community rallies over BESS in rural zone

RESIDENTS of Lower Mount Walker gathered at a Sunset BBQ hosted by the Lower Mount Walker Community Action Group (LMWCAG) to underline mounting concern over Libra Energy’s proposed Industrial Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Rob Mellett

28 Nov 2025

Health

Cancer warning as 1 in 4 women skip cervical screening

AUSTRALIA may be leading the world in the fight against cervical cancer, but doctors at the Mater hospital are warning complacency about the disease is still needlessly claiming lives.

Staff Writers

19 Nov 2025

Health

Drugs and alcohol abuse also on government radar

THE State Government is also well aware of the growing need to help adults in the grip of drug and alcohol abuse.

Staff Writers

19 Nov 2025

Automotive

ANCAP WEIGHS IN ON LARGE PICKUPS

ANCAP SAFETY has examined how well large pickups protect road users by testing the crash avoidance technology fitted in these vehicles.

Staff Writers

12 Nov 2025

SPORT

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Sport

Leading Ipswich coach Marty Stolberg provides international ‘spark’

HIGHLY regarded Ipswich-bred coach Theresa “Marty” Stolberg gains immense satisfaction seeing athletes rise above their expectations and achieve remarkable goals. As an Australian high jump, long jump and triple jump mentor, she thrives on...

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

Goodna’s A-Grade rugby league revival taking shape

GIVEN the opportunity to coach A-Grade again, Paul Srama said the Goodna club was an ideal choice. “It makes sense,” Srama said, having overseen positive steps to have the Eagles reinstated to next year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade competition.

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

Ipswich club rivals become a united force

IPSWICH Veterans’ team vice-captain Tania Whyatt enjoyed the camaraderie as much as the winning feeling in the latest vigoro pennants’ encounter. Whyatt was one of the best performers in Ipswich’s 11-wicket victory over Fassifern in the first...

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

Sport

Captain’s 100th wicket keeps Centrals on top

DEFENDING Division 1 two-day champions Centrals completed a much-needed victory over Brothers after weather issues hampered their efforts a week earlier. Centrals dismissed Brothers for 164 in the 53rd over after declaring at 8/218 from 64 earlier...

David Lems

26 Nov 2025

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Events

Lights out for Drive-In Bad weather ruins its farewell

WHEN an iconic district venue shuts down for a final time you hopefully can at least celebrate its history by going along to the final night.

Staff Writers

26 Nov 2025

Screen

History on trial once more: Nuremberg prepares to bring justice - and its fragility - to the Big Screen

AS HOLLYWOOD turns increasingly toward real-world history for its most gripping dramas, few stories carry the weight, moral gravity, and global consequence of the Nuremberg Trials.

Keith Hawley

26 Nov 2025

Arts

Ipswich Art Awards 2025 (Get your ARTS into Gear)

The Ipswich Art Awards opening night is the biggest night of the year in Ipswich art circles and this year it has attracted more than 400 patrons to the opening on Saturday, November 8.

Glen Smith

19 Nov 2025