Ipswich Tribune

Madden alleged bullying claim rejected in court

A $726,000 damages claim by a former electorate officer alleging bullying and harassment while working for former Ipswich West MP Jim Madden has been struck out by the District Court.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Neumann targets religious group in post-election speech

IN A departure from the usual tone of post-election speeches, Labor Blair MP Shayne Neumann used his address-in-reply in Parliament to allege that members of a Christian sect played a central role in what he described as a “toxic” LNP campaign against him in his electorate.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich

Remembering Liza as source of strength, compassion

DIVISION 2 Councillor Paul Tully says the family is “coping as best we can” following the passing of his wife, Liza, in the early hours of last Tuesday.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Council

Top council job for CFO who oversaw $78M CBD losses

A FORMER Ipswich City Council executive who served during a period marked by significant financial losses for council-owned companies has taken up a senior leadership role at the City of Moreton Bay.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

‘Ipswich must not miss out on Olympic investment’

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding has renewed calls for stronger advocacy to secure Olympic infrastructure for the region.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Business

Teacher shortage hits Ipswich as strike looms

A TEACHER shortage in Queensland is hitting Ipswich hard, with Ipswich State High School advertising 10 separate teaching positions – one of the highest vacancy counts in the state.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

From Kate’s place to your plate

THERE’S a new way to support your local producers and that’s by using Farmers Bag.

Lara Hart

30 Jul 2025

Media

Letters: Labor chooses words over action in Gaza

THANK you, Rob Mellett, for your insightful article published on July 16, 2025, outlining Blair MP Shayne Neumann’s stance on the genocide unfolding in Gaza.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Business

Redbank Plaza Library set to expand

REDBANK Plaza Library will be expanded by an additional 80 square metres, have a new entry created on level three of Redbank Plaza, and provide additional services for the community.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 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

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Council

Council: short-term road fix not cost-efficient

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Health

Residential rehab service to open in Ipswich

AN ALCOHOL and drug treatment centre will open in Ipswich later this year.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

‘Ipswich must not miss out on Olympic investment’

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding has renewed calls for stronger advocacy to secure Olympic infrastructure for the region.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Development

Multi-million-dollar grant for new college

THE building of the King’s Christian College at Walloon will receive a $10.72 million grant from the State Government.

Wendy Creighton

30 Jul 2025

Obituary

Determination was the key to Jill’s success

JILL Toft had a special kinship with animals, especially Arabian horses, but no one cherished her more than her beloved family.

Peter Foley

30 Jul 2025

POLITICS

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Business

Redbank Plaza Library set to expand

REDBANK Plaza Library will be expanded by an additional 80 square metres, have a new entry created on level three of Redbank Plaza, and provide additional services for the community.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Council

Council: short-term road fix not cost-efficient

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Council

Calls rejected for stricter mowing schedule at park

IPSWICH City Council has ruled out any changes to its current mowing schedule for Bremervale Park, despite a petition from residents calling for more regular upkeep of the park’s walking tracks and bushland.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Neumann targets religious group in post-election speech

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

State Politics

Madden alleged bullying claim rejected in court

A $726,000 damages claim by a former electorate officer alleging bullying and harassment while working for former Ipswich West MP Jim Madden has been struck out by the District Court.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

BUSINESS

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Business

Teacher shortage hits Ipswich as strike looms

A TEACHER shortage in Queensland is hitting Ipswich hard, with Ipswich State High School advertising 10 separate teaching positions – one of the highest vacancy counts in the state.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Business

Redbank Plaza Library set to expand

REDBANK Plaza Library will be expanded by an additional 80 square metres, have a new entry created on level three of Redbank Plaza, and provide additional services for the community.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

City Life

Push to ban sex toys in Chemist Warehouse

A QUEENSLAND woman’s campaign to remove vibrators from the shelves of Chemist Warehouse stores has ignited debate over what constitutes appropriate products in family-oriented retail environments.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

50MW BESS facility planned at Karrabin

A MAJOR battery energy facility is being proposed for rural Karrabin, with developers seeking approval to build a 50-megawatt battery storage installation on land zoned for environmental protection – and in the path of a future public park.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

SPORT

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Sport

Footy wrap: West End Bulldogs ‘back’ with point to prove

THE West End Bulldogs are on the prowl, hungry to make an impact in the run to the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade finals. While head coach Michael Williamson remained focused on building his squad for the future, the experienced mentor was...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Ipswich’s last-gasp exit from NBL1 North finals

IN such a cut-throat NBL1 North competition, it all came down to the final minutes in the last round of the regular season. Unfortunately for the Ipswich Force men, other results didn’t go their way after losing 92-85 to the Gold Coast Rollers at...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Women’s footy success: Positive pathway keeps Jets progressing

IPSWICH Jets co-coach Vili Leaunoa was thrilled to see his players regroup and respond before a three-week break from BMD Premiership state league matches. The Jets are preparing for their next home game against the Burleigh Bears on August 10...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Western Spirit bloods new players around washouts

PASSIONATE Western Spirit head coach Joe Fenech shares the frustration of many sporting officials after another weekend of postponed games. The latest match to be rescheduled was the Football Queensland Premier League 4 Metro local derby between...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Screen

Freakier Friday – a welcome return to body-swapping chaos and chick flick comedy

MORE than two decades after it first flipped our expectations (and its characters’ identities) upside down, the beloved body-swap comedy Freaky Friday is getting a sequel - and it’s shaping up to be every bit as bold, heartfelt and chaotic as fans could hope for.

Alexis Poulsen

30 Jul 2025