Ipswich Tribune Watch Woogaroo koala Tanya in treetop home NATURE lovers were overjoyed at the weekend when they spotted a koala in the tree canopy at Woogaroo Forest. Rob Mellett 09 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune United front stands against forest bulldozing THE peak body for Queensland conservation joined grassroots community groups and Ipswich locals on Sunday to spearhead the launch of the Save Woogaroo Forest campaign. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Labour Day March – photo gallery SEVERAL hundred marchers turned out for the Labour Day Parade in Ipswich, one of tens of events held across the state on Saturday. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Young get access to free mental health help ALMOST 14 percent of young people in Australia have a mental illness, with one in three psychologists unavailable to give assessments for up to a year because of skyrocketing demand. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Ipswich leads the way for remnant vegetation loss THE Ipswich local government (LGA) area has the lowest coverage of remnant vegetation intact in Southeast Queensland. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Development Childcare centre wants huge numbers increase A BLACKSTONE childcare centre could increase its placements by almost 40 percent if Ipswich City planners greenlight a proposed extension. Wendy Creighton 08 May 2024
Ipswich Trailer firm goes bust owing millions A FAMILY business is one of several claiming it has been left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket by a Wulkuraka trailer business that has gone bust. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Career in health has heart warming beginning SPRINGFIELD’S Georgia Fuller was diagnosed with a heart condition at seven-years-old, the now 18-year-old is working as a nurse and using her experiences to help others. Lara Hart 08 May 2024
Council New date for prestigious art awards THE Ipswich Art Awards will move to November to avoid clashing with other events. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
City Life Mayor says rivers event a success THE WaterFest Festival brought out hundreds of families to appreciate local creeks and rivers. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Watch Woogaroo koala Tanya in treetop home NATURE lovers were overjoyed at the weekend when they spotted a koala in the tree canopy at Woogaroo Forest. Rob Mellett 09 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Career in health has heart warming beginning SPRINGFIELD’S Georgia Fuller was diagnosed with a heart condition at seven-years-old, the now 18-year-old is working as a nurse and using her experiences to help others. Lara Hart 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Planes, Trains, Autos – in pictures THE Fully Charged event drew thousands of people to the Rail Workshops on Saturday as part of the Trains, Planes, Autos three-day festival. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Trailer firm goes bust owing millions A FAMILY business is one of several claiming it has been left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket by a Wulkuraka trailer business that has gone bust. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Asylum’s electroshock therapy, beatings THERE are renewed calls for a state inquiry into the institutional abuse meted out at local mental asylums in previous decades. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Young get access to free mental health help ALMOST 14 percent of young people in Australia have a mental illness, with one in three psychologists unavailable to give assessments for up to a year because of skyrocketing demand. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune United front stands against forest bulldozing THE peak body for Queensland conservation joined grassroots community groups and Ipswich locals on Sunday to spearhead the launch of the Save Woogaroo Forest campaign. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Asylum’s electroshock therapy, beatings THERE are renewed calls for a state inquiry into the institutional abuse meted out at local mental asylums in previous decades. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Ipswich leads the way for remnant vegetation loss THE Ipswich local government (LGA) area has the lowest coverage of remnant vegetation intact in Southeast Queensland. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Federal Politics Scarr says bulk bill claim ‘spin’ QUEENSLAND LNP Senator Paul Scarr says claims of an uptick in the availability of bulk billing are nothing but spin. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Labour Day March – photo gallery SEVERAL hundred marchers turned out for the Labour Day Parade in Ipswich, one of tens of events held across the state on Saturday. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Council New date for prestigious art awards THE Ipswich Art Awards will move to November to avoid clashing with other events. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
Health Plant a tree with Mum TREES for Mum Day plantings will take place again this year in Ipswich for Mother’s Day on May 12. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Trailer firm goes bust owing millions A FAMILY business is one of several claiming it has been left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket by a Wulkuraka trailer business that has gone bust. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Ipswich Young get access to free mental health help ALMOST 14 percent of young people in Australia have a mental illness, with one in three psychologists unavailable to give assessments for up to a year because of skyrocketing demand. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Business Cronan leads way for Eddies juniors LEADING Southeast Queensland boys’ school St Edmund’s College has announced a new Director of Junior Schooling. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
Sport Kate happy at home after beneficial US College stint AFTER five seasons in the American College system, Ipswich Force basketballer Kate Head seized on the opportunity to rejoin her home team. Although the Ipswich women are still searching for a breakthrough NBL1 North win after five games, point guard... David Lems 08 May 2024
Sport Unbeaten Jets rise above 21st party in doubleheader success A QUALITY Tongan helper, 21st birthday player’s vital return and dependable shooter rising again. The Ipswich Jets faced a testing Sapphire Series netball doubleheader and came up trumps. The Jets remain on top of the ladder after beating last... David Lems 08 May 2024
Sport Ronan’s ‘unreal’ inspiring Rosewood golf victory ROSEWOOD Golf Club’s latest Single Handicapped Match Play champion gained much more satisfaction than winning for the first time. Ronan Morgan was delighted to inspire his sons Hayden and Austin to continue playing the sport. Ronan won the recent... David Lems 08 May 2024
Sport ‘Awesome’ effort: Jets young guns on historic mission AN Ipswich Jets team of the future is a step closer to creating rugby league history after a riveting elimination final victory. The Jets Mal Meninga Cup side, rich in teenage talent, advanced to this weekend’s qualifying final after holding out... David Lems 08 May 2024
MBN Get your ARTS into gear with Glen Smith - 8th May 2024 Initially I was a bit confused by the posters and promos for the Westside Scramble an event held at the Studio 188 each month. Guest Writer 08 May 2024
Music Show Banshees love as Brissie venues hit rocks THE live music scene remains in disbelief after news two of Brisbane’s most loved venues will close their doors for the final time this week. Rob Mellett 08 May 2024
Events What’s On In Ipswich - 8th May, 2024 DANA Gehrman and her band are bringing their vintage sound to Ipswich this week. Staff Writers 08 May 2024
Screen Unleashing the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes THE release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes marks a pivotal moment in the cinematic landscape with such uncertainty of release schedules following the strike action by actors and writers in late-2023. Guest Writer 08 May 2024
Opinion Letter to the Editor - The people have had enough YESTERDAY, I and more than 100 people attended a meeting at Brookwater to share information about the state of play in respect of the nearby huge development proposed by Stockland and approved by Ipswich Council CEO Sonia Cooper. Guest Writer 08 May 2024
Opinion Letter to the Editor - Keep up the good work I WISH to thank you for the excellent reports you present in your newspaper. Guest Writer 01 May 2024
Opinion Letter to the Editor - Without it, we’re dead! I HAVE recently been alerted to the intention of the developer, Stockland, to clear the area of land at 7001 Mur Boulevard, 7006 Panorama Drive and 1 Telopea Way, Springfield as part of Springview Villages 2 and 3 Precinct Plan application. Guest Writer 01 May 2024
Opinion Letter to the Editor - Springview “not in my backyard”! THIS is a reply to those who say people who oppose the proposed Springview development are merely part of the “not in my back yard” selfish crowd. Guest Writer 01 May 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Passing the buck Our newly re-elected Mayor Teresa Harding shows a lack of transparency and integrity over the approval of the Stocklands Springview Village Precinct plan. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Forest must be saved Queensland’s natural environment is rich and diverse, with over 700 species found nowhere else in the world. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024