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Cattle breeder takes fire ant protest to minister

A LOCKYER Valley acreage landholder will ride his horse to the offices of the Primary Industries Minister in Brisbane to protest what he says are the Fire Ant Eradication Program’s disastrous effects on his businesses.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
State Politics

Health inquiry raises more questions than answers

IPSWICH community leaders have given a lukewarm response to the declaration by the LNP state government of a public health inquiry into the potential health impacts of waste industry odours on our residents.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
State Politics

Senator’s alarm at Gates-funded GM mozzie release

QUEENSLAND Senator Gerard Rennick has raised alarm over a joint venture between the national science agency and a Bill Gates-funded biotechnology company in which genetically modified mosquitoes will be released across the state.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Council

No plan to copy brutal homeless decrees

IPSWICH Council says it has no plans to duplicate neighbouring Moreton Bay Council’s ban on homeless people sleeping publicly in their vehicles or from keeping pets or risk a fine of $8,065.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Allegations staff using Ice at psychiatric unit

THE Health Ombudsman has stepped up its investigations into conditions at the state’s top forensic mental health unit at Wacol.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
City Life

Contractor handed job for road upgrades

BIELBY Holdings Pty Ltd has been given the contract for the road upgrades in the Ripley Valley after council approved the $77.4 million job late last month.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Landslide vote for dog club’s new constitution

QUEENSLAND Greyhound Racing Club (QGRC) members voted overwhelmingly recently in favour of the club’s new constitution for the greyhound facility The Q.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Business

Cleanaway suing builders over New Chum ‘swamp’

WASTE operator Cleanaway has taken to court a civil construction company for a multi-million repair bill after its New Chum dump site was inundated in the 2022 floods.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich Tribune

No data for ant toxin’s effects on environment

MAKER of pyriproxyfen, agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo, has no data on the effects of the pesticide on the environment.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Teen charged over supermarket stabbing

DETECTIVES have charged a teenager with attempt to murder over a stabbing incident at Yamanto Central on Monday at 5.20pm.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
IPSWICH
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City Life

Banshees gig for stunning family music duo

FOR those who think the age of classic songwriting is a thing of the past, think again.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Obituary

Barry’s greatest loves were family and sport

BARRY Hinton’s family feel truly blessed and forever grateful for the time they had to share with him.

Peter Foley
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich

Colleges Reserve survives first big test

COLLEGES Crossing Recreation Reserve has passed the first test of its more flood-resilient design “with flying colours”.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Ipswich

Finalists named for Ipswich Australia Day Awards

IPSWICH residents have been recognised with nominations for the 2025 Ipswich Australia Day Awards.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
History

When Redbank Plains looked like the Everglades

A FEW years ago, about 50 million years, Redbank Plains was a swampy Everglades, and a series of freshwater lakes.

Rob Mellett
18 Dec 2024
Ipswich

How Lilly drove a mines truck using virtual reality

A BUNDAMBA pupil with a bright career ahead in the resources sector says an industry fact-finding mission was an “experience of a lifetime

Rob Mellett
18 Dec 2024
POLITICS
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Politics

Bourne backing North Ipswich dumps sufferers

IPSWICH West MP Wendy Bourne urges those people affected by noxious odours in her electorate – and not included in the Inquiry – to make their voices heard in the waste industry health investigation.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Council

No plan to copy brutal homeless decrees

IPSWICH Council says it has no plans to duplicate neighbouring Moreton Bay Council’s ban on homeless people sleeping publicly in their vehicles or from keeping pets or risk a fine of $8,065.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
State Politics

Senator’s alarm at Gates-funded GM mozzie release

QUEENSLAND Senator Gerard Rennick has raised alarm over a joint venture between the national science agency and a Bill Gates-funded biotechnology company in which genetically modified mosquitoes will be released across the state.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
State Politics

Health inquiry raises more questions than answers

IPSWICH community leaders have given a lukewarm response to the declaration by the LNP state government of a public health inquiry into the potential health impacts of waste industry odours on our residents.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Council

Council backs idea for Indigenous truth telling

COUNCILLOR Paul Tully put forward a motion in Council last week, calling for the restoration of truth-telling and the need for a healing inquiry.

Rob Mellett
18 Dec 2024
Council

Lawyers see errors in Stockland Precinct Plan

LAWYERS with substantial experience in Planning and Environment Court matters believe there are four glaring errors in Ipswich City Council’s decision-making process to approve Springview Villages 2 and 3 at Woogaroo Forest earlier this March.

Rob Mellett
18 Dec 2024
BUSINESS
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Automotive

Market to dive after bumper sales year

AUSTRALIANS bought more new cars than ever last year, setting a record of 1,220,607 registrations.

Staff Writers
15 Jan 2025
City Life

Contractor handed job for road upgrades

BIELBY Holdings Pty Ltd has been given the contract for the road upgrades in the Ripley Valley after council approved the $77.4 million job late last month.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Business

Cleanaway suing builders over New Chum ‘swamp’

WASTE operator Cleanaway has taken to court a civil construction company for a multi-million repair bill after its New Chum dump site was inundated in the 2022 floods.

Rob Mellett
15 Jan 2025
Business

Lower Mt Walker group’s fight to stop industrial BESS

The Lower Mount Walker Community Action Group sum up the year in their own words and say how they feel they have been left in the dark by Libra Energy which is behind the push for industrial solar in the area.

Rob Mellett
18 Dec 2024
SPORT
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Sport

New coach Finch thrives on ‘professional’ Fassifern vibe

RESPECTED mentor Wayne Finch has kicked off a new year impressed with the “welcoming vibe” he has received coaching a country team for the first time. The former Swifts premiership-winning coach has taken over the reins of the Fassifern Bombers...

David Lems
15 Jan 2025
Sport

State titles revamp in Boonah due to weather

AS a leading player and official, Jan Dover is heavily involved in major vigoro competitions. The Rebels club and Fassifern representative team captain enjoys working with other dedicated volunteers ensuring the sport continues to provide quality...

David Lems
15 Jan 2025
Sport

Ipswich footballer Henry’s goal expanding English career

AFTER celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Day in England, Ipswich footballer Henry Blackledge is gearing up for a major return from an injury setback. Heading into a short break, the Luton Town recruit had played in nine games for the club’s...

David Lems
15 Jan 2025
Sport

Rain ends Centrals bonus point charge minutes from victory

IF only Centrals had 10 more minutes to seal a vital victory. The defending Cricket Ipswich Division 1 champions had Northsiders on the ropes before the major rain arrived and shattered the Kookaburras bonus point hopes. The heavyweight one-day...

David Lems
15 Jan 2025
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Screen

Animation to live action, horror to fairytale – remake releases in 2025

REBOOTS, remakes and re-imaginings are prominent in the list of movie releases set to entertain us in 2025.

Staff Writers
15 Jan 2025
Arts

Get your ARTS into gear - 15th January 2025

It was a big year for the arts and artists in Ipswich in 2024. Many local artists, both visual and performance, had the opportunity to showcase their work and triumph in a very competitive and lustrous industry.

Guest Writer
15 Jan 2025
Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 15th January 2025

THE Australian INXS Show is said to be a “Wembley-style” experience. The show features a six-piece lineup delivering a journey through the songs that made INXS a household name.

Staff Writers
15 Jan 2025
Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 18th December, 2024

THE Australian INXS Show is said to be a “Wembley-style” experience. Featuring an original video show and a six-piece lineup delivering a journey through the songs that have made INXS a household name.

Staff Writers
18 Dec 2024