Ipswich Tribune

Mayor says Neumann warned over Blair rumours

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding says matters came to a head last week when she had to tell Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann to stop telling people she was running for his seat of Blair.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Council

‘No’ to dumps toys and tools libraries, repair cafe

A COUNCIL report rules out incorporating lending libraries for toys and tools and including a repair centre at the proposed Southern Resource Recovery Centre (SRRC) at Redbank Plains.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

Is aerial baiting program killing more than fire ants?

CHEMICALS deployed in the aerial spraying program used to combat fire ants are killing native insects and animals and have not caused a notable decline in the target species according to some experts.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Award-winning Ipswich Basketball progressing major asset

BOOSTED by three recent awards, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) officials are focused on progressing a much-needed sporting facility that will shape the city for years to come. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a feasibility study...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Road upgrades add new pressure to Scott’s

A SECTION of Scott’s Farm at Ripley will be resumed following the recent council announcement that Fischer Road will be upgraded.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

Dob in your elf and gift yourself toys

WHAT on earth are elves allocated to Ipswich children up to?

Lara Hart

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

Man dead, cattle euthanised after B-double collision

A 56-year-old man has been killed after the light truck he was driving lost control and struck a B-double cattle truck and a car.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

Anger that developer rushing Ebbw Vale plan

RESIDENTS are furious that public submissions will conclude on December 19 for a major Ebbw Vale housing development despite the developer still having failed to submit key documents regarding his proposal. Queensland Property Group developer George...

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

HOYTS brings game-changing cinema to city

HOYTS Queensland Area Manager Graham Moss says the new six-screen cinema that has opened in the Nicholas Street Precinct offers a cutting-edge movie experience…

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

$116 million Rothko master work for Ipswich

A PAINTING by celebrated US artist Mark Rothko, valued at $116 million, is now on display at the Ipswich Art Gallery after a loan from the National Gallery of Australia.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

IPSWICH

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Ipswich Tribune

Anger that developer rushing Ebbw Vale plan

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

When volcanic peaks peppered Redbank Plains

Even though Australia is home to nearly 150 volcanoes, none of them has erupted for about 4,000 to 5,000 years – Scenic Rim Council Land for Wildlife Officer Keith McCosh reveals how Ipswich was once home to volcanoes…

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

HOYTS brings game-changing cinema to city

HOYTS Queensland Area Manager Graham Moss says the new six-screen cinema that has opened in the Nicholas Street Precinct offers a cutting-edge movie experience…

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Council

‘No’ to dumps toys and tools libraries, repair cafe

A COUNCIL report rules out incorporating lending libraries for toys and tools and including a repair centre at the proposed Southern Resource Recovery Centre (SRRC) at Redbank Plains.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich Tribune

Mayor says Neumann warned over Blair rumours

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding says matters came to a head last week when she had to tell Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann to stop telling people she was running for his seat of Blair.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

POLITICS

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Ipswich Tribune

Mayor says Neumann warned over Blair rumours

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding says matters came to a head last week when she had to tell Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann to stop telling people she was running for his seat of Blair.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Council

Martin wastes no time in joining three committees

NEWLY elected Division 4 councillor David Martin has wasted no time in becoming a member of several council committees.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

Federal Politics

$69,000 grant for music festival

THE Federal Government’s Revive Live program has provided next year’s CMC Rocks Festival with a grant of $69,300.

Rob Mellett

13 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Call to protect Ipswich heritage at LGAQ forum

THE Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference brought together councils from all over Queensland recently to discuss issues confronting their communities.

Rob Mellett

30 Oct 2024

State Politics

How the state election played out in Ipswich

THE LNP will form majority government, with the party likely to win 49 seats, with 39 for Labor, three KAP, one Green and one Independent.

Rob Mellett

30 Oct 2024

BUSINESS

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Automotive

The motorhome with $2m price tag

THE Brabus Big Boy 1200 is a 12-metre-long luxury studio home on wheels which comes powered with a 12.8-litre, six-cylinder turbo diesel engine and 390kW and 2600Nm output.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

Automotive

Announcement on vehicle-to-grid plan

HOMES will soon be able to be powered by their electric car (EV) or sell power from their EV into the grid during peak demand.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

Business

EV racers banned at Willowbank over fire risks

FIRE risks are behind the ban on testing and racing electric vehicles at Willowbank Raceway.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024

History

Elvis Cadillac up for auction

A CADILLAC owned by Elvis Presley is going under the hammer. The Cadillac Seville sedan is on the market at Bonhams in the United Kingdom.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

SPORT

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Horse Racing

Chris’s drive for success fuels his enthusiasm

TRAINING horses that remind him of the one that made him fall in love with racing, bolsters the resilience that helps Chris Anderson keep the faith.

Peter Foley

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Best umpire from Ipswich eager to help next generation

INTERNATIONAL Umpire of the Year Steve Rogers is confident his latest accolade won’t change him as a person. If anything, the Ipswich born and bred official hopes it helps him mentor more people as he continues fulfilling his growing roles in...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Champions plot comeback: Centrals out to rebuild winning rhythm

CENTRALS First Grade captain Lachlan Vellacott could easily get frustrated with the recent weather and his team’s slow start to the Cricket Ipswich season. The defending one-day and two-day competition champions have yet to find their winning rhythm.

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Bombers secure one of best coaches from Swifts

THE Fassifern Bombers have completed a major coup, securing the services of master coach Wayne Finch for the 2025 Rugby League Ipswich season. Finch has accepted the head coaching role, taking over from former Bombers mentor Luke Pollock who is off...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 20th November 2024

WENDY Matthews performs jazz, blues, rock, gospel, soul, infectious pop and ballads.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

Arts

Get Your Arts Into Gear - 20th November, 2024

IPSWICH Art Awards is over for another year. It is the general feeling that everyone was very happy with the event this year.

Guest Writer

20 Nov 2024

Screen

Charting a new course with Moana 2 and live-action adaptation

DISNEY fans have reason to rejoice with the announcement of Moana 2, featuring the returning voice talents of Auli’i Cravalho as the spirited Polynesian wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the mischievous demigod Maui.

Guest Writer

20 Nov 2024

Arts

Ex-QT journo’s book debunks First Fleet myths

THE story of the First Fleet is one of courage, tragedy and of overcoming insurmountable odds.

Rob Mellett

20 Nov 2024