Ipswich Tribune

Unsealed roads putting lives in danger

LARGE potholes and damage from flooding are making unsealed roads in South Ripley unpassable and are putting lives at risk.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

City Life

Third Ipswich death in fortnight at track

THERE has been another racing death at the Ipswich greyhound track, bringing the total number of dogs to three that have died there over a 16-day period.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Politics

Greens campaigner cuts ties with party

A LEADING figure in the local Greens movement has cut ties with the party.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

City Life

Briefs: new air monitors, townhouse DA fail, art invite

IPSWICH residents can now access real-time air quality information via a new online platform.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Call for development freeze as wildlife decimated

LONGTIME Thagoona residents say local wildlife is being decimated on the roads as the rollout of local housing developments continues apace, bringing with it an increasing volume of traffic.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Facelifted Booval Fair dining soon to open

NEWLY facelifted Booval Fair will open soon, bringing fresh food and dining options.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Rally against BESS this weekend

A COMMUNITY rally will be held on Saturday to raise awareness about the potential effects local industrial solar facilities will have on locals.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich

Ipswich biodiversity now at tipping point

RESIDENTS met in North Ipswich on Sunday to discuss solutions to what they say is a looming liveability crisis facing future generations.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich

‘Princess’ takes honours for hospital’s longest name

EVERY baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital is special.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Health inquiry to include North Ipswich, Karalee

THE man leading the health inquiry into the effects of noxious odours from Swanbank and New Chum waste operators says he will expand the investigation to allow all residents to have their say.

Rob Mellett

12 Feb 2025

IPSWICH

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Ipswich Tribune

Unsealed roads putting lives in danger

LARGE potholes and damage from flooding are making unsealed roads in South Ripley unpassable and are putting lives at risk.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Ipswich

‘Princess’ takes honours for hospital’s longest name

EVERY baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital is special.

Rob Mellett

19 Feb 2025

Council

Nerima visit bolsters sister city ties

THE Ipswich Mayor and Deputy Chairwoman of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee have wrapped up their visit to Japan which marked the 30th anniversary of Sister City ties with Nerima.

Rob Mellett

12 Feb 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Have your say on historic school’s future

RESIDENTS are invited to comment on plans for the Old Tallegalla School in the city’s west.

Rob Mellett

12 Feb 2025

Ipswich

Springfield City Group leaves forest a mess

TWO years after a large section of Woogaroo Forest was cleared as part of a sewer line upgrade, Ipswich residents say they have given up hope the area will be revegetated and have begun planting trees themselves.

Rob Mellett

05 Feb 2025

POLITICS

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Council

Councillors, mayor to enjoy a July pay rise

QUEENSLAND mayors and councillors will benefit from a 2.5 to 3 percent pay hike this July.

Rob Mellett

05 Feb 2025

State Politics

Homes could face wrecking ball for second bridge

EAST Ipswich residents want to know the impacts a second river crossing will have on their suburb.

Rob Mellett

22 Jan 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Concern at LNP candidate’s church podcasts

BLAIR LNP candidate Carl Mutzelburg guaranteed last week to “advocate for all people in this great region” if he wins the vote in the upcoming Federal Election. But his views as a former pastor of The Catalyst Church at Brassall have been questioned in podcasts from 2015 to 2023.

Rob Mellett

22 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

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

BUSINESS

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Automotive

Push for new tax on EVs

A ROAD user charge is being pushed for electric vehicles which would see drivers pay for the distances they travel.

Staff Writers

19 Feb 2025

Business

Call to open Bradfield Bridge 24 hours a day

THERE are growing demands to open to the public for 24-hour access the Bradfield Bridge over the Bremer River.

Rob Mellett

12 Feb 2025

Business

Liveability of the Ipswich region ... who decides?

JOIN Professor Hugh Possingham, Dr Christina Zdenek, Andrew Dinwoodie from BirdLife Australia and Keith McCosh, retired Environmental Officer in a lively debate on why nature needs our help.

Rob Mellett

11 Feb 2025

Media

Creative Summit big draw for artists

THE Creators’ Summit returns next month and is aimed at helping creatives bring their artistic visions to life.

Rob Mellett

12 Feb 2025

SPORT

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Sport

Bombers efforts impress coaches preparing for bonding camp

IT’S always a positive sign of future success when a club leader is training the proverbial house down. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where last year’s Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell has shelved retirement thoughts in a quest to enjoy more finals’ football.

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Extra hockey tests against Gold Coast in new Ipswich season

THE 2025 Ipswich Hockey season starts on March 14 with a welcome additional challenge looming for players in men’s and women’s A-Grade teams. After getting their season underway with a round of fixtures at Raceview, Ipswich club teams will play...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Blake’s back with dreadlocks to share Jets milestone

HAVING played for the Ipswich Jets during the successful Walker brothers era, Blake Lenehan appreciated a positive home environment. Lenehan, 26, is back with the Jets as the progressive Ipswich club unveiled its 10th anniversary jersey in tribute...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Ipswich FC eager to impress at home

IPSWICH FC players are focused on making a winning start on home soil this weekend after gaining some recent pre-season benefits. Ipswich FC lost 4-2 to Easts in their latest Queensland Kappa Pro Series match at Heath Park last Friday night. That...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Arts

Get your ARTS into gear - 12th February 2025

Artsconnect Ipswich member Mark George will be holding his first solo art exhibition to display his beautiful, created glass works.

Guest Writer

19 Feb 2025

Screen

The Last Journey: A road trip through memory and meaning

FOR many, retirement is a time of relaxation, adventure, and long-awaited freedom.

Guest Writer

19 Feb 2025

Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 19th February 2025

STEP into the shadows of Victorian London, where passion and darkness combine in this tale of love, desire, and the battle between good and evil.

Staff Writers

19 Feb 2025

Arts

Get your ARTS into gear - 12th February 2025

Ipswich artists Glen Smith and Grant Quinn have donated artworks to help raise funds at a charity event to be held on International Women’s Day in March.

Guest Writer

12 Feb 2025