Automotive Six-cylinder Ram coming soon THE Ram 1500 will launch here with a new twin-turbo inline-six with more power than its V8 antecedent. Staff Writers 18 hours ago
Business Upgrades roll out at Somerset Dam SEQWATER has appointed contractors to upgrade the Somerset Dam. Rob Mellett 18 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune Fire ant review on ice as extra funds declared THE QUEENSLAND Government has delayed an independent review into the $593 million fire ant eradication program. Rob Mellett 18 hours ago
Automotive ‘Car not a phone’ – VW returns hard controls PHYSICAL controls will return to the cabin of the Volkswagon. The German carmaker said touch-style controls (haptic sliders) were a mistake not to be repeated. Staff Writers 19 Mar 2025
Ipswich Tribune ‘Intolerable’ – North Ipswich floodplain DA blocked COUNCIL planners on Monday knocked back a controversial development application proposing 472 units on a North Ipswich floodplain. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
Business WMI: ‘DETSI waste claims cheap point scoring’ SWANBANK composter Wood Mulch Industry (WMI) says assertions are untrue it has reduced volumes of highly odorous waste it is accepting or how it is operating. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
Automotive F150 delayed yet again THE latest Ford F-150 pickup will arrive on Australian shores later than planned, becoming the brand’s latest model to experience delays. Staff Writers 05 Mar 2025
Business Sandbags locations for CT Alfred preparation SANDBAGS have been made available for possible cyclone landfall at Raceview Council Depot, Briggs Road, Raceview, and Rosewood Council Depot, Mill Street, Rosewood. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
Business Deadly forever chemical PFAS in ant baits BAITS used in the fire ant eradication program contain deadly cancer-causing chemical PFAS, The Tribune can reveal. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Q upheaval – Scott recalled as CEO swiftly exits RACING Queensland boss Jason Scott will now lead the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club (QGRC) ahead of the opening of The Q this May. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Property Revised plan seeking more homes, smaller lots A DEVELOPER has redrawn plans for a Bundamba housing proposal, pushing for 13 percent more homes while increasing housing density and reducing lot sizes. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Thagoona planner meets locals over concerns TOWN planners in charge of controversial plans for three- to five-storey tower blocks at Thagoona met with concerned locals on Monday. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry submissions open online SUBMISSIONS are now open online for the public who have health-related concerns they attribute to odours from the Swanbank, New Chum Industrial Estates. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Rally against industrial solar on rural land THE Lower Mount Walker Community Action Group staged a rally attended by around 90 residents who heard from guest speakers on the possible effects of proposed industrial solar projects on their doorsteps. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Automotive EV sales continue to spiral PORSCHE will take a $1.31 billion hit as it returns to producing petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivelines for lines it had planned to be fully electric. Staff Writers 26 Feb 2025
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
