Council Mayor, LDMG Chair bicker over cyclone info-share THE Ipswich Mayor has been in talks with state ministers over the Local Disaster Management Group’s (LDMG) handling of the local cyclone response. Rob Mellett 19 Mar 2025
Council Hardship funding for Ipswich locals A NEW tranche of hardship aid funding has been announced for Ipswich locals. Rob Mellett 19 Mar 2025
Ipswich Tribune Howard: ‘councillors putting egos before city’ IPSWICH MP Jennifer Howard has condemned the failure to include the Mayor in cyclone preparation talks on Friday. Rob Mellett 12 Mar 2025
Council New signage to be pulled after criticism IPSWICH City Council will return to the drawing board after the rollout of a new welcome sign in Wulkuraka was criticised as ugly and uninspiring. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
Council Notorious Tully motion pulled … for now THE motion to allow heads of council committees to address the media or issue press releases on key matters has stalled. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 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
Council Council team brings back bad memories for Sellars A COUPLE who fought for answers over alleged council maladministration say the current Ipswich administration is bringing back bad memories for them. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Council Speaker brings slice of parliament to students THE Speaker of the House of Representatives hosted the second School Civics Program in Ipswich last week. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
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 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
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
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
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
Council Antoniolli: Council faces one of deepest crises in 20 years DIVISION 3 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli says morale among councillors is at the lowest he can recall. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
Council Mayor: No, I didn’t call in TV news pack to Chamber IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding says she is yet to receive a reply from Division 2 Councillor Paul Tully asking that he withdraw his motion to update the council media policy. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
Council Councillor Paul Tully: What gag? There is no gag VETERAN councillor Paul Tully has condemned “outrageous” claims last week implying his motion to amend the council’s media policy would silence the mayor. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Tully ‘gag’ motion crumbles before TV crews DIVISION 2 Councillor Paul Tully sensationally backed away yesterday in Council from his proposed motion to “gag” the Mayor from speaking to the media. Rob Mellett 29 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
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
