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
Sport Amberley’s major venue in the spotlight ONE of the most important sporting facilities in the Moreton Border region is set to become even more valuable. The Ivor Marsden Memorial Park at Amberley has five fields, AFL goal posts, sightscreens, practice nets and a fully functional clubhouse... David Lems 13 Nov 2024
Development Balinese-inspired eco village set to revolutionise retirement living A BALINESE-inspired retirement village is to be built on the border of Goodna and Bellbird Park with construction to begin next year. Staff Writers 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
Ipswich Commonwealth Hotel boss reveals pub opening day THE Hotel Commonwealth’s grand opening weekend will be November 8-10. Rob Mellett 30 Oct 2024
Sport Major funding builds on Ipswich tennis heritage JUST when the historic Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association (IDJTA) needed a major hit, an election has provided a welcome facility boost. The incumbent State Government and Opposition have each pledged $780,000 for an upgrade that will... David Lems 23 Oct 2024
Sport $5m ‘breakthrough’ for much-needed Ipswich track AS a former sprinter, respected coach and long-serving club president, Vic Pascoe knows the value of having a synthetic track in Ipswich. Pascoe has been campaigning for a new tartan surface for more than 20 years, along with other regional... David Lems 23 Oct 2024
Development ‘Development critical … for affordable housing’ THE lifeless bodies of a mother and baby koala were found on Redbank Plains Road still clinging to each other as locals spoke out about the crisis facing Ipswich native animals. Rob Mellett 09 Oct 2024
Ipswich Councillors hear fears over industrial solar DIVISION 1 councillors last week spoke with residents worried at proposals for industrial solar and battery storage systems at Lower Mount Walker. Rob Mellett 16 Oct 2024
Ipswich Lendlease buyout creates Stockland property giant THE recent Stockland-Supalai takeover of Lendlease means the developing empire will become the largest housing developer in southeast Queensland. Rob Mellett 09 Oct 2024
Development Greg looks back on 40-year dam milestone THIS year marks a milestone in Queensland’s water history, with 40 years since the completion of Wivenhoe Dam. Rob Mellett 02 Oct 2024
Ipswich Rural locals fear ‘green energy’ hub by stealth RURAL residents fear their community is becoming a renewables hub by stealth without consultation from the government. Their concerns have been triggered after Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) listed 110ha of rural-zoned land at Lot 160 and 161... Rob Mellett 02 Oct 2024
Ipswich Tribune Play to help pop-up toy library stay IPSWICH families have been putting toys to the test at a special Pop-Up Play at Queens Park. Rob Mellett 25 Sep 2024
Business Land tax slashed with Woogaroo beekeeping DA A DEVELOPER is applying for a development application to keep bees on land earmarked for homes. Rob Mellett 18 Sep 2024
Ipswich Tribune Principal named for Collingwood Park school BEN Jack has been named the Principal of the new Collingwood Park State Secondary College. Rob Mellett 11 Sep 2024
Ipswich Tribune Updates on major works at three Ipswich cemeteries WORK has begun at three of five council-owned cemeteries – Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery in Willowbank, Stone Quarry Cemetery in Jeebropilly, and Tallegalla Cemetery. Rob Mellett 11 Sep 2024
Sport Ipswich basketball’s new shot of knowledge POSITIVE psychology assistance for players, coaches and parents, years of teaching experience, and exciting development support. Two Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) management committee newcomers add a diverse range of skills to the sport, with... David Lems 14 Aug 2024
Development Major subdivision planned beside Rosewood showgrounds PLANS for a large housing estate beside the Rosewood Showgrounds have reached the public notification stage. Wendy Creighton 14 Aug 2024
Development Scott’s Farm saved from school plans SCOTT’S Farm has been saved after the State Development Minister Grace Grace announced the 120ha Ripley site would be unsuitable for a school. Rob Mellett 08 Aug 2024
