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 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
Ipswich Tribune Composter submits Ebenezer DA in different name A TIVOLI resident says chronic allergic reactions and respiratory issues are ruining her life and wants the scope of the State Government health inquiry expanded to include all of Ipswich. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
City Life In brief: Rally against BESS. Fatality. Court over thefts POLICE have charged a man after a series of thefts from a hardware store in the Lockyer Valley during December. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
Ipswich Show cause notice flouted at W M Hughes Street AN EARTH moving truck made continuous journeys to fill a North Ipswich property development with dirt several days after the council slapped the property developer with a show cause notice. 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 In brief: a roundup of the local news SPRINGFIELD will blush pink in March when the Mater Chicks in Pink Fun Run returns. Rob Mellett 29 Jan 2025
Ipswich Tribune Local heroes recognised at Ipswich Awards FIVE Ipswich residents have been recognised for their dedication to the community in the 2025 Ipswich Australia Day Awards. Rob Mellett 29 Jan 2025
Ipswich Australia Day revellers enjoy CSI entertainment THE car park at Club Services Ipswich was transformed into a fun zone for Australia Day on Sunday. Our photographer Lyle Radford was on hand to capture the entertainment which featured a dunk tank, face painting, petting zoo, jumping castle... Rob Mellett 29 Jan 2025
Ipswich Party atmosphere for yabby races at Walloon Hotel IN TRUE Aussie style, the Walloon Hotel hosted yabby races and a best dressed bogan competition to celebrate Australia Day. Rob Mellett 29 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
Ipswich More native cod releases AROUND 8,000 Mary River cod fingerlings were released in catchments over Christmas, including the Bremer and Brisbane rivers and Warrill and Bundamba creeks. Rob Mellett 22 Jan 2025
Ipswich 15,300 signatures as forest fight ramps up CONSERVATION leaders are backing growing numbers of Ipswich residents demanding an 1,800 house Springfield development is stopped. Rob Mellett 22 Jan 2025
Ipswich Demolition continues at Hayden Centre DEMOLITION of the WG Hayden Humanities Centre continues for the Ipswich Hospital expansion. Rob Mellett 22 Jan 2025
Ipswich New Cuddle Bed for Ipswich Hospice Care IPSWICH Hospice Care has launched its 30th anniversary year with a morning tea to celebrate the early arrival of a cuddle bed – a specialised addition that allows families to share close moments during their loved ones’ final days. Rob Mellett 22 Jan 2025