Ipswich $80,000 DV charity stock destroyed in flooding A WALLOON charity has lost more than $80,000 of furniture and clothing destined for the homes of domestic violence victims. Rob Mellett 19 Mar 2025
History Workshops rail staff who made the ultimate sacrifice AROUND 3,000 Queensland Railway (QR) employees enlisted for World War I from 1914-18. Rob Mellett 12 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
Ipswich Tribune State okays Bellbird Park core koala habitat clearing STATE Development officials have consented to the building of 73 dwellings at Bellbird Park. Rob Mellett 12 Mar 2025
Ipswich End of RSPCA Paws Walk as economy bites hard CHARITIES across the nation are doing it tougher than ever this year, and the RSPCA says it has been no different for them. 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
History OUR HISTORY - A most singular animal IN A story reminiscent of ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ collection of the ‘bizarre and wonderful’ our South Ripley has its own special story of wonder. Wendy Creighton 05 Mar 2025
Ipswich Demolition paves way for hospital expansion THE W-G Hayden Humanities Centre and old Ipswich City Council administration building have now been demolished as part of the Ipswich Hospital expansion project. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 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
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
City Life QR celebrates 160 years since grand opening QUEENSLAND Rail was born from the turmoil of one of the most contentious Bills ever debated by government. 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 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