Ipswich MPs accused over previous failures on homeless A LEADING homelessness charity has condemned local Labor MPs, claiming they are using the rough sleeper crisis for their own political ends. Rob Mellett 3 hours ago
Federal Politics Mutzelburg in $1m showgrounds pledge LNP Candidate for Blair Carl Mutzelburg was out at the weekend vowing cash for community events. Rob Mellett 5 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune Antoniolli OIA probe – sixth referral since re-election DIVISION 3 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli will tomorrow discover his fate when Ipswich City Council decides whether he has engaged in alleged conduct breaches. Rob Mellett 5 hours ago
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 Analysis: the battle for Blair is very real AS FEDERAL MP Shayne Neumann gears up for his eighth election campaign, political observers are watching his seat of Blair closely. 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
Federal Politics Blair MP mocked in song as billboards swamp Ipswich Bremer Blues Band member reveals why he wrote an amusing blues song outing Blair Federal MP Shayne Neumann’s blanket electioneering. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
State Politics Petition to improve Ripley school buses LOCAL MPs and the Ripley Valley community have united to push for improvements to public school bus services. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
Federal Politics Neumann ads blitz bill outstrips every Qld MP FEDERAL Member for Blair Shayne Neumann last year spent $312,617.37 on printing and communications, The Tribune reports. 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
State Politics Youngberry to push minister for homeless shelters GOODNA Street Life cofounder Helen Youngberry will meet with Housing Minister Sam O’Connor on March 21 to push for more homeless shelters in Ipswich. 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
Federal Politics Toner vows no slogans in Green fight for Blair PAUL Toner will run in Blair for The Greens in the upcoming Federal Election. 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
Politics Greens campaigner cuts ties with party A LEADING figure in the local Greens movement has cut ties with the party. Rob Mellett 19 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
State Politics Homes could face wrecking ball for second bridge EAST Ipswich residents want to know the impacts a second river crossing will have on their suburb. Rob Mellett 22 Jan 2025