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
State Politics Academy opens door for gold-winning success THE Ipswich Regional Sports Academy (IRSA) Bremer State High School promises to revolutionise the development of young athletes across the Ipswich region. Rob Mellett 12 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry to include North Ipswich, Karalee THE man leading the health inquiry into the effects of noxious odours from Swanbank and New Chum waste operators says he will expand the investigation to allow all residents to have their say. Rob Mellett 12 Feb 2025
State Politics Howard in defection to rival Left faction LABOR’S right faction has been caught off-guard after two MPs defected to its ranks from the once-strong conservative circle. 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
Ipswich Tribune Neumann denies 2nd river crossing plan dumped BLAIR MP Shayne Neumann says it’s nonsense to suggest the idea of funding a second Ipswich river has been scrapped by the Federal Government. Rob Mellett 29 Jan 2025
State Politics Miles, McCallum welcome new school opening THE $122 million Collingwood Park State Secondary College opened this week for Term 1 for students in grades 7 and Year 8. Rob Mellett 29 Jan 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
State Politics Senator’s alarm at Gates-funded GM mozzie release QUEENSLAND Senator Gerard Rennick has raised alarm over a joint venture between the national science agency and a Bill Gates-funded biotechnology company in which genetically modified mosquitoes will be released across the state. Rob Mellett 15 Jan 2025
Politics Health inquiry raises more questions than answers IPSWICH community leaders have given a lukewarm response to the declaration by the LNP state government of a public health inquiry into the potential health impacts of waste industry odours on our residents. Rob Mellett 15 Jan 2025
Ipswich Feds return $86k to Meals, Wheels in 2nd funds boost THE Federal Government this week handed back Ipswich Meals On Wheels (IMOW) $86,000 in funding. Rob Mellett 18 Dec 2024
State Politics Greens see silver lining in election woes IPSWICH Lockyer Greens branch spokeswoman Danielle Mutton says “positive swings” in their primary vote and the falling away of One Nation were reasons to hold their heads high. Rob Mellett 30 Oct 2024
State Politics How the state election played out in Ipswich THE LNP will form majority government, with the party likely to win 49 seats, with 39 for Labor, three KAP, one Green and one Independent. Rob Mellett 30 Oct 2024
State Politics Howard pays respect to Culpeper campaign LOCAL Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard says she is “humbled” to be returned to her seat after “interesting experiences on the booths”. Rob Mellett 30 Oct 2024
State Politics Bourne snatches win from jaws of by-election defeat FORMER Premier and Cabinet staffer, Wendy Bourne, has regained Ipswich West for Labor despite a 10.5 percent swing to the LNP compared to the 2020 election. Wendy Creighton 30 Oct 2024
State Politics LNP caught off guard as youth crime rate plummets A LOCAL sports identity says the LNP policy to crack down on at-risk youth is totally misguided. Rob Mellett 23 Oct 2024
State Politics Political pundit predicts local election results WITH only three days until we head to the polls for the State Election, Labor must prove to regional voters that it deserves a fourth term, while the LNP is determined to convince voters the state needs a fresh start. Emeritus Professor John Cole... Rob Mellett 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
State Politics Labor finds cash for tennis courts, athletics track LABOR has committed $5 million for a synthetic athletics track at the University of Southern Queensland Ipswich campus. Rob Mellett 16 Oct 2024
