Ipswich Tribune

Music

Ipswich opera diva’s closing act

THERE is good and bad news on the immediate horizon for Ipswich’s musical theatre lovers.

Guest Writer

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Child’s foot amputated in lawnmower accident

IN MARCH an Ipswich family’s world was turned upside down when their three-year-old son’s foot went under a lawnmower and subsequently had to be amputated.

Lara Hart

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Through sickness and health, love wins the day

HALF a century of marriage was celebrated on Saturday by an Ipswich couple who met as teenagers and went the distance through sickness and in health.

Lara Hart

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Purple reigned as the blooms signalled it was festival time

EVERY year Goodna puts on a festival that celebrates the purple and mauve hues of the Jacaranda flowers.

Lara Hart

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Plastic pollutants, tree guards choking Ipswich creeks

TREE guards are ideal for revegetation projects and plant protection, but an Ipswich environmentalist said the non-biodegradable composition of the corflute guards was a big problem.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Superb support helps Neville go the distance

WITHCOTT man Neville Black helped raise $140,000 for prostate cancer research thanks to Rosewood Lions Club who helped pay the rally’s entry fee.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Goodna doing good with Neighbourhood Watch

GOODNA’S Neighbourhood Watch program is run under the guidance of Sergeant Nadine Webster who is the Officer in Charge of Ipswich Crime Prevention Unit.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Grants to help veterans roll out

GRANTS to help veterans find the support they need have been given to four advocacy organisations in Queensland.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Canine sidekick helps people like Paul

IPSWICH Lions Club president Paul Whear is proof life can be lived to its fullest with a service dog at your side.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Development

Springfield Group looks to turn its biggest problem around

MAHA Sinnathamby and Bob Sharpless arrived in Springfield from Western Australia more than two decades ago as struggling developers.

Guest Writer

22 Oct 2025

IPSWICH

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Ipswich Tribune

Child’s foot amputated in lawnmower accident

IN MARCH an Ipswich family’s world was turned upside down when their three-year-old son’s foot went under a lawnmower and subsequently had to be amputated.

Lara Hart

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Through sickness and health, love wins the day

HALF a century of marriage was celebrated on Saturday by an Ipswich couple who met as teenagers and went the distance through sickness and in health.

Lara Hart

29 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Plastic pollutants, tree guards choking Ipswich creeks

TREE guards are ideal for revegetation projects and plant protection, but an Ipswich environmentalist said the non-biodegradable composition of the corflute guards was a big problem.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Superb support helps Neville go the distance

WITHCOTT man Neville Black helped raise $140,000 for prostate cancer research thanks to Rosewood Lions Club who helped pay the rally’s entry fee.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Goodna doing good with Neighbourhood Watch

GOODNA’S Neighbourhood Watch program is run under the guidance of Sergeant Nadine Webster who is the Officer in Charge of Ipswich Crime Prevention Unit.

Lara Hart

22 Oct 2025

POLITICS

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Politics

Pupil receives reply from the King over forest plea

AN IPSWICH schoolgirl who wrote to King Charles III pleading for help to save Springfield’s Woogaroo Forest has received a personal reply from Buckingham Palace.

Rob Mellett

10 Sep 2025

Politics

Calls for Trumpy Bridge safety start paying off

AFTER years of community concern and council lobbying, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirmed it will begin investigation works at the David Trumpy Bridge in North Ipswich this month.

Rob Mellett

03 Sep 2025

Health

LNP says expansion will tackle city ramping crisis

IPSWICH Hospital’s overstretched emergency department is set for relief, with a $9.6 million expansion of its Transit Care Centre to double capacity.

Rob Mellett

20 Aug 2025

Council

Council: short-term road fix not cost-efficient

IPSWICH City Council will not fast-track the upgrade of the Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road intersection, opting instead to deliver improvements in line with the broader Stage 4 upgrade of Redbank Plains Road.

Rob Mellett

30 Jul 2025

Ipswich Tribune

MP stays away as Trades Hall fundraiser tops $100k

MORE than $100,000 has been raised to repair the roof of Ipswich’s Trades Hall, after a packed fundraiser dinner united union members, community leaders and political figures in support of the historic workers’ hub.

Rob Mellett

23 Jul 2025

BUSINESS

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Automotive

Speed limits on rural roads proposed to be lowered

SPEED limits on sealed and unsealed roads could be reduced to as low as 70km/h under a Federal Government proposal.

Staff Writers

29 Oct 2025

Automotive

Early 2026 arrival announced for updated Ford F 150

THE updated 2026 Ford F-150 pick-up will launch in Australia, early next year.

Staff Writers

29 Oct 2025

Media

TV, radio and papers fired Ashley’s passion

ASHLEY Jones was bitten by the media bug early on. He’s had a life-long obsession with TV, radio and newspapers. He calls it a consuming passion.

Peter Foley

29 Oct 2025

Health

THE DAWN OF ‘GEN SPRINGFIELD’ IS HERE

FORGET millennials and Gen Ys – the first generation of ‘Gen S’ Springfield-born babies will soon arrive. Mater Hospital Springfield will start delivering babies from May next year with referrals now open for mothers living in the rapidly growing region.

Staff Writers

22 Oct 2025

SPORT

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Sport

North Ipswich redevelopment: Pain before gains for Rugby League Ipswich, Jets

RUGBY League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent and Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes accept there will be “short-term pain” during the North Ipswich Reserve Redevelopment. Demolition of existing infrastructure is planned from January to...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich Hornets newcomer thriving on higher role

FIRST-time Ipswich Hornets wicketkeeper/batsman Mikey McNamara is showcasing his skills against his new team’s diverse bowling attack. McNamara rates Australian under-19 representative Charlie Lachmund the quickest with Lutter twins Rowan and Sean also fast, along with captain Harry Wood.

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Redbacks put Blue Dogs in major Division 1 cricket spin

SOUTH East Redbacks captain Vaughan Oldham never doubted his team could secure wins returning to Cricket Ipswich’s Division 1 competition this season. After previously dominating in Division 2, the Redbacks proved they belonged back in top grade after routing Laidley-Mulgowie for 125 in the 33rd over at Bruce Raleigh Oval.

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Popular couple’s life membership reward with Norths

LOYAL Norths Hockey Club supporters Patrick and Natalie Jordan have shared in many sporting highlights as husband and wife. While Pat has played in well in excess of 700 matches since 1981, Nat has been on committees and provided valuable service...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Screen

“Good Fortune” reminds us that wealth isn’t always the answer - but a little hope goes a long way

IF YOU’VE ever wished for an angel to swoop into your life and fix everything - your job, your love life, your bank account - Good Fortune has a little advice for you: be careful what you wish for.

Alexis Poulsen

29 Oct 2025

Events

Ipswich remains a key Olympic hopeful

IPSWICH’S hopes that it will host a 2032 Brisbane Olympic event remain a live chance.

Guest Writer

29 Oct 2025

Music

Ipswich opera diva’s closing act

THERE is good and bad news on the immediate horizon for Ipswich’s musical theatre lovers.

Guest Writer

29 Oct 2025

Arts

U3A Creative Classes Showcase Talent and Collaboration

The Ipswich Community Art Gallery will be alive with colour, creativity and community spirit when the U3A Creative Classes Exhibition opens on Saturday afternoon, November 1.

Glen Smith

29 Oct 2025

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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