Ipswich Tribune Sister wants answers over asylum horrors THE families and victims of those who suffered systemic atrocities at a local mental asylum want a Royal Commission into what occurred there. Rob Mellett 23 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune City Group sewer works a bombsite two years on DEVELOPER Springfield City Group has left bushland used by nature lovers scarred more than two years after sewer upgrade works were completed. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
City Life Your guide to ANZAC services THE community will commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow in the heart of the city once again this year. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune Mayor backs McKenzie’s art dream RIPLEY resident McKenzie Strydom, aged five, says she has started a rock art project to spread community joy. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune PFAS report to include Amberley THE Federal Government has now received the findings of the PFAS review of land contaminated in and around key Defence bases. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Ipswich school pioneers driving program HAVING a driver’s licence is a rite of passage for young people, bringing as it does opportunities for a good job and independence. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
State Politics New Scott’s petition will take fight to parliament THE Scott Family has launched a Parliamentary Petition for the community to get behind. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Health New guidelines on medicos’ phone use QUEENSLAND Health is soon to issue guidelines on the clinical use of mobile phones in medical settings. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
Music World class band with West Coast sound BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
Ipswich Federal funds to improve Ipswich’s Flood network THE Ipswich City Council is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
City Life Your guide to ANZAC services THE community will commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow in the heart of the city once again this year. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
City Life Is youth crime falling? THE national media paints Queensland as being in the grip of a spiralling crime wave, yet the state’s offending rates data defies that rhetoric. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
Ipswich Ipswich school pioneers driving program HAVING a driver’s licence is a rite of passage for young people, bringing as it does opportunities for a good job and independence. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune Sister wants answers over asylum horrors THE families and victims of those who suffered systemic atrocities at a local mental asylum want a Royal Commission into what occurred there. Rob Mellett 23 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune City Group sewer works a bombsite two years on DEVELOPER Springfield City Group has left bushland used by nature lovers scarred more than two years after sewer upgrade works were completed. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune PFAS report to include Amberley THE Federal Government has now received the findings of the PFAS review of land contaminated in and around key Defence bases. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
State Politics New Scott’s petition will take fight to parliament THE Scott Family has launched a Parliamentary Petition for the community to get behind. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Federal funds to improve Ipswich’s Flood network THE Ipswich City Council is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
Council Jonic appointed Deputy Mayor THE city’s new Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic spoke of working with all councillors for the benefit of the city during last week’s council meeting. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Council ICC leadership power play A VOTING bloc emerged in the first meeting of the new council, undermining Mayor Teresa Harding’s leadership as she heads into her second term. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Council Harding takes to social media to out ‘voting bloc’ MAYOR Teresa Harding has taken to social media to make allegations that a majority of councillors were meeting “behind closed doors” and excluding some councillors and herself on deliberations into council matters. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Ipswich Near extinct Greater Gliders on Stockland site SIGHTINGS of the endangered Greater Glider have been made at the 170ha Springfield Forest set to be bulldozed for around 2,000 homes. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
Health Cash boost to change lives COMMUNITY donors have handed over funding to enable the launch of hi-tech equipment that promises to give West Moreton Health patients better access to quality care. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Defence CSI serves up a cup with a cause CLUB Services Ipswich is all about supporting the veterans community and recently lived up to that again signing up as the first club in Queensland to introduce Australian Warfighters coffee. Brian Bennion 27 Mar 2024
Obituary Ipswich mourns loss of retail icon TRIBUTES are flowing in as the city mourns the loss of one of the giants of retail, respected business leader Tom Edwards. Brian Bennion 21 Feb 2024
Council Council clamps down on Josh’s café DISABLED rights champion Joshua Poole is moving ahead after dealing with years of enforcement notices from Ipswich City Council threatening to close down his popular café business at Haigslea. Brian Bennion 21 Feb 2024
Sport Brothers juggernaut sounds warning as club rebuilds culture LOOK out Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition rivals – Brothers are back in town as a major threat. The Brothers A-Grade side is leading the way after scoring 140 points in two games, shooting down early title favourites, the Ipswich Jets... David Lems 18 hours ago
Sport Ipswich talent Lianna’s ‘fun’ World Cup quest IPSWICH achiever Lianna Doyle expects to feel a range of emotions when she represents Australia for the first time later this year. “I’ll be a bit nervous and excited,” the catcher said, having to adjust to the “scary” situation of playing... David Lems 18 hours ago
Sport ‘Mystery man’ fires as Force defy leak IT took more than a leaking roof to stop Ipswich Force welcoming “mystery man’’ Nathan Sobey back into the team of defending NBL1 North champions. Force’s scheduled Saturday night match had just started when the Rowland Cowan Stadium roof... David Lems 19 hours ago
Sport Jets display early character rising to netball victory A WIN is always welcome, especially when it’s a grand final rematch and you were the team that lost a nail-biter. However, Ipswich Jets netball head coach Paula Stuart was already looking ahead after her team’s season-opening 49-47 Sapphire... David Lems 20 hours ago
Ipswich Tribune Legendary boxing troupe swinging into Walloon THE folklore surrounding Fred Brophy is about as fair dinkum Aussie as it comes. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Music World class band with West Coast sound BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. Rob Mellett 22 hours ago
Events What’s On In Ipswich - 24th April 2024 SWINGING polka fusion from acoustic/electric One Track Pony, featuring piano accordion, guitar, double bass, stand-up drumkit, and vocal harmonies. Guest Writer 24 Apr 2024
Arts Get your ARTS into gear with Glen Smith - 24th April 2024 International Dance Day is just around the corner on April 29 and the Shayne McCormick Ballet Centre are inviting readers to join them in celebrating the occasion at their Dance Expo on Saturday, May 4. Guest Writer 24 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Passing the buck Our newly re-elected Mayor Teresa Harding shows a lack of transparency and integrity over the approval of the Stocklands Springview Village Precinct plan. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Forest must be saved Queensland’s natural environment is rich and diverse, with over 700 species found nowhere else in the world. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Habitat destroyed I AM heartbroken and angry to see yet more habitat being destroyed in the name of growth. Ipswich City Council has shown disregard and utter contempt to the 200 residents who lodged submissions against the Springview Village Precinct plan. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024
Opinion EDITORIAL - Decision could have waited With 200 objections lodged against the Springview Village proposal, Council owed it to the public to at least debate their decision in a public forum, whether it was code assessable or impact assessable. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: Decision by who? WE must be in Disneyland. Ipswich City Council CEO Sonia Cooper has left herself wide open to being criticised for the “rushed” decision on Springview Village (Plans ‘rushed through’, Ipswich Tribune, March 27, P1). Guest Writer 03 Apr 2024
Opinion LETTERS: ‘Threat to us all’ THANK you Ipswich Tribune for the article on candidate support for climate action. While it is disappointing that only three candidates responded in a timely fashion, the issue is an urgent one. Guest Writer 20 Mar 2024