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Jonic speaks out on ‘unconscionable’ culture in council

IN A dramatic stance, Councillor Nicole Jonic has resigned from four council committees citing issues with Council’s leadership.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
State Politics

Cleanaway fined for contamination

TROUBLE-hit waste company Cleanaway was slugged with a $32,500 fine on Monday when it fronted Ipswich Magistrate’s Court for breaking licence conditions.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
State Politics

Urgent funding needed for struggling bus service

A LEADING public transport campaigner wants the state to provide vital funding for what he says is Ipswich’s outdated, ailing bus network.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Council

Committee powers changes challenged

MAYOR Teresa Harding has been challenged over her intentions in taking responsibilities away from the city’s Economic and Industry Development Committee.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Music

A time for new beginnings

The sophisticated indie-pop of local musician Clea has earnt her Song of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards. BRIAN BENNION spoke with Clea about her second album and her move to the country.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Ipswich

Teens charged over alleged stabbing

A PIZZA delivery driver remains recovering in hospital after being allegedly ambushed and stabbed by four teenagers on a quiet Bellbird Park street during the weekend.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Screen

Desserts no recipe for Gav’s success

GAV Turner – Blackstone’s very own Great Australian Bake Off hopeful – admits his untimely exit from the show was down to his desserts not living up to expectations.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Opinion

EDITORIAL: No answers on tough questions

We now have two councillors brave enough to speak out and let the public know about the failings of the Harding Administration.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Development

Plan dodges need to notify public

PROPOSALS to subdivide one lot into 16 on a 0.77ha corner block at Bundamba have been submitted to Council.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Council

ICC distances itself from Harding post

IPSWICH City Council has distanced itself from Mayor Teresa Harding’s official Facebook page following comments attacking media reports as “Fake News”.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
IPSWICH
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City Life

Broke charity evicted from its home

AN INDIGENOUS advocacy group that fed hundreds of hungry mouths every month has been forced out of its Blackstone headquarters after falling into arrears with its rent.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Ipswich

Teens charged over alleged stabbing

A PIZZA delivery driver remains recovering in hospital after being allegedly ambushed and stabbed by four teenagers on a quiet Bellbird Park street during the weekend.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Development

Plan dodges need to notify public

PROPOSALS to subdivide one lot into 16 on a 0.77ha corner block at Bundamba have been submitted to Council.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Development

Retail giants set for business hub

SCORES of jobs will be created when the nation’s leading power tool and automotive giants make Ebbw Vale their new home in coming months.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
City Life

Loved Ipswich man farewelled

A BELOVED Ipswich character was farewelled last Friday when family and friends filled the Greek Orthodox Church of St George in South Brisbane for his funeral.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Business

Surveillance skills honed at airbase

RAAF Base Amberley personnel tested their skills in counter-intelligence and surveillance, recently.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
POLITICS
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Council

Councillors push for Bell Street upgrade

IPSWICH Councillors have put forward a motion escalating Bell Street as a locally significant project to pressure the State Government into action.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Council

ICC distances itself from Harding post

IPSWICH City Council has distanced itself from Mayor Teresa Harding’s official Facebook page following comments attacking media reports as “Fake News”.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Council

Committee powers changes challenged

MAYOR Teresa Harding has been challenged over her intentions in taking responsibilities away from the city’s Economic and Industry Development Committee.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Council

Jonic speaks out on ‘unconscionable’ culture in council

IN A dramatic stance, Councillor Nicole Jonic has resigned from four council committees citing issues with Council’s leadership.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
State Politics

Urgent funding needed for struggling bus service

A LEADING public transport campaigner wants the state to provide vital funding for what he says is Ipswich’s outdated, ailing bus network.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
State Politics

Silent vigil for Deebing Creek

EXTINCTION Rebellion stopped traffic in the heart of Ipswich last week, mounting a protest at the top of d’Arcy Doyle Place against the clearing of land at Deebing Creek.

Brian Bennion
12 Jul 2023
BUSINESS
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Business

Surveillance skills honed at airbase

RAAF Base Amberley personnel tested their skills in counter-intelligence and surveillance, recently.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Defence

Ipswich big winner with $1b military deal

IPSWICH is at the centre of one of the largest defence deals ever for Australia, with the inking of a $1 billion contract, with scores of military vehicles to be built at the Redbank Rheinmetall facility.

Rob Mellett
12 Jul 2023
Business

Amberley personnel join Antarctic mission

IT’S called Operation Southern Discovery and it involves Australian Defence Force personnel delivering vital supplies for the Australian Antarctic Program.

Rob Mellett
12 Jul 2023
Development

Country charm lives on through restoration project

THE country appeal of the Rosewood Hotel lives on through new owners Luke and Lynnette Chalmers.

Elizabeth Kington
05 Jul 2023
SPORT
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Sport

Proud ‘Ippy girl’ excels in US College basketball

AS she lives her sporting dream in the United States, Charlotte Hegvold has some precious encouragement for other ambitious young Ipswich basketballers. “My advice is to take every opportunity that you are given at school,” the former Ipswich...

David Lems
19 Jul 2023
Sport

Adam’s boost in bid for shot at football finals

IN his second stint with Western Pride, team-minded Adam Sawyer wants to stay out of injury trouble. At his best, Sawyer is one of the most accomplished players in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 competition. However, every time he regains...

David Lems
19 Jul 2023
Sport

Battered Brothers to rebuild for finals

BROTHERS are still eyeing a top two spot for the Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade finals after losing a bruising battle 30-10 to in-form challengers Fassifern. Head coach Josh Leisemann was keeping faith in his squad which has some key players to return...

David Lems
19 Jul 2023
Sport

‘Resilient’ Jets shooting for grand final glory

THE Jets head into the Sapphire Series netball grand final full of confidence after accounting for Gold Coast Titans 56-34 in the major semi-final. Securing a spot in the July 30 title decider at Nissan Arena was a just reward for the minor...

David Lems
19 Jul 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Music

A time for new beginnings

The sophisticated indie-pop of local musician Clea has earnt her Song of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards. BRIAN BENNION spoke with Clea about her second album and her move to the country.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Screen

Desserts no recipe for Gav’s success

GAV Turner – Blackstone’s very own Great Australian Bake Off hopeful – admits his untimely exit from the show was down to his desserts not living up to expectations.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
Screen

Bluey success reaches new heights

AUSTRALIA’S love for the Brisbane-based cartoon series Bluey has reached new heights with the latest 10 episodes gaining the highest total audience achieved by any series to air in the country.

Staff Writers
19 Jul 2023
Screen

New show turns up the heat

ALL eyes will turn once again this Saturday to an exciting new streaming show being filmed from the heart of Ipswich.

Rob Mellett
19 Jul 2023
OPINION
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Opinion

EDITORIAL: No answers on tough questions

We now have two councillors brave enough to speak out and let the public know about the failings of the Harding Administration.

Brian Bennion
19 Jul 2023
Opinion

LETTERS: Support for real news

RE your editorial “No place for Trump politics”, Ipswich Tribune, July 12, P8; we the people are glad and grateful for the Ipswich Tribune’s honest, raw and real hard-hitting reporting.

Guest Writer
19 Jul 2023
Opinion

EDITORIAL: No place for Trump-style politics

THERE is no place for Trump-style politics in Ipswich.

Brian Bennion
12 Jul 2023
Opinion

LETTERS: Involve the community

THE single most important point to be included in the final Ipswich town plan is the meaningful involvement of local communities.

Guest Writer
12 Jul 2023
Community

The Beauty of Life - Purpose Built for Underground Living

MERRILYN brought in a protesting Blind Snake she had accidentally dug up unharmed in the veggie patch, an 18 centimetre worm-like slip of pink life

Aub Podlich
12 Jul 2023
Opinion

EDITORIAL: Developing a reputation

DAVID Harris makes a good point in today’s Letters to the Editor section on this page. When the community is called on to provide feedback it comes with an expectation that that feedback will be considered and possibly acted on.

Brian Bennion
05 Jul 2023