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
Health Seniors Insight - Heart health, mental well-being – dogs get a good wrap DO DOGS make great companions for retirees? There’s lots of research to prove they do or they can if there’s a good match with their owner. Staff Writers 01 Oct 2025
Technology Seniors Insight - WiFi to shared streaming log-ins – how secure are your passwords LOOKING at how travelers stay connected during their holidays, a cyber security expert reviews how security can slip through the cracks. Staff Writers 01 Oct 2025
Business Ipswich set to become region’s industrial hub IPSWICH is emerging as South East Queensland’s top spot for industrial development, with more future industrial land than Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Moreton Bay combined. Rob Mellett 01 Oct 2025
Ipswich Tribune Call for environment bosses to meet public Call for environment bosses to meet public Ms Bourne described the issue as a serious environmental and public health concern, saying community frustration is at boiling point as Environmental Enforcement Orders appear to have done little to change operations. Rob Mellett 01 Oct 2025
Business SARA red flags Karrabin battery industry site THE State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) has raised significant safety and traffic concerns over the proposed Karrabin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), warning the development could put the Karrabin Rosewood Road railway level crossing at risk. Rob Mellett 01 Oct 2025
Business Project under scrutiny over roads, flooding, wildlife A 155-hectare residential project at Thagoona is under intense scrutiny after Ipswich City Council identified serious flood and environmental concerns. Rob Mellett 01 Oct 2025
Business Carpenter named state apprentice of the year IPSWICH has a new local success story in the trades, with carpenter Jessica Bichsel winning the prestigious Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Queensland Training Awards. Rob Mellett 24 Sep 2025
Business C&K kindy staff reject ‘outdated’ conditions KINDERGARTEN staff in Ipswich joined colleagues across Queensland in rejecting what their union calls “outdated” working conditions, warning the employer’s stance risks worsening teacher shortages and undermining the quality of early childhood education. Rob Mellett 24 Sep 2025
Business Top council job for CFO who oversaw $78M CBD losses A FORMER Ipswich City Council executive who served during a period marked by significant financial losses for council-owned companies has taken up a senior leadership role at the City of Moreton Bay. Rob Mellett 30 Jul 2025
Agriculture Nursery boss broken by NFAEP bureaucracy FOR 30 years, Wesley Trevor operated a thriving nursery in Queensland, with 100,000 plants across seven acres, and at its peak employing 37 staff. Rob Mellett 17 Sep 2025
Automotive Hyundai unveils seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty HYUNDAI has become the latest to offer seven-year warranty, with the move representing a significant upgrade to Hyundai’s aftersales offering in Australia. Staff Writers 17 Sep 2025
Business Residents challenge WMI expansion IPSWICH residents are speaking out over Wood Mulching Industries’ (WMI) proposed expansion at Swanbank which has been lodged with Ipswich City Council (ICC). Rob Mellett 17 Sep 2025
Business Community programs receive $50,000 FAMILIES and youth programs will benefit from $50,000 in grants from Cleanaway’s New Chum Community Benefits Fund. Rob Mellett 17 Sep 2025
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
Ipswich Tribune IDRP: chopper evacuation plan ‘unrealistic, unsafe’ A PROPOSAL to build 472 housing units on WM Hughes Street in North Ipswich continues to raise residents’ fears over flood management and the impact on the area’s character. Rob Mellett 10 Sep 2025
