State Politics Minister vows swift response on Willowbank safety INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the cause of the fatal, high speed crash of drag racer Sam Fenech, who was killed at Willowbank Raceway on January 7. Rob Mellett 18 Jan 2023
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 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune Beaver Brophy ready for all comers at Walloon THE folklore surrounding Fred Brophy is about as fair dinkum Aussie as it comes. 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 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 24 Apr 2024
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
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
City Life Missing WWII bomber and crew found A World War II bomber and four crew members missing for 81 years have been discovered in the waters south of Gasmata in Papua New Guinea. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
City Life Test of endurance to empower younger generation BUSINESS leaders began a strenuous five-day trek from Ipswich on Monday as part of the first Traction Beyond Cycling Challenge. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
City Life Hospital ED shakeup after ramping death THE pain of a grandfather dying as he waited for a bed could have been eased by changes to the hospital’s pain relief procedures. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
City Life Cash splash for non-profit clubs IPSWICH sporting organisations have welcomed the latest state funding lifeline. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
City Life Rocking the capital for our veterans ROCK covers band Split Decision has teamed up with a leading Veterans charity for a music fundraiser at one of the state’s leading music venues later this month. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
City Life New health building for university THE Governor-General last week welcomed the start of work on the new health building at the University of Southern Queensland’s Ipswich campus. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
Politics Digital ID creates Big Brother fear A ROSEWOOD man says a permanent government digital ID system cannot be trusted. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
Ipswich Science calling these school holidays The Easter school holidays feature a strong science theme this year. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Ipswich The generations test endurance for charity THE Heritage Karalee – Ipswich100 was very much a family affair this year, with multi-generations of riders taking part, including grandfather-and-grandson team, Connor and Evan. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
City Life Fly-in cops for Ipswich IPSWICH will receive specialist police units to help quell crime in trouble hotspots. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune Flood-resilient bridge opens RESIDENTS subjected to devastating floods welcomed the opening of a new Brisbane River bridge at Mount Crosby last week. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
City Life Teens charged over crime spree FIVE teenagers have appeared before the courts after a crime spree across the Gold Coast, Ipswich, and South Brisbane earlier this month. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024