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Developer seeks multi-million-dollar refund

THE developer behind Ripley’s Hayfield estate is seeking a multimillion-dollar refund from Ipswich City Council as part of a push to scale back planned road upgrades while still adding an extra lot.

Rob Mellett
01 Oct 2025
Council

Council roundup: school to stay in community hands

THE former Tallegalla School site will remain in community hands, with council rejecting earlier advice to return it to the State Government.

Rob Mellett
01 Oct 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Council weighs future of Old Tallegalla School

IPSWICH City Council will consider seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in leasing the century-old Old Tallegalla School, a historic landmark in the city’s west.

Rob Mellett
24 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune

‘I’m an honest man. I want justice’

For nearly three decades, David Pahlke was a fixture in Ipswich public life. First elected to the former Moreton Shire Council in 1991, he became an Ipswich City Councillor after the 1995 amalgamation. He survived eight elections, earning a reputation as one of the city’s most recognisable figures.

Rob Mellett
24 Sep 2025
Council

Madden alleged bullying claim rejected in court

A $726,000 damages claim by a former electorate officer alleging bullying and harassment while working for former Ipswich West MP Jim Madden has been struck out by the District Court.

Rob Mellett
30 Jul 2025
Council

Backing for name disclosure in tribunal decision

IPSWICH City Council has unanimously supported a motion brought forward by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and seconded by Division 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen to voluntarily include their names in the public register associated with a recent Councillor Conduct Tribunal decision.

Rob Mellett
06 Aug 2025
Council

G’day, Ed – mayor’s UK trip to persuade star to visit

IPSWICH has made its pitch for an Ed Sheeran show, with Mayor Teresa Harding personally delivering an invitation on her recent trip to the UK.

Rob Mellett
17 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune

“Not fair, not right”: Howard slams compensation bid

A MOTION seeking public apologies and financial compensation for former Ipswich City councillors continues to attract criticism after passing at a local Labor policy meeting recently.

Rob Mellett
17 Sep 2025
Council

Warnings remain as Leda units face panel scrutiny

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to rezone and develop flood-prone land at North Ipswich will go before Ipswich City Council’s Independent Development Review Panel (IDRP) on September 8.

Rob Mellett
03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Councillors’ compo motion sparks backlash

A MOTION drafted by staff from federal MP Shayne Neumann’s office demanding an apology and financial compensation for sacked Ipswich councillors will be debated at this year’s Labor state conference.

Rob Mellett
27 Aug 2025
Council

Tokenism fears for delayed multicultural committee

A THREE-month delay in finalising the terms of reference for Ipswich City Council’s new Multicultural Advisory Committee has sparked frustration among community advocates.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Development

Key developments face public scrutiny at hearings

IPSWICH City Council is opening the doors for public scrutiny of three significant development applications at a series of Independent Decision Review Panel (IDRP) hearings on September 8.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Bremer High leads charge for local Games legacy

IPSWICH risks being left with nothing to show for the 2032 Olympics, with community leaders now challenging the State Government and Ipswich City Council about the lack of local vital sporting infrastructure.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
City Life

$166 fines spark anger in school pick-up crackdown

PARENTS at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School at Goodna say a council crackdown on school pickups has left families “stressed, punished and out of pocket”.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Invite declined to Gold Coast antisemitism summit

IPSWICH Mayor Teresa Harding has declined an invitation to attend the inaugural Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, citing prior commitments.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Motion to fast-track key highway upgrades

IPSWICH City Council has agreed to broaden a proposed advocacy motion to include both the Warrego and Cunningham Highways, in a push to accelerate long-overdue upgrades to two of the region’s most critical transport routes.

Rob Mellett
06 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

Citywide footpath safety audit rollout

IPSWICH residents are urged to keep an eye out for survey vehicles as the council begins a footpath safety assessment covering more than 300 kilometres across the city.

Rob Mellett
23 Jul 2025
City Life

Historic cemeteries receive $3m lifeline

TWO of Ipswich’s oldest cemeteries have undergone major upgrades, with more than $3 million invested to preserve heritage and meet future burial needs.

Rob Mellett
23 Jul 2025