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
Council Questions raised over Madsen caravan DIVISION 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen is under scrutiny over a caravan sited for about 18 months at his property. 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
Ipswich Letters: trees info needed; failing our homeless I REFER to your article by Rob Mellett on June 11, “Saving Mel and Leuca: fight for paperbarks heats up”. Rob Mellett 16 Jul 2025
Ipswich ‘No choice’: Mayor explains Goodna homeless eviction IPSWICH City Council says its decision to call in the cops for the removal of four homeless people from tents in Goodna’s Evan Marginson Park was because of public safety concerns. Rob Mellett 16 Jul 2025
Ipswich Tribune Jonic, Madsen cleared after lengthy inquiry TWO Ipswich councillors have been cleared of misconduct after a three-year investigation into their public criticisms of changes made to a community engagement report. Rob Mellett 09 Jul 2025
Ipswich Anger as cops swoop on homeless group at Goodna A DAWN eviction of four rough sleepers from a makeshift camp in Goodna has drawn sharp criticism from a leading local homelessness charity, which says Ipswich City Council acted without warning or compassion. Rob Mellett 09 Jul 2025
Council Council to discuss park neglect at July 22 meeting BREMERVALE Park, a much-used green space in Raceview, is falling into neglect after Ipswich City Council scaled back maintenance earlier this year – leaving key areas overgrown and frustrating locals who say they were never consulted. Rob Mellett 02 Jul 2025
Council City Budget hits ratepayers with 8.66% increase IPSWICH households will see their annual rates rise by 8.66 percent this financial year – adding an extra $3.78 per week, or $196 annually, once all new levies and charges are included. Rob Mellett 02 Jul 2025
Ipswich Tribune Cullen lifts lid on council waste and inefficiency In the second and final part of his insider account at Town Hall, former Ipswich councillor David Cullen says inefficiencies are draining millions of dollars from the public purse – dubbing the situation as ‘absolute madness’ Rob Mellett 02 Jul 2025
Politics Council silent on costs as Madsen demands safe space DIVISION 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen has written to Ipswich Council boss Sonia Cooper to say he no longer feels safe at work and must have his own special working area. Rob Mellett 25 Jun 2025
Politics Cullen on the real reason he quit the council EX-DIVISION 4 councillor David Cullen has broken his silence over his exit, accusing Ipswich City Council of systemic dysfunction, financial mismanagement, and internal power struggles that left him with no option but to resign just five months into the job. Rob Mellett 25 Jun 2025
Council More rates pain as state waste levy kicks in IPSWICH residents will see a rise in their waste charges in the 2025-26 financial year due to changes to the Queensland Government Waste Levy. Rob Mellett 25 Jun 2025
Council Can we balance boom vs biodiversity dilemma? WITH the city forecast to double in size in 20 years, the new Ipswich City Planning scheme faces a tough battle to balance the demand for more homes while not destroying the valuable natural environment residents hold dear. Rob Mellett 25 Jun 2025
Politics Ratepayers to cop $55 levy for infrastructure bill IPSWICH City Council will introduce a new infrastructure levy in its 2025-2026 Budget, citing chronic underfunding from state and federal governments and a looming $1 billion infrastructure shortfall over the next decade. Rob Mellett 18 Jun 2025
Council Push for developer discounts in transport hotspots IPSWICH City Council is considering a new policy to encourage the development of more diverse housing options across the city including multi-unit dwellings. Rob Mellett 18 Jun 2025
Council Seven floods, millions spent, no finish line at River Heart WHEN River Heart Parklands opened in 2007, it was welcomed as an inspiring addition to the city – a place where nature and city life combined. Rob Mellett 18 Jun 2025
Council Leaders reveal how new Plan tackles past flood fails With the Ipswich City Plan 2025 now released, the Mayor Teresa Harding and Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Chairman Andrew Antoniolli tell the Tribune why the Plan is best placed to manage flooding alongside the future development in Ipswich. Rob Mellett 11 Jun 2025
Council Council to lobby PM for lasting buyback scheme IPSWICH City Council has thrown its weight behind making the voluntary buyback scheme a permanent fixture for flood-affected properties. Rob Mellett 11 Jun 2025
