Ipswich Federal funds to improve Ipswich’s Flood network THE Ipswich City Council is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
Ipswich Near extinct Greater Gliders on Stockland site SIGHTINGS of the endangered Greater Glider have been made at the 170ha Springfield Forest set to be bulldozed for around 2,000 homes. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
Ipswich State to rule on Bellbird Park plan THE future of Bellbird Park’s koala population hangs in the balance. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
Ipswich DESI gives Greens the elbow at meetings THE State environmental regulator has refused an Ipswich resident a place at its community dump meetings, citing alarm over political interference as a reason for the ban. Rob Mellett 17 Apr 2024
State Politics Mullen backs Springview Village decision THE buck-passing continued this week over an Ipswich City Council decision to approve the clearing of 170ha of koala habitat at Springfield. Brian Bennion 10 Apr 2024
Ipswich Endangered animals that will be in path of bulldozers THE Federal Environment Department says the registered landowner of a biodiverse forest earmarked for 2,000 homes has remained silent for more than two years over how it planned to address environmental concerns. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
Ipswich EDQ doubles down on farm school plans THE State Government has doubled down on plans to bulldoze a chunk of Scott’s Farm for a new school. 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
Ipswich Extinction event predicted at Springfield APPROVAL of the Springview Village Precinct Plan on 160ha of native bushland could pave the way for the extinction of the area’s koalas according to a local wildlife expert. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune Howard, Council mute over state land seizure IT WOULDN’T be Easter at Scott’s Farm without a hot cross bun or a crispy jaffle pulled hot from the campfire. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Ipswich Judge backs NuGrow profits over public health THE State Planning and Environment Court last week ruled in favour of Swanbank composter NuGrow. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024
Ipswich Tribune Scott’s Farm defiant against government land grab EDUCATION Department bosses continue to shun the owners of Scott’s Farm whose home has been earmarked for a school. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024
Development Jimmy clings on against the odds LIFE for endangered koalas across the state remains as perilous as ever and nowhere is that more apparent than at Bellbird Park where clearing for homes continues to erase their habitat. Rob Mellett 20 Mar 2024
Development Arcade group to open in CBD VICTORIAN arcade operator General Public has signed on as a tenant in the lower level of the Venue Building in Nicholas Street near the Hoyts cinemas. Brian Bennion 13 Mar 2024
State Politics State allocates $500,000 for bridge removal THE demolition of the Bell Street overbridge will cost an estimated $500,000. Brian Bennion 13 Mar 2024
Ipswich Units eyed for flood-prone land MORE units are planned on flood-mapped land at North Ipswich. Rob Mellett 06 Mar 2024
Ipswich Output accelerates with 300 new staff AUSTRALIA’S largest beef processor has started a second shift to accommodate 300 new workers. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024
Ipswich MP questions solar plan on ‘terrific farming country’ RESIDENTS fear a solar plant proposal for dairy farming land at Lower Mount Walker would create an eyesore and ruin prime agricultural land. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024
Ipswich Flood victims ‘disgusted’ at buyback offer BRASSALL flood victims say the State Government misled them over the final buyback value they would receive for their destroyed homes. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024