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North Ipswich redevelopment: Pain before gains for Rugby League Ipswich, Jets

RUGBY League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent and Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes accept there will be “short-term pain” during the North Ipswich Reserve Redevelopment. Demolition of existing infrastructure is planned from January to...

Springfield Group looks to turn its biggest problem around

MAHA Sinnathamby and Bob Sharpless arrived in Springfield from Western Australia more than two decades ago as struggling developers.

Co-locating modern concept housing with a character dwelling

THE concept of co-locating two modern townhouses behind a character home in Booval has been proposed to the Ipswich City Council as part of an infill development.

Wendy Creighton

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.

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.

Battle for survival as habitat disappears

A THAGOONA resident has warned that a proposed housing development is already threatening local koala populations, even before construction has begun.

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.

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.

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.

City heart crowned Australia’s best

TULMUR Place has been named Australia’s best public space, taking out the national Woods Bagot Award for Best Public Building or Social Infrastructure.

Ipswich Tribune

Defence: BESS could threaten RAAF operations

DEFENCE has raised serious safety and operational concerns about a proposed 50-megawatt battery storage facility at Karrabin, warning the project could impact operations at nearby RAAF Base Amberley.

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.

Motorists want answers on bridge delays

IPSWICH motorists say they are running out of patience with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), as speed restrictions and lane controls on the eastbound Bremer River Bridge enter a second year with no end in sight.

Ipswich Tribune

Former kennels eyed for waste transfer hub

A DEVELOPMENT application lodged with Ipswich City Council is proposing a significant change of use for a semi-rural property at Karrabin.

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).

Ipswich Tribune

Proposal for Springfield Central sports hub

A NEW multi-stage development led by the Brisbane Lions is being proposed at Springfield Central.

Land clearing crisis sounds alarm for wildlife

QUEENSLAND’S latest land clearing figures reveal the scale of destruction is vast.

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.

Ipswich Tribune

Stealth tree-clearing, rezoning under fire at Thagoona IDRP

THAGOONA residents have voiced strong objections to a controversial rezoning application, warning the suburb’s semi-rural character is under threat.