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New Chum landfill closes as rehabilitation begins

THE New Chum landfill shut its gates today – Friday, November 28 – marking the end of a 25-year operation that has handled construction and demolition waste from across South-East Queensland.

Rob Mellett

28 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Tensions escalate between Cullen and council

FORMER Division 4 councillor Dave Cullen has intensified his criticisms of Ipswich City Council by referring CEO Sonia Cooper to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Rob Mellett

26 Nov 2025

Ipswich Tribune

Swanbank Health report confirms health impacts

AFTER more than a decade of choking on waste odours, Ipswich residents may finally see relief, with the Queensland Government releasing its long-awaited Swanbank Public Health Inquiry Report.

Rob Mellett

26 Nov 2025

Music

Jim White steps out from behind the kit

MASTER percussionist Jim White has spent four decades building a reputation as one of the most inventive drummers of his generation, shaping the sound of Dirty Three, Xylouris White and countless collaborators from Bill Callahan to Cat Power.

Rob Mellett

08 Oct 2025

Development

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.

Rob Mellett

01 Oct 2025

Business

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.

Rob Mellett

01 Oct 2025