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 Tribune PFAS report to include Amberley THE Federal Government has now received the findings of the PFAS review of land contaminated in and around key Defence bases. Rob Mellett 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
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 PM spruiks Boxer deal … again I WANT manufacturing to be brought back here in Australia,” the Prime Minister told reporters while visiting the Redbank Rheinmetall facility last week. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
Politics Digital ID creates Big Brother fear A ROSEWOOD man says a permanent government digital ID system cannot be trusted. Rob Mellett 10 Apr 2024
Politics $5.4m for Ipswich veterans hub RSL Queensland will receive a $5.45 million cash boost for its planned veterans and families Hub in Ipswich. Rob Mellett 20 Mar 2024
Defence $600m fighter deal, upgrades bring jobs boom A $4 million upgrade to fighter jet workshops at RAAF Base Amberley will deliver more than 100 new jobs. Rob Mellett 17 Jan 2024
Council Gailes history recognised TWO hundred years of Ipswich history was recognised at Gailes on Sunday with the unveiling of a sign marking John Oxley’s pioneering voyage. Staff Writers 06 Dec 2023
Federal Politics Just what the doctor ordered A FEDERAL Government announcement into a review of chronic doctor shortages facing particular areas of Australia is a big win for a Walloon GP struggling to staff his practice (page 5). Rob Mellett 06 Dec 2023
Federal Politics Boost for veterans services IPSWICH-based veterans organisation Wounded Heroes will receive a $1.1 million grant to upgrade its Bundamba head office. Brian Bennion 29 Nov 2023
Ipswich Interchange plan survives savage cuts CONGESTION-weary motorists in the Ipswich region were last week thrown a lifeline in the face of Federal Government cuts to more than $200 million of state infrastructure projects. Rob Mellett 22 Nov 2023
Ipswich Vow to take doc’s plight to Minister A FEDERAL pollie promises to support a local doctor in his struggle against government officialdom. Rob Mellett 15 Nov 2023
Obituary Farewell for a giant of the Labor Party FORMER Federal Leader of the Opposition and Governor-General Bill Hayden was remembered as a national leader, a man who defined the modern Labor Party, a humble achiever who introduced major social security reforms and policy change and a family man. Brian Bennion 08 Nov 2023
Federal Politics JBS works with local schools on job pathways THE city’s largest single private employer, JBS Dinmore, discussed jobs and training opportunities for local school graduates at a roundtable on Thursday on the back of soaring demand for Australian beef. Brian Bennion 02 Nov 2023
Ipswich Canberra changes sabotage GP practice A WALLOON GP says changes to medical boundaries and no longer being able to recruit overseas trainee doctors have had a crippling effect on his practice. Rob Mellett 01 Nov 2023
Politics Locals take up home scheme offer MORE than 2,600 home buyers in the Ipswich region have taken advantage of the Federal Government’s expanded Home Guarantee Scheme. Brian Bennion 23 Oct 2023
Federal Politics Support for GP practices THE Federal Government is delivering on a key election commitment to strengthen GP practices, with 39 local practices in Blair sharing in more than $1 million in grant funding. Brian Bennion 11 Oct 2023
Federal Politics Our indigenous on Voice referendum AS the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice approaches, we spoke to four Ipswich Aboriginal residents to find out how they are voting. Brian Bennion 11 Oct 2023