State Politics New Scott’s petition will take fight to parliament THE Scott Family has launched a Parliamentary Petition for the community to get behind. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
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
Council Jonic appointed Deputy Mayor THE city’s new Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic spoke of working with all councillors for the benefit of the city during last week’s council meeting. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Council ICC leadership power play A VOTING bloc emerged in the first meeting of the new council, undermining Mayor Teresa Harding’s leadership as she heads into her second term. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Council Harding takes to social media to out ‘voting bloc’ MAYOR Teresa Harding has taken to social media to make allegations that a majority of councillors were meeting “behind closed doors” and excluding some councillors and herself on deliberations into council matters. Brian Bennion 17 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 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
Council Who will be deputy mayor? COUNCILLOR Nicole Jonic is a front-runner for the deputy mayor position, a role the new Council will vote on as they head to their first public meeting tomorrow. 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
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
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
Council New Council sworn in THE CITY’S 51st mayor starts her second term with four returning and four newly elected councillors sworn in last week. Brian Bennion 09 Apr 2024
Council Further approvals needed on habitat loss RESIDENTS opposing the Stockland development on koala habitat at Springfield have been encouraged to take their concerns to the Federal Government following approval of a precinct plan by Ipswich City Council. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
Council Tully celebrates local government milestone VETERAN councillor Paul Tully celebrated his 45th year in local government on Sunday before being sworn in to the new council yesterday (Tuesday). Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
Council New Council sworn in IPSWICH City Councillors were sworn in at a ceremony at the council building yesterday (Tuesday) after the declaration of the election results last Wednesday. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
Council ‘Alarming’ informal vote CALLS for changes to the electoral system in place for Ipswich City Council have intensified after an “unacceptable” level of informal votes in the recent election. Brian Bennion 03 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
Traffic Work crews return to major road project CONSTRUCTION work on Redbank Plains Road in Ipswich’s eastern suburbs will recommence after Ipswich City Council took back ownership of the project three weeks ago. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024