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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.

Rob Mellett
10 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune

IDRP: Ebbw Vale plan – ‘dangerous, unreasonable’

EBBW Vale residents delivered a strong rebuke on Monday to a proposed 383-lot housing development on a disused mine site.

Rob Mellett
10 Sep 2025
City Life

Grandchester stilt home sends buyers into a spin

AT FIRST glance, it looks more like a treehouse than a family home.

Rob Mellett
10 Sep 2025
Property

Solar installers struggle amid battery rebate delays

SOLAR installer Alan Kemp says federal rebate delays are threatening the survival of small and medium-sized businesses in the industry.

Rob Mellett
10 Sep 2025
Business

Fire ant program slammed over GMO bait silence

THE Queensland Government has known for at least a year that fire ant baits being spread across southeast Queensland include genetically modified ingredients – but only admitted it last week.

Rob Mellett
03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Yamanto townhouse plan revised after concerns

THE developer behind a proposed 288-dwelling project in Yamanto has submitted revised plans to Ipswich City Council, addressing apprehensions over design, density, and traffic.

Rob Mellett
27 Aug 2025
Business

Letter: bringing locals up to speed on BESS

BIG Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects can seem like they’re dreamt up in a boardroom far away, with promises that don’t always make it home to the people living here.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Karrabin locals unite against battery storage plan

A QUIET corner of Karrabin has become the centre of a fast-growing grassroots campaign against a major energy infrastructure proposal.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Property

City expands network of flood cameras

EIGHT new flood awareness cameras have been installed across the city, bringing the total from 16 to 24 cameras.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Property

Springfield’s Orion Hotel sells for $30m

REDCAPE Hotel Group has added another trophy venue to its expanding South East Queensland portfolio in acquiring the Orion Hotel in Springfield for $30 million.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Business

Brisbane St block on market for $2m

THE city’s CBD faces another transformation with two prominent buildings, including one that is now home to Banshees Bar, being put on the market.

Rob Mellett
20 Aug 2025
Business

Bulldozed and broken – koala habitat rehab outcry

ENVIRONMENTAL advocates have condemned rehabilitation works along Opossum and Woogaroo creeks as a “missed opportunity” after promises to repair 2km of cleared koala habitat have gone largely unfulfilled.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Property

Feedback sought on cemetery masterplan

IPSWICH City Council wants input from locals on a concept master plan for Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery at Willowbank.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Skyline change temporary as cross moved for repair

FRIDAY was a ‘good news day’ for the congregation of St John’s Lutheran Church in Ipswich.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Social housing projects can’t keep up with demand

SOCIAL housing demand is soaring, with homes being snapped up as quickly as they are built.

Rob Mellett
13 Aug 2025
Development

Plan for pets daycare, grooming, training facility

A NEW dog and cat daycare, grooming, and training facility is planned at Haigslea.

Rob Mellett
06 Aug 2025
Development

Mini-golf, golf academy expansion proposed

SPRINGFIELD City Group has lodged a development application to expand the Brookwater Golf Course, proposing new outdoor recreation facilities including an 18-hole mini-golf course, a covered driving range, and a dedicated golf academy with training bays.

Rob Mellett
06 Aug 2025
Ipswich Tribune

Backbone of the bush: volunteers honoured

WITH Queensland marking Rural Fire Service Week 2025 last week, Brian Byers says the spotlight on rural fire volunteers couldn’t come at a more important time.

Rob Mellett
06 Aug 2025
Property

Dedicated realtor Tucker recognised as REIQ Fellow

FERNVALE real estate professional Robyn Tucker has been named among the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s newest Fellows for the 2024-25 financial year.

Rob Mellett
06 Aug 2025