Ipswich Koalas under threat: Ipswich family fights back WHEN Maddy Pryde saw her first koala in Walloon in 25 years, it should have been a moment of joy. Instead, it led to heartbreak. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune Locals kept in dark after Jackal’s $125k penalty IPSWICH City Council has confirmed that New Chum fibro-cement recycler Jackal Renewables was fined $125,000 in June, prompting clean-dumps campaigners to question why the council has remained silent about the penalty. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune Regulator red flags $350m Swanbank steel mill plan Future Forgeworks Pty Ltd has lodged plans for the a steel mill at 113-116 Blackheath Road. Rob Mellett 03 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 Developers face multiple company liquidations LIQUIDATORS have acted against several companies linked to Queensland developers George Cheihk and Con Bassili, with reported debts across their property interests exceeding $40 million. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
Ipswich Tribune Leaders knock back bid for councillor compo QUEENSLAND politicians have rejected calls to compensate former Ipswich councillors dismissed over a major corruption scandal. Rob Mellett 03 Sep 2025
