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 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
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
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
Ipswich Tribune Howard, Council mute over state land seizure IT WOULDN’T be Easter at Scott’s Farm without a hot cross bun or a crispy jaffle pulled hot from the campfire. Rob Mellett 03 Apr 2024
Council Greens a force in upcoming State election THE Greens proved they were a force to be reckoned with in Ipswich with the party’s two candidates in Division 3 collectively attracting almost 29 percent of the vote. Brian Bennion 20 Mar 2024
Ipswich Tribune Labor heartland turns blue NEW Member for Ipswich West Darren Zanow has hit the ground running with his eyes already on the October election. Brian Bennion 20 Mar 2024
State Politics Voters send Labor a message IPSWICH businessman Darren Zanow is narrowly ahead in his bid to be the new Member for Ipswich West in a massive swing for the LNP. Brian Bennion 17 Mar 2024
State Politics Questions on bridge works THE State Government has been accused of stalling an announcement on disruptive works on the Warrego Highway until after the Ipswich West by-election. Brian Bennion 14 Mar 2024
Politics State regulator accused of apathy ENVIRONMENT Department chiefs say its officers have been at composter Wood Mulching Industries’ (WMI) Swanbank site to check compliance with its latest obligations. Rob Mellett 13 Mar 2024
State Politics State allocates $500,000 for bridge removal THE demolition of the Bell Street overbridge will cost an estimated $500,000. Brian Bennion 13 Mar 2024
Council Cameras target trail bike nuisance TEMPORARY cameras will be installed in Tony Merrell Park, Leichhardt, to address ongoing community concerns about anti-social activity in the park. Brian Bennion 13 Mar 2024
State Politics Bell Street bridge to be demolished THE Bell Street pedestrian bridge is to be demolished next week after decades of being closed to the public as the State Government and owners of the former Ipswich City Square – now Ipswich City Council – have bickered over maintenance and safety issues. Brian Bennion 06 Mar 2024
State Politics State kicks in $10m for stadium THE State Government has announced $10 million funding toward the proposed 12,000 capacity stadium at North Ipswich Reserve. Brian Bennion 06 Mar 2024
Ipswich Daughter slams ‘shocking’ hospital care THE treatment of patients at Ipswich Hospital was last week under the spotlight as a handful of patients spoke out. Rob Mellett 06 Mar 2024
Ipswich Cleanaway case likely now months away NEW Chum waste operator Cleanaway is due to front Ipswich Magistrates Court today (Wednesday) after last week postponing a long-due appearance, once again. Rob Mellett 28 Feb 2024
State Politics LNP holds Health Crisis Town Hall in Ipswich THE State Opposition held a Health Crisis Town Hall in Ipswich yesterday (Tuesday) to shine a spotlight on the deteriorating health system. Brian Bennion 28 Feb 2024
State Politics Cost of living ‘key’ issue for by-election SHADOW Minister for Cost of Living Deb Frecklington was in Ipswich with Ipswich West LNP candidate Darren Zanow last week meeting with residents at Ipswich Assist about rising living costs. Brian Bennion 27 Feb 2024