State Politics More hospital beds as holes found in Labor plan THE LNP says it will overhaul the State’s hospital expansion plan to deliver even more beds – 2,600. Rob Mellett 12 hours ago
State Politics Bourne: vouchers give kids a sporting chance IPSWICH MPs want discount sports vouchers to remain to help kids stay active while finances remain tight. Rob Mellett 23 Apr 2025
State Politics Public hearing for containers refund inquiry A PUBLIC hearing will be held in Brisbane on April 30 as part of the inquiry into Queensland’s container refund scheme. Rob Mellett 16 Apr 2025
Agriculture Farmers to meet as fire ant rules cripple bottom line A GROWING number of farmers across Southeast Queensland are calling for the relaxation of “excessive biosecurity restrictions” which they say are crippling their livelihoods. Rob Mellett 09 Apr 2025
State Politics Miller: Health Dept heads should roll over dumps QUEENSLAND Health officials should be charged with misconduct over alleged historic failures to address health risks from Ipswich dumps. Rob Mellett 09 Apr 2025
Music Grant lifeline as thugs smash music bar windows THE State Government has presented Banshees Bar and Artspace with $24,464 to refurbish and rebrand their frontage, foyer, stage and dance floor. Rob Mellett 02 Apr 2025
Ipswich Tribune Hundreds interviewed during dumps inquiry AROUND 500 people have so far been interviewed as part of the Swanbank Public Health Inquiry. Rob Mellett 02 Apr 2025
Ipswich Environment Department slammed in inquiry submission IPSWICH’s leading campaign group against toxic dumps says the Environment Department has continually failed locals in the fight for compliant waste companies. Rob Mellett 26 Mar 2025
Ipswich MPs accused over previous failures on homeless A LEADING homelessness charity has condemned local Labor MPs, claiming they are using the rough sleeper crisis for their own political ends. Rob Mellett 26 Mar 2025
Ipswich Tribune RTI withheld on Jackal fibro stockpile reduction THE Environment Department has held back on releasing right to information data on an Ipswich waste company that has been ordered to reduce huge stockpiles of fibre cement board. Rob Mellett 19 Mar 2025
Council Hardship funding for Ipswich locals A NEW tranche of hardship aid funding has been announced for Ipswich locals. Rob Mellett 19 Mar 2025
State Politics Petition to improve Ripley school buses LOCAL MPs and the Ripley Valley community have united to push for improvements to public school bus services. Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
State Politics Health inquiry – have your say now THE man leading the health inquiry into the effects of noxious odours has doubled down on his promise to include all Ipswich residents. Speaking to The Tribune this week, he said residents outside the Swanbank and New Chum area should make sure to... Rob Mellett 05 Mar 2025
State Politics Youngberry to push minister for homeless shelters GOODNA Street Life cofounder Helen Youngberry will meet with Housing Minister Sam O’Connor on March 21 to push for more homeless shelters in Ipswich. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry submissions open online SUBMISSIONS are now open online for the public who have health-related concerns they attribute to odours from the Swanbank, New Chum Industrial Estates. Rob Mellett 26 Feb 2025
Ipswich Ipswich biodiversity now at tipping point RESIDENTS met in North Ipswich on Sunday to discuss solutions to what they say is a looming liveability crisis facing future generations. Rob Mellett 19 Feb 2025
State Politics Academy opens door for gold-winning success THE Ipswich Regional Sports Academy (IRSA) Bremer State High School promises to revolutionise the development of young athletes across the Ipswich region. Rob Mellett 12 Feb 2025
Ipswich Tribune Health inquiry to include North Ipswich, Karalee THE man leading the health inquiry into the effects of noxious odours from Swanbank and New Chum waste operators says he will expand the investigation to allow all residents to have their say. Rob Mellett 12 Feb 2025
State Politics Howard in defection to rival Left faction LABOR’S right faction has been caught off-guard after two MPs defected to its ranks from the once-strong conservative circle. Rob Mellett 05 Feb 2025
