Ipswich Springfield landslip ramp reopens months early AFTER months of detours and delays, the entry ramp to the Centenary Highway at Springfield Central has reopened. Rob Mellett 09 Jul 2025
Ipswich Council reviewing Goodna blackspot safety measures RESIDENTS living on a street known for being a notorious Goodna accident blackspot say guard rails should be installed before lives are lost. Rob Mellett 21 May 2025
Ipswich Tribune Overpass partially opens as restrictions continue THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) reopened the northbound lane of the Mount Crosby Road overpass above the Warrego Highway yesterday morning. Rob Mellett 21 May 2025
Traffic Springfield roads upgrades to continue until 2027 CONSTRUCTION continues on the widening of Springfield Parkway – between Old Logan Road and Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Rob Mellett 23 Apr 2025
Ipswich Tribune Motorists through the eyes of a truck driver HE WORKS in Ipswich and drives big heavy trucks, his elevated position gives him a birds eye view of motorist behaviours and what he sees worries him. Lara Hart 11 Sep 2024
Ipswich Tribune Bottleneck-busting budget funding CONGESTION hotspots were the winners during last week’s Federal Budget. Rob Mellett 22 May 2024
Ipswich Tribune Unborn baby killed, mother seriously injured An UNBORN baby has died after a crash which resulted in six people being taken to hospital. Rob Mellett 17 May 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
City Life Roads carnage leaves two dead A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash at New Chum on Sunday morning. Rob Mellett 21 Feb 2024
Public Transport E-scooter trial extended THE TRIAL of e-scooters at Springfield Central has been extended for six months to allow Ipswich City Council to collect more data on micro-mobility in the region. Brian Bennion 17 Jan 2024
Traffic Work starts on temporary bridge WORK on the temporary pedestrian footbridge for Sadliers Crossing is expected to start this weekend. Brian Bennion 17 Jan 2024
Traffic First stage for largest road upgrade THE largest road upgrade in Ipswich City Council’s history has reached a major milestone with the first of three stages now complete in the duplication of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Brian Bennion 16 Nov 2023
Public Transport Buses snooze, productivity loses THE suburban bus timetable begins too late in the day to get workers to Brisbane in time for work. Rob Mellett 18 Oct 2023
Council Council supports lapping AFTER years of attempts to move lappers out of town and police and State Government crackdowns on hooning, Ipswich City Council has embraced the controversial tradition of lapping through central Ipswich. Brian Bennion 30 Aug 2023
Council Cycle network links to Queens Park WORK has been completed on a section of the Eastern Ipswich Bikeway linking Queens Park to the city centre. Brian Bennion 23 Aug 2023
State Politics Time for action on bridge MORE than a decade after authorities raised concerns with the integrity of the 123-year-old Herbert St Bridge, funding has been secured towards a new structure. Brian Bennion 02 Aug 2023
Traffic Key Springfield road opens A VITAL link through Ipswich’s growth suburbs opened last week in Springfield. Brian Bennion 31 May 2023
Traffic Speed limit reduced to 40kmh in CBD SPEED limits will be reduced to 40kmh in Ipswich Central in a bid to improve safety. Brian Bennion 03 May 2023
Traffic Police Commissioner works RBT shifts MOTORISTS receiving random breath tests over the Easter weekend were surprised to found Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll handing out the test kits. Rob Mellett 12 Apr 2023
