Ipswich Today

A change application for a compost manufacturing to be enclosed at Swanbank become the big issue for councillors at this month’s Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee. Councillors had to grapple with options and decide on the best one. Published: 11 August 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Council meeting agendas a...

Could spice be the secret to dementia prevention? A world-first trial is set to test powers of capsaicin, the molecule that gives chilli its ‘spice’. In this episode a closer look at the ground-breaking research at the University of Southern Queensland. Also on the show Ipswich City Council to consider a major investment in a new resource recovery centre for waste on Redbank Plains Road. Published...

The link between fitness levels of children and playground design revealed by Wearthy CEO Lukas Ritson. Also in this episode an upgrade of playground equipment in Queens Park, easier access to free flu vaccine and Ipswich City Council in a strong push for AFL games at Springfield Central during the Gabba rebuild. Published: 3 August 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Commercial playground d...

Did you grow up listening to Jamie Dunn and Agro on the radio, or maybe you were glued to TV for Agro’s Cartoon Connection. There’s much more to the Jamie Dunn story and he is this episode’s special guest. Published: 31 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Agro, Ranger Stacey and Jamie Dunn (supplied) Book tickets Agro Up Late: https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/agro-up-late-2/...

Mayor Teresa Harding responds to the recent media storm over actions of former councillor David Pahlke while in the public gallery last April and later in this episode David Pahlke takes ownership of his hand gesture and explains what was happening at the time. Also on the show highlights from Ipswich City Council’s July meeting and more on Cr Nicole Jonic’s resignation from four committees earlie...

In this episode a shock revelation that disposable coffee cups are not always being recycled even if you put them in the recycle bin. Hear why and possible solutions to stop single use coffee cups heading for landfill. University of Southern Queensland research fellow Dr Matt Flynn joins the show. Published: 25 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ research fellow Dr Matt Flynn who...

Cr Nicole Jonic resigns from four Ipswich City Council committees in protest over leadership in council, more new homes for seniors, Ipswich youth film festival is back, free flu vaccines for a limited time and seven school students join West Moreton Health . Published: 21 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic (supplied) Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswich...

We go walkabout with Rob the YouTube guy, former councillor’s gesture causes a stir, mixed reviews of SPARK Festival, how one Ipswich suburb got its name, the crumbling Commercial Hotel and the not so bright future for newsagents. All this and a stack more in this yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 18 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Walkabout With Ro...

Highlights from Ipswich City Council’s July committee meetings including proposed action to encourage investment in more short-term accommodation, hear why health services in Ipswich need to grow as West Moreton Health chairman says triple ramping puts the Ipswich community at a health disadvantage and council supports Ipswich Show Society’s request for Friday May 17, 2024 to be the show day publi...

SPARK Festival lights up Ipswich city centre, creators of Ipswich summit ignites imaginations, latest update on a major roadworks project, nominations open for this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, military and service working dogs recognised for loyal service and University of Southern Queensland set to blaze a trail in space research. Published: 7 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniS...

Laura Frank launches her new song Leavin' on July 8 at Ipswich Civic Centre. Laura has a fresh take on country music inspired by the likes Bruce Springsteen, Miley Cyrus and Lady Ga Ga. Hear Laura’s fascinating story of growing up around Kalbar and her love of music. Published: 4 July 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Laura Frank Live at Sunday Country with Brad Cox and James Blundell.  Ph...

Technology brings joy to Ipswich seniors, a war of words breaks out between Teresa Harding and Lance McCallum, and Ipswich Hospital Foundation funding for Ipswich Hospital hits a record high. Published: 30 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Carinity Colthup Manor aged care resident Margaret Vaughan enjoys time with a therapeutic robotic companion pet (supplied) Carinity: https://carini...

Baking to win. Ipswich’s Gavin Turner talks about his love of baking from when he was very young to scoring one of only 12 spots in the shed for the Great Australian Bake Off. Published: 26 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Gavin Turner (supplied) Great Australian Bake Off https://www.foxtel.com.au/watch/the-great-australian-bake-off.html Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.c...

Ipswich City Council adopted its budget for 2023-2024 this week at a special meeting held on June 22. Ratepayers are in for 5.5 per cent increase from July 1. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to discuss the budget meeting and the ordinary meeting held later that same day. More than one contentious issue had councillors split when it came to the vote. Published: 24 June 2023. Music: www.purple-p...

Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence with special guest River 94.9’s boss David Wiltshire. We talk Ipswich radio history, how River 94.9 got here and what the future might look like for radio. Also in this episode expect a rates rise at Thursday’s (June 22) Ipswich City Council budget meeting, FOGO bins for every household, last call for feedback on c...

Ipswich City Council sets the scene to prepare you for a rates increase in the city's annual budget, FOGO to go citywide but not until 2024/25, Spark Festival back for another year with new attractions and time is running out to have your say about the new Ipswich Planning Scheme. Published: 15 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 4 Hearts master brewer Reece Richards (supplied) FOGO: ht...

We’re being reminded of the dangers posed by button batteries by the University of Southern Queensland as it launches a new study seeking input from parents, Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee hears the latest progress on the $48 million Venue reconstruction and school holiday plans for Nicholas Street precinct include a takeover by dinosaurs. Published: 9 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet....

Update on Ipswich Hospital expansion plans, services announced for South Ripley satellite hospital, wheelie bin changes for 28 Ipswich suburbs start this week, remembering the Queensland song (The Sunshine State) on Queensland Day and Ipswich City Council prepares residents for a rate rise in budget. Published: 6 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Hospital stage 2 expansion (su...

The new draft planning scheme for Ipswich is out now for comment with Ipswich City Council actively seeking feedback, rediscover Hardings Paddock, a new on-demand bulk rubbish collection coming soon, the Festival of Horsepower roars back into action and Ipswich Art Gallery gets the 3D treatment from the University of Southern Queensland . Published: 4 June 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:...

The next local government election will be held on March 16, 2024. In March 2020 Redbank Plains resident Pye Augustine ran unsuccessfully for one of two councillor spots in Division 1. Pye has declared her intention to run again next year in the same division and is out on the hustings very early. Published: 30 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Division 1 candidate...

Mayor responds to criticism over massive cost increase to rebuild Ipswich Central cinemas, Springfield Central library six-figure rent prompts rethink, Ipswich Planning Scheme draft out for comment, flood-buy backs ramp up and the Wanless call-in decision delayed. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the May 25 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 26 May 2023 - National Sorry Day, comm...

RAAF special: The Unites States and Australia work together to seamlessly support disaster relief and operations, Indigenous youth program takes off for 16 young people at Amberley, Combat Support Group celebrates 25 years and a RAAF flypast helped to celebrate 150 years of the Ipswich Show. Published: 25 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Air Force Indigenous Youth Program participants...

An innovative solution to help homeless sleep safe in Ipswich, council finally settles on the new name for Pisasale Drive at Yamanto, new cinemas delayed by black mould and a costly contract variation takes the CBD cinemas rebuild to around $48m. Also in this episode changes coming next month for wheelie bin collection days in 28 suburbs. Published: 22 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image:...

New lower speed limits catching out drivers in Ipswich Central, $15 million is quite the variation to a building contract originally worth around $30m, Ipswich’s great houses on show, Tulmur Place is tops, Ipswich Civic Centre rocks with great entertainment line-up, and the Jets take a nosedive on the ladder. Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Reco...

Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry chalks up 117 years in 2023. Chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show for a look back on more than a century of history, current issues facing business including staffing, sentiment, council’s Economic Development Strategy, the birthday bash and Business Excellence Awards. Published: 16 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Region Chamb...