Ipswich Today

I take a closer look at the first meeting of the all-encompassing General Purposes Committee, dog rego increases, improvements flagged for live-streaming and a notice of motion at the next ordinary meeting of council on Tuesday 26 May 2020 calls for David Pahlke to have his own recognition plaque on the new Rosewood library. Published: 23 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Image: https...

Ipswich-based finance expert Tony Russell from Morgans has been involved in the stockbroking industry since 1976. He’s seen a few ups and downs in share prices. In today's episode he offers his insights about the current state of the markets and where to from here. The financial information in this episode is of a general nature. You should always seek professional financial advice as it relates t...

It’s just over one month since Teresa Harding was sworn in as mayor of Ipswich. Mayor Harding campaigned on achieving a set list of tasks on the first day, first week, and first 30 days. How much did the mayor get done? Later in this episode - an update on the construction progress and economic benefits that will flow from the Brisbane Lions future headquarters and training centre in the Ipswich s...

Missing your regular visits to a local club or hotel? Goodna Services Club is a landmark in Ipswich’s eastern suburbs and has had more than its fair share of setbacks in the past decade. President Russell Dewar explains the way forward. Also, I chat with a local photographer impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown. Published: 14 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If...

Opinion: Old chestnuts about lack of gravel road maintenance revived, but what's the real story about 'unmade' roads in rural areas of Ipswich? Also in this episode - what does it take to run a successful local Facebook group. Get first-hand knowledge, experience and tips from Andrew Spark and Suzanne Matulich. Published 8 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If...

Today's guest is Adam French, owner of Quest Apartments Ipswich, who tells of rapidly changing circumstances and what he is doing to adapt and remain in business while keeping people employed through this crisis and beyond. Published 3 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear mos...

Cr Marnie Doyle appointed deputy mayor, council establishes a new mega committee, and Mayor Teresa Harding joins Ipswich Today to talk about the highlights from the post-election meeting held this afternoon at 2pm. Later in the podcast an exclusive interview with former alderman, councillor and deputy mayor Denise Hanly. Published 27 April 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio re...

The post-election council meeting is due to be held Monday April 27, 2020. A mayoral motion is on the agenda to establish a new transparency and integrity hub website. I explore what might be going on behind the scenes. Published 21 April 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Subscribe: Spotify, Google Podcasts or iTunes Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a r...

Day one for Ipswich's 51st mayor Teresa Harding. Published 14 April 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Subscribe: Spotify, Google Podcasts or iTunes Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe...

Another post election special episode: Ten minutes with mayor-elect Teresa Harding. Published 2 April 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. Y...

Post election analysis: why did Paul Tully get the highest number of votes in Division 2, what are his 'secrets' to campaigning and will he want a return to the role of deputy mayor? Published 30 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an ep...

A look at the history of Ipswich CDB from the time of the Reids fire in 1985 to about 2009 with guest Lisa Jarrold, former manager of Ipswich City Square shopping centre. Published 27 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update...

Guest this episode is former Div 4 councillor Kylie Stoneman talks about not being able to complete her first and only term, and significant hurdles and achievements. Published 17 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI:...

Guests are Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce president Neil Coupland and former chairman of Ipswich Events and former board member of Willowbank Raceway Paul Casos. Published: 11 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updat...

Guests are Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phil Bell and a former councillor and deputy mayor Victor Attwood with his vies on the campaign and more. Published 7 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI: All episodes...

Guests are Top of Town business owner Steve Mallet, speech and presentation coach Shane Mallory and Tivoli resident Aileen Grading. Published 3 March 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are r...

Guests are Dave Cullen (was standing for election but withdrew before nominations opened), and local resident and former radio host Walter Williams. Published 27 Feb 2020. Music: https://purple-planet.com/ Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update AI: All episodes of Ipswic...