Ipswich Today

Sound barriers ruled out along Brisbane River at Redbank, odour complaints triple since 2020, Exercise Global Dexterity continues, Ipswich Christmas lights tours, one-term councillor Kate Kunzelmann calls time and two new candidates declare intention to run for Division 2. Published: 4 December 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Nicholas Street lights in 2022 (supplied) ABC News: http...

The cost of housing and the housing crisis is front and centre of news every day. While baby boomers are usually considered ok when it comes to a roof over their head, it is generally younger generations finding it tough. Have you ever thought of renting out a spare room and share your home with stranger? It’s not for everyone but The Room Xchange might be an option to help pay the bills. CEO and...

Doing good in the community takes courage and commitment, especially when your own business becomes the foundation for giving and supporting people who need help. In this episode meet Brett Briggs who created Oikos café with the aim of supporting others while still running a viable business. Published: 30 November 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Neighbourhood’s eagle symbolises the...

The former Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission in Ipswich is the subject of a song released this month by local band The Leads. It is authored by Brian Bennion who plays guitar on the track and has reported on issues at Deebing Creek since 2015. He joins the show to talk about the long incubation period for this song and strong support received from other musicians including Robbie James of GANGgajan...

Ipswich City Council receives a petition calling for a reduction in pool admission prices, foster dog fees exemption, $5m road upgrade for Blackstone, another update on flood buy-backs and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of council. Recorded: 24 November 2023. Published: 25 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich mayor Ter...

What’s behind the removal of the River Heart Parklands sculpture, when did Christmas lights on the outside of houses become a thing, memories of encounters with Bill Hayden and the resurgence of lappers in Ipswich Central. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. We also hear from Cr Andrew Fechner about the future location options for the sculpture...

The contest for Ipswich City Council Division 1 heats up with Redbank Plains resident Josh Addison the latest to declare he will run for council next year. What are residents telling him are the big issues and what will be his top priorities if elected. Published: 16 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Division 1 candidate Josh Addison (supplied) Local governmen...

Emotional scenes of happiness in the chamber on Thursday November 9 during a special meeting of Ipswich City Council. Councillors resolved to proceed with the trailblazing flood buy-back deal secured for owners in the Mihi Grove unit complex in Brassall. Published: 14 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mihi Grove units Haig Street Brassall (Google) Local government elections: https...

Ipswich councillors grapple with the Astral Court development application. Four councillors abstained from voting in what might be considered a strategic move for survival close to the local government election. Also in this episode winners announced in the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards  and key Australian military campaigns recognised with memorials in Ipswich Central. Published: 10 November 2023. M...

Simon Ingram has announced a second run for Ipswich City Council hoping to unseat an incumbent to take a spot in the council chamber representing Division 1. He joins at least three other previous candidates lining up across the city for the local government election in March 2024. Published: 6 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Simon Ingram (supplied) Simon Ingram: https://simonin...

In this Ipswich Today exclusive Ipswich councillor Paul Tully talks about his more than 40 years representing residents, why he moved from Brisbane to Goodna in the 1970s and we break down four decades in public life including some of the big and controversial council decisions. We also talk about homelessness, the Office of Independent Assessor and will he run one more time next March. Recorded:...

Six new homes completed every day in Ipswich, new on-demand bulk rubbish kerbside collection coming in 2024, West Moreton Health promotes oral hygiene for primary students and council’s homelessness, health, planning and transport infrastructure motions receive strong support at annual local government conference. Published: 1 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Example of a two-cub...

In this Ipswich Today exclusive you’ll hear highlights from Top Office Group’s annual local survey of business sentiment across Ipswich and the wider region. Executive Outlook is in its 15th year and for the first time since Covid forced a pause of live events, the result of this year's survey was again presented to local business owners and managers at the annual Executive Outlook lunch held on O...

A moving tribute to Bill Hayden, should dog parks have dog plaques, a call for an arts hub, Nicholas Street latest, what’s happening at Colleges Crossing and River Heart Parklands, the city’s annual report adopted and when will the Astral Court development application come before council? Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 27 Octob...

Mayoral hopeful Peter Robinson joins the show. Why is he having a third tilt at running for council and what are his priorities for Ipswich City Council should he be successful at the election in March 2024. Published: 24 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Peter Robinson (supplied) Peter Robinson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountant4mayor Local government elections: https:/...

Familiar names added to those declaring they’ll run in the March 2024 council election, residents lodge concerns about new developments, River Heart Parklands still not fully open, Nicholas Street latest, men’s sheds for music, Goodna Jacaranda Festival and we reminisce about low or no tech fun. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 18 O...

Goodna Jacaranda Festival springs back to life on October 28 and 29. Festival president Mathew Taylor joins the show to explain what's new. Also in this episode council's push for changes to state government agenda through motions at local government conference and Ipswich’s population predicted to grow to 528,000 by 2046. Published: 17 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jacarandas...

Ashely Biermann heads up Ipswich operations of the Salvation Army based in South Street. He told Ipswich Today it is clear that increased everyday living expenses are soaring which in turn explains the significantly higher demands on the Salvos support for our community. Then there’s the issue at the Salvos family store at West Ipswich on Sundays when people leave donations and others come and ste...

A record attendance for this year’s Business Excellence Awards had plenty of wow factor. Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell joins the show with highlights of this prestigious event held at Ipswich Events Centre Ipswich Showgrounds on October 7. Published: 13 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Chamber president Phillip Bell with Marty Branigan of BOQ Winston Glades, w...

Meet another candidate who has announced their intention to run for the 2024 council election. While unsuccessful in 2020 Susan Dunne declared recently she will run again for Division 4. Hear why Susan ran previously, what residents were saying then and now, and her top five priorities for 2024. Published: 7 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Susan Dunne has declared her intention t...

University of Southern Queensland announces a $38 million boost to support allied health in the western corridor, Marburg gets temporary security cameras, October is a month to celebrate seniors and Ipswich welcomes its 250,000th resident. Published: 2 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ Allied Health students will experience improved teaching and learning environments once the...

One hundred flood buy-backs milestone, sustainable Ipswich month, get ready for bushfires and West Moreton Health on the hunt for board members. Also in this episode, sustainability month highlights, council's Active and Healthy Program encourages you to get active and a bone fact you might find 'humerus'. Published: 26 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council's Act...

We’re about six months out from the next council election in March 2024. In this episode I discuss the state of play with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac in our regular yarn over the back fence. Also on the show what Walt’s watching, what’s missing in Nicholas Street and we remember Joy Chambers. Published: 20 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Sports Awards finalists: https://w...

A single snapshot of Ipswich heritage places, changes to Venue building design, four new leases for council-owned commercial property, get ready for storms and bushfires, sports awards finalists announced and there’s still time to nominate for Ipswich’s Australia Day Awards. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the September 14 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 17 September 2023...

Spring vibes for the school holidays in Ipswich Central, Ipswich Civic Centre looks to 2024 with tribute shows and original artists, University of Southern Queensland rallies to support skills in building sector and planning jobs on offer at Ipswich City Council. Published: 11 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland surveying student Rebecca Johnston (...