Ipswich Today

In this episode a second and closer look at the aims of Main Streets of Australia Week which supports local businesses trading in main streets like the top of town in Ipswich. We also discuss council's Economic Development Strategy and the impact of recent valuations on Carole Park industrial estate landowners. Ipswich City Council’s chief of economic development Cr Nicole Jonic joins the show. Pu...

A special edition for local business owners who trade in main streets and strip shops like the top of town in Ipswich Central. Main Streets of Australia Week aims to support small businesses with networking events and tips to improve the performance of local businesses. Liz Joldeski joins the show to explain the week and what’s happening in Ipswich. Published: 12 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet...

Deebing Creek protestors remain at the Deebing Springs development site more than a week after a dawn raid to remove them. Triple A's Dan Rennie was there and joins the show. Also in this episode speed limits changing in Ipswich Central, Ipswich’s growth suburbs and platypus numbers in serious decline. Published: 9 May 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jarjumbah Protection Site protestors...

Former Ipswich City Council Division 10 councillor David Pahlke responds to the April 27 meeting of council which voted 8 to 1 to reinstate his name on an information sign in Rosewood. A notice of motion called for keeping names of former councillors on information signs when they need replacing. Also in this episode Dave Pahlke reveals his current thoughts on whether he’ll run for council next Ma...

A new deputy mayor for Ipswich, state government attempts to clarify how councillors should deal with inappropriate conduct matters referred by the OIA, former councillor names to stay on information signs, plan B for North Ipswich Reserve and a long weekend with a bumper list of things to see and do. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Published: 28 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image...

Mayoral candidate David Martin joins the show. He missed out on the top job in 2020 so why is he running again? Stream now to hear his reasons and a longer conversation about his priorities for Ipswich should he be successful in 2024. April 25 is ANZAC Day – a day each year when The Last Post is played for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It means that they have done their duty and are...

Ipswich Show celebrates 150 years this year. How did it all begin and what you can expect at the biggest show ever. Ipswich Show Society president Darren Zanow reveals all you need to know to make the most of the 2023 Ipswich Show. Published: 21 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au/purchase-tickets Discover Ipswich: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/ S...

Discover Ipswich’s own craft distillery and meet the founder, a new look for Colleges Crossing, the water is finally warming up at Leichhardt pool, Ipswich Tribune reveals at least one former councillor’s name erased from history and two candidates have declared their intentions for the March 2024 local government election. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the b...

Should students be banned from taking mobile phones to school? Studies have shown dependency on phones is alarming in terms of well-being, anxiety and social skills of young people. University of Southern Queensland education expert Dr Tania Leach discusses the changing landscape and views about phones at school. Published: 13 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern...

A truth about vaping website launched while the state government wants your thoughts about vaping and vaping products, more dollars for schools, disturbed sleep can lead to higher risk of falls, Ipswich celebrates youth week and an e-scooter trial set for Springfield Central. Published: 11 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: WoodLinks State School principal Greg Noble and member for Bu...

The Leichhardt pool temperature saga drags on into its third year as connection of electric heaters misses deadlines announced by Ipswich City Council last year. Local resident and pool customer Liz Tindle-May joins the show after making her own complaints to council about the extraordinary period of time it has taken to connect power. Published: 5 April 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: D...

Cleanaway faces millions in fines over Chuwar smell. Obesity levels are up a whopping 46 per cent in 11 years as a new report is released calling for more action to support healthy diets and lifestyles. Joining the show is Dr Aletha Ward lecturer in nursing and a public health researcher at the University of Southern Queensland and lead author of the report published this week by West Moreton Obes...

Renewed hope of flood buy-backs for unit owners at Mihi Grove in Brassall after Ipswich City Council moves to compulsory acquire units from owners who have not registered for voluntary buy-backs. Also in this episode inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini reveals the homeless situation in Ipswich has gone from bad to worse. Published: 28 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: inCommunity Inc...

Council confirms Ipswich Waste Services is not for sale, two major parklands to partially reopen, get excited about the new Ipswich Planning Scheme, population predictions throttled back, new cinemas could face a further delay, CMC Rocks smashes records, new property valuations skyrocket and council calls a special meeting to deal with Mi-Hi Grove flood buy-backs. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the sh...

A notice of motion hints that Ipswich City Council could be in secret talks to sell Ipswich Waste Services, two major parklands still closed 13 months after flooding, more bridges needed in Ipswich, the 150th Ipswich Show and AM radio no longer available in some new car models. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 20 March 2023. Music: www...

Last year (April 2022) local businessman and Rotarian Martin Corkery visited Ukraine on a humanitarian mission to gain a better understanding of what’s happening on the ground and to establish trustworthy reliable contacts. Since then he has joined forces with the Rotary Foundation Australia and has again returned to Europe on a self-funded follow-up mission. Also in this episode Ipswich to get a...

In September 2022 Ipswich City Council approved a new fast-food store at 16 Queen Street Goodna. Eleven changes have been requested by the applicant and the issue returned to Ipswich City Council’s Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee on March 9. Published: 13 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Carroll House 16 Queen Street Goodna (realestate.com.au) Ipswich City Council: www.ips...

Ipswich City Council goes back to the future, at least in part, with an internal restructure, Ipswich plans to become an event-friendly council for event organisers and still no date set for building the Brassall Bikeway missing link. In this episode you’ll hear highlights from the March round of Ipswich City Council committee meetings held on Thursday March 9. Published: 10 March 2023. Music: www...

A former Ipswich City Council executive and more recently councillor with neighbouring Scenic Rim Regional Council speaks out about why he resigned last month and the negative impact the Office of Independent Assessor is having on the ability of councillors to be councillors. Derek Swanborough joins the show. Published: 5 March 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Derek Swanborough (Facebook)...

Ipswich Art Gallery has a new director. Claire Sourgnes brings two decades of experience to this role and lead the next chapter of the city’s award-winning visual arts headquarters which was originally established in 1951. Hear Claire’s thoughts on the city of Ipswich collection, attracting new audiences, what’s currently on and coming soon to Ipswich Art Gallery. Recorded: 1 March 2023. Published...

Former Courier Mail editor Michael Crutcher is a keen observer of local politics. He is also founder and CEO of 55 comms. In this special third anniversary episode you will get to know Michael as he shares his childhood link to Ipswich, views on perceptions of Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and the changing face of newspaper newsrooms. We also talk about his own podcast called Sourced...

Proposed childcare centre at Deebing Heights evokes emotional discussion with any decision again delayed, meeting becomes farcical over who should be quoted in media releases and 12 months on from the floods. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the February 23 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 23 February 2023. Published: 24 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 N...

You are never too old to take on something new like stand-up comedy, we talk tunes in Tulmur Place and live music in Ipswich, how well do you know your local councillors and reminiscing about the era of the backyard dunny. Get ready for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 22 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Tunes in Tulmur Place: https://bi...

Self-flying air taxis are set to launch in southeast Queensland in time for the 2032 Olympics. Would you take a flying taxi without a pilot? On today’s show you’ll hear from the University of Southern Queensland’s aviation expert Chris Smith who explains the prospect is very real and not something that remains confined to science fiction or cartoons. Published: 20 February 2023. Music: www.purple-...

Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic reveals when the decision was made to run for council in 2020 and why. In this episode you’ll also hear first-hand about the years before council and who inspired Nicole on her career path, what it was like to be a new councillor in Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and its role, council’s media policy and we discuss those anonymous threats over historical...