Ipswich Today

Teresa Harding wants a second term as mayor of Ipswich. In this episode, the unanticipated events in this term, and if re-elected, commitments for the next four years. Recorded: 24 February 2024. Published: 25 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Teresa Harding (Facebook) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elec...

The Greens claim Ipswich council Division 3 is winnable with their two candidates. Can they repeat their inner Brisbane success? In this episode meet lead candidate Danielle Mutton. Recorded: 22 February 2024. Published: 23 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Danielle Mutton (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-...

Ipswich’s gentleman of retailing Tom Edwards passes aged 87, memories of shopping at RT Edwards, campaigning in full swing for the council election and Ipswich West by-election, live comedy at Ipswich Civic Centre and we reminisce about video stores. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 21 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet....

David Martin missed out on the top job 2020. Can he win a enough votes this time to become the next mayor of Ipswich? In this episode he talks about some of his key policies including infrastructure, environment, economy and built heritage. Published: 19 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: David Martin (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections...

A mayoral motion took up more than half the meeting. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Also in this episode the results of the draw for the order of names on ballot papers for the council election and Ipswich West by-election. Recorded: 15 February 2024. Published: 16 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ripley Road and Reif Street Flinders View (Google Maps) Local g...

In this election watch special episode former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show again with more analysis of the council election and Ipswich West by-election campaigns and candidates, including the Greens who could be looking to repeat their inner Brisbane success in Ipswich Division 3. Published: 13 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cheryl Bromage (supplied)...

West Moreton Health issues an urgent public health alert concerning four children seen playing with a bat in Queens Park on February 3, Ipswich City Council ramps up mowing with weekend work and construction to finally begin at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve. Published: 10 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mowing in Cribb  Park North Ipswich (supplied) Local government...

He pulled out of the council election race in 2020 and he’s already officially nominated for 2024. David Cullen joins the show to talk about why this time, despite saying politics is a dirty game. He has been a TWU member for years and also joined the ALP. In this episode he outlines his Division 4 and citywide priorities running as an independent candidate. Recorded: 3 February 2024. Published: 5...

Jim Madden resigned from state parliament on January 26 to stand for Division 4 at the council election in March. Last year he announced he would not seek pre-selection as the Labor candidate for Ipswich West at this year’s state election. What’s behind his decision to now run for council? Jim Madden joins the show. Also in this episode the latest report card on growth from Ipswich City Council an...

The second of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes. Until council election day former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on a regular basis to talk about the campaign. Being a former councillor Cheryl provides unique insights and offers commentary on candidates and incumbents. In this episode the campaign officially begins with nominations open this week, Jim Madden...

Ipswich councillor Marnie Doyle is seeking a second term determined to push ahead with council-owned property redevelopment in Nicholas Street and details her biggest personal achievement since being elected. Last year Cr Doyle told the Ipswich Tribune she was “90 percent sure” she would not stand for re-election in Division 3, speaking out on the toxic culture in the council. Since then Marnie Do...

Breakthrough on funding to upgrade Ripley Road to four lanes, an art gallery for kids, stop the stink petition gets council support and four new leases in Nicholas Street. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the January meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 28 January 2024. Published: 29 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Concept of proposed children's art galle...

Former Ipswich councillor and mayor Andrew Antoniolli intends to run for a councillor spot in Division 3 in March. He faces some strong headwinds, accuses the current council of neglecting residents and reveals what was going on behind the scenes prior to construction of council’s new headquarters at 1 Nicholas Street. Published: 27 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Andrew An...

Sheila Ireland was first elected to Ipswich City Council in 2004 and was subsequently re-elected every four years until all councillors were dismissed by the state government in 2018. To the surprise of many Sheila nominated and then secured one of two councillor positions for the new Division 1 in 2020. Now in 2024 she is having a shot at running for mayor. Published: 22 January 2024. Theme music...

In the first of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes, former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on an occasional basis to talk about the campaign. Cheryl offers unique insights from a councillor point of view and commentary on candidates, incumbents and the issues which may decide the results. Published: 19 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Form...

Lost Ipswich Facebook page founder Jacko, who until recently was promotions manager at The Jets, reveals how he got the nickname. We also go back about 25 years and remember workforce parties and Star 106.9 broadcasting from East Timor. Also on the show what’s the vibe a couple of months out from the council election and Ipswich Civic Centre’s new approach to comedy. Walter Williams and Ashleigh M...

While we’ve been on holidays it was announced Cameron Park is set for an upgrade with a new playground, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program gets another boost in Ipswich, and dancers, teachers and parents of young dancers are being urged to take part in a health survey. Also in this episode more speculation about well-known locals who are yet to reveal their hand by declaring they'll run for c...

Ipswich City Council is keen to support local artists with a new arts space in d’Arcy Doyle Place. There are also proposals for the future use of Fire Station 101 and the old woollen mills in North Ipswich. Cr Andrew Fechner joins to the show to explain how all this might work and what other support could be on offer for local artists. Published: 5 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com...

Work to start at Colleges Crossing but not until next year, so far it’s a short list of people who intend running at the next council election in March, Ipswich Christmas lights and we reminisce about popular toys for baby boomers. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 18 December 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Colleges Crossi...

Final council meeting of 2023 hears the mayor’s year in review, new leases for tennis, community sheds and community centre, the former Ministry of Food in d'Arcy Doyle Place set to be transformed into an arts hub, what is the future of the old North Ipswich woollen mills and the battle over bad smells at Swanbank continues. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to wrap up the council year following...

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...