Ipswich Today: Recent Episodes
Allan Roebuck
An independent production featuring local voices, news and community information for residents and business in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. The show also features news about Ipswich City Council, its mayor and councillors. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch on 27 February 2020, the series was renamed Ipswich Today from 23 April 2020.
As summer approaches the thought of a flood is never far from the minds of those who have seen their home damaged previously by floodwaters. In this episode I’m joined by flood plain management specialist Adam Berry to uncover why building on flood plains or flood-prone areas was permitted in the first place, what is flood plain management and why every flood is different.
Published: 31 August 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Low lying areas of Ipswich Central under water during the 2011 flood. Photographer Lyle Radford (supplied)
Synergy Solutions (Adam Berry): https://synergys.com.au/
Centenary Highway exit 32 works: https://bit.ly/3KHHiuf
Galvanized Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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From August 24 meeting of Ipswich City Council: Flood buy-backs and the latest on repairs to council-owned property after last year’s floods, planning scheme review receives 500+ submissions and more on the Galvanized Festival which starts at the end of the month. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.
Recorded: 24 August 2023.
Published: 25 August 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Walking trail at Hardings Paddock which is also the location for Culture on Country event Sunday September 10 as part of Galvanized (supplied)
Centenary Highway exit 32 works: https://bit.ly/3KHHiuf
Galvanized Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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Lappers rejoice with recent events drawing big crowds to Ipswich Central, new waste transfer station location to replace Riverview, don’t get swooped by magpies, exit 32 at Springfield Central closed for six months, Ipswich Tribune v Teresa Harding and Galvanised Festival about to begin. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.
Published: 21 August 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Centenary Highway exit 32 works: https://bit.ly/3KHHiuf
Galvanized Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/
Australian Press Council: https://www.presscouncil.org.au/document/1838-complainant
Sourced podcast: https://www.55comms.com.au/podcast-summary
Walkabout With Rob: https://www.youtube.com/@walkaboutwithrob
Rob's Ipswich episode: https://youtu.be/7Hdp6gxSWVQ
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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Major roadworks will block access to a busy road in Springfield Central, get ready to be Galvanised in Ipswich starting with a traditional welcome by Nunukul Yuggera on August 31, the heart-warming story from RAAF Amberley of a double breast cancer survivor who has served 40 years, Culture on Country at Hardings Paddock and disco fever is coming to Ipswich Showgrounds.
Published: 16 August 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company at Culture on Country 2022 event at Hardings Paddock (supplied)
Centenary Highway exit 32 works: https://bit.ly/3KHHiuf
Galvanized Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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 and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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: 8 August 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: University of Southern Queensland School of Health and Medical Sciences Honours student, Ms Tammy Thornton, and Lecturer, Dr Edward Bliss, are about to begin their world-first capsaicin study (Photographer David Martinelli, University of Southern Queensland)
To register your interest as a participant for the trial contact either Tammy Thornton (Tammy.Thornton@usq.edu.au) or Dr Edward Bliss (Edward.Bliss@usq.edu.au).
UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Ipswich News Today: https://ipswichnewstoday.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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 design and construction company Wearthy co-founder and CEO Lukas Ritson (supplied)
Wearthy: https://www.wearthy.co/
West Moreton Health: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
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/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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 earlier this month. With the election only months away, will Teresa Harding run for a second term?
Published: 28 July 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Former Ipswich City Council Division 10 councillor David Pahlke pictured in 2015 promoting the Discover Ipswich guide (supplied)
West Moreton Health: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Ipswich News Today: https://ipswichnewstoday.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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In this episode a shock revelation that disposable coffee cups are not 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 is part of the university’s Centre for Future Materials No Waste team (supplied)
UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
UniSQ research: https://www.unisq.edu.au/research
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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.ipswichtribune.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
IFFY: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/our-community/children-and-youth/ipswich-film-festival-for-youth
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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 Rob: https://www.youtube.com/@walkaboutwithrob
Rob's Ipswich episode: https://youtu.be/7Hdp6gxSWVQ
Local Ipswich News Commercial Hotel: https://localipswichnews.com.au/news/heritage-pub-ready-to-collapse/
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
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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 says triple ramping puts our community at a health disadvantage and council supports Ipswich Show Society’s request for Friday May 17, 2024 to be the show day public holiday.
Published: 13 July 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: West Moreton Health chairman Michael Willis (West Moreton Health Facebook)
FOGO: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/fogo
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.
Visit www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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: UniSQ rocket scientist Professor David Buttsworth. Professor Buttsworth designed the university’s hypersonic wind tunnel which is being used extensively in hypersonics research in collaboration with Defence, and international projects with NASA and the Japanese and European Space Agencies. The facility (the only one in Australia, and one of a handful in the world) allows one to physically test models and concepts including flying at high speeds close to Mach 5 that may one day get us from Brisbane to New York in 2 and a half hours.
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
Ipswich Sports Awards: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/sport/grants-sponsorships-and-awards/ipswich-sports-awards
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation through PayPal.
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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. Photo by Pearce Brennan (www.laurafrank.com.au)
Laura Frank: https://www.laurafrank.com.au/
Laura Frank YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurafrank
Franks for Listening podcast: https://www.laurafrank.com.au/podcast
Ipswich Civic Centre: https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/laura-frank/
Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation through PayPal.
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Technology brings joy to Ipswich seniors but probably not in the way you’re thinking, 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://carinity.org.au/residential/colthup-manor/
Ipswich Hospital Foundation: https://www.ihfoundation.org.au/
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion: Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production. Search Drive to Survive (Pro Drive) on iHeartRadio
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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.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion: Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production. Search Drive to Survive (Pro Drive) on iHeartRadio
https://www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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-planet.com
FOGO: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/fogo
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
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Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence with special guest River 949’s boss David Wiltshire. We talk Ipswich radio history, how River 949 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 the city’s draft planning scheme, the ridiculous new 40k speed limits in Ipswich CBD, Colleges Crossing plans, we ask did anyone see a horse race at the Ipswich Cup, comedy is king at Ipswich Civic Centre and the Spark Festival fires up for another year.
Published: 19 June 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
FOGO: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/fogo
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion: Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production. Search Drive to Survive (Pro Drive) on iHeartRadio
https://www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/fogo
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Spark Festival: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
Paulina: https://youtu.be/Jqq8zO6yalY
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion: Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
https://www.ipswichtoday.com.au
We’re being remined 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 including a takeover by dinosaurs.
Published: 9 June 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: UniSQ's Dr Anna Girardi and Dr David Long have launched a new study that will assess parents’ knowledge and practices related to button battery safety in the home. (supplied)
UniSQ button battery survey: click here
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
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https://www.ipswichtoday.com.au
4LM Mount Isa. AM radio recorded on cassette in the month of January 1976. Edited to leave in the commercials.
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 one. 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 one candidate Pye Augustine (supplied)
National Reconciliation Week: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
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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, commemorating the Stolen Generations.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Ipswich Waste Services collection truck. Wheelie bin collection days changing in 28 suburbs from June 5 2023.
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion:
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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 during a tour of No. 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland (supplied) Photographer LACW Taylor Anderson
Defence Australia YouTube: https://youtu.be/U8tWDDNulhk
Royal Australian Air Force: https://www.airforce.gov.au/
RAAF Amberley: https://www.airforce.gov.au/about-us/bases/raaf-base-amberley
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
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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: Founder of Beddown Norm McGillivray (supplied)
Beddown: https://beddown.org.au/
Beddown Change 47: https://www.change47.org.au/
Wheelie bin changes: https://bit.ly/45mdxrp
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
This podcast is supported by listeners like you.
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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.
Recorded: 17 May 2023.
Published: 18 May 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
This podcast is supported by listeners like you.
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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 Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/
Economic Development Strategy: https://bit.ly/3M4AsPt
Small Business Month: https://bit.ly/450vZG1
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwN
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
This podcast is supported by listeners like you.
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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.
Published: 15 May 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Cr Nicole Jonic (supplied)
Main Street Australia: https://mainstreetaustralia.org.au/
Economic Development Strategy: https://bit.ly/3M4AsPt
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
This podcast is supported by listeners like you.
Help keep Ipswich Today online by making a donation. Visit
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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.com
Main Street Australia: https://mainstreetaustralia.org.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Promotion:
Isn’t it time you had a branded podcast for your business? As an example Pro Drive’s Drive to Survive is a limited series of six episodes. One features supercar driver Todd Hazelwood. From concept, talent choice, writing, production to publishing, Ipswich Today now offers branded podcast production.
This podcast is supported by listeners like you.
Help keep Ipswich Today online by making a donation. Visit
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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 at Deebing Creek (Facebook)
Triple A FM: https://triplea.org.au/
Triple A Let's Talk: https://triplea.org.au/category/listen/programs/lets-talk/
Flu and vaccinations: https://www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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 March.
Published: 3 May 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Former division 10 councillor David Pahlke
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
www.ipswichtoday.com.au
A new deputy mayor for Ipswich, state government attempts to clarify how councillors should deal with inappropriate conduct matters referred by the OIA, former councillors’ 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: Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan and Mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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 now at rest.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."Published: 25 April 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: David Martin (Facebook)
www.ipswichtoday.com.au
Ipswich Show celebrates 150 years this year. How did it all begin and what can you 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/
www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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 back fence.
Published: 17 April 2023.
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Imbibis: www.imbibis.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
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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.comImage: University of Southern Queensland education expert Dr Tania Leach (supplied)University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
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.comImage: WoodLinks State School principal Greg Noble and member for Bundamba Lance McCallum at WoodLinks State School (supplied)Vaping inquiry: http://bit.ly/3GyhVZOCancer Council research: https://bit.ly/3Us9gOdVape truths: https://bit.ly/3KqJENgFirst Nations Health Equity Strategy: https://bit.ly/3ZVEChuFirst Nations Health Equity Plan: https://bit.ly/4142eC0Stay on your feet: https://bit.ly/41h2mxre-scooter trial: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/e-scooter-trial-set-to-hit-springfield-streets-in-mayResource recovery: bit.ly/3zgUwrTIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comImage: Division 3 councillors Marnie Doyle and Andrew Fechner with local resident Ken Alderton at Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre (Ipswich First)Questions to council from Ipswich Today:1.Have the new electric heaters been turned on? 2.If not, when does council realistically expect the heaters to be turned on?3.How many weeks/months since the gas heaters were disconnected?4.Did council have a contingency plan to cover any delays with electrical connection?5.What has been the water temperature during this extended period with no heating?6.What impact has the lack of heating had on attendance numbers since the gas heaters were disconnected?7.Has council made an effort to communicate with residents/regular pool users with updates on the delays?8.Any other comments council wishes to add.Response:Please attribute to an Ipswich City Council spokesperson:Last year Ipswich City Council committed to replacing the inefficient gas heaters in the Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre outdoor 25-metre pool with new electric heaters. This followed strong community feedback that the water temperature in the pool needed to increase from 29 to 32 degrees – the ideal temperature for hydrotherapy. The new electric heaters were installed in December but have not yet been switched on. There has been a longer wait than expected for utility provider Energex to reconnect the power supply to the new electric circuit board. The latest update from Energex has set an expected date of 13 April for the power supply to be connected. In the meantime, the pool has been heated by solar, and has maintained an average 30-32 degree temperature, depending on weather conditions. While it’s unfortunate we haven’t been able to turn the heaters on sooner, council is pleased to have a likely date for switching these heaters on just in time for the colder months. Council understands it has been a frustrating wait for pool users to get to this stage. Pool attendance figures have remained consistent throughout the past five months and are in line with the same time period the year prior. Progress updates on the installation of the electric heaters have been posted to the council’s Civic Projects Map, available online. Council is looking forward to having these new electric heaters switched on and for Ipswich residents to be able to complete their hydrotherapy in comfort during winter and all year round.Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
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 Obesity Group. Also in this episode council approves $63,000 to support the 150th Ipswich Show and Riverview transfer station now open longer hours all year.Published: 31 March 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: UniSQ's Dr Aletha Ward, lead author on an obesity white paper published by West Moreton Obesity Group (supplied)Obesity Group report: http://bit.ly/3zilK18Cleanaway charges: https://bit.ly/3lW3XK8Council advocacy: https://bit.ly/3G5LLogResource recovery: http://bit.ly/3zgUwrTIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comImage: inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini (supplied)inCommunity Inc: https://incommunity.com.au/Beddown: www.beddown.org.auIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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 show after the March 23 meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 23 March 2023.Published: 24 March 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: CMC Rocks Qld 2023 at Willowbank Raceway Ipswich (Aerial Media Gladstone Facebook)CMC Rocks: www.cmcrocks.com.auPlanes Trains Autos: www.planestrainsautos.com.auIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.purple-planet.comPlanes Trains Autos: www.planestrainsautos.com.auIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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 new Medicare Urgent Local Care Clinic, the return of Planes Trains and Autos, and a newly discovered comet could light up the sky next year.Published: 17 March 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Planes Trains and Autos at Workshops Rail Museum (supplied)Planes Trains Autos: www.planestrainsautos.com.auRotary Foundation: https://www.rotaryfoundationaustralia.org.au/University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comImage: Carroll House 16 Queen Street Goodna (realestate.com.au)Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.purple-planet.comImage: Organisation chart by Gerd Altmann from PixabayIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comImage: Derek Swanborough (Facebook)Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Scenic Rim Regional Council: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Office of Independent Assessor: https://www.oia.qld.gov.au/Councillor Conduct Tribunal: https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/local-government/for-councils/governance/councillor-conduct-tribunal
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: 2 March 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Decades of daily observations have been preserved through Ipswich-based artist Deb Mostert's sketchbook practice and she showcases her collection for the first time in Everyday Sketchbooks (Ipswich Art Gallery Facebook)Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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 (co-hosted with Jordan McDonald).Recorded: 8 February 2023.Published: 27 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Founder and CEO of 55 comms Michael Crutcher (Ipswich Today)55 comms: https://www.55comms.com.au/Sourced podcast: https://www.55comms.com.au/sourced-podcast/Office of Independent Assessor: https://www.oia.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comImage: 1 Nicholas Street IpswichIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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.comTunes in Tulmur Place: https://bit.ly/3EtkGudIpswich Libraries visitor numbers: http://bit.ly/3xHn1xQIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: https://www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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-planet.comImage: University of Southern Queensland aviation expert Chris Smith (supplied)University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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 drug use.Recorded at Club Parkview Goodna: 17 February 2023.Published: 18 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic (supplied)Club Parkview: https://clubparkview.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Quarterly Report Card: bit.ly/3I3NBr3Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
February is heart awareness month, First Nations heath equity consultation, your help needed for Clean Up Australia day in March, Ipswich Hospital Foundation to mark 25 years, Ipswich Libraries top of the list for number of visitors and Augusta Parkway now seen in a new light.Published: 16 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich Children's Library, Nicholas Street (supplied)Ipswich Hospital Foundation gala dinner: https://gala.ihfoundation.org.au/West Moreton Health: www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/West Moreton Health First Nations Health: http://bit.ly/3S01kmdIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Quarterly Report Card: bit.ly/3I3NBr3Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
A Riverview man who lost his voice due to cancer has it restored by Ipswich Hospital, school-based trainee completing Cert III in health, Ipswich’s population nudging 245,500, the fire ant fight continues and Ipswich Central building owners urged to convert above shop space into residential accommodation.Published: 8 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Alekk Mathieson is working on the Ipswich Hospital medical ward as he upgrades his qualifications with a Certificate III in Health (supplied)West Moreton Health: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Quarterly Report Card: http://bit.ly/3I3NBr3Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Low-income families under extreme pressure trying to find an affordable place to live, a fresh look at what to do with the old transit centre, is future development at Deebing Creek at an impasse, new schools open and no sign of an immediate solution to Ipswich Central’s bridge traffic jam. Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard joins the show.Published: 1 February 2023.Updated: 2 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard (supplied)Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich Citizen of the Year Donna Cavanagh describes the moment hearing her name announced at this year’s awards. In this episode Donna reveals what influences and events shaped the woman she is today and explains the incredible daily commitment to help those doing it tough in our local community. This includes the pressures brought on by the current cost of living and punishingly low vacancy rates for those trying to find a place to rent.Published: 27 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Donna Cavanagh receiving Citizen of the Year Award from Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)Contact Donna: 0413 457 867Helping Support Minds Facebook: http://bit.ly/3WPBodWMore on award recipients: http://bit.ly/3j57vseIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Why River Heart Parklands stage one is still closed nearly 12 months on from the floods, petition for a new playground, missed wheelie bins on collection days a concern, Economic Development Strategy almost three years in the making but what, if anything, is happening now to bring new business and industry to the city. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Recorded: 19 January 2023.Published: 20 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: River Heart Parklands stage one pictured in 2015Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Major city parkland attraction still closed since being damaged by last year’s floods, one flood buy-back story, shops opening and reopening in an area prone to flooding and what does the future hold for Ipswich Civic Centre. A new year yarn with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac where we also share Christmas holiday adventures which includes some timely health advice.Published: 16 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comABC Radio Conversations: https://ab.co/3CLNzkHIpswich City Council: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Former Ipswich City Council administrator Greg Chemello resigns from Moreton Bay Regional Council, more progress in Nicholas Street and a preview of January’s Ipswich council meeting including decision making powers of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee and a vote on a private operator to run George Alder Tennis Centre at Leichhardt.Published: 14 January 2023.Updated: 16 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Former Ipswich City Council interim administrator Greg Chemello (Ipswich First)Greg Chemello resigns from Ipswich council: https://bit.ly/3CMDfswPrevious Ipswich councillors sacked 2018 (ABC News): https://ab.co/3GxL72gIpswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Finalists announced for Ipswich Citizen of the Year along with supporting categories, ten community groups score funding from Ipswich City Council and registrations open for the Ipswich 100 charity bike ride.Published: 10 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: A previous Ipswich 100 charity bike ride (supplied)Annual awards finalists: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/media-releases/articles/2022/finalists-announced-for-2023-ipswich-australia-day-awardsJennifer Kent: https://localipswichnews.com.au/news/ipswich-artist-jennifer-kent/Community funding: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/services/funding-and-supportIpswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Will the Sea World chopper tragedy affect the future of tourism aviation? Retired Ipswich helicopter pilot Captain Mike Jarvis has many years of first-hand experience in tourism. He gives his take on what the future might look like and explains the view from the pilot’s seat.Published: 5 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Captain Mike Jarvis (supplied)About Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainmike1/
Fireworks welcome the new year at four locations across Ipswich (watch Limestone Park fireworks here https://fb.watch/hPrJo-1-_m/), major road project swings into high gear, free parking in Ipswich Central for a limited time, health advice to keep your pool germ-free and will Ipswich finally get the performing arts centre it deserves?Published: 3 January 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: New Year's Eve fireworks at Limestone Park (Ipswich Today)Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Cancer Council Queensland: https://cancerqld.org.au/index.phpHealthy swimming: http://bit.ly/3Z9YuOv
Ipswich City Council extends post-flood rates concession, Ipswich Arts Awards return in 2023, First Nations cadet swaps finance for nursing, new economic development strategy light on detail, another corporate donation to Ipswich Hospital Foundation's Children's Christmas Appeal and the Bremer River receives 18,000 Mary River cod.Published: 16 December 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich Hospital First Nations nursing cadet Janita Dutt (supplied)Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZjResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Expert advice from the University of Southern Queensland's finance guru Associate Professor Peter Phillips on how to avoid overspending this Christmas including tips on reducing stress and expectations of family. Also in this episode Ipswich Christmas lights winners and how to shape your Ipswich of the future.Published: 12 December 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Pexels from PixabayIpswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZjResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
The last Ipswich council meeting of the year finally settles the Swifts saga, more emphasis on customer service, Queensland Audit Office reports don’t come cheap, delayed Karalee childcare centre gets the green light with changes, a review of 2022 floods and the best street announced in the Ipswich Christmas lights competition. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Published: 9 December 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Tulmur Place Ipswich Central Christmas 2021 (Ipswich First)Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZjResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich business confidence remains high nearly three years into Covid with 75 per cent of local firms optimistic for the year ahead. In this Ipswich Today exclusive you’ll hear highlights from Top Office Group’s annual survey of business sentiment across the city and region. Director Jan Gadsden reveals key information for every business owner or manager.Published: 6 December 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Top Office Group and Sequel Insights director Jan Gadsden (supplied)Executive Outlook highlights: https://topoffice.com.au/executive-outlook-presentation-the-highlights/Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/
First settlements under Resilient Homes Fund flood buy-back scheme, more flood monitoring cameras in Ipswich now online, a new green street art competition, celestial showtime, new Ipswich Hospital pedestrian bridge lifted into place and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.Published 4 December 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: University of Southern Queensland astrophysicist Professor Jonti Horner (supplied)University of Southern Queensland Centre for Astrophysics: https://www.unisq.edu.au/research/institutes-centres/iaess/centre-for-astrophysicsIpswich Hospital pedestrian bridge lift: https://www.facebook.com/wmhhs/IHF Christmas Appeal: https://www.ihfoundation.org.au/Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZjResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
A council committee defers a recommendation on the potential sale of council property to Swifts to the December ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council after being presented to the wrong committee this week. This long-running controversial saga is yet to have its conclusion.Published: 30 November 2022.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Swifts Sports Club (Google)Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZjResilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
A condolence motion for a much-loved Rosewood identity, a red seat to raise awareness of domestic violence, a committee with no reports, Ipswich Central latest, an update on flood buy-backs, council asking for feedback on what you want in a repaired Colleges Crossing and councillors seek divine intervention. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 25 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding with Kate Lutkins at the Brisbane Lions AFLW open training session Springfield Central stadium (Facebook) Zonta Ipswich: https://www.zontadistrict22.org/district-22-clubs/zonta-club-of-ipswich-inc/ Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZj Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac, this month with a special guest, local stand-up comedian Darren Hallesy. Also on the show what’s happening with Motoland at Tivoli Raceway, will the new Springfield Central AFL stadium pass its first test, flood buy-backs, population growth and when did Christmas lights become a thing? Published: 21 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 ICC quarterly report: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/ipswich-population-grows-27-per-cent-and-1033-homes-approved-over-last-quarter/ Christmas lights competition: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/competition-calls-for-ipswichs-best-christmas-lights-display/ Christmas in Ipswich: bit.ly/3Gk9QZj Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Soft plastics head for landfill as the REDcycle scheme is halted. This revelation is the latest development in Australia’s 74-million-tonne garbage problem. So why is getting recycling right so difficult? In this special episode you’ll hear from the University of Southern Queensland’s Professor Polly Burey, an expert on recycling who is also co-project lead on the No Waste program. Published: 18 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ's Professor Polly Burey (supplied) No Waste: https://composites.usq.edu.au/nowaste/ Solutions for manufacturing: https://www.unisq.edu.au/news/2022/05/simple-solution-for-manufacturing
During the November meeting of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste committee councillors heard about shortcomings around protecting heritage buildings and Indigenous cultural sensitivities connected to proposed development at Deebing Heights. Also in this episode details on how to enter Ipswich City Council’s annual Christmas lights competition. Published: 16 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Councillor Nicole Jonic and mayor Teresa Harding getting ready for Christmas in Ipswich (supplied) Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Christmas in Ipswich: http://bit.ly/3Gk9QZj Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell recaps the annual Ipswich Business Excellence Awards, reviews 2022 and looks ahead to 2023 including business confidence, the impact of rising interest rates, population growth, computer hacking and business as usual with Covid. Also on the show Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce held its annual Marquee Business Awards at a gala dinner last month. Published: 12 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: View towards White Rock from Ipswich Central (supplied) Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/ Queensland Health: http://bit.ly/3O1iWvN Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Leonard Cohen's most famous song is Hallelujah. In the Spirit of Leonard Cohen show, Jonathan Anstock brings to life the musical soul of Cohen through poetry and song in a deep and timeless performance. Jonathon will be on stage at Ipswich Civic Centre November 26 and joins this episode of Ipswich Today. Also on the show winners announced at the 2022 Ipswich Sports Awards. Published: 9 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jonathon Anstock in the Spirit of Leonard Cohen show (supplied) Spirit of Leonard Cohen video: https://youtu.be/46PHpJ-yh2k Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Sports Awards: https://bit.ly/3Tkh7LK Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Plans released by West Moreton Health to deal with population pressures on health services in the region over the next 10 years also reveal many serious challenges ahead, Vietnam vets get together at Amberley, a new fleet of high-tech Ipswich City Council waste collection trucks begin to hit the road and more Investing in Queensland Women Grants announced by the Queensland Government. Published: 4 November 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: History and Heritage – Air Force hosted approximately 85 RAAF Vietnam veterans and their family members at a special event held at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre during the weekend of October 29–30. (Supplied by RAAF. Photographer Group Captain David Fredericks) West Moreton Health Strategic Plan: https://bit.ly/3Dy0Uwp Feel Well, Live Well: Older Person’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy: https://bit.ly/3FHCKSO Unleashing the Potential: an open and equitable health system: https://bit.ly/3gZN5iI RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre: https://www.raafamberleyheritage.gov.au/ Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ninety years of jacaranda trees in Goodna celebrated with a new plaque, Transport and Main Roads service centre at Bundamba opens soon, Ipswich Hospital’s new cardiac catheter lab now open, new council flood cameras go online, food organics garden organics latest and flood-affected residents reminded to register with the Resilient Homes Fund. Published: 31 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully, Mayor Teresa Harding and Cr Nicole Jonic unveil the jacaranda trees plaque on Brisbane Terrace Goodna (supplied) Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Jacaranda trees: https://bit.ly/3zw6myR Telehealth: https://bit.ly/3fl0mC5 FOGO: https://bit.ly/3TSxwrH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
A forensic audit of defunct council companies gets the thumbs down from councillors, proposed childcare centre at Deebing Heights not approved, a review of decision-making powers of a key committee, flood buy-backs latest, new rural waste transfer site rejected. a mid-term review of council division boundaries and better education needed on the use of sandbags. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the 27 October 2022 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 27 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas Street Ipswich (supplied) Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Fireworks possible at this week’s meeting of Ipswich City Council, heavy rain brings on sandbag fever, Keys to the City for Ipswich State High School, two new state primary schools open in Ipswich next year, University of Southern Queensland 2022 Alumni of the Year Awards and Covid rules remain for West Moreton Health. Published: 24 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich State High School rugby league captain Josiah Pahulu (supplied) Sandbag DIY tips: https://bit.ly/3SsH7Ei Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan: https://bit.ly/3eYO2Hu Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Another monthly yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. It's time to go pink with Ipswich Hospital Foundation, councillor watchdog overreach, floods, flood buy-backs and we say a sad goodbye to Colleges By The River. Also in this episode of Ipswich Today we talk air shows and reminisce about the first fast food store in Ipswich. All this and more in a special jacaranda edition of the show. Published: 18 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Inquiry into the Independent Assessor report: https://bit.ly/3D4K3SU Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/ Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Ipswich Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/ Go pink IHF: https://www.ihfoundation.org.au/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Queensland’s own international child movie star in the 1950s can also claim he played drums on the tarmac at the old Brisbane airport, played drums in a jazz band, then in the 60s he joined the Bee Gees. Colin Petersen became a lifelong friend of Maurice Gibb. Now aged in his 70s his life story is still being written and he has returned to the stage, but not exactly in the role you would expect. Colin Petersen is my special guest in this episode of Ipswich Today. Published: 12 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Additional music: Best of the Bee Gees https://www.bestofthebeegees.com.au/ Image: Colin Petersen (supplied) Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
West Moreton Health warning to stay clear of flying foxes, 2022 sports awards finalists announced by Ipswich City Council, 80,000 cemetery records to go digital, sustainable inspiration during Sustainable Ipswich month and RAAF Amberley F/A-18F Hornets get in last-minute practice before the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo. Published: 6 October 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Andrew Fechner with 2021 Ipswich Sports Awards Volunteer of the Year Scott Morrison (supplied) Ipswich Sports Awards: https://bit.ly/3PNzVSy Sustainable Ipswich: https://bit.ly/3SYKZgW Ipswich Cemeteries: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/cemeteries Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo: https://bit.ly/3EpMWif RAAF Amberley flying activities: www.defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich is leading the way with flood buy-backs under the Australian and Queensland government Resilient Homes Fund, new urban greening plan acknowledges climate change, $30 million bill for flood repairs, Ipswich Planning Scheme in the spotlight and Ipswich State High School to receive Keys to the City. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the September 29 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 29 September 2022. Published: 30 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve flood damage taken by Erwin Kern 13 March 2022 (supplied by ICC) Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Cracks in heritage provisions within Ipswich City Council’s ageing planning scheme exposed as council approves a new fast-food outlet in Goodna, building better blocks and place-making explained and the latest update on new tenants for council-owned properties in the Nicholas Street precinct. Published: 23 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 16 Queen Street Goodna (Google) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. This month we discuss Park(ing) Day, council’s flood review, 30 years of Springfield, the Galvanized Festival, local legend Peter McMahon (featured in Local Ipswich News), and we reminisce about road trips in the 60s and 70s. All this and more in episode 206 of Ipswich Today and the eighteenth time three former radio colleagues get together on the show. Recorded: 19 September 2022. Published: 20 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Park(ing) Day: https://bit.ly/3DDhJYG 2022 flood review: https://bit.ly/3RWhg8b Springfield 30 years: https://bit.ly/3LqZZRX Peter McMahon (Local Ipswich News): https://bit.ly/3LpjZoe Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich councillors remain divided over the future of council’s media policy first introduced under Administration. The policy has since been through the wringer with some councillors clearly trying to limit the amount of publicity afforded the mayor while boosting their own stocks in the media. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of media policies and procedures at Ipswich City Council since 2003 and what is the difference between a council policy and procedure. Published: 16 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Following a short break Ipswich Today returns with a summary of what’s happening locally including West Moreton Health Covid team stood down, UniSQ launches a First Nations Blueprint, critical flood gauges replaced, community funding on offer, the Swifts sale saga slowly inches towards a conclusion, Commonwealth Hotel latest and get ready to party at CMC Rocks. Published: 13 September 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Commonwealth Hotel artist impression (supplied) Commonwealth Hotel video walk through: https://bit.ly/3RYCCkR Shape Your Ipswich Swifts: https://bit.ly/3BcVdD6 Shape Your Ipswich Ti Tree funding: https://bit.ly/3BaSrOz University of Southern Queensland news: https://www.unisq.edu.au/news CMC Rocks Qld: https://cmcrocks.com/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
The story behind a petition from Brisbane residents to Ipswich council, Brisbane Lions want more cash for Springfield Central Stadium, new fees to use Tulmur Place and CBD new shops latest. These items and more from Ipswich council’s August 25 ordinary meeting. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show for our regular catch-up. Published: 26 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding and Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland president Ken Butler (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Galvanized Festival: www.galvanizedipswich.com.au Ipswich Historical Society: www.ipswichhistoricalsociety.com/ Box Flat podcast: Apple https://apple.co/3o3Putb Google https://bit.ly/3ObBW9x Spotify https://spoti.fi/3yMogvP Historical Motorcycle Club of Qld: https://www.hmccq.org.au/
There's plenty to celebrate during the Galvanized Festival in September, source of stink finally revealed so we ask how to stop it happening again, still more to share after the floods earlier this year, can you teach an old swooping bird new tricks and we reminisce about Ipswich City Square. All this and more during another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 17 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Galvanized Festival: www.galvanizedipswich.com.au Ipswich Historical Society: www.ipswichhistoricalsociety.com/ Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
After some three years Ipswich City Council finally reveals the new CBD cinema operator, Leichhardt pool temperature saga at an end with 32 the magic number, but at what cost? Also in this local news episode get ready for the Galvanized Festival in its second year, hazard reduction burns in council-owned conservation areas and Redbank Plains Road set for its long-awaited next upgrade. Published: 14 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ned Kelly at Cooneana Heritage Centre (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Galvanized Festival: www.galvanizedipswich.com.au Ipswich Historical Society: https://www.ipswichhistoricalsociety.com/
To mark the 200th episode two people making their own contribution, past and present, to the local community and the world. First, Ipswich-based business owner Martin Corkery on a personal humanitarian mission to Ukraine reveals first-hand what he witnessed. Also on the show remembering a different pace of life in Ipswich during the 1950s and 1960s through the eyes of 94 year-old amateur radio operator Ron Grandison. Published: 7 August 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Rotary International: www.rotary.org Rotary District 9620: https://rotary9620.org/ Ipswich City Rotary: https://www.ipswichcityrotary.com.au/ Ipswich and District Radio Club: www.vk4wip.org.au Wireless Institute of Australia: www.wia.org.au
Ipswich councillors voice optimism going forward after the chaos of recent weeks with Crs Doyle and Harding placing their comments on the record at the July 28 council meeting. In other local news nominations are open for the annual Ipswich Sports Awards, Ipswich Central’s living art gallery and a local doctor issues a serious health warning over vaping. Published: 31 July 2022. Image: Screenshot Ipswich City Council meeting (YouTube) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Ipswich Sports Awards: https://bit.ly/3PNzVSy GIVIT: GIVIT.org.au/appeals/givit-together/queensland-small-business-hardship-appeal National Drug Strategy survey: https://bit.ly/3vq0eGa
Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to talk about recently revealed travel expenses from 2010 and 2012, Ipswich councillors on their best behaviour at the July 28 meeting, changes to guidelines for community funding, Queensland Audit Office finds four new deficiencies at council, motions for the annual local government conference and Ipswich remembers Box Flat. Published: 28 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Talking everything Ipswich with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac in our regular chat over the back fence. We’re keeping it mostly positive this month after a series of massive backflips in the council chamber. We talk mid-winter fun in Ipswich, face masks, new businesses, stealth bombers, CMC Rocks, Park2Park and a look back at the old Wintergarden Theatre in East Street. Recorded: 18 July 2022 Published: 19 July 2022 Music: www.purple-planet.com New businesses: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/ipswich-central-welcomes-21-new-businesses/ CMC Rocks: https://cmcrocks.com/ Park2Park: https://park2park.com.au/ Amberley Tattoo airshow: www.airforce.gov.au/IAAT2022 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
On the morning of 31 July 1972 news broke about a massive explosion at Box Flat mine at Swanbank. John Knox was preparing to start his day reporting the daily news at radio station 4IP. He went directly to Box Flat and was among the first to report from the disaster site. Hugh Taylor was working at Rhondda Collieries and remembers the events of that fateful day. Hugh is also current president of Ipswich Historical Society and details the commemorative plans for the weekend of 30 and 31 July 2022. Published: 16 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Box Flat Memorial, Swanbank (Google) Mine accidents and disasters: http://www.mineaccidents.com.au/ http://www.mineaccidents.com.au/mine-accident/44/box-flat-mine-1972 Ipswich Historical Society: https://www.ipswichhistoricalsociety.com/ Picture Ipswich: https://www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Ipswich councillors draw a line in the sand. The Pisasale name issue appears to be finally resolved after a special meeting of Ipswich City Council on July 12. It wasn't without some further angst over who said what during the election campaign. Published: 12 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Pisasale Drive Yamanto (Google) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Stakes are getting higher as councillors face-off across the chamber at the first of two special meetings over Pisasale naming. Also on the show meet Indigenous artist Sally Harrison who through art has been able to connect with her identity and love of the land. Currently you can view Sally's work in Spirit of Place - Here, There and Everywhere at Ipswich Art Gallery until August 21. Published: 8 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Sally Harrison (Facebook) Sally Harrison: https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/allevents/spirit-of-place-sally-harrison/ Amberley Tattoo airshow: www.airforce.gov.au/IAAT2022 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Have some Ipswich councillors lost confidence in council staff? Deputy mayor Jacob Madsen votes against adopting the city’s annual budget, Nicole Jonic questions accuracy of information from council officers while Paul Tully raises the urgent need for traffic lights in Division 2. Also in this episode a double backflip on the Pisasale naming fiasco with two special meetings called by rival councillors. Published: 6 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Nicole Jonic and Cr Paul Tully at Richardson Park Goodna (supplied) Budget: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/corporate_publications/budget-2022-2023 Amberley Tattoo airshow: www.airforce.gov.au/IAAT2022 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Tensions boil over in the chamber with discussion about former mayor Paul Pisasale taking centre stage during the June 30 ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council. There was a spectacular backflip on renaming Paul Pisasale Bridge and Pisasale Drive. In a separate meeting council announced details of its 2022-2023 budget with an increase in rates. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to discuss the budget and what happened in the chamber with a split vote five to four in favour of reinstating the Pisasale name on a bridge and road. Also in this episode Spark Ipswich set to light up the city and Amberley Air Tattoo airshow releases ticketing details. Published: 1 July 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cover of Ipswich City Council 2022-2023 budget (supplied) Budget details: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/corporate_publications/budget-2022-2023 Spark Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/spark-program/ Infrastructure Australia: https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/infrastructure-priority-list Amberley Tattoo airshow: www.airforce.gov.au/IAAT2022 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
The nationwide housing crisis is almost a constant in the media but what is happening in Ipswich? One local organisation at the front line reveals the current homeless situation with a staggering increase of more than 1,000 per cent since the onset of Covid. While this increase was temporary the on-going increase is in the range of 650 per cent. Ipswich-based inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini joins the show to explain more. Published: 24 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: inCommunity Inc CEO Paul Tommasini (supplied) inCommunity Inc: https://incommunity.com.au/ Crisis accommodation: https://incommunity.com.au/crisis/ Beddown: https://incommunity.com.au/beddown/
The pain and misery of the floods earlier the year are still front and centre for many struggling to rebuild, how the Resilient Homes Fund could help, Ipswich Hospital funding in the crosshairs of three local mayors and the Festival of Horsepower hits the right note. Also in this episode we reminisce about the former Jim Gardiner Pool in Limestone Park. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 20 June 2022. Published: 21 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Resilient Homes Fund: https://bit.ly/3PDPJHH ABC News - three mayors call for hospital funding: https://ab.co/3Qzmczx Festival of Horsepower: https://bit.ly/3QAti6P Jim Gardiner Pool: https://www.pictureipswich.com.au/nodes/view/10022 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Wood Mulching Industries at Swanbank under extra scrutiny during the June meeting of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste committee after the company lodged an application to change some previously approved conditions. The original application attracted one submission which raised concerns about odour from green waste. In this episode you’ll hear highlights of the committee’s concerns and answers from council’s development planning manager. Published: 17 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Wood Mulching Industries: http://www.woodmulching.com.au/ Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Exercise might be the secret to keeping your mind sharp. New research by the University of Southern Queensland reveals 100 minutes of exercise every week improves brain health. With 1.1 million Australians predicted to suffer from dementia by 2058, lead researcher Dr Edward Bliss said the findings could help unlock the secrets of the complex disease. The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, show for the first time positive changes in cognition and brain blood vessel function in older people. Published: 13 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: USQ's Dr Edward Bliss (supplied) Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience: https://bit.ly/3MMNyPz University of Southern Queensland: https://www.usq.edu.au/
Have your say on this year’s flood response at a special public forum being held in Goodna, Spark Ipswich returns for a second year to light up the city, how to support the Cancer Council's Relay for Life without being there and how many 10 cent recycle containers are in one mile. Stream now to find out from Liz Tindle-May who is raising funds for Ipswich RSL Youth and Community Band. Published: 9 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Spark Ipswich (supplied) Flood forum registration: https://bit.ly/398EBCu One Mile of Recycling: https://bit.ly/3Q8j5OJ Spark Ipswich: https://bit.ly/3zto46O Relay for Life: https://bit.ly/3xwxFse Large item kerbside collection: https://bit.ly/3aDldOi Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
In 1903 a three-year-old boy was given up for adoption from the front yard of a Brisbane Street home because his mother already had two children out of wedlock and another was on the way. In this episode you’ll hear from the 67-year-old grandson of that three-year-old. Hugh O'Brien has uncovered his intriguing family history in Ipswich at the beginning of last century. Published: 3 June 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Hugh O'Brien with two of his grandchildren on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (supplied) Brisbane Valley Rail Trail: https://www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au/ Trove: https://trove.nla.gov.au/ National Reconciliation Week: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Contact Ipswich Today: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/?page_id=148
In this snack size episode catch up on getting a free flu vax, fire ants get a free ride from recent floods, Festival of Horsepower is back, Legacy gains from trains, planes and autos, next suburbs for kerbside collection and the amazing tale of a wheel lost from a 1949 Morris MS6 recovered from bushland beside the Cunningham Highway. Published: 28 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Willowbank Raceway (www.dragphotos.com.au) Fire Ants: www.fireants.org.au Flu vax Queensland Health: https://bit.ly/38pNxTs Flu vax pharmacy bookings: https://bit.ly/3PNJj8X Willowbank Raceway: https://www.willowbankraceway.com.au/ Queensland Raceway: https://www.qldraceways.com.au/ Ipswich Kart Club: https://www.ipswichkartclub.org.au/ Ipswich Turf Club: https://ipswichturfclub.com.au/ Large item kerbside collection: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Over The Back Fence: Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular monthly yarn where we talk everything Ipswich. This month includes Labor promises made to council before the election, the misery of two floods in as many months, renaming Pisasale bridge and road still not finalised, our increasingly dog-friendly CBD, stinky waste business, when was the last time you were in a library and plenty of laughs at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 24 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Major parties pre-election commitments to Ipswich: https://bit.ly/3wKgdyJ Resilient Homes Fund: https://bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council calls on state to act over stink: https://bit.ly/3NxxWA6 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
A call for council to do more to support local DV organisations, deputy mayor champions new library, a real stink over waste odours, renaming Pisasale bridge and road hits a speed bump, still no decision on an ideal pool temperature while a new pool at Leichhardt is delayed. Also in this episode council backs the Winternationals and CMC Rocks at Willowbank Raceway. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the May meeting of Ipswich City Council (recorded 19 May 2022). Published: 20 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
A very personal story of a young man growing up in Ipswich struggling to find his own identity. Bryant Strong is now a registered nurse caring for others but that’s only part of what he does to support the community. The University of Southern Queensland nursing graduate, who is now studying two more degrees - Master of Nursing and a Bachelor of Midwifery – has dedicated his life to improving the mental health of LGBTIQ+ youth. Published: 18 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Registered nurse, LGBTIQ+ advocate and University of Southern Queensland graduate Bryant Strong (supplied) USQ: https://www.usq.edu.au/ Our House Our Haven: https://ohoh.org.au/ IDAHOBIT: https://www.idahobit.org.au/ International Nurses Day: https://www.icn.ch/what-we-do/campaigns/international-nurses-day
Large item kerbside collection continues across Ipswich, big plans for a Goodna riverside park, introducing the People's Choice Award at the annual Ipswich Art Awards, vote for Marburg in Queensland's Top Tourism Town Awards and Reconciliation Week 2022 to be celebrated with culture, community and food. Published: 16 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Soul Nook at Marburg (supplied) Large item kerbside collection: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection Richardson Park Goodna: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/richardsonparkupgrade Ipswich Art Awards: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/whats-on/ipswich-art-awards Soul Nook Marburg: https://www.thesoulnookcollective.com/ Vote for Marburg: https://www.qtic.com.au/ Reconciliation Week: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ Community open day at Hardings Paddock: https://bit.ly/3LiaoxV Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
A centuries-old method of flight fills the sky above Ipswich most early mornings when the weather allows. How and when did the city become home to the Floating Images hot air balloon? You’ll hear the story which led to chief pilot Graeme Day gaining his commercial pilot’s licence 30 years ago and why Ipswich was chosen as the preferred location to establish Floating Images hot air balloon flights. Published: 9 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Chief pilot Graeme Day getting ready for another flight (supplied) Floating Images website: www.floatingimages.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com.au/floatingimagesballooning YouTube: www.youtube.com/floatingimages
Ipswich City Council under scrutiny for its new media policy with the Queensland Government now wanting a please explain. The Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo comes to RAAF Base Amberley when Australia’s largest air force base will open its gates to the public for the first time since 2008. Also in this episode Ipswich population growth slows and go off-grid at Hardings Paddock. Published: 6 May 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich CDB reach of Bremer River (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV ICC quarterly report card: https://bit.ly/3MTA6d3 Air Tattoo: https://bit.ly/3FjxN0i Hardings Paddock Hut: https://bit.ly/3vNteIF Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
One third of Ipswich householders are suffering high or very high psychological stress. The report of a recent survey found 22.9 per cent of householders were experiencing high psychological distress and nine per cent were experiencing very high levels of distress, compared to the national average of nine point three per cent and four point two per cent respectively. Hear some of the details contained in a new survey from Community Mental Health Australia. Project manager Tristan Brownson reveals key findings from the survey conducted in Ipswich between September and December 2021 by Community Mental Health Australia's ACDC project. Published: 29 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: ACDC project manager Tristan Brownson (supplied) Ipswich community report: https://bit.ly/3KpToFs ACDC project: www.acdc.org.au Community Mental Health Australia: www.cmha.org.au
Your sneak peek at the 2022 Ipswich Show with show society president Darren Zanow and events manager Joanne Hadnutt. A last minute call for entries, main arena entertainment highlights, what's new this year and where to get your tickets online. Published: 27 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Show (supplied) Ipswich Show tickets and information: https://ipswichshow.com.au/ Lodge show entries: https://showday.online/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Ipswich City Council's 21 April 2022 meeting: A tense and emotional withdrawal of a motion by Cr Nicole Jonic which called for an apology from mayor Teresa Harding. The mayor was excluded from the meeting for the apology discussion. Hear the mayor’s response to being forced to leave the chamber. Ipswich has a new deputy mayor for the next 12 months and at the end of the show a moving tribute to Ipswich’s Gaye Anderson by Cr Kate Kunzelmann. Published: 23 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding and Cr Nicole Jonic at Workshops Rail Museum North Ipswich (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
For the first time since Covid I sat down with Jennifer Howard in the Ipswich electorate office earlier this week rather than via Zoom or on the phone. On the show we discuss highlights from the first three months of the year in state parliament, ambulance ramping and climate under the microscope at an Ipswich forum. Also in this episode International Women's Day and National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and the valuable contribution service club Zonta makes to the community. Published: 22 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jennifer Howard (supplied) Jennifer Howard: https://www.jenniferhowardmp.com.au/ https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members/Member-List/Member-Details?id=1748033050 Zonta Ipswich: https://zontadistrict22.org/district-22-clubs/zonta-club-of-ipswich-inc/ National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence: https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/preventing-bullying/national-day-of-action-against-bullying-and-violence Allison Baden-Clay Foundation: https://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au/
After a two-month hiatus Over The Back Fence returns with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. This month we discuss the 2022 flood, the clean-up, immediate and on-going help available and how it compares to 2011. Tulmur Place is increasingly known as the city’s home for free entertainment and a great family destination, who will be the next deputy mayor and will the mayor finally make an apology? Also on the show our Ipswich foodie favourites and Ash Barty gives the strongest indication yet about her next sporting chapter. Published: 19 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Ungermann Brothers: https://ungermannbrothers.com.au/ Indian Mehfil: https://mehfil.com.au/ipswich/ Ruby Chews: https://rubychews.com.au/ Cafe 63: https://www.riverlink.net.au/store/cafe-63/?location=EC2 Scenic Rim Brewery: https://www.scenicrimbrewery.com.au/directions Retro Diner: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetroDinerIpswich/ Delights of India: https://www.delightsofindia.com.au/ Coffee at St Andrew's: https://www.standrewsipswich.com.au/For-Visitors/Coffee-Shop
In this Easter long week-end episode a few things to see and do around Ipswich in the coming days and weeks. Stream now for a quick catch-up on local news you can use including Planes Trains and Autos, which suburbs are in the next round of the large item kerbside collection, Ipswich Civic Centre due to reopen, The Gathering Celtic Festival, 2022 Ipswich Show dates, more fun in Tulmur Place and the first ever Dogfest coming to the Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 15 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place markets Ipswich Central (www.nicholasst.com.au) Planes, Trains, Autos: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/planes-trains-autos/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/ Kerbside collection: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection Trees for Mum: https://bit.ly/3xuGIKn Free plants: https://bit.ly/3O8TioR Ipswich show info and tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au/ The Gathering: https://www.gatheringfestival.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
With the federal election due in May, Ipswich City Council is again sizing up big-ticket projects to support population growth and the urgent need for cash from Canberra to build much-needed infrastructure. What are the priorities? And why the need to lobby for federal money? Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to explain which projects council believes deserve more attention and funding from the Australian Government. Published: 6 April 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers, Division 1 councillor Jacob Madsen, Member for Blair Shayne Neumann and Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding at North Ipswich Reserve for Labor's announcement of a $20m funding commitment (supplied) Ipswich City Council advocacy projects: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/advocacy North Ipswich stadium $20m commitment: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/20-million-stadium-commitment-to-make-north-ipswich-nrl-ready Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
One local business you may not have heard of until now is Golden Bone Bakery, a manufacturer of heathy doggie treats made in Ipswich. It started with an idea about six years ago with the first batch of treats made in a home kitchen. This is the story of Katharina von Heusinger and partner Reiner who noticed an increasing amount of flatulence from their dog Jett which they attributed to mass manufactured doggie treats. From this came the idea to make their own 100 per cent natural dog treats and the Golden Bone Bakery was born. Published: 31 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Katharina von Heusinger with Jett. Photo credit Claire Usmar, Trade and Investment Queensland (supplied) Golden Bone Bakery: https://thegoldenbonebakery.com.au/ Fire Station 101: https://www.firestation101.com.au/
Brisbane Indigenous Media Association has operated community radio station Triple A Murri Country since its first broadcast on April 6 1993. For several years it was known as 98.9 FM and recently rebranded to Triple A retuning to its roots. The station is best known for its unique blend of popular country and indigenous music. In addition to Murri Country 98.9FM, Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Ltd operates Triple A Vision, Triple A Training and BIMA Projects. Ipswich resident Jyi Lawton is the CEO of Triple A and joins the show to explain how it all began, what's happening now and what the future holds for Triple A. Published: 28 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Triple A Murri Country 98.9FM logo (supplied) Triple A website: https://triplea.org.au/ About Community Radio C-Plus: https://www.cbaa.org.au/broadcasters/promote-your-station-or-program-online/community-radio-plus-coming
From the March 24 meeting of Ipswich City Council - a flood clean-up and support package, a new enclosed compost manufacturing facility at Swanbank approved but will it pass the nose test, CBD cinema rumours, who is spending what on the council-owned Commonwealth Hotel fit-out and extension, and to borrow from Elton John, sorry seems to be the hardest word, after mayor called on to apologise to another councillor. Also in this episode what does the future hold for the decommissioned Eastern Heights water tower? Published: 25 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve view from drone taken by Erwin Kern 13 March 2022 (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve remains closed after being smashed again by another major flood, sporting fields still being assessed before reopening, have your say on the future of bus route 531, Ipswich to Springfield Central public transport corridor tops council’s election wish-list and Ipswich Jets score with USQ. This episode also highlights Advance Care Planning Week with a reminder from West Moreton Health. Published: 19 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Colleges By The River cafe on its side 8 March 2022 (Facebook) Queensland Government disaster funding for sports clubs: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery Queensland Government disaster assistance grants: https://bit.ly/3wrxeiu Bus route 531 feedback: https://bit.ly/36sqZjG Ipswich Jets: https://www.ipswichjets.com/ University of Southern Queensland: https://www.usq.edu.au/ West Moreton Health end of life care: https://bit.ly/3wlOTs2 Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
After more than seven years of waiting Ipswich City Council announced a new operator of the Commonwealth Hotel at an extraordinary (or special) meeting on Thursday 10 March 2022. This meeting followed the regular round of committee meetings. In a statement issued later mayor Teresa Harding said the hotel would act as an anchor tenant for the Nicholas Street Precinct. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee chairperson Cr Marnie Doyle said while the Commonwealth Hotel had been meticulously restored to maintain its heritage façade, the forthcoming extension of the hotel will transform the site into a state-of-the-art dining and entertainment hub. Also in this episode you will hear how council came to own the hotel and preserving heritage does not come cheap. Published: 15 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding, AusHotels managing director Jim Davies and Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee chairperson Cr Marnie Doyle outside the Commonwealth Hotel in Union Place (supplied) AusHotels: https://www.aushotels.net.au/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
The massive flood clean-up continues with support available for flood-affected residents and businesses coming from all levels of government, Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ). Ipswich chamber president Phillip Bell joins the show to discuss the floods, clean-up and where to from here and a warning from West Moreton Health about serious diseases being spread by mosquitoes. Also on the show, Goodna Services Club, like many other businesses and residents, faces another major rebuild after only 11 years since being destroyed by the flood of 2011. Published: 10 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Community Recovery office, Bell Street Ipswich (supplied) Ipswich City Council flood recovery: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/floodrecovery Queensland Government hardship assistance: www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies Community Recovery: www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au Sport and recreation clubs recovery: www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports…disaster-recovery Services Australia: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/active-nat…text=60042 Volunteering Queensland: www.volunteeringqld.org.au/ Japanese encephalitis virus: https://www.health.gov.au/news/japanese-encephalitis-virus-situation-declared-a-communicable-disease-incident-of-national-significance Business Ipswich: https://www.businessipswich.com.au/investor-business-support/2022-flood-resources/ Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ CCIQ: https://www.cciq.com.au/ Firestation 101: https://www.firestation101.com.au/
It has been quite the week wondering if that rain would ever give us a break. Now floodwaters are finally receding, a quick summary of the clean-up and help available. Published: 4 March 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Screenshot of Ipswich City Council flood recovery page (supplied) Ipswich City Council flood recovery: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/floodrecovery Queensland Government hardship assistance: www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies Community Recovery: www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au Sport and recreation clubs recovery: www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery Services Australia: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/active-natural-disaster-events?context=60042 Volunteering Queensland: https://volunteeringqld.org.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Ipswich City Council's Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee’s decision-making powers, major tender approved to improve traffic flow around Springfield Central, Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan recommendations and eight notice of motions at council's February 24 meeting. Also in this episode you’ll hear the wash-up from the Motoland public forum with mayor Teresa Harding. Published: 25 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Joseph Brady Park at Brisbane River and Bremer River junction (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Motoland community forum: https://youtu.be/pZxi4Y97Fns Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
West Moreton Health boost for vaccinations, Bundamba station next in line for a major upgrade, council to host a forum to facilitate a meeting between Motoland and Chuwar residents, memorabilia funds going to a good cause with funding applications open for eligible organisations, and kerbside collection is in full swing, but don’t put your rubbish out before it is your suburb's turn. Published: 18 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Bundamba station upgrade concept plan (supplied) More on Bundamba station upgrade: https://www.queenslandrail.com.au/Community/Projects/Pages/Bundamba-station-accessibility-upgrade.aspx West Moreton Health: www.health.qld.gov.au/vaccinebookings Franklin Vale Creek: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/initiatives/environment/waterways/waterway-improvement-initiatives/franklin-vale-creek Shape Your Ipswich: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au Kerbside collection: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
From the first round of committee meetings in 2022 - NuGrow recommended to provide organic waste services, Ipswich City Council inches closer to securing and naming the CBD cinema and Commonwealth Hotel operators and Translink bus services in the spotlight. Published: 11 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: View from Ipswich CBD towards White Rock (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Kerbside collection gets residents motivated to throw out rubbish, Ipswich CBD vaccination clinic open for booster shots and walk-ins, and 87 nursing and midwifery graduates, including two First Nations women, begin placements. Also in this episode small business grants up for grabs, Ipswich’s population breaks through 240,000, an upgrade planned for Ripley Road at Ripley township and the Wanless development proposed for Ebenezer called-in by the state government. Published: 4 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Kerbside collection (supplied) Kerbside collection info and video: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection West Moreton Health: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/ Ministerial call-ins: https://planning.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/development-assessment/ministerial-call-ins Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
With the 2022 Australian Open done and dusted, a timely and fascinating insight into one of Ash Barty’s support team, mindset coach Ben Crowe, and Ipswich City Council is now asking for your ideas on how best to honour Ipswich-born Ash Barty. Published: 31 January 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ash Barty pictured in 2012 after being presented with an Australia Day Sports Award by Ipswich City Council (supplied) Ben Crowe: https://mojocrowe.com/ ABC Radio Conversations: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/brisbane/programs/conversations/ Council media release: https://bit.ly/34fBYvL Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Ipswich City Council’s first meeting of the year on January 27 heard, among other items, about noise and dust issues in Chuwar, new matters of public interest, the on-going saga about the water temperature in Georgie Conway pool at Leichhardt, no decision on a new media policy and the surprising amount of money council spends on Facebook advertising finally revealed. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show for the first time in 2022. Published: 28 January 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Over The Back Fence: It is a new year and another round of monthly yarns with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. On the show we discuss council considering changing speed limits in Ipswich CBD, the council-owned Commonwealth Hotel $5.5 million extension, kerbside collection is back, Citizen of the Year finalists, Ipswich Civic Centre roars back to life after the Christmas break and more in this episode of Ipswich Today. Published: 17 January 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Shape Your Ipswich: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-central Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Kerbside collection: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/large-item-kerbside-collection Citizen of year finalists: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/finalists-announced-for-2022-ipswich-australia-day-awards/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
The show is back for 2022 with a hangover or two for Ipswich City Council to deal with including the on-going battle over landfills, the rejection of a new childcare centre development application, renaming a bridge and a road, and the proposed sale of Swifts – just to name four issues still on the boil. It’s going to be another roller coaster ride for councillors as they are about begin their third year of serving the city. Plus start the year with a live show at Ipswich Civic Centre and the call for entries in the Ipswich Art Awards from February 22. Published: 6 January 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Rear of reconstructed Commonwealth Hotel (supplied) More on Commonwealth Hotel: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/historic-pub-to-move-into-the-21st-century/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Ipswich City Council’s final meeting of the year on December 9 wasn’t without its tense moments including the rejection of officers’ recommendations for a new childcare centre. A mayoral minute to rename Paul Pisasale Bridge and Pisasale Drive and $20m for Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial improvements. Published: 9 December 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding with memorabilia examples for auction (supplied) Lloyds Auctions: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/ Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
A glimmer of hope for the naming of new Ipswich CBD tenants and a cinema operator with confirmation expected by the end of this year. Leichhardt pool temperature decision delayed after a report tabled this month, prompted by a resident who addressed a council meeting in August and still no final decision on additional offices for councillors. Stream now for highlights from the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee, Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee and Community Culture Arts and Sport Committee. Published: 3 December 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Pixabay Gerd Altmann Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Who would have thought the pandemic would contribute to the current boom in property prices across Australia. What is the situation in Ipswich? To take the pulse of Ipswich property prices I’m joined by a panel of experts. Neil Coupland is the principal of First National Real Estate in Springfield Central and has been selling property for more than 35 years. Neil is also Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce president. June Frank is director and manager of Walkers Real Estate and has been selling property in Ipswich for 31 years. Phillip Bell is Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president and a senior manager with a major bank. Each interview was recorded separately during the past few days asking a similar set of questions. Hear the latest about the property market across Ipswich from the well-established suburbs to the now familiar newer developments in Ripley Valley, Redbank Plains and suburbs around Springfield Central. Published: 30 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Orion Lagoon Springfield Central First National Real Estate Springfield Central: https://www.springfield.com.au/ Walkers Real Estate: https://www.walkersrealestate.com.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/ Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/
In a first for Ipswich Today three local state MPs who represent the major population centres of the Springfield area, Ripley Valley, Ipswich Central and the city's eastern suburbs join the show. We catch-up on the year that was and what might be on the horizon in 2022. You'll hear from Jennifer Howard, Charis Mullen and Lance McCallum. We discuss how the role of a local member has changed with Covid, achievements, wish lists and an emerging hydrogen industry for Ipswich. This is a longer chat, so if you live in the state electorate of Ipswich, Jordan or Bundamba, grab a cuppa and stream now. Recorded: 26 November 2021. Published: 27 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Hospital name the crane winner Theodore Name the crane details: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/node/767 Hydrogen jobs: https://bit.ly/313qXMI Where to get vaccinated: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/covid19vaccination
Over The Back Fence: Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join Ipswich Today for our regular monthly catch-up. This month how is it possible that businesses can be locked out of their own shops without notice (Cr Marnie Doyle explains), Ipswich council CEO makes history, the city’s population boom shows no sign of easing anytime soon, are E-scooters right for Ipswich, Christmas lights and more. Published: 22 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/ River 94.9: https://www.river949.com.au/ Ipswich City Council quarterly report card: https://bit.ly/3cAP0ow Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Ipswich City Council finally settles on a new CEO, what to do about the increasing amount of waste generated by a growing population, hear about a TLPI and why Ipswich needs at least one, more love on the way for Redbank Plains Road and a national park proposed for Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show with highlights from the 18 November 2021 ordinary meeting of council. Published: 19 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council CEO Sonia Cooper (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Andrew Korner was born in Ipswich and joins the show for the 150th episode to talk about growing up in Ipswich, his pathway to journalism, local characters, mentors, local politicians and working at the Queensland Times during what was arguably the most turbulent period in the history of the paper. Published: 17 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Andrew Korner at the Queensland Times in 2013 (photographer Rob Williams) Queensland Times: www.qt.com.au Local Ipswich News: www.localipswichnews.com.au/ Ipswich Tribune: www.ipswichtribune.com.au/ Ipswich News Today: www.ipswichnewstoday.com.au/ Hunter S Thompson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson
In this Ipswich Today exclusive Top Office Group's Jan Gadsden joins the show with results of Executive Outlook 2021. In its thirteenth year Executive Outlook is a survey of local businesses with a uniquely Ipswich and western corridor perspective. In 2021 it reveals business confidence is heading in the right direction, house prices continue to surge, cybersecurity challenges for all businesses, and how Covid continues to shape and reshape business models now and in the future. Published: 11 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jan Gadsden (supplied) Top Office Group: https://topoffice.com.au/ https://topoffice.com.au/our-story/
From November's Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee: The option to sell Ipswich City Council property to Swifts returns to the council agenda, an e-scooter trial proposed for Ipswich based around Springfield Central and fairy lights set for Augusta Parkway. Published: 6 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Swifts Leagues Club indicative lease plans (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Ipswich council inched closer to appointing a new CEO following a special meeting of council held 2 November 2021. Hear the arduous process to get to this stage and what's next before a successful candidate is known. The position of Ipswich City Council CEO attracted a strong field of 84 applicants in addition to those approached to consider applying. This contract position pays handsomely in the range of $450,000 - $550,000 per year. Published: 2 November 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Diggity Marketing from Pixabay Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Over The Back Fence: Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another chat about all things Ipswich. We discuss the state government councillor watchdog – the Office of Independent Assessor, the CCC, council’s new planning review panel including a proposed child care centre at Karalee, doggy-do, Australia Day awards, Ipswich First and local media. Recorded: 25 October 2021. Published: 26 October 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com OIA: https://www.oia.qld.gov.au/ CCC: https://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/ River 94.9: www.river949.com.au West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/ In Queensland: https://inqld.com.au/news/2021/10/25/pay-up-or-shut-up-councils-say-complaining-about-them-should-attract-a-fee/ Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Ipswich Tribune: https://www.ipswichtribune.com.au/ Ipswich News Today: https://ipswichnewstoday.com.au/ QT: www.qt.com.au Phoenix Radio (USQ): https://www.phoenixfm.org.au/ Independent Decision Review Panel: https://www.ipswichplanning.com.au/independent-decision-review-panel Ipswich Australia Day Awards: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/our-community/community_engagement/ipswich-australia-day-awards Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Ipswich Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/
Is the Office of Independent Assessor working in the best interests of democracy, why do councillors need to take a company directors course, a new tenant confirmed for Ipswich CBD redevelopment, Independent Decision Review Panel in the spotlight and is council’s own branding on the right track? These issues and more with mayor Teresa Harding who joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 21 October 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas Street Precinct (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Covid vaccinations available almost everywhere, Ipswich City Council claims cutting red tape is working for local businesses, help needed to count birds, flying foxes force changes at Queens Park and Karalee Tornadoes home ground to score major upgrade. Published: 14 October 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: supplied Queensland Health Covid info and bookings: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/covid-19-vaccine/book Australian Government Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/ Aussie Bird Count: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ Where to see jacarandas: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/where-to-see-jacaranda-blooms-in-ipswich/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects
From the October round of Ipswich City Council committee meetings it must feel like Groundhog Day for the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee, councillors splash cash for a company directors course, an overhaul of policies relating to council staff and council delays appointing a new CEO after a special meeting scheduled for councillors was cancelled at the 11th hour. All committee recommendations from the October round, including those highlighted on the show will be considered at the next ordinary meeting of council and then voted on. The next meeting is due 21 October 2021. Published: 8 October 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
We’ve been hearing a lot about mental health and well-being since Covid-19 hit our shores last year. In Ipswich a new project aims to talk with residents about their mental health and to help link people with local services. Joining the show to talk about assisting communities through direct connection – or ACDC - is Tristan Brownson, the project manager. Published: 5 October 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: ACDC Project manager Tristan Brownson (supplied) Community Mental Health Australia: https://cmha.org.au/ Queensland Health: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/services/mental-health/services/community-mental-health Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ DV Connect: https://www.dvconnect.org/ White Ribbon: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/
Ipswich Enviroplan marks 25 years in 2021. When established its aim was to acquire key bushland within the Ipswich City Council area to create conservation estates purchased with funding from a green levy. It wasn't introduced without some controversy at the time. On the show my special guest is former Ipswich councillor and chairperson of the committee responsible for parks in 1996, Gerard Pender. Published: 30 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Gerard Pender www.walkerpender.com.au Ipswich Enviroplan: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/initiatives/environment/conservation/enviroplan
Over The Back Fence: On the show Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join me to talk about development applications going for external review, in particular the childcare centre proposed opposite Karalee State School, council's Independent Decision Review Panel, Ipswich real estate prices going through the roof and will Brisbane Jets become the seventeenth team in the NRL? Published: 27 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Independent Decision Review Panel: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/independent-review-to-be-held-over-karalee-childcare-centre-application/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
Ipswich City Council gives the green light for glass to go back in yellow-lid recycle bins, 2021 Ipswich Sports Awards finalists, have your say about council-owned facilities and the environment gets stronger support from a new council policy. Published: 23 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding putting glass back into the yellow lid recycling bin at Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre (supplied) Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au Ipswich Sports Awards: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/sportsawards Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
From September’s council meeting - decision day on the Wanless development application for a recycling and landfill operation at Ebenezer, first steps taken to review multi member council divisions, still no word on a CBD cinema operator and a temporary vaccination hub opens in Ipswich. Published: 17 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Development application recommendation report to council dated 31 August 2021 Council meeting agenda for 16 Sept 2021: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/09/CO_20210916_AGN_2873_AT_WEB.htm Bundamba vaccination hub bookings: https://ddwmphn.jotform.com/212490888112962 Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
The ICON building sale this week sets the pace for likely increases to commercial property values in Ipswich CBD. It changed hands for a premium of $144.9 million. Sold for the second time in fewer than 10 years – it begs the question – what if council’s former property arm, Ipswich City Properties, hadn’t been wound up under political pressure and ICON hadn’t been sold first time round before completion? Published: 11 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: ICON (Castlerock Property) Cromwell Property Group: https://www.cromwellpropertygroup.com/news/cromwell-sells-ipswich-city-heart-building Castlerock Property: https://www.castlerockproperty.com.au/news/castlerock-achieves-90-million-goal-seven-weeks
In another week when state parliament was dominated by Covid Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard joins the show. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee told the hope of a CBD cinema is still alive but details remain confidential, and a report on milestones reached under council’s Indigenous Accord presented to the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee. Published: 4 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Emergency Service Unit local controller Emilea K. Salonen, mayor Teresa Harding, state member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard and councillor Kate Kunzelmann (supplied) Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
How do you solve the age-old problem of getting children to eat the right food? The Active Children Thrive (ACT) program might be the answer. Ipswich CBD vaccination clinic doubles its capacity, Ipswich SES scores an $811,000 upgrade and the Garage Sale Trail returns in November for two weekends. Published: 2 September 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mission Australia program manager Jenny Chaves, Mission Australia state director Stephen Vines and Lucas' Papaw Remedies manager Lynette Swinglehurst Hearing Australia: https://www.hearing.com.au/ Vaccination bookings: www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination locations: www.qld.gov.au/covid19vaccine Garage Sale Trail: www.garagesaletrail.com.au
The recent tragedy in which an aggressive bird in Brisbane caused a death highlights the need for all of us to be aware of magpies. How best to avoid swooping magpies and is it possible to make friends with an aggressive bird? All your questions answered from wildlife expert Associate Professor Peter Murray from the University of Southern Queensland, plus tips on reducing your chances of encountering snakes around the home, more highlights from the Galvanized Festival, Ipswich Enviro Award winners, rural roadworks and free drop off to dispose of hazardous chemicals. All that and more on the show to mark the beginning of spring this week. Published: 30 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Magpie by Geraldine Rose Pixabay Magpies: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/87453/swoopers_magpieflyer.pdf Galvanized: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects
Over The Back Fence: The new Galvanized Festival in Ipswich, the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee (PCCC) inquiry into the CCC’s investigation of former Logan councillors and related matters, what's happening with the Jets’ NRL bid, Ash Barty on fire at the Cincinnati open and West Moreton Health needs your help to name a crane. Published: 25 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Galvanized: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/ PCCC: https://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/committees Name a crane: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/node/743
Ipswich City Council in hot water over cool pool temperatures as the first member of the public addresses a council meeting, Studiosity learning tool survives another year in Ipswich Libraries, the pulse survey reveals staff sentiment, FOGO trial ramps up for 1000 households, council pitches for more state government funding for infrastructure around new schools and what's behind Cr Paul Tully's manoeuvre for a broader brief on re-establishing divisional offices? Published: 20 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Waste Services (supplied) Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Galvanized: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Ipswich City Council's on-going battles with waste companies are costing the city millions of dollars, a fresh warning about bitumen bandits doing the rounds of the region, 75 shopping trolleys cleared from the Bremer River and the city’s population continues to surge. Published: 15 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Shopping trolleys being cleared from the Bremer River (supplied) Ipswich 2021 Sport and Rec Forum https://bit.ly/2UgSHtU Office of Fair Trading: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/fair-trading Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Galvanized: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
From the August round of committee meetings: Council misses another deadline to announce a CBD cinema operator and new tenants, the Commonwealth Hotel agreement for leasing has progressed, but again no names have been announced and councillors divided on the cost of renewing a lease for a student study help service from Ipswich Libraries. Meanwhile this month’s Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee had no new items to consider and the city to get galvanized. Published: 10 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Festivals Facebook Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Galvanized: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/
Hearing daily Covid numbers during a lockdown can certainly be a dippy downer and a challenge to maintain a positive outlook. Recently I was lucky enough to hear a talk from Ipswich-based healthy habit coach and author Loz Antonenko. Her story is one that will make you take stock of your daily routine and hopefully bring about some positive changes to your daily habits. Published: 5 August 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: www.lozlife.com Loz's podcast: search for The Healthy Habit Hotseat or stream https://spoti.fi/3xosR4U Loz on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lozantonenko/ https://www.instagram.com/lozantonenko/ https://www.facebook.com/LozAntonenko The Healthy Habit Handbook: https://lozlife.com/product/the-healthy-habit-handbook-softcover/
The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation encourages everyone to strive to be kind, Ipswich CBD adds more green, Covid vaccination and testing numbers in West Moreton, Ipswich City Council updates the Local Disaster Management Plan and one local primary school could score a visit from Johnathon Thurston. Published: 31 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Nicholas Street Ipswich (supplied) Allison Baden-Clay Foundation: https://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au/ West Moreton Health Covid response: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/index.php/node/737 Get Ready Queensland: https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/schools National Tree Day: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/free-planting-event-to-mark-national-tree-day Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Over The Back Fence: This month Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac give their thoughts on the vote to bring back councillor offices in the suburbs, mowing parks doesn’t come cheap, Safe City costs, did SPARK Ipswich live up to the hype, and big changes coming to how household rubbish is sorted and collected in Ipswich. Published: 26 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
From the 22 July 2021 meeting of Ipswich City Council: Councillors on track for a more permanent presence in local libraries, highlights of issues raised in council’s submission on Inland Rail, the first provisional projects report and why, and in another first, school students make their wish list pitch direct to councillors. Also in this episode residents give their feedback to mayor Teresa Harding about SPARK Ipswich and what the Olympics in 2032 will mean for the city. Published: 22 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum, mayor Teresa Harding and councillor Sheila Ireland at the new Redbank Plains Reserve toddler’s playground (supplied) Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Ipswich City Council begins nationwide hunt for a new CEO, a new permanent location for Ipswich Hospital’s Covid fever clinic, road safety improvements for two Ipswich schools, a significant boost for eco tourism in Ipswich, new name for sports ground and the Olympics come to Ipswich on the big screen. Published: 16 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Artist impression of Springfield Central Stadium (supplied) Ipswich Hospital fever clinic: www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
The new Ipswich City Council chambers at 1 Nicholas Street opens with the first committee meetings on 8 July 2021. The Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee recommends almost $3 million be approved to keep a former council landfill site safe, councillors defer re-establishing a Heritage and Monuments Advisory Committee, there's still no word on new stores for CBD tenancies and SPARK Ipswich lights up the city. Published: 11 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Festivals Facebook Spark Ipswich: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Special guest Jason Davidson moved to Ipswich in 1995 to further his career as a chef. He went on to open Figjam Café in Limestone Street, then won of the hearts, minds and taste buds of thousands of Ipswich residents through major catering contracts at events and festivals. A little over 20 years ago Jason discovered some previously unknown family history from a phone call out of the blue. Published: 7 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jason Davidson's bush style Portuguese tarts made with emu eggs developed for NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ Figjam & Co: https://www.figjamandco.com.au/
It was the end of an era for Ipswich City Council with the final council meeting held on June 24 in the South Street chambers. Only one current sitting councillor was present when the council administration building was opened in 1985 – some 36 years ago. In this episode you’ll hear Cr Paul Tully reflect on his time as an alderman, then councillor, in the corridors of Ipswich local government. Published: 1 July 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully in 2016 at the newly installed Welcome to Goodna sign Ipswich Central Revitalisation survey: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-central Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Over The Back Fence: Ipswich City Council's new headquarters at 1 Nicholas Street is now open featuring a new dedicated children's library on the ground floor. Also in this episode council is calling for property owners, local businesses, and the community to give feedback to a new online survey to help with the ongoing revitalisation of Ipswich Central and which activities would get more people to Tulmur Place more often. Published: 28 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Central Revitalisation survey: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-central Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Ipswich rates for owner/occupiers to increase an average 2.75 per cent, more for kerb and channelling streets in older suburbs and councillors vote no to increasing their own salary. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to talk about capital works and other highlights from the special budget meeting of Ipswich City Council held 24 June 2021. Published: 24 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: supplied Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
In this episode the state budget with a local focus. Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard joins the show to talk about the highlights for the city including what is a satellite hospital and why do we need one, the importance of building a relationship with your GP to help alleviate pressure on hospital emergency departments, more for DV support services and finally the old Ipswich Transit Centre gets consigned to history. Published: 16 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jennifer Howard Facebook State budget: https://budget.qld.gov.au/
As June 28 approaches for the opening of Ipswich City Council's new headquarters and dedicated children's library, chairperson of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee councillor Marnie Doyle joins the show for a detailed conversation about the biggest changes to Ipswich CBD since the 1980s. When will the Commonwealth Hotel likely reopen and serve its first beer, big hospitality names set to be revealed, and Cr Doyle explains in simple terms what is happening with other council-owned commercial properties in and around Nicholas Street. Compulsory listening for anyone interested in the future of Ipswich city centre. Published: 11 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street and Ipswich Children's Library (Ipswich City Council) Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: https://www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: https://www.nicholasst.com.au/
After a longer than usual break between episodes the show is back from the sideline bench with local news including the Winternationals roaring back to life at Willowbank Raceway, a Covid vaccination update from West Moreton Health and what's coming to Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 6 June 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Willowbank Raceway Facebook Winternationals: www.willowbankraceway.com.au West Moreton Health Covid clinic: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/index.php/node/722 Queensland Health: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/covid-19-vaccine/book Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ The Sunshine State 1959 song: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/sunshine-state
May 2021 council meeting: Mayor Teresa Harding responds to the Queensland Audit Office interim report’s red flags for council, customer service under scrutiny, the vexed issue of kerb and channelling for older streets, free 15 minute weekday and free Saturday morning parking in the CBD, and more from this month's meeting of Ipswich City Council, plus Fire Station 101 and its immediate future. Published: 28 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone Street Ipswich (Ipswich City Council) Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Over The Back Fence: Another yarn with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. We chat about weaponised complaints against councillors, Ipswich City Council's customer service, local print/online media, meeting councillors, and in sport we highlight the new AFL stadium under construction in Springfield Central and the prospect of the next NRL team being based in Ipswich and what this means for the city. Published: 26 May 2021 - National Sorry Day - which heralds the start of National Reconciliation Week on May 27 https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/about-nrw/ Music: www.purple-planet.com
Just in time for the school holidays Jamie’s Ministry of Food Ipswich offers a special program for kids, Ipswich City Council’s Enviroplan chalks up 25 years, Kids Go Wild moves outdoors and West Moreton Health honours local nurses and midwives for International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife. Published: 24 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: West Moreton Health Nurse of the Year Paul D'Arcy (supplied) Jamie's Ministry of Food Ipswich school holiday bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/ish042 Good Foundation: www.thegoodfoundation.com.au Ipswich Enviroplan: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/initiatives/environment/conservation/enviroplan Kids Go Wild: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/initiatives/environment/EnviroEd/school-holiday-programs
The interim report on Ipswich City Council by Queensland Audit Office highlights two new significant deficiencies, council says it can do better at keeping customers informed and nearly a decade in the making the first sod finally turned on the new Lions stadium in Springfield Central. Also in this episode Ipswich musician Damien Johnson scores a social media hit and widespread support from the transgender community across Australia. Published: 18 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Musician Damien Johnson (left) and music video director Jackson Stapylton Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Watch Your Woman by Damien Johnson: https://youtu.be/qSxG9arr5-o
It’s showtime in Ipswich May 14 - 16, 2021. After missing a year owing to Covid all the fun of the show is back after two years. Ipswich Show Society president Darren Zanow brings us the latest and greatest for 2021. Later in this episode Ipswich population growth remains strong as revealed in council's quarterly report. Published: 11 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Markus Distelrath from Pixabay Ipswich Show information and tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au Council quarterly report: https://bit.ly/33xzbud
A new CBD cinema operator is due to be revealed in July, Ipswich City Council engages Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) as independent advisor, Covid changes retail incentives to attract tenants and will council sell-off CBD properties in the near future as originally flagged when under administration? Published: 6 May 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Popcorn by Devon Breen from Pixabay Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Mayor Teresa Harding joined Ipswich Today following the 29 April 2021 council meeting. Ipswich has new deputy mayor for the next 12 months but the vote wasn't unanimous, a petition to create a cul-de-sac in France Street Eastern Heights gains support, the very latest on the CBD redevelopment and when retailers and cinema operator will finally be revealed, council's Ipswich Show green bin bonus, capital works catch-up and more from April’s council meeting. Published: 30 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Nicole Jonic (Ipswich City Council) Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Over The Back Fence: A new Ipswich deputy mayor for the next 12 months, Ipswich in boots and all to support the Olympics bid for 2032, the old Ipswich Transit Centre finally on the market, what next for sacked councillors, Riverview Transfer Station past its use by date, Tulmur Place shines in Ipswich CBD and the Ipswich Show returns in 2021. Press play for another yarn over the fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. Published: 29 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com
Further improvements to Small Creek as council turns a degraded concrete channel into a community destination extending the work completed in stages one and two, a boost for small businesses in May, council maps out a 10-year waste management and resource recovery plan, Ipswich Nature Centre's quoll scat in demand for research, and your Mother’s Day mapped out with suggestions from Discover Ipswich. Published: 26 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Spotted-tail quoll at Ipswich Nature Centre Waste survey results: https://shapeyouripswich.com.au/materials-recovery-plan/findings-reducing-our-waste-survey Materials Recovery Plan: https://shapeyouripswich.com.au/materials-recovery-plan Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
The withdrawal of criminal charges on 14 April 2021 by the Director of Public Prosecutions against Logan City councillors could have implications for former and current Ipswich councillors who were also dismissed by the state government. Unlike Logan, most former Ipswich councillors weren’t charged with any criminal offences but still lost their jobs and reputations. In this episode two former councillors tell of their on-going frustrations and anger at being dismissed in August 2018. Published: 21 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: David Pahlke (Ipswich City Council 2015) Crime and Corruption Commission allegations against Ipswich City Council (Operation Windage): https://bit.ly/3gshHqT Local Government Association of Queensland: https://bit.ly/3go1vHf
Ipswich City Council has formally backed the proposal to secure the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in southeast Queensland, with the city likely to play a role as host for some sports. At a special meeting of council held on 15 April 2021 councillors unanimously supported three key recommendations. Hear why the meeting was closed to the public and the recommendations adopted by council. Published: 16 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Artist impression of the stadium at Springfield currently under construction and being considered for two sports as part of the 2032 Olympics. Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
This month marks one year since the swearing in of Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding. Ipswich Today hits the rewind button to hear what the new mayor had to say in April 2020. Also in this episode how circus training came to the city with the aim of helping young people gain confidence and a possible career. Published: 14 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Circus Ipswich website Circus Ipswich: http://circusipswich.org.au/
Ipswich Nature Centre reopens, the exciting Flavours of Ipswich will tempt your tastebuds, Orion Lagoon hours extended for the school holidays, a new festival to celebrate planes, trains and autos comes to the Workshops Museum, and Yamanto Central shopping centre opens ahead of schedule. Published: 10 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Craig Lowndes (supplied) Ipswich City Council YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Planes, Trains and Autos: https://bit.ly/2Ozyc8Y
The March 11 meeting of Ipswich City Council’s committee overseeing the CBD redevelopment was provided with an update on the current number of leases likely to be executed in Nicholas Street and given a further update on a CBD cinema operator. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee also received a report with a review and preview of planned activities and entertainment in Tulmur Place and Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 5 April 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place (Ipswich City Council) Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
It was raining mayoral minutes at this month’s Ipswich City Council meeting – find out what went down from mayor Teresa Harding. Council appoints an acting CEO, the Smart City Program is perhaps not so smart after all, Cr Paul Tully clarifies he was not part of the USA and Japan trip highlighted in the Smart City report and privately owned land at Bellbird Park will not be included in the city’s Enviroplan conservation plans. Published: 29 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: 1 Nicholas Street Ipswich Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
With the end of JobKeeper what will be the impact on local jobs? Get an expert's view of local Ipswich market conditions, plus how local businesses view a post-Covid vaccine world. Will it mean increased profits and therefore new jobs or does the rollercoaster ride continue? Meet Brad Bulow - a previous recipient of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Young Business Person of the Year and Business Person of the Year awards, and a partner with Sammut Bulow Bennett Partners. Published: 27 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Brad Bulow (supplied) https://www.sbbpartners.com.au/
Over The Back Fence returns for March with Ipswich locals Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams who join me to discuss a range of issues including a vehicle allowance for a councillor who doesn't drive, which was first raised in the Fassifern Guardian and Tribune. Also on the show should council division offices make a comeback, can the Bremer River ever be a pristine waterway, is the Blackall Monument destined for its original home in d'Arcy Doyle Place, the tight rental and real estate market in Ipswich, and the Ipswich Jets launch the 2021 season. Published: 25 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com
Red Cross and Ipswich City Council reach a new agreement following discovery of a 75 year lease, Chris Gratton Sheds secures a favourable decision from council to keep operating in Walloon for a limited time, and what is a waste and circular economy and what does it mean for Ipswich? These local Ipswich stories and more including the Anywhere Festival and USQ students survive better than most during Covid. Published: 19 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Officers from the Mounted Police take part in Operation Wildflower (supplied by Ipswich City Council) Circular economy waste principles: http://bit.ly/3tzwWl9 Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Today’s special guest is June Frank, a name synonymous with real estate in Ipswich. Proud to be born and bred in the city June continues to be one of the strongest advocates for Ipswich both on a personal level and as the place to choose for your own home. In this episode get to know June as her earliest memories of growing up in Ipswich are revealed, and the road to a stellar real estate career and owner of a successful business. We'll also talk about current market conditions. Published: 17 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: June Frank (supplied)
Special guest Australian music industry legend Michael Chugg (or Chuggi) along with another industry giant, the late Rob Potts, created CMC Rocks. This massive country music event has been staged in Ipswich since 2015. Covid put a last-minute stop to CMC Rocks Qld in 2020 and again this year. Replacing it this year is CMC Rocks Your Yard. In this extended interview with Michael Chugg also hear about a life with 50 years experience in the music and concert promotion business. This is compulsory listening for music fans everywhere. Published: 14 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: CMC Rocks Your Yard CMC Rocks website: https://www.cmcrocks.com/ CMC Rocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmcrocks CMC Rocks Your Yard on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Q3Ctlx
A ban on single use plastic straws to include polystyrene cups and a task force to help women navigate the justice system - Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard joins the show to talk about these issues and more from this week in state parliament. In other local news Covid vaccinations have begun at Ipswich Hospital, council's Karalee library pod up for an award, Shop Ipswich relaunched and council gets serious about more help for October 31 storm-affected residents. Published: 12 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Karalee library pod (Ipswich City Council) Stay informed about Covid roll-out: www.qld.gov.au/COVI19vaccine Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Flying foxes keep Ipswich Nature Centre closed until further notice, South Station Road Silkstone closed until June, relief finally in sight for drivers on Springfield Greenbank Arterial with a new bridge approved, West Moreton Health welcomes 50 new nurses and midwives while Ipswich Civic Centre raises the curtain on live entertainment. Published: 7 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Sophie Houghton (West Moreton Health) Ipswich Civic Centre: https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
The biggest announcement out of Ipswich City Council this week is the resignation of CEO David Farmer. Mayor Teresa Harding joins Ipswich Today to explain what happens next. On Tuesday 2 March 2021 Mr Farmer announced his own departure after two years in the city's top job. He is due to leave council next month and take up the CEO position at Central Coast Council in New South Wales. Published: 3 March 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: David Farmer (Ipswich City Council Twitter) Read council's full statement: http://bit.ly/3e0zWT6
Highlights from February's ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council with mayor Teresa Harding. The Smart City Program budget under the microscope, proposed new monuments and memorials, a new unreasonable customers policy, long-awaited road upgrades including Redbank Plains Road, and Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial a step closer, what would the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane mean for Ipswich and why the city isn't getting annual land valuations. Published: 26 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Current and future council works and projects: https://maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects
Why did Ipswich City Council hand back half a million dollars to the Australian Government? Flying foxes return to Queens Park, a new era for law at USQ Ipswich campus, 25 years of Enviroplan, Woodlinks State School welcomes a new crossing supervisor and more local news in case you missed it. Published: 23 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: School crossing supervisor Brenton Wratt with member for Bundamba Lance McCallum at Woodlinks State School (supplied)
Over The Back Fence is back! Ipswich locals Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join me to discuss when is a full-time councillor not a full-time councillor, juggling infrastructure dollars, the gift giving value of potholes and should divisional offices be reopened. All this and more on the show in this episode of Ipswich Today. Published: 18 February 2021 Music: www.purple-planet.com
From February's Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee: Councillors voice their concerns about a backlog in spending the allocated budget on local road maintenance and new works. It was also groundhog day with a motion prompted by delays in keeping parks and reserves mowed more often. Councillors are feeling the heat from residents who are up in arms because of overgrown parks, reserves and footpaths. Published: 15 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Rail Rocket by Christopher Trotter, Brassall Bikeway, Ipswich Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
What is life really like at the coalface of politics and what drives someone to run as a candidate? In this one-on-one chat with former member for Blair Cameron Thompson, you'll hear some surprising and insightful answers including the impact of Pauline Hanson during the 1998 election campaign. It’s an honest discussion which also reveals the highs and lows of being a local member in federal parliament. Published: 11 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cameron Thompson (Cordell Richardson | News Regional Media)
Local news ICYMI: Ipswich Hospital welcomes new interns, Ipswich's oldest business still trading gets a fresh coat of paint, more new jobs in Carole Park and local Indigenous artworks celebrated in Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct Ipswich. Published: 9 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: CJ Vogler, Brisbane Street Ipswich Tulmur Place: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/ipswich-central-comes-alive-with-opening-of-tulmur-place-civic-plaza/
The Ipswich Show plans to roar back to life in May so how confident is Ipswich Show Society that it will go ahead? Show president Darren Zanow explains the latest Covid-safe arrangements. Braille Lego is being made available for vision impaired residents with help from USQ Springfield Central and Vision Australia, new arrivals at Ipswich Nature Centre and how you can help shape Ipswich’s future development. Published: 4 February 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Braille lego (supplied by USQ) Ipswich Show: https://ipswichshow.com.au/show-info/ Vision Australia: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/children/lego-braille-bricks Shape Your Ipswich: https://shapeyouripswich.com.au/corporate-plan-2021-2026 Ipswich Nature Centre: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/parks_reserves_precincts/parks_search/ipswich-nature-centre-queens-park
What does it take to be Ipswich’s Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year? In this episode meet Glen Smith and Pam Lane. Council is back from the holiday period with the first meeting of the year held January 28. Highlights include good news for footpath dining permit holders, there’s a half million dollar commitment from council towards making the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central rail link a reality - sooner rather than later - and the very latest update on the CBD redevelopment centred on Nicholas Street and Union Place. Published: 29 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council's new headquarters nearing completion in Nicholas Street (corner of Union Place). Ipswich 2021 Australia Day Awards: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council…ia-day-awards Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Today introduces a new panel discussion with Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams. In this episode: Quirky Ipswich – what possesses someone to litter their front yard with a dazzling display of defamatory signs, can Ipswich be flood-proofed and is Ipswich a city of divided communities? Published: 25 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Book for Swich Summer Sounds event: https://www.ihfoundation.org.au/summersounds/
Ipswich’s 2021 Citizen of the Year and Senior Citizen of the Year announced along with other award nominees and winners, can student video gamers gain an edge in the classroom, and Ipswich City Council scores a win for diversity in the male dominated transport industry by actively recruiting and training female drivers for Ipswich Waste Services. Published: 21 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mayor Teresa Harding with 2021 Citizen of the Year Glen Smith Ipswich 2021 Australia Day Awards: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/media-releases/articles/2021/inspiring-citizens-honoured-in-ipswich-australia-day-awards Internet use and electronic game-play on academic performance of Australian children: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-78916-9 Enter 2021 Ipswich Art Awards: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/whats-on/ipswich-art-awards
George Hatchman represents that admirable quality we need more of in the community – being a volunteer. George talks about his life in the RAAF, and becoming part of the heart and soul of Amberley and Willowbank. Also in this episode, local artists on show at Ipswich Art Gallery, Inland Rail accepting submissions and U3A Ipswich calls for volunteers and students in 2021. Published: 15 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: George Hatchman WAG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Willowbankareagroup/ Ipswich Art Gallery: https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Inland Rail: https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/ U3A Ipswich: https://u3aipswichwm.org.au/
Ten years ago on the morning of Tuesday January 11, 2011, Ipswich had woken to the news the city was in for a major flood to rival 1974. It was raining on and off for what felt like months. The ground was saturated and could not take any more rain. Further falls caused instant runoff into creeks and rivers. Multiple flood warnings for the Bremer and Brisbane rivers were issued during the day and evacuations began. This episode includes first-hand accounts from one local resident, former and current councillors, reaction to flood insurance claims being rejected by insurance companies and the lengthy time taken to clean-up and rebuild. Published: 11 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich CBD under water January 2011 by Lyle Radford for Ipswich City Council. Additional audio: 7 News and ABC News. Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry: http://www.floodcommission.qld.gov.au/publications/final-report/ Ipswich City Council Emergency Management: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/services/emergency_management Ipswich Disaster Dashboard: https://disaster.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich welcomes the new year with fireworks at not one, but four council sponsored locations, and a rundown of low cost or free activities to attend in January. Published: 3 January 2021. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tulmur Place (Ipswich City Council) Givit: www.givit.org.au Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au Summerland Camels: https://summerlandcamels.com.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
The end of 2020 is in sight and what a long haul it has been. Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell sums up the feelings of 2020 and offers a positive view for 2021. Also in this episode a summary of low cost or free activities for families including a Covid-safe New Year's Eve, plus Ipswich hailstorm-affected residents are still in need of help. Published: 23 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/guitargoa-60955 Givit: www.givit.org.au Shop Ipswich: https://www.shopipswich.com.au/ Book New Year's Eve: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au Ipswich Art Gallery: https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au
The year of coronavirus has reshaped the economy, probably no more so than in travel and tourism. In this episode I take a closer look at Ipswich tourism – more specifically tourism visitor numbers. Was it possible for Ipswich to double its number of visitors to the city in just five years from 2014 (pre Covid-19)? Published: 20 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Discover Ipswich Facebook. Ipswich City Council Destination Management Plan: https://bit.ly/3rhbcdE Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Ipswich councillors are keen to introduce random drug and alcohol testing for themselves but the best way forward is still up in the air. At the 10 December 2020 ordinary meeting of council Cr Paul Tully’s notice of motion was defeated, replaced by another from Cr Marnie Doyle. Published: 16 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/lucuella-37706. Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Raynuha Sinnathamby is managing director of Springfield City Group and joins Ipswich Today to share her story. This conversation begins with early childhood memories including when the family moved from Kuala Lumpur to Perth then to Brisbane. Hear about Raynuha's decision to make her own way in life by studying law and how that became a fortuitous career choice before Maha Sinnathamby eventually convinced his daughter to join the family company. Published: 13 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Raynuha Sinnathamby Springfield City Group: https://www.greaterspringfield.com.au/
Ipswich City Council’s 10 December 2020 meeting turns almost farcical with debate over the use of the word 'implied'. This comes as some councillors are increasingly using the notice of motion option to make a point or raise issues without notice. Cr Tully put a motion this week to repeal a council decision made last month which resolved that councillor expenses for current serving councillors are published only for those who have provided either their express or implied consent to their personal information being published on the Transparency and Integrity Hub. Cr Tully wants the word 'implied' removed. Published: 11 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
In a year which has thrown up more than its fair share of surprises, including a housing boom, a major developer talks about housing trends and a new child care centre in the Ipswich suburb of Deebing Heights. The city’s new $17 million library is now open, several Ipswich state schools set for a boost in buildings and improvements, and school holiday fun at Ipswich Art Gallery. Published: 8 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Kent Fallon, Stockland Ipswich Art Gallery Wind Tubes: https://bit.ly/37zDuXv Christmas Wonderland tickets: https://bit.ly/2VFLHE8
Highlights from November’s ordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council held 26 November 2020 including the CEO’s performance appraisal panel, a Safe City advisory group re-established, council remains committed to a joint approach with neighbouring councils on managing waste, and will random drug and alcohol tests be introduced for councillors in 2021? Published: 5 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Council agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Art Gallery Wind Tubes: https://bit.ly/37zDuXv Christmas Wonderland tickets: https://bit.ly/2VFLHE8
Dangerous Animals in the Home - a soon to be published book - is the true story of Karyn Webber who, on the surface, has it all with a successful business, popularity, loving family and friends. But beneath the surface there is much more. With her book Karyn aims to dissolve the taboo surrounding the subject of paedophilia and allow other victims to start a conversation. Published: 3 December 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Karyn Webber Contact Karyn: www.karynwebber.com.au DV Connect: https://www.dvconnect.org/ Domestic Violence Action Centre: https://www.dvac.org.au/
You've heard of a tree change, or even a sea change. But what a about a sea change actually living on the sea? Nine years ago long-term Ipswich residents Rob and Karen Oberg sold the family home to take an 18,000 nautical mile blue water journey to the Mediterranean and UK. Their story is one of most amazing adventures you'll hear, including a hair-raising near miss closer to home that was inches from disaster. Published: 30 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Karen and Rob Oberg. Additional music from Dreamtimesail YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Dreamtimesail by Epidemic Sound.
Ipswich councillor Paul Tully votes against more transparency measures, Ipswich’s famous McMahon’s soft drinks return for a limited time, Jamie’s Ministry of Food reopens for the holidays and West Moreton Covid testing reaches 100,000. Published: 27 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Paul Tully (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: https://bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Hospice McMahon's fundraiser: www.ipswichhospice.org.au/shop/ Jamie's Ministry of Food: www.thegoodfoodfoundation.com.au West Moreton Health: www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus
Tickets to Ipswich’s Christmas Wonderland (Friday Dec 11 - Tues Dec 22) go on sale, the new interim children’s library opens its doors in South Street, Ipswich council to become food truck friendly, and Ipswich Enviroplan chalks up 25 years of conservation. Published: 23 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Christmas Wonderland (Ipswich City Council). Christmas Wonderland tickets: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/ Enviroplan: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/enviroplan
From this week’s committees: Ipswich City Council’s local disaster management policy under review following recent severe weather, the latest on council’s Transparency and Integrity Hub, and Covid-19 fees and charges relief extended to June 2021. Published: 20 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cr Russell Milligan (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Council's Disaster Management Policy: https://bit.ly/396DVea
Mao’s Last Dancer author and Queensland Ballet artistic director Li Cunxin visits Ipswich to give a morale boost to the local arts community and raise the profile of creative industries at a council-hosted summit. Also in this episode council’s now-closed Whitwood Road landfill site at risk of causing environmental damage without remedial works at a substantial cost. Published: 16 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Li Cunxin and mayor Teresa Harding (Ipswich City Council). Council agendas and minutes: ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council's YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
High achieving local businesses were recognised at the annual City of Ipswich Business Excellence Awards held 7 November 2020. In this episode Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phil Bell congratulates the winners, reveals current business sentiment as we head into Christmas and talks about business outlook for 2021. Published: 13 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Phillip Bell Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/ Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gscc.com.au/
Political brinkmanship was on show in the council chamber at an extraordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council held 5 November 2020. Councillors were split over selection of members to sit on a CEO performance review panel. The meeting also decided to proceed with finalising commercial-in-confidence negotiations with an operator to allow for reopening and expansion of the CBD cinema complex which is currently closed. Published: 9 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: CEO David Farmer supplied by Ipswich City Council.
A week after the state election counting continues and so does analysis of the result. Are minor parties becoming irrelevant? Has the influence of social media peaked or are some candidates to blame for going overboard before and during the campaign? In this episode an independent view from political expert Professor Geoff Cockfield from the University of Southern Queensland. Published: 6 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: supplied by Prof Geoff Cockfield.
As the dust settles after the state election re-elected member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard gives her thoughts on a Labor win, the local campaign and minor parties. Also in this episode Ipswich City Council announces the opening date for Tulmur Place and the new Ipswich Central Library in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Published: 4 November 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Tulmur Place events: www.nicholasst.com.au Image: Ipswich City Council/Nick O'Sullivan
Dave Cullen returns to Ipswich Today for a revealing chat about his life. What he has to say may shock some people but it will also inspire others, and he shares his thoughts about the first six months of the new council. Also in this episode Ipswich City Council wants to hear ideas from residents for new activities in Tulmur Place (Nicholas Street Precinct). Published: 29 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council CBD survey: www.nicholasst.com.au Image: Ipswich City Council
Mayor Teresa Harding joins Ipswich Today to talk about October's council meeting which received a petition from residents of Deebing Heights objecting to the loss of green space. A one-person roadblock prevents more transparency on council’s Transparency and Integrity Hub, and the first six months of the new council. Published: 27 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Image: Ipswich City Council
Special episode: Does anyone really have a handle on the issues which will drive the outcome of the state election? There are so many firsts for this election including the loss of local media coverage through printed daily newspapers and a reduction or total loss of local commercial radio and TV news bulletins in some areas. And the big one – the influence of Covid-19 on voters. From the McKell Institute webinar streamed 22 October 2020, Rachel Nolan and Graham Young offer insights in the lead up to 31 October. Rachel Nolan was a state government minister and ALP member for Ipswich and is now executive chairperson of the McKell Institute in Queensland. Graham Young is executive director of the Australian Institute of Progress and a former campaign chairman of the Queensland Liberal Party. Published: 23 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com McKell Institute YouTube: https://youtu.be/3RBfFALpdnc Image: Queensland Parliament Facebook page
Covid-19 continues to take its toll on the performing arts in Ipswich – a timely report reveals the true extent of the downturn. There is some hope for local performers in the immediate future but a return to normal is still a long way off and what you need to know about Ipswich City Council's October monthly meeting on 22 October 2020. Published: 18 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council audio: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/eqphotolog-44801
Ipswich City Council hits a speedbump trying to upgrade Champions Way at Willowbank, council urged to bring about more shared use of existing community facilities and a report on council’s workplace culture and whistle-blower provisions praised by councillors. Published: 15 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council audio: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Image: Google Maps
This month councillors faced a daunting number of lists in just one committee and there’s more lists to come with a new rural roads policy also likely to be adopted in the near future. From last month - why were councillors presented with a report which detailed the organisational structure of Ipswich City Council? Published: 11 October 2020. Music: www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council audio: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Brett Kitching has lived and worked in Ipswich almost all his life. Approaching 58, he will retire as general manager of Ipswich Turf Club next year. You would be hard pressed to find anyone who knows Bundamba and Ipswich any better. Brett is a fifth generation Ipswichian and joins Ipswich Today to share his life’s journey so far and is this episode’s special guest. Published: 9 October 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
A small but significant step towards making the Springfield Central to Ipswich rail line a reality. The new East Ipswich train station construction underway, a call from Lance McCallum for upgrades at Bundamba station and Jim Madden announces improvements at the Mt Crosby Road interchange. Meanwhile support for small Ipswich businesses during Covid exceeds half a million dollars and what you should know about this week’s Ipswich City Council Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting on 8 October 2020. Published: 7 October 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
The final act in a more than three-year saga featuring former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale had its final curtain on 30 September 2020 in Ipswich District Court. With a city's reputation stained we should never forget this chapter of Ipswich's local government history. Published: 1 October 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
The naming of places and spaces in the new-look Ipswich CBD has begun with the official names decided on four key places and spaces. A survey on the Shape Your Ipswich website attracted close to 3,000 visitors, with 304 participants suggesting names and more than 6,500 votes recorded across those suggestions. Hear the discussions and decisions from the council meeting held Thursday 24 September 2020. Published: 27 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com More on Tulmur: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/our-community/indigenous Council audio: https://www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale pleads guilty to multiple charges, Cr Marnie Doyle withdraws her resignation as deputy mayor, Swifts pull the pin on buying council-owned premises in Cameron Park and what is the right price to attend this year’s Christmas Wonderland? Published: 24 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council audio: https://www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Christmas and New Year's Eve public events in Ipswich will look very different this year under Covid, naming of places and spaces in Ipswich CBD redevelopment moves a step closer, and the first release of customer numbers for the new Rosewood library and council's service centre. Published: 21 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Council audio: https://www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich City Council rolls out further changes to its website home page, Mayor Teresa Harding explains why the city is a favourite location for film and reality TV producers and the shows we can expect to see, and in a further boost for local tourism and business, get ready for Google Trekker 2.0. Published: 18 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
An Ipswich Today exclusive: Part two of the results from Top Office Group’s Executive Outlook local business sentiment survey. Under Covid these are challenging times for everyone. Jan Gadsden reveals how Ipswich businesses are faring during these very unusual trading conditions. Published: 16 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
It is back to the future after a council committee gave the green light to a recommendation for a new two screen drive-in movie theatre at North Ipswich – more than 50 years after the first Ipswich drive-in opened at Raceview. Jacko from the Lost Ipswich Facebook group joins Ipswich Today to reminisce about drive-ins, and Ipswich City Council renews its door-to-door dog registration inspections program after finding an average 13.7 per cent of dogs are not registered. Published: 13 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Lost Ipswich: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LostIpswich Council agendas and minutes shortcut: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
What is the future for 600 ex-workers from JBS Dinmore, MPs oppose waste to energy plant proposal, and from this week in state parliament: Wage theft is now a crime, new technology and tougher laws to crack down on hoons, the Torres Strait Islander Child Rearing Practices Bill passed into law and good news for craft brewers and distillers in what was also the final sitting week before the state election next month. And a very odd thing just happened to Ipswich City Council’s website making it more difficult to find council meeting agendas and minutes. Published: 12 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes shortcut: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
Ipswich continues its trajectory as one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and is enjoying strong population growth with the total now approaching 250,000. Meanwhile in Bell Street the old Friendly Pharmacy and doctors’ premises have been extensively refurbished. You'll hear from developer Bernie McKeering about this exciting prime site project. Published: 10 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Bell Street redevelopment: https://bit.ly/2GGtv8Z Ipswich council planning: https://www.ipswichplanning.com.au/
Serial candidates who seek public office, any public office, whether it be local, state or federal government. There is an increasing tendency by some candidates to cherry-pick facts and turn them into an illusion of truth to suit their own narrative. Are these same candidates sincere about the causes and issues they push or is it a case of any issue will do in order to get elected? Published: 4 September 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/Berkeley-39067
In the 160 year history of Ipswich City Council one of the youngest councillors ever elected is Andrew Fechner - one of two candidates aged under 30 elected in March 2020. The other is Jacob Madsen. Ipswich Today caught up with Cr Fechner this week, five months since being elected, and four and a half months after being sworn in. Published: 31 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Long-serving Ipswich councillor Paul Tully in hot water over a Facebook post. You’ll hear what the post was and his response to the council meeting this week, and finally, well almost, a decision on whether council will sell Swifts Leagues Club the property they currently rent. Published: 28 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council minutes and agendas: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
More from August committees: Another milestone for the new CBD library with council getting keys to the door, a new policy for children, young people and families, new community funding guidelines makes applying easier and quicker, plus an update on the Transparency and Integrity Hub. Published: 25 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council minutes and agendas: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
The majority of Ipswich City Council’s new committees met for the first time this week. One of the most detailed reports about the health of Ipswich waterways, including the Bremer River, has been made public and council cautiously works its way towards a final recommendation on the future of Swifts in Cameron Park. Published: 21 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council minutes and agendas: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
Ipswich Today began as Ipswich Election Watch last February. In episode six I took a break from the local government election campaign to look back when the city was shaken to its core by a major fire which destroyed Reids department store. I spoke with Lisa Jarrold who worked for the management team of the adjoining Ipswich Centre Plaza in 1985. This episode features a replay of the interview first published on 27 March 2020. Published: 17 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
As the western corridor population grows faster than most regions, hear the latest on medium to long term plans for the Dinmore to Helidon section of the Warrego Highway. Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard joins Ipswich Today for a regular update, which also includes more school upgrades in Ipswich, another round of the Skilling Queenslanders program and this week in state parliament. It’s also the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP75). Published: 15 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio: RSL Queensland YouTube channel https://youtu.be/utuROYQeCQw Warrego Highway master plan: https://bit.ly/3aqlj7L
First time Ipswich councillor and deputy mayor Marnie Doyle reveals the difference between what she imagined the job would be like versus how it really is. Just like life, there was no rehearsal for being a councillor. We also talk about Ipswich CBD and the role of committee chairperson overseeing the current redevelopment with a brief look into the past and why the project stalled. Published: 10 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
A waste to energy expert reveals Australia is more than 20 years behind Europe in waste management practices. There are in excess of 400 waste to energy (WtE) plants across 23 European countries. What exactly is a WtE plant and what are its impacts on the environment? Associate Professor Prasad Kaparaju from Griffith University has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and waste management. Published: 8 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Queensland Government coordinated project https://bit.ly/3fFYjTk About Prasad Kaparaju https://bit.ly/3gGscnB
A recap of Ipswich City Council's 28 July 2020 meeting. Council rejected a stray cat reduction program proposed by the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, five new committees established to replace the short-lived General Purposes Committee, major parcel of council owned property approved for sale to West Moreton Health, and two mayoral minutes adopted to establish a waste and mining working group and all tenders valued at $10,000 or greater to be published on council's Transparency and Integrity Hub. Published: 4 August 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio: https://www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Margaret also talks about her strong interest in history and heritage. A River With A City Problem has been nominated for the 2020 Courier Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award. See voting link below. The book explores the history of flooding in the Brisbane River catchment with a focus on the major floods in 1893, 1974 and 2011. Published: 31 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Vote for Margaret Cook here: https://bit.ly/VoteMargaret
Mayor Teresa Harding marks 100 days in office, the latest on the future of Swifts tenure in Cameron Park, council standing committees about to be six in number in a sensible move which dispenses with the mega General Purposes Committee, a stray cat management proposal for dealing with unwanted domestic felines and the mayor cleared by the CCC over allegations centred on the 2020 election campaign. Published: 29 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/
Our chat begins in 1931, the year Gary's grandfather started a one man business from the seat of a pushbike. The business went on to become a retailing icon. Hear in Gary's own words his first memories as a child growing up and living in Roderick Street through to the dizzy heights of corporate America and back again. The story of RT Edwards and Sons is part of the story and fabric of Ipswich. Published: 24 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio: YouTube. Copyright retained by the respective owners.
Mayor Teresa Harding joins Ipswich Today to talk waste to energy and the proposed plant at Swanbank, what council can do to help workers who will soon be without a job when Bradken's Karrabin site is closed, and the future of Swifts and Cameron Park under the microscope at this week's General Purposes Committee meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 20 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
This week-end marks 100 days since Lance McCallum MP won the Bundamba by-election on March 28. Now in the hot seat he talks exclusively with Ipswich Today about growing up and those who influenced his political views and career. Also in this podcast he discusses education, the proposed waste to energy plant at Swanbank, this week in parliament and Covid-19. Published: 18 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
After the ambushing of mayor Teresa Harding which curtailed discussion on some reports presented at the last council meeting, the next round of committee meetings should be more than interesting. On the General Purposes Committee councillors will be discussing the future of Cameron Park Booval and in particular Swifts. Also up for discussion - the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central public transport corridor, extension of the RSPCA contract to manage pound services, conflicts of interest for council employees, community donations, and a motion from Ipswich for the 2020 Local Government Association of Queensland conference later this year. Published: 16 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/pnijhuis-30655
Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard talks about the Remondis waste to energy proposal called-in by the Coordinator General, the state government announces new projects in Ipswich under the Covid Works for Queensland program, and state public servants who live in Ipswich offered the chance to drop the daily commute to their Brisbane office. Published: 10 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Mayor Teresa Harding bitterly disappointed about debate being shut down by a procedural motion, a six month CBD free parking trial to start in October, school speed zone decision overturned, and the Commonwealth Hotel reconstruction finally moves towards a start. Published: 6 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Additional audio from council's YouTube channel.
Budget meeting special: Ipswich City Council hands down its 2020-2021 budget, a pay freeze for councillors and senior council executives, and the surprise adoption of a new councillor Discretionary Funds Policy. Published: 30 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Council agendas and minutes: https://ipswich.infocouncil.biz/ Additional audio from council's YouTube channel. Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/linusb4-61256
A trial of free parking periods on the way for Ipswich CBD, Mayor Harding’s promised Mining Waste Round-table added to recommendations for council’s waste reduction and recycling plan, and a report on public assets named after dismissed councillors raises more questions than answers. These stories and more from the General Purposes Committee meeting held 23 June 2020. Published 25 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio from council's YouTube channel.
This week councillors will consider abolition of Saturday parking fees in Ipswich CBD for a six-month trial and to trial a 15-minute grace period for metered parking. What will councillors decide on the thorny issue of public assets named after dismissed former and current councillors? The Queensland Audit Office interim report flags two new deficiencies while there have been improvements. Published: 22 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Council ups the ante on its commitment to buy local with a formal ‘buy Ipswich approach’ in the new procurement policy. Why is council using emergency powers under the Local Government Regulation to extend some contracts? And a ratepayer reprieve on selling properties for overdue rates even though they have been unpaid for at least three years. Highlights from the extraordinary meeting of Ipswich City Council held 17 June 2020. Published: 18 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio from council's YouTube channel. Image: FreeImages.com/photographer/shho-68363
As Covid-19 restrictions slowly ease there's finally some good news from Ipswich Art Gallery. Also in this episode a casual wide-ranging chat with Jennifer Howard MP, who reveals talks have resumed on the future of the derelict Ipswich Transit Centre and why it has been an eyesore for so long. We also talk about landfills, schools, defence industry, a new train station for East Ipswich, the arts, housing and voter feedback. Published: 12 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
It has been talked about for years – a National Rugby League team based in Ipswich. A revamped bid is on the table again in 2020 with the view to a new team launching in 2022. Ipswich is not the only region vying for a new NRL licence. In this episode Mayor Teresa Harding reveals the latest on the western corridor bid, and former Fox Sports league publicist Graham Snow gives his views on Ipswich’s chances of scoring a new team in two years. Published: 6 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Ipswich City Council renew their partnership with strong support from mayor Teresa Harding. Chamber president Phillip Bell explains the significant improvement in relations since the election. Later: Ipswich City Council’s quarterly development report reveals the current state of home building activity across the city. Published: 3 June 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
The co-founders of Liworaji Aboriginal Corporation are sisters Lilly and Maria Davidson. On National Sorry Day they spoke at Ipswich City Council’s monthly meeting and gave a heartfelt Welcome to Country with moving personal stories. During National Reconciliation Week, which runs until June 3rd, Ipswich Today presents highlights from their address in the council chamber. Published: 30 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://www.facebook.com/liworajiipswich/
While Covid-19 remains top of the news agenda we continue to see and hear reports of how the lockdown is devastating so many business sectors. Today’s first guest offers hope for new jobs and economic green shoots in Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and the wider region. Colin Dorber explains more. Later: The most significant announcement for media since the internet was invented was made today by News Corp. It will bring a seismic shift to how we consume local news. What does it mean for the Ipswich-based Queensland Times, readers and advertisers? Former print management executive Roger Gorrel discusses the newspaper business. Published: 28 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Meeting highlights: Ipswich City Council voted to establish a new standing committee to deal specifically with the on-going redevelopment of Ipswich CBD. Clarity sought on funding for the new Lions training stadium in Springfield Central. And former councillor David Pahlke will not get a recognition plaque on the new Rosewood library. Published: 26 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Jan Gadsden is owner of Top Office Group and creator of Executive Outlook - the only local annual survey of business leaders - talks about current business sentiment in Ipswich. Under the cloud of Covid-19 it is throwing up some positive surprises and heartbreak for others. Published: 25 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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://www.freeimages.com/photographer/garytamin-39836
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 to your individual circumstances. Published: 19 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Image: https://www.freeimages.com/photographer/chrisgordo-32009
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 suburb of Springfield Central. Published: 16 May 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another post election special episode: Ten minutes with mayor-elect Teresa Harding. Published 2 April 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
ABC Radio Brisbane "Hello Ipswich" outside broadcast from Ipswich. I was a guest on Steve Austin's drive-time program. It was this live interview which gave me the idea to create a regular podcast. The podcast began as Ipswich Election Watch and evolved into Ipswich Today. http://www.ipswichtoday.com.au