Council
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Kids trying out sports in record numbers
KIDS’ participation in new sports is skyrocketing, says Council. Ipswich City Council Community and Sport Committee Chairman Jacob Madsen said those taking part in The…
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The ‘meaningless tokenism’ of 32ha koala reserve
KOALA experts are sceptical of the council’s announcement that it will buy 32ha of land to “expand koala habitat”. Research Fellow with the Law Futures…
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Mayor stripped from role in councillor breach probes
COUNCILLORS last week voted to approve changes which gives the mayor less of a say over how councillor conduct breaches are handled. The modifications follow…
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‘No’ to dumps toys and tools libraries, repair cafe
A COUNCIL report rules out incorporating lending libraries for toys and tools and including a repair centre at the proposed Southern Resource Recovery Centre (SRRC)…
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Martin wastes no time in joining three committees
NEWLY elected Division 4 councillor David Martin has wasted no time in becoming a member of several council committees. Cr Martin will now sit on…
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Martin win: I wouldn’t be here without Jacqui
DIVISION 4 by-election winner David Martin says he is “overwhelmed” at the support he has received. With counting continuing as The Tribune went to press,…
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Donation: ‘I should’ve just said 15 Grand to begin with’
DIVISION 3 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli says he regrets last week’s embarrassing committee meeting scenes where he repeatedly refused to reveal the sum NuGrow donated to…
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Oct 16: Meet Div 4 candidates at Karalee School
A MEET the candidates night will be held this evening at the Karalee State School at Arthur Summervilles Road. Starting at 7pm and hosted by…
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Rival hobbles Council-Swifts lease deal
TALKS have been in limbo over past months between Swifts Leagues Club and Ipswich City Council at concerns the club would become competition to rival…
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Woodend playground gets go-ahead
WOODEND Park has been earmarked for a new playground. Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Chairman Andrew Antoniolli said the council decided on the location after…










