Federal Politics
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Increases come in for support payments
FAMILIES and seniors will receive an increase to their income support payments and pensions from next week. The increase is in addition to the boost…
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Date set for Referendum
AUSTRALIANS will head to the ballot box on October 14 to cast their vote on an indigenous voice to Parliament. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced…
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Shadow Treasurer hears from battlers
SHADOW Treasurer Angus Taylor visited Ipswich recently to speak with residents about the impact of cost-of-living challenges. Mr Taylor joined Ipswich Senator Paul Scarr to…
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Funds for safe places of worship
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Federal Government’s Securing Faith-Based Places grant program. The program will support security infrastructure upgrades, including fencing, lighting, security cameras,…
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Political stoush on housing crisis
THE housing crisis has created bitter division on the left side of politics with Ipswich Labor and Greens identities weighing in to force some action…
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Federal funds sought for CBD renewal
KEY projects such as redevelopment of the city centre, the North Ipswich Reserve upgrade and the Ipswich to Springfield rail line were on the agenda…
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Shorten addresses NDIS reform
THE National Disability Insurance Scheme was on the agenda in Ipswich last week with the Minister Bill Shorten in town for a forum. NDIS clients,…
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Scarr selected for top Senate spot
IPSWICH-based Senator Paul Scarr has been preselected at the LNP Annual Convention to lead the Queensland Senate team at the next Federal Election. Senator Scarr…
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Call for inquiry to look into price gouging
A FEDERAL Government inquiry into the insurance industry and their handling of claims following the 2022 floods in Queensland and NSW has been welcomed by…
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Little in Budget to meet demands of growing city
THE ABSENCE of any infrastructure commitments for Ipswich in last week’s Federal Budget has been slammed by the Opposition and Ipswich City Council. The Council…
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