Ipswich Today

By Allan RoebuckNews News Commentary

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June 25, 2020 Free parking trial, a Mining Waste Round-table and assets named after dismissed councillors
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.
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13 min
June 21, 2020 Committee preview: Free parking, future of libraries and places named after dismissed councillors
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.
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6 min
June 18, 2020 Council to buy more from locals, last minute contract extensions and ratepayer reprieve
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.
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14 min
June 12, 2020 A possible breakthrough on the future of Ipswich Transit Centre and Ipswich Art Gallery reopens
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.
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21 min
June 05, 2020 NRL team bid latest with Mayor Harding and Snowy rates the city's chances of success
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.
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19 min
June 03, 2020 Chamber and council relations finally improve and a new report reveals number of new homes
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.
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13 min
May 30, 2020 Only one generation away from the missions: A National Reconciliation Week special episode
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.
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13 min
May 28, 2020 Green shoots for proposed cannery and final print run for the QT announced
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.
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27 min
May 26, 2020 Council clarity on stadium funding, a new CBD committee, and no cigar for David Pahlke
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.
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18 min
May 25, 2020 Covid-19's impact on local businesses: Executive Outlook reveals current sentiment
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.
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18 min

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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was…