Familiar names added to those declaring they’ll run in the March 2024 council election, residents lodge concerns about new developments, River Heart Parklands still not fully open, Nicholas Street latest, men’s sheds for music, Goodna Jacaranda Festival and we reminisce about low or no tech fun. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 18 October 2023. Published: 19 October 2023. Updated: 20 October 2023. The previous version of this epis...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 302
Goodna Jacaranda Festival springs back to life on October 28 and 29. Festival president Mathew Taylor joins the show to explain what's new. Also in this episode council's push for changes to state government agenda through motions at local government conference and Ipswich’s population predicted to grow to 528,000 by 2046. Published: 17 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Jacarandas in bloom at Goodna Goodna Jacaranda Festival: https://goodnajacarandafestival.com/ ICC motions at LG...
Oct 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 301
Ashely Biermann heads up Ipswich operations of the Salvation Army based in South Street. He told Ipswich Today it is clear that increased everyday living expenses are soaring which in turn explains the significantly higher demands on the Salvos support for our community. Then there’s the issue at the Salvos family store at West Ipswich on Sundays when people leave donations and others come and steal those very same donations. Published: 15 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com October senio...
Oct 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 300
A record attendance for this year’s Business Excellence Awards had plenty of wow factor. Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president Phillip Bell joins the show with highlights of this prestigious event held at Ipswich Events Centre Ipswich Showgrounds on October 7. Published: 13 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Chamber president Phillip Bell with Marty Branigan of BOQ Winston Glades, winner of the Ipswich Region 2023 Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry President's Award (supplie...
Oct 12, 2023•11 min•Ep. 299
Meet another candidate who has announced their intention to run for the 2024 council election. While unsuccessful in 2020 Susan Dunne declared recently she will run again for Division 4. Hear why Susan ran previously, what residents were saying then and now, and her top five priorities for 2024. Published: 7 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Susan Dunne has declared her intention to run for Division 4 in 2024 (Facebook) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elect...
Oct 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 298
University of Southern Queensland announces a $38 million boost to support allied health in the western corridor, Marburg gets temporary security cameras, October is a month to celebrate seniors and Ipswich welcomes its 250,000th resident. Published: 2 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ Allied Health students will experience improved teaching and learning environments once the University of Southern Queensland’s new $38M allied health and sport facility opens (supplied) Univ...
Oct 02, 2023•7 min•Ep. 297
One hundred flood buy-backs milestone, sustainable Ipswich month, get ready for bushfires and West Moreton Health on the hunt for board members. Also in this episode, sustainability month highlights, council's Active and Healthy Program encourages you to get active and a bone fact you might find 'humerus'. Published: 26 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council's Active and Healthy Program includes a range of activities for diverse ages and abilities including boxi...
Sep 26, 2023•6 min•Ep. 296
We’re about six months out from the next council election in March 2024. In this episode I discuss the state of play with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac in our regular yarn over the back fence. Also on the show what Walt’s watching, what’s missing in Nicholas Street and we remember Joy Chambers. Published: 20 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Sports Awards finalists: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/media-releases/articles/2023/ipswich-sports-awards-finalis...
Sep 20, 2023•18 min•Ep. 295
A single snapshot of Ipswich heritage places, changes to Venue building design, four new leases for council-owned commercial property, get ready for storms and bushfires, sports awards finalists announced and there’s still time to nominate for Ipswich’s Australia Day Awards. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the September 14 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 17 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: CMC Rocks Qld continues to attract visitors to Ipswich (suppli...
Sep 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 294
Spring vibes for the school holidays in Ipswich Central, Ipswich Civic Centre looks to 2024 with tribute shows and original artists, University of Southern Queensland rallies to support skills in building sector and planning jobs on offer at Ipswich City Council. Published: 11 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland surveying student Rebecca Johnston (supplied) UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/ Get ready: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/getready Centenary Highway ...
Sep 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 293
Surviving in your business one day seminar, Raceview Repurpose Shed doubles its space, get ready for storms and bushfires, Ipswich Hospital recognised for high standard of care for stroke patients, UniSQ paramedicine students take part in simulation exercise and council releases designs for new waste and animal management facility. Published: 6 September 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern Queensland Paramedicine students Bonnii Heber and Nel Schuster (Photo: David M...
Sep 06, 2023•8 min•Ep. 292
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 201...
Aug 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 291
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...
Aug 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 290
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 Fes...
Aug 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 289
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 20...
Aug 16, 2023•8 min•Ep. 288
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 Ipswi...
Aug 11, 2023•19 min•Ep. 287
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. Updated: 11 August 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: University of Southern...
Aug 08, 2023•8 min•Ep. 286
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://w...
Aug 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 285
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....
Jul 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 284
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? Publish...
Jul 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 283
In this episode a shock revelation that disposable coffee cups are not always 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....
Jul 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 282
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.g...
Jul 21, 2023•9 min•Ep. 281
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 Loc...
Jul 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 280
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 chairman says triple ramping puts the Ipswich 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...
Jul 13, 2023•9 min•Ep. 279
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 hypers...
Jul 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 278
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...
Jul 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 277
Technology brings joy to Ipswich seniors, 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/ S...
Jun 29, 2023•9 min•Ep. 276
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.ip...
Jun 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 275
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:/...
Jun 24, 2023•16 min•Ep. 274
Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence with special guest River 94.9’s boss David Wiltshire. We talk Ipswich radio history, how River 94.9 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 city’s draft planning scheme, ridiculous new 40k speed limits in Ipswich CBD, Colleges Crossing plans...
Jun 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 273
