In this election watch special episode former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show again with more analysis of the council election and Ipswich West by-election campaigns and candidates, including the Greens who could be looking to repeat their inner Brisbane success in Ipswich Division 3. Published: 13 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cheryl Bromage (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-governme...
Feb 13, 2024•11 min•Ep. 332
West Moreton Health issues an urgent public health alert concerning four children seen playing with a bat in Queens Park on February 3, Ipswich City Council ramps up mowing with weekend work and construction to finally begin at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve. Published: 10 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mowing in Cribb Park North Ipswich (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ECQ ...
Feb 10, 2024•6 min•Ep. 331
He pulled out of the council election race in 2020 and he’s already officially nominated for 2024. David Cullen joins the show to talk about why this time, despite saying politics is a dirty game. He has been a TWU member for years and also joined the ALP. In this episode he outlines his Division 4 and citywide priorities running as an independent candidate. Recorded: 3 February 2024. Published: 5 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: David Cullen (supplied) Local government e...
Feb 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 330
Jim Madden resigned from state parliament on January 26 to stand for Division 4 at the council election in March. Last year he announced he would not seek pre-selection as the Labor candidate for Ipswich West at this year’s state election. What’s behind his decision to now run for council? Jim Madden joins the show. Also in this episode the latest report card on growth from Ipswich City Council and a public health warning from West Moreton Health . Interview recorded: 1 February 2024. Published:...
Feb 03, 2024•12 min•Ep. 329
The second of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes. Until council election day former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on a regular basis to talk about the campaign. Being a former councillor Cheryl provides unique insights and offers commentary on candidates and incumbents. In this episode the campaign officially begins with nominations open this week, Jim Madden is the talk of town and the challenges facing every candidate when pre-poll opens and on election da...
Feb 01, 2024•14 min•Ep. 328
Ipswich councillor Marnie Doyle is seeking a second term determined to push ahead with council-owned property redevelopment in Nicholas Street and details her biggest personal achievement since being elected. Last year Cr Doyle told the Ipswich Tribune she was “90 percent sure” she would not stand for re-election in Division 3, speaking out on the toxic culture in the council. Since then Marnie Doyle announced she will run again. Recorded: 29 January 2024. Published: 30 January 2024. Theme music...
Jan 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 327
Breakthrough on funding to upgrade Ripley Road to four lanes, an art gallery for kids, stop the stink petition gets council support and four new leases in Nicholas Street. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the January meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 28 January 2024. Published: 29 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Concept of proposed children's art gallery in Ipswich (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-e...
Jan 28, 2024•14 min•Ep. 326
Former Ipswich councillor and mayor Andrew Antoniolli intends to run for a councillor spot in Division 3 in March. He faces some strong headwinds, accuses the current council of neglecting residents and reveals what was going on behind the scenes prior to construction of council’s new headquarters at 1 Nicholas Street. Published: 27 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Andrew Antoniolli (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events...
Jan 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 325
Sheila Ireland was first elected to Ipswich City Council in 2004 and was subsequently re-elected every four years until all councillors were dismissed by the state government in 2018. To the surprise of many Sheila nominated and then secured one of two councillor positions for the new Division 1 in 2020. Now in 2024 she is having a shot at running for mayor. Published: 22 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich councillor Sheila Ireland (supplied) Local government electio...
Jan 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 324
In the first of several Ipswich Today election watch special episodes, former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show on an occasional basis to talk about the campaign. Cheryl offers unique insights from a councillor point of view and commentary on candidates, incumbents and the issues which may decide the results. Published: 19 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage pictured in 2008 (supplied) Local government elections: https:/...
Jan 19, 2024•20 min•Ep. 323
Lost Ipswich Facebook page founder Jacko, who until recently was promotions manager at The Jets, reveals how he got the nickname. We also go back about 25 years and remember workforce parties and Star 106.9 broadcasting from East Timor. Also on the show what’s the vibe a couple of months out from the council election and Ipswich Civic Centre’s new approach to comedy. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 16 January 2024. Theme music: ...
Jan 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 322
While we’ve been on holidays it was announced Cameron Park is set for an upgrade with a new playground, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program gets another boost in Ipswich, and dancers, teachers and parents of young dancers are being urged to take part in a health survey. Also in this episode more speculation about well-known locals who are yet to reveal their hand by declaring they'll run for council and social media riff-raff. Published: 13 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Im...
Jan 13, 2024•9 min•Ep. 321
Ipswich City Council is keen to support local artists with a new arts space in d’Arcy Doyle Place. There are also proposals for the future use of Fire Station 101 and the old woollen mills in North Ipswich. Cr Andrew Fechner joins to the show to explain how all this might work and what other support could be on offer for local artists. Published: 5 January 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: d'Arcy Doyle Place Ipswich Central (Google Maps) Local government elections: https://www.ecq....
Jan 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 320
Work to start at Colleges Crossing but not until next year, so far it’s a short list of people who intend running at the next council election in March, Ipswich Christmas lights and we reminisce about popular toys for baby boomers. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 18 December 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Colleges Crossing: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/colleges-crossing-restoration-project-contractor-chosen/ Christm...
Dec 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 319
Final council meeting of 2023 hears the mayor’s year in review, new leases for tennis, community sheds and community centre, the former Ministry of Food in d'Arcy Doyle Place set to be transformed into an arts hub, what is the future of the old North Ipswich woollen mills and the battle over bad smells at Swanbank continues. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show to wrap up the council year following the December 7 meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 11 December 2023. Theme music: www.purpl...
Dec 11, 2023•13 min•Ep. 318
Sound barriers ruled out along Brisbane River at Redbank, odour complaints triple since 2020, Exercise Global Dexterity continues, Ipswich Christmas lights tours, one-term councillor Kate Kunzelmann calls time and two new candidates declare intention to run for Division 2. Published: 4 December 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Nicholas Street lights in 2022 (supplied) ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-01/qld-government-legal-action-garbage-facility-bad-smells-swanbank/...
Dec 04, 2023•9 min•Ep. 317
The cost of housing and the housing crisis is front and centre of news every day. While baby boomers are usually considered ok when it comes to a roof over their head, it is generally younger generations finding it tough. Have you ever thought of renting out a spare room and share your home with stranger? It’s not for everyone but The Room Xchange might be an option to help pay the bills. CEO and founder of The Room Xchange Ludwina Dautovic joins the show. Published: 1 December 2023. Theme music...
Dec 01, 2023•16 min•Ep. 316
Doing good in the community takes courage and commitment, especially when your own business becomes the foundation for giving and supporting people who need help. In this episode meet Brett Briggs who created Oikos café with the aim of supporting others while still running a viable business. Published: 30 November 2023. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Neighbourhood’s eagle symbolises the vision that young people fly on wings like eagles, that they would run and not grow weary (NBHD Swi...
Nov 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 315
The former Deebing Creek Aboriginal Mission in Ipswich is the subject of a song released this month by local band The Leads. It is authored by Brian Bennion who plays guitar on the track and has reported on issues at Deebing Creek since 2015. He joins the show to talk about the long incubation period for this song and strong support received from other musicians including Robbie James of GANGgajang and Yothu Yindi, and multi-national award-winning didgeridoo player Dirri'Ya-Gamil Kapithun (Dee K...
Nov 27, 2023•17 min•Ep. 314
Ipswich City Council receives a petition calling for a reduction in pool admission prices, foster dog fees exemption, $5m road upgrade for Blackstone, another update on flood buy-backs and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the November meeting of council. Recorded: 24 November 2023. Published: 25 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding in Nicholas Street Ipswich (supplied) Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals...
Nov 24, 2023•11 min•Ep. 313
What’s behind the removal of the River Heart Parklands sculpture, when did Christmas lights on the outside of houses become a thing, memories of encounters with Bill Hayden and the resurgence of lappers in Ipswich Central. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. We also hear from Cr Andrew Fechner about the future location options for the sculpture and he reveals his intentions for the council election next year. Recorded: 20 November 2023. Publis...
Nov 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 312
The contest for Ipswich City Council Division 1 heats up with Redbank Plains resident Josh Addison the latest to declare he will run for council next year. What are residents telling him are the big issues and what will be his top priorities if elected. Published: 16 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council Division 1 candidate Josh Addison (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ip...
Nov 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 311
Emotional scenes of happiness in the chamber on Thursday November 9 during a special meeting of Ipswich City Council. Councillors resolved to proceed with the trailblazing flood buy-back deal secured for owners in the Mihi Grove unit complex in Brassall. Published: 14 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Mihi Grove units Haig Street Brassall (Google) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich City Council...
Nov 14, 2023•8 min•Ep. 310
Ipswich councillors grapple with the Astral Court development application. Four councillors abstained from voting in what might be considered a strategic move for survival close to the local government election. Also in this episode winners announced in the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards and key Australian military campaigns recognised with memorials in Ipswich Central. Published: 10 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Senior Sportsperson of the Year Isabella Parisi with Ipswich mayor...
Nov 10, 2023•17 min•Ep. 309
Simon Ingram has announced a second run for Ipswich City Council hoping to unseat an incumbent to take a spot in the council chamber representing Division 1. He joins at least three other previous candidates lining up across the city for the local government election in March 2024. Published: 6 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Simon Ingram (supplied) Simon Ingram: https://simoningram.org/ Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-loca...
Nov 06, 2023•17 min•Ep. 308
In this Ipswich Today exclusive Ipswich councillor Paul Tully talks about his more than 40 years representing residents, why he moved from Brisbane to Goodna in the 1970s and we break down four decades in public life including some of the big and controversial council decisions. We also talk about homelessness, the Office of Independent Assessor and will he run one more time next March. Recorded: 3 November 2023. Published: 4 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich councillor ...
Nov 04, 2023•45 min•Ep. 307
Six new homes completed every day in Ipswich, new on-demand bulk rubbish kerbside collection coming in 2024, West Moreton Health promotes oral hygiene for primary students and council’s homelessness, health, planning and transport infrastructure motions receive strong support at annual local government conference. Published: 1 November 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Example of a two-cubic metre bag for Ipswich City Council’s annual on-demand large item kerbside collection service star...
Nov 01, 2023•8 min•Ep. 306
In this Ipswich Today exclusive you’ll hear highlights from Top Office Group’s annual local survey of business sentiment across Ipswich and the wider region. Executive Outlook is in its 15th year and for the first time since Covid forced a pause of live events, the result of this year's survey was again presented to local business owners and managers at the annual Executive Outlook lunch held on October 25. Jan Gadsden presented the detailed findings in front of a live audience at Ipswich Turf C...
Oct 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 305
A moving tribute to Bill Hayden, should dog parks have dog plaques, a call for an arts hub, Nicholas Street latest, what’s happening at Colleges Crossing and River Heart Parklands, the city’s annual report adopted and when will the Astral Court development application come before council? Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 27 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 3 councillor Marnie Doyle visits Austhetica Oa...
Oct 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 304
Mayoral hopeful Peter Robinson joins the show. Why is he having a third tilt at running for council and what are his priorities for Ipswich City Council should he be successful at the election in March 2024. Published: 24 October 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Peter Robinson (supplied) Peter Robinson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountant4mayor Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich City Council: ...
Oct 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 303
