Council meeting chaos as Ipswich councillors reject a renewed bid from mayor to chair local disaster management group, Warrego Highway pain continues at Bremer River, what’s new in Nicholas Street, another cracker Ipswich Show, Festival of Horsepower coming in June and we reminisce about Cribb and Foote. All that and more with Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams as we get together for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 23 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich City Council: ...
May 23, 2024•29 min•Ep. 362
Can the sound of the ukulele really ease a hangover? In this episode a break from local news and politics to catch up with Jeni from the Royal Mail Ukulele Group. You’ll also hear one of their songs as performed live on the Community Stage at this year’s Ipswich Show. Published: 20 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Royal Mail Ukulele Group merch (supplied) Royal Mail Hotel Goodna: https://royalmailgoodna.com/ Ukulele group plays every Sunday from 11am, except last Sunday of the...
May 20, 2024•13 min•Ep. 361
Ipswich City Council responds to Queensland Government homeless review, major earthworks begin at Colleges Crossing, have your say in annual survey of library services and get ready for an expanded Festival of Horsepower. Published: 16 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Earthworks at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve (supplied) Library survey: Shapeyouripswich.com.au/libraries-annual-survey Homeless review: https://www.housing.qld.gov.au/initiatives/independent-review-of-quee...
May 16, 2024•7 min•Ep. 360
May is small business month, a new fish highway coming to Six Mile Creek, flexispaces target disengaged students in three Ipswich schools and a University of Southern Queensland study reveals the impact of bad parenting on the mental health of children. Published: 9 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: A local fishway in Woogaroo Creek pictured in 2022 (supplied) Front door program: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding UnsiSQ study: https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11...
May 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 359
May is showtime in Ipswich. Show president Darren Zanow joins this episode with a rundown of what we can expect this year including a special appearance from Bluey and Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience, the city’s population now estimated at 254,000 and a new Sounds of Ipswich to keep you guessing. Published: 3 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Bluey and Bingo appearing at Ipswich Show Sunday 19 May 2024 (Ipswich Show website) Ipswich Show: https://ipswichshow.com....
May 03, 2024•13 min•Ep. 358
A free safe online program to help young people aged seven to 17 with mental health issues has been released and is backed by six universities. It’s a self-help online platform available now. Project lead is Professor Sonja March from the University of Southern Queensland . Also in this episode can you guess the sounds of Ipswich? Published: 29 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Project lead Professor Sonja March from the University of Southern Queensland gives Belinda Messer ...
Apr 29, 2024•8 min•Ep. 357
After a hectic few weeks with the council election and Ipswich West by-election your humble host had a week off. Now back in the studio I reminisce about ANZAC Day when at school, speculate on what’s ahead in the Ipswich City Council chamber, pop in some local news and talk about a new feature coming soon to the podcast called Sounds of Ipswich. Published: 26 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Ipswich (supplied) Ipswich Festivals: https://www.i...
Apr 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 356
In this local news episode: ANZAC Day in Ipswich, new Ipswich Art Workshop looking for your ideas, West Moreton Health recognised for their innovative hepatitis C testing and treatment program, and a reminder to get your flu vax before winter sets in. Published: 19 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: West Moreton Health Alcohol and Other Drug Service clinical nurse Lisa Ball (supplied) ANZAC Day in Ipswich: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/explore/whats-on/anzac-day Art Workshop EOI: htt...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 355
We pause to offer condolences to families of Sydney stabbing victims, the extraordinary events at the post-election Ipswich council meeting, farewell Bell Street pedestrian bridge, more laughs with Stitch in the Swich and we reminisce about the opening of Ipswich Art Gallery. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 15 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Ipswich City Council...
Apr 15, 2024•17 min•Ep. 354
Ipswich councillors split over who should be deputy mayor and every other major decision at the post-election meeting held April 11. This included division over selecting members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Local Government Association of Queensland policy representative, meanwhile second term councillor Jacob Madsen was nowhere to be seen. Published: 11 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich City Council deputy mayor Cr Nicole Jonic (supplied) Local Ips...
Apr 11, 2024•8 min•Ep. 353
New faces in the chamber for Ipswich City Council’s post-election meeting, Australia’s single biggest defence export to be built at Redbank, Prison Health Service staff benefit from new correctional centre and researchers at the University of Southern Queensland challenge young people stereotypes. Published: 9 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: UniSQ School of Humanities and Communication Professor Andrew Hickey (supplied) UniSQ research findings: https://research.usq.edu.au/i...
Apr 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 352
As the dust settles after the Ipswich council election jockeying for the deputy mayor spot is well underway. The first meeting of council on April 11 will also decide on standing committees and deal with any urgent business held during caretaker. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show and will also answer why council officers approved a controversial development in Springfield during caretaker period. Published: 4 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (s...
Apr 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 351
Ipswich mayor and councillor positions declared by ECQ, work to resume on the current Redbank Plains Road upgrade, IHF community donors support West Moreton Health and extra money for sports facilities in Ripley Valley and Blackstone. Published: 28 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Stalled works on Redbank Plains Road (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich West by-election: https://ww...
Mar 28, 2024•6 min•Ep. 350
In an era of constant change in technology and radio station ownership will local radio survive in the future? In this special episode two guests explore the past and try to predict the future. David Greenwood and Dr Ashley Jones are media experts and both have a strong connection to Ipswich and its original radio station 4IP. The show features 4IP jingles from the 60s and 70s and a Color Radio news bulletin from 1975. Published: 25 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Cover of ...
Mar 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 349
Four new councillors on the cards for Ipswich City Council and a new LNP member for Ipswich West. After a big weekend of voting there’s going to be a few changes. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 19 March 2024. Published: 20 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich West by-election: https://www.ecq.qld.gov...
Mar 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 348
Ipswich votes for more change with four new councillors likely to be declared as counting continues this week. Meanwhile Teresa Harding retains the top job as mayor. A massive swing puts the LNP's Darren Zanow as the new member for Ipswich West and the ECQ under heavy criticism for the way this election was run. Former councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show again to unpack the results. Recorded: 18 March 2024. Published: 19 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Former Ipswich c...
Mar 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 347
As campaigning for Ipswich City Council and Ipswich West enters its final hours former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show one more time before election day with further analysis and insights. We chat about how candidates are feeling with two days to go, early voting numbers and the ugly side of elections. Recorded: 13 March 2024. Published: 14 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage (supplied) Local government elections: https:...
Mar 13, 2024•9 min•Ep. 346
First time councillor Andrew Fechner is aiming for a second term in Ipswich City Council Division 3 and is being challenged by two Greens candidates. In this episode his reaction, significant achievements, other key issues facing the city and why he is running again. Published: 11 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Division 3 councillor Andrew Fechner (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elect...
Mar 11, 2024•19 min•Ep. 345
Jacob Madsen is aiming for a second term in Ipswich City Council Division 1. At times during the last four years the council chamber was hit by turbulence and witnessed emotional scenes. He describes his first term and outlines goals in council should he be re-elected. Published: 8 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Division 1 councillor Jacob Madsen (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electi...
Mar 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 344
Steven Purcell and Helen Youngberry from Goodna Street Life are running as a team for Ipswich City Council Division 2. In this episode Steven Purcell joins the show to talk about homelessness, flood disasters and his other key platforms including planning and development. Published: 7 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 2 candidate Steven Purcell (Facebook) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ...
Mar 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 343
Brenda Ryan began a life-long love of music and the performing arts in childhood. Brenda takes us on a vivid journey of her life in Ipswich and is still actively contributing to the cultural fabric of the city through Ipswich Musical Theatre Company. In this episode we also talk about stalled plans for a new Ipswich Performing Arts Centre. Published: 4 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Musical Theatre Company: https://www.ipswichmusicaltheatrecompany.com.au/ Local government...
Mar 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 342
Family and friends celebrated the life and love of Tom Edwards at a moving and heartfelt service on February 23. In this episode with permission from Gary Edwards you’ll hear his moving tribute to his father. Also on the show for the last time in this term of council mayor Teresa Harding with highlights from the final meeting of Ipswich City Council before the election. Published: 2 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Tom Edwards (Ipswich First) Celebration of life of Tom Edwar...
Mar 02, 2024•16 min•Ep. 341
LNP candidate for the Ipswich West by-election Darren Zanow on why a sudden change of career direction and some of the key local issues which may decide the result. Published: 1 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: LNP candidate for Ipswich West by-election Darren Zanow (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections Ipswich West by-election: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/inala-and...
Mar 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 340
The Ipswich City Council election and Ipswich West by-election campaigns are reaching fever pitch as we approach the final two weeks before election day on March 16. Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show with further analysis and insights. Recorded: 28 February 2024. Published: 29 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local...
Feb 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 339
Independent candidate for Ipswich City Council Division 3 David Box is running again after being unsuccessful in 2020. In this episode he details his approach to connecting with residents, formulating policy and why he wants your vote. Recorded: 24 February 2024. Published: 26 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 3 candidate David Box (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ECQ list o...
Feb 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 338
Teresa Harding wants a second term as mayor of Ipswich. In this episode, the unanticipated events in this term, and if re-elected, commitments for the next four years. Recorded: 24 February 2024. Published: 25 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Teresa Harding (Facebook) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ECQ list of donors: https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/Map Ipswich Today election watch: https...
Feb 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 337
The Greens claim Ipswich council Division 3 is winnable with their two candidates. Can they repeat their inner Brisbane success? In this episode meet lead candidate Danielle Mutton. Recorded: 22 February 2024. Published: 23 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Danielle Mutton (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ECQ list of donors: https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/Map Ipswich Today electi...
Feb 23, 2024•17 min•Ep. 336
Ipswich’s gentleman of retailing Tom Edwards passes aged 87, memories of shopping at RT Edwards, campaigning in full swing for the council election and Ipswich West by-election, live comedy at Ipswich Civic Centre and we reminisce about video stores. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Published: 21 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Ipswich Today Gary Edwards episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/74da3544 Local government elec...
Feb 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 335
David Martin missed out on the top job 2020. Can he win a enough votes this time to become the next mayor of Ipswich? In this episode he talks about some of his key policies including infrastructure, environment, economy and built heritage. Published: 19 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: David Martin (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elections ECQ list of donors: https://disclosures.ecq.qld.gov...
Feb 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 334
A mayoral motion took up more than half the meeting. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show. Also in this episode the results of the draw for the order of names on ballot papers for the council election and Ipswich West by-election. Recorded: 15 February 2024. Published: 16 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ripley Road and Reif Street Flinders View (Google Maps) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-elec...
Feb 16, 2024•9 min•Ep. 333
