Ipswich Today

Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac are back on the show for another yarn over the back fence. In this episode Easter holiday fun, we can’t escape the federal election campaign, council committee highlights including the proposal to help right a few wrongs from the past at Ipswich Cemetery, ArtsConnect popup shop in Booval Fair and Gout Gout has lost none of his star power after missing the Stawell Gift.
Published: 23 Apri...

Are you job hunting with the help of artificial intelligence? There are shortcuts to a great resume but what about the pitfalls. To help you avoid the traps when using AI University of Southern Queensland careers expert Dr Jennifer Luke joins the show with priceless advice to help you score that next job.
Published: 15 April 2025.
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At close of nominations last week 17 candidates are listed across the federal seats of Blair and Oxley. In this episode find out who is running and the ballot paper order. Plus, local rivers get a cleanup and the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth is back for another year.
Published: 14 April 2025.
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Campaigning is now in full flight for the May 3 poll. Shayne Neumann joins this episode. He was first elected to the seat of Blair in 2007 and has put his hand up to run again. What has he achieved, why much-needed infrastructure is yet to materialise and what he’s promising to get done if re-elected. Plus we talk about Ipswich Civic Centre, four-year terms and what, if any, influence Trump will have on the federal electio...

The first week of the federal election campaign throws up a few surprises, a prediction Shayne Neumann will win Blair, what Trump’s tariffs could mean for Ipswich and differences in voter sentiment between states. University of Southern Queensland's Emeritus Professor John Cole is an expert in social and economic development in regional Australia. He joins the show to talk about the biggest issues likely to influence regio...

Australian households could be hit with a $581 million annual pesticide bill if fire ant eradication efforts fail, a new report by the Australia Institute has revealed. In this episode Rod Campbell from the institute joins the show to explain a potential nationwide cost burden of more than $1 billion.
Published: 31 March 2025.

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Suspected councillor conduct breach matter delayed until next month, new Ipswich planning scheme due to commence July 1, CEO contract renewed, the latest on proposed developments in WM Hughes Street North Ipswich and usefulness of sandbags questioned. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the March 27 meeting of Ipswich City Council.
Recorded: 27 March 2025.
Published: 28 March 2025.
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In this episode Ipswich City Council reveals allegations against councillor Andrew Antoniolli. Since publishing episode 429 earlier today council has published online late today the full agenda with attachments for Thursday’s council meeting.
Published: 24 March 2025.

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Image: Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)
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Another big week for Ipswich councillors as they prepare for Thursday’s council meeting. Among other things on the agenda there’s a major $67 million green waste contract to vote on, a suspected councillor conduct breach, a report on the new Ipswich Planning Scheme and a contract renewal for CEO Sonia Cooper. Also in this episode microchip company goes offline, Cyclone Alfred by the numbers and Pete Murray is coming to Ips...

Alfred, the cyclone that was. Did we suffer from information overload? The war of words continues between Teresa Harding and Andrew Antoniolli, fire ants love a good flood, dog rego increase flagged as is a possible move for the Visitor Information Centre. All this and more with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac as we catch up for another yarn over the back fence.
Published: 17 March 2025.
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Cyclone Alfred gives Ipswich residents a scare as life returns to normal for most, however please spare a thought for those still dealing with the trauma of being flooded. Council flood mapping the best to date, radio maintains its relevance and superiority during an extended weather emergency and fire ants hitch a ride on floodwaters.
Published: 12 March 2025.
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Councillors on their best behaviour with state government officials in the public gallery, media policy review taken behind closed doors, mayor back from Nerima, Singapore and Europe, and lots of talk about suburb entry signs after an underwhelming new Wulkuraka sign surprises everyone. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the February meeting of Ipswich City Council.
Recorded: 28 February 2025.
Published: 1 Mar...

Ipswich's population reaches 260,000, now there are six candidates for Blair, Discover Ipswich what’s on makeover, bulk rubbish collection chalks up 12,000, South Street demolitions gather pace and a new First Nations midwifery program at Ipswich Hospital.
Published: 27 February 2025.
Image: Jaghu Midwifery Group Practice midwives Bethany Salter, Casey Morgan and Clare Crawford (supplied)
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Another surprise from Ash’s radio past, candidates are lining up for the seat of Blair, mayor back from Nerima visit, Cr Andrew Antoniolli declares low morale, former council buildings make way for new hospital car park, odour inquiry expands areas of interest and a call for local artists to create major works of public art. Time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac.
Published: 18 F...

A new year and a new president for Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce. Long-term president Phillip Bell announced he was stepping down earlier this month. In this episode meet new president David Wiltshire.
Published: 14 February 2025.
Image: New chamber president David Wiltshire (left) receives a welcome from Phillip Bell (supplied)
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If it has been a while since you last visited the Old Flour Mill in Brisbane Street then it might be the right time to rediscover hidden treasures in the arcade downstairs. In this episode you’ll meet two entrepreneurs who have taken the plunge to open businesses in this historic top of town building. They are diverse and interesting. You’ll hear what drives their passion and about the unique items on sale. NB: This episod...

The Invasive Species Council was formed in 2002 over shared concerns that the Australian landscape was being radically altered by the invasion of weed and pest species, and this includes fire ants. Conspiracy theories have emerged recently which could derail the fire ant treatment program. Advocacy manager Reece Pianta joins the show.
Published: 7 February 2025.
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Dust-up over council’s media policy comes to naught but only for now, destination Nerima, Singapore and Europe for the mayor who is still the mayor while travelling overseas regardless of a resolution at December’s meeting. Also in this episode, the pre-Christmas industrial action by waste drivers and calls for critical transport infrastructure and not white elephants. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the January ...

Late change of date for January’s Ipswich City Council meeting, we remember former alderman (councillor) Norm Kruger, the battle is on for the federal seat of Blair, health inquiry good to go, garbos strike gold, Colleges Crossing passes first flood test but where’s the food trucks, and we reminisce about the first song we requested on the radio. Time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh M...