Ipswich
Ipswich is leading the great flab fightback
Chris Owen Ipswich, once considered one of the fattest places in south-east Queensland, is fast becoming one of the fittest.
Temperatures to hit as high as 38 degrees in Ipswich
Geoff Egan Ipswich is set to scorch this week with temperatures expected to be 13 degrees above average on Thursday.
Ipswich workers hit out at Icon move
The relocation of an Ipswich government department to the Icon Ipswich Tower has left public servants unimpressed as details of the long-awaited move become clear.
Shots fired at Ipswich home
Marissa Calligeros Police are investigating a suspected drive-by shooting in Ipswich.
Ipswich is federal Labor's northern frontier
Tony Moore Queensland Labor’s most northern federal MP lives in Ipswich.
Ipswich builds ties with Buddhist group
The caring ties that bind Ipswich and the Tzu Chi Foundation have been strengthened with an agreement between the city council and the Buddhist group.
Police officer splattered with blood during attack in Ipswich
A hepatitis C-positive woman who flicked her blood on a police officer during an aggressive attack on emergency services avoided prison because the bodily fluid did not enter an orifice.
Funding rejections leave Ipswich Motorway upgrade on hiatus
Tony Moore The Ipswich Motorway upgrade has become an election time bomb, with the Queensland government on Wednesday night refusing a $279 million Coalition promise to widen the final section.
Golf ball sparks bomb scare in West Ipswich
Marissa Calligeros Shoppers were evacuated from a complex west of Brisbane on Tuesday after a golf ball believed to be a bomb was found in a garden bed.
Machete-wielding thief holds up Ipswich convenience store
Marissa Calligeros An Ipswich service station attendant was threatened with a machete during an armed hold up early Tuesday morning.
Person dies in crash near Ipswich
Kim Stephens A person has died following a collision between a truck and car at Mutdapilly, south west of Ipswich, on Tuesday.
Woman, 77, assaulted in Ipswich store robbery
Marissa Calligeros A 77-year-old convenience store worker has been assaulted by a bandit who jumped the front counter and demanded cash.
Ipswich parks sport public gym gear
Chris Owen You don't need a gym membership or some fancy fitness gear to exercise - just take a trip down to the park.
Ipswich chalkboard takes on political tone
A community chalkboard, designed as a place for people to express their thoughts and prayers, has taken on a political tone as the Federal Election looms.
New look and website for Ipswich bus service
Kieran Banks Ipswich bus drivers are sporting new uniforms as Translink's partner Bus Queensland launches a new website.
Bradken job cuts unlikely in Ipswich
Geoff Egan The Ipswich operations of multinational manufacturer Bradken are set to escape another rounds of lay-offs.
Ipswich trio in World Cup win
Joel Gould Three female Ipswich rugby league players have made the city proud after being part of a history making win for Australia in the women's World Cup.
Ipswich CBD fire station closure raises concern
Peter Foley Firefighters fear the closure of the fire station in the Ipswich CBD will expose parts of the city to an increased fire risk.
Ipswich teenager on probation for drug offences
A teenager who was found with five water pipes, all used for smoking marijuana, in his house and with a car full of stolen goods, has been ordered to serve a year of probation.
Magpie breeding season starts in Ipswich
Chris Owen The magpie breeding season has returned, which means pedestrians and cyclists across Ipswich will have their eyes to the skies, wary of the swooping birds.