Ipswich Today

Apr 14 2025 436 ep. 14 mins 2.2k

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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au

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Should you use AI to write a resume? Careers expert Dr Jennifer Luke reveals pitfalls and best approach

Apr 14 2025 17 mins

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.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steine

Blair and Oxley candidates, cleanup of local rivers and youth film festival returns in 2025

Apr 13 2025 7 mins

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.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Part of the haul of rubbish

Election watch: Neumann's record, Norman St bridge, Amberley interchange and sporting facilities upgrades

Apr 07 2025 18 mins

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, infl

Regional election issues, voter sentiment, a prediction and what Trump's tariffs could mean for Ipswich

Apr 02 2025 22 mins

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

Financial threat from fire ants revealed in new report from Australia Institute

Mar 30 2025 11 mins

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.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIma

Conduct matter delayed, new planning scheme, new CEO contract and usefulness of sandbags questioned

Mar 27 2025 13 mins

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 2

Ipswich council reveals alleged conduct breaches by Cr Andrew Antoniolli

Mar 24 2025 3 mins

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.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)Ipswich

New $67 million green waste contract, FOGO loses it FO and contract renewal for council CEO

Mar 23 2025 12 mins

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 b

Alfred washup, Harding & Antoniolli war of words, possible move for tourist centre and dog rego increase flagged

Mar 17 2025 31 mins

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

Good riddance Alfred, radio still very relevant and fire ants hitch a ride on floodwaters

Mar 11 2025 6 mins

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.Image: Hancock Bridge