A 41-year-old man has been charged after police investigated the alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl in bushland on Thomas Street, Blackstone, on 14 October. Police were called around 11.30pm and found the alleged offender had already fled in a black Toyota Kluger. Officers located the man at a Cooneana Street address in Bundamba on 16 October. He faces one count each of indecent treatment of a child under 16 and supplying dangerous drugs to a minor under 16. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on 19 October.
A magistrate in Brisbane has refused bail to Awlad Hossain, a 50-year-old welder from Ipswich accused of trying to bribe officials investigating the death of his wife in Bangladesh. Prosecutors allege he sent more than $96,000 to stop police linking him and his family to her death. Hossain's lawyer argued he was unlikely to flee because he could face execution in Bangladesh and extradition is unlikely. The magistrate said no conditions could reduce the risk of him fleeing or offending. Hossain will now seek bail in Queensland's Supreme Court.
Ipswich's first monthly Country Fair and Produce Markets will be held at Nicholas Street Precinct on Sunday, 18 October, from 10am to 2pm. Mayor Teresa Harding says about 30 producers will sell fruit, vegetables, meat, honey, sauces, preserves, baked goods and chocolates. Councillor Marnie Doyle says the event will also feature live music, dancing and roaming entertainment. Market coordinator and farmer Kate Creasey says selling directly to customers means more of each dollar goes back to growers.
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Two people have been charged after an alleged robbery and extortion in Ipswich on 13 October. Police allege a man and a woman threatened a 38-year-old man at a business on Brisbane Street, assaulted him and forced him to transfer money into a bank account. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Police tracked the vehicle to a bank in Springfield, where the pair were arrested while allegedly trying to withdraw funds. A 47-year-old Springfield Lakes woman and a 33-year-old Strathpine man each face one count of robbery and one count of extortion.
A 36-year-old woman has been fined $6,993 and charged with driving without a licence after police intercepted her speeding with five unrestrained children, including a baby held by a five-year-old, in Redbank, southwest of Brisbane. The woman, who was travelling at 77km/hr in a 60km zone, is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 29. Police released body cam footage showing an officer discovering the unrestrained children in the rear of a Hyundai iMax.
Ipswich City Council is encouraging residents to give feedback on an application to add the former Medical Superintendent's Residence at Ipswich Hospital to the Queensland Heritage Register. The 1941 building, on the corner of Court Street and Nicholas Street, is considered significant to the city's social and architectural history. Councillor Marnie Doyle said the state's Planning and Heritage Branch is considering the application. Submissions on the application are due by 19 October 2026.
Ipswich residents are being urged to dispose of batteries correctly before a hotter-than-average summer. Mayor Teresa Harding said batteries crushed in bins or collection trucks can short circuit and generate extreme heat. A fire at the Riverview Resource Recovery Centre in July caused about $120,000 in damage and closed its transfer pit for five days. Batteries can be dropped off for free at the e-waste sections of the Riverview and Rosewood centres, or at approved retailers.
Work to restore Ipswich's riverside walkway at River Heart Parklands is underway, with the park expected to reopen to the public early next year. Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said about 20 metres of concrete footpath damaged by severe weather from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in 2025 is being rebuilt. Councillor Andrew Antoniolli said a landslip caused the embankment under part of the path to collapse. Bank stabilisation works, including piling, rock protection and minor re-vegetation, aim to make the site more flood resilient.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has welcomed the Federal Government's decision not to proceed with proposed changes to disaster recovery funding arrangements. She thanked the Prime Minister for listening to concerns raised by Ipswich City Council and councils across Queensland. Preliminary analysis showed Ipswich would have faced a shortfall of $32.7 million across six disaster events between 2018 and 2026. For the 2022 floods alone, the city would have been more than $28 million worse off. Harding said the funding is critical for restoring roads and community infrastructure.
A 42-year-old Wulkuraka man now faces multiple charges after police allegedly discovered a homemade firearm, ammunition, counterfeit currency, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a property search. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation by Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad and detectives from Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch. The man appeared in Ipswich Magistrates Court on 6 October. Senior Sergeant Michelle Blaney emphasised the serious threat posed by illicit firearms and the police commitment to removing them from communities. Investigations into related activities continue.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after his three-month-old son died in hospital from significant internal injuries. Uneeb Ullah, from the Ipswich area, was arrested on Tuesday and appeared in court on Wednesday. Police said the boy’s mother is struggling and receiving support. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives examining the parents’ relationship. Ullah was remanded in custody until 26 October.
A 28-year-old Ipswich man, Uneeb Ullah, has been charged with the murder of his three-month-old son, who died from severe internal injuries. The infant was initially treated at Ipswich Hospital before being transferred to Brisbane's Queensland Children's Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police allege Ullah was the only other person present when the incident occurred. Detectives from the Ipswich Child Protection Investigation Unit arrested Ullah at his home, and he remains in custody. The investigation into the baby's death is ongoing, with further charges not ruled out.
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after his three-month-old son died from significant internal injuries in Queensland. Uneeb Ullah was arrested at his Ipswich home and charged with domestic violence murder. The baby was taken to hospital in Ipswich last Thursday before being transferred to Brisbane, where he died on Tuesday. Police said the boy's mother and father were in a relationship but had no other children. Ullah appeared in Brisbane Arrests Court on Wednesday and remains in custody.
Hope Vale angler Justin Convent won the adult prize, a Quintrex boat with a motor and trailer, at the Cooktown barramundi competition. More than 1100 anglers entered the event held from Friday to Sunday. Junior winner Nickalah Cobus also took home a boat. Thomas Hone caught the heaviest fish, weighing 7.4 kilograms. Local business owners said the weekend brought many shoppers into town.
Gympie Regional Council is asking the community to help shape renewed playgrounds at Crab Creek Park in Tin Can Bay and Clive Colburn Park in Kandanga. Both projects were funded in this year's Budget and aim to deliver modern, safe and accessible play spaces. The Crab Creek playground sits on the foreshore and is popular with locals and visitors. The Clive Colburn playground is heavily used on game and training days at nearby sporting fields. Surveys close at 5pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026, and the renewals are expected to be completed by 30 June 2027.
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Isaac Regional Council has announced a delay in kerbside waste collection for Moranbah residents. Due to mechanical issues, the general and recycling collections scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026, will be completed on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Residents are requested to keep their bins at the kerbside until the delayed collection. The council has expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused and thanked residents for their patience. For further details, residents can contact the council's 24/7 Customer Service Centre.
Gleneagle State School celebrated 70 years of play on September 16 with an Under 8s Day attended by more than 150 community members. Children, parents and extended family took part in pony rides, cookie decorating, loose parts play, sensory play and hula hoops. Local police and firefighters also visited. Under 8s Day coordinator and Prep teacher Shannon Taylor said the event gave families and younger children a welcoming way to connect with the school before starting Prep.
Retired dentist Peter Lynch has designed a $4 plastic basket that lets pickers pack mulberries directly into punnets. His Sunshine Coast hinterland farm, Kureelpa Mulberry Company, says the change has cut fruit damage by 80 per cent and reduced labour costs. The farm's four-week harvest depends on daily pickers, and the couple is concerned that cuts to working holiday visa numbers could make hiring difficult. Two French working holiday makers on the farm said a second year in Australia is uncertain.
Children aged 0 to 5 are invited to a Pop Up Playtime session at the Cooktown Botanic Gardens on Wednesday 18 November. Titled Bugs in my Backyard, the morning takes place at the Botanic Gardens Yarning Circle. Activities include bug hunting, bug-themed stories and hands-on discovery among the plants and pathways. Children can look under leaves for beetles, watch butterflies and find out what else lives in the gardens.
Nebo residents face a planned water supply outage from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday, 29 October 2026, while the council carries out repairs at the Emergency Services Building. About 11 properties on St Lawrence and Kemmis Streets will be affected. Once supply returns, some households may notice discoloured water. Residents in that situation are advised to flush their taps and avoid using washing machines until the water runs clear. Flushing water can be reused on gardens or lawns.
Mining companies in Queensland's North West Minerals Province are struggling to find workers as drilling ramps up and new jobs open. AIC Mines chairman Aaron Colleran said hiring has been difficult everywhere, including at its Eloise copper mine near Cloncurry. The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association estimates the industry will need 24,000 new workers across the country by 2027. Queensland Resources Council figures point to competing skill needs and fewer young people entering trades and mining careers. Industry leaders say apprenticeships must grow to ease the shortage.
Entries for the 2026 Spring in the Mary Photo Competition close this weekend, on October 31. The Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to share spring images from across the region. Six award categories share $2,500 in prizes, including a Junior category for entrants aged 16 and under. Entrants may submit up to three original photographs taken within the Mary River catchment, using a camera or smartphone. Images, a short caption and an entry form are to be emailed to the committee.
Tamborine Mountain U3A is bringing mature residents and retirees together through a wide range of classes and events. The group has run on the mountain since 2007. Members can take part in activities including ballet, card games, pickleball, language classes and novel discussions. Branch Secretary Bev Kirk says the group helps prevent loneliness and keeps members engaged. The U3A also runs events at local businesses, including a Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Night on October 23 at the Fox and Hounds.
Trilogy Accounting, a local accounting firm, is celebrating 15 years in business. Directors Samantha Newsham and Noela Lee say their active community involvement, including helping found the Canungra Chamber, has helped the business grow. Noela said the firm values the long-term trust built with clients. The early years were difficult, with some days passing without payment, but the team has continued to support local residents and businesses with their finances. Samantha said many startups seek advice before making decisions.
