A ‘wise’ focus on diversity will rescue CBD from sad decline

‘I think it is going to be a really interesting undertaking to see which businesses benefit most from the construction activity that’s going on around here’.

David and Goliath battle over small business mining payments

Small and family run businesses are being hit with a whopping $234.6 billion loss as a direct result of late payments

Getting Supercars back like ‘pushing s–t up a hill’

WHILE the future of V8 racing has been secured in Queensland, Ipswich misses out, and according to a former councillor, the administration is to blame.

How tradie scheme will help struggling CBD businesses

‘We’re seeking to use that to drive some business in the short term during the construction period’.

Forging career path through passion for hair and beauty

‘Every student who has graduated from the program and has chosen to work in the industry has been successful in achieving that ambition.’

Ipswich State High School 2019 Hair and Beauty Showcase

Workers on site as major CBD redevelopment work begins

The plaza will be the size of King George Square but a focus has been put on green spaces and natural light so it doesn’t become a copy of the ‘ heat sink’

Ipswich CBD redevelopment begins

Shopping centre getting $10 million facelift, rebrand

The developer paid $30.45 million for the centre and six adjacent properties last year. It is being completely refurbished.

How businesses will feel the benefit of free apprenticeships

‘We will be removing this expense to support businesses to be able to take on more apprentices and trainees’