Trains are stopping at a new look Bundamba and customers are once again making tracks after the station reopened following its major accessibility upgrade The modernisation was delivered under budget meaning Bundamba station is back connecting communities – as it has done since 1878. Bundamba station, which was temporarily closed for construction in January, now boasts lifts, an overpass and raised platforms making catching the train easier for everyone, including those travelling with a wheelchair, pushing prams, carrying luggage or the elderly. In an added bonus, Bundamba’s unique station layout made it a perfect candidate for rubber fillers – also referred to as ‘rubber fingers’ – to reduce the gap between the platform and trains. Bundamba joins recently upgraded Burpengary, Yeronga, Rocklea, Fairfield and Dutton Park stations as the first stations on the Queensland Rail network to have the technology. Combined with a straightened platform at Bundamba, the rubber fingers make it easier for people to board or disembark trains, especially customers with accessibility needs, significantly reducing the likelihood of slipping between the train and platform. Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said with this modern, accessible transformation the station can continue to serve the local community like it has for well over a century. “It’s really special to welcome our customers back and show them Bundamba’s new look, which still pays homage to the station’s rich history,” she said. “Accessibility improvements to our rail network like these have already, and will continue to, make a big difference in the lives of customers – so they can travel on our trains safely and without barriers. Whether you use a wheelchair, push a pram or you’re travelling with luggage, upgrades like these are, quite simply, life-changing. “Queensland Rail is right now delivering six simultaneous upgrades to our stations – the most we have ever done at once – with Burpengary and now Bundamba both reopened and Morningside, Banyo, Lindum and Buranda progressing well, I’m really proud of our team. With Bundamba reopened we have reinforced our commitment to constantly improve our network to make it more accessible, convenient, comfortable and safe.” Other improvements at Bundamba include upgraded customer facilities like accessible toilets, a disability-compliant ticket window, improved seating, and extended platform shelters. Customers will also benefit from hearing augmentation loops, tactile floor indicators, new wayfinding signage, information screens and better security through CCTV and lighting upgrades. The upgrade also includes a reconfigured Mining Street carpark with space for 55 cars, an upgraded kiss’n’ride area, four accessible parking bays, and an accessible pathway from the carpark to the platforms. A bicycle enclosure also features in the upgrade to house 40 bikes with security swipe access, while 12 bike racks are installed across the station – for customers using active travel options. The station also includes the new artwork ‘Still Kind of Wild’ from local Melanie Sinclair who won Queensland Rail’s recent photography competition, adding a special touch. Bundamba station is one of six Queensland Rail stations being simultaneously upgraded with Banyo, Buranda, Lindum and Morningside stations also progressing while Burpengary station reopened last month. Meanwhile, Dutton Park station, which is being delivered as part of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority’s scope of works, has also partially reopened today to customers. New accessibility features available from today at Dutton Park station include three new lifts, stairs and a new station overpass for better access to the platforms, and new raised platforms. Construction works will continue at Dutton Park station until late 2025, including accessible parking bays, kiss‘n’ride, secure and casual bicycle storage, station access and the footpath off Kent Street. These upgrades are all part of the plan to expand, improve and modernise Queensland’s rail network, meet the increasing demands of our growing state and prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Queensland Rail’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program projects that are being delivered at Lindum, Morningside, Banyo, Buranda, Bundamba and Burpengary stations are the largest number of stations Queensland Rail has delivered simultaneously. With Bundamba complete, since 2017, Queensland Rail has completed 14 station upgrades including at Burpengary, Alderley, Newmarket, Graceville, Nambour, Dinmore, Morayfield, Boondall, Strathpine, East Ipswich, Dakabin, Cannon Hill and Auchenflower. South Bank Platform 1 was also completed in November 2022. As well as Queensland Rail’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program, seven southside stations between Dutton Park and Salisbury are being rebuilt as part of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority’s scope of works. Beyond its core scope of twin tunnels and four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Albert Street, Woolloongabba and Roma Street, the transformational project will also deliver a new year-round Exhibition station and three new Gold Coast stations at Pimpama, Hope Island and Merrimac As Melbourne braces for a population of 9 million by 2050, the demand for smarter, greener, and more connected urban... 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) This is probably not the page you’re looking for with on-ground work underway at key sites on the Bremer and Brisbane Rivers The projects are jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program and Ipswich City Council Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek said it was important to act now as almost half of all nationally listed threatened animals and a quarter of our threatened plants occur in urban areas “We want to leave nature better off for our kids and grandkids and that means repairing damage to our environment and better protecting it for the future,” Minister Plibersek said “That’s why we’re investing $200 million in projects to revitalise our urban rivers and creeks “We want to support the groups on the ground who understand the needs in their community and are working to better manage and restore their local environment.” Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said more than 14,000 square metres of riparian corridor would be rehabilitated over four years “The $3 million contribution from the Australian Government means we can tackle key sites on the Bremer and Brisbane rivers Bundamba Creek and Ironpot Creek,” Mayor Harding said “The benefits from these nine projects will flow beyond our city boundaries and will avoid approximately 18,000 cubic metres of sediment entering the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay each year.” Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said Ipswich City Council’s waterways monitoring had shown the devastating impact of the 2022 floods on the city’s platypus populations with DNA traces confirming the platypus population in creeks and waterways across Ipswich was now on the brink “This funding will be crucial to repairing Ipswich’s rivers and creeks reduce sediment entering our waterways and counter erosion will benefit not only platypuses but the entire waterway’s ecosystem,” Mr Neumann said “The $3 million investment delivers on my election promise to support the work of Ipswich City Council for flood recovery and resilience projects along the Bremer River and its tributaries.” Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Chairperson Councillor Jim Madden said the projects would provide benefits to 30 threatened or significant plant and animal species and their habitats “More than 30,000 native plants will be installed across the various sites to restore habitat provide bank stability and resilience,” Cr Madden said five sites will increase fish habitat through large woody debris installations.” The Ipswich projects are part of an Australian Government $200 million nation-wide six-year Urban Rivers and Catchments Program towards projects that provide benefits such as increasing habitat for native species improving water quality or in-stream connectivity providing community access to nature and reducing heat-related impacts in urban areas >> Language no barrier this storm season >> Have your say on the future of flood green space >> It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ipswich Ipswich Council already approved the destruction of Woogaroo Creek in league with the Stockland Developers now they want to protect the creek Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Glow Up For Mother's Day: 15 Beauty Gifts She Will Adore Best Mother’s Day Flower Delivery Services Help Control Symptoms With These Air Purifiers We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2017-2022, commissioned by The Weather Company. 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Perennial election candidate, Karakan Kochardy, has announced he’ll stand as a candidate in the State seat of Bundamba at the […] Our radio stations aim to bring Hope for Everyone Listen to engaging conversations and captivating stories in the 96five podcasts collection Your place to find community events and a local church for support or just to say hello to our friendly team A muggy morning and the sound of track work met the 96five team this morning as we prepared for our final school excursion of 2019 Bundamba is located in East Ipswich between the Bremer River and the Cunningham Highway, with the Bundamba State School nestled up against the Ipswich Turf Club At just shy of 150 years old the school has been a focal point in the community and is set to remain so with the region experiencing high growth in population.  Principal Jordan Burke told 96five that the broadcast was the perfect way to wrap up the year “We’ve spent a lot of time this year bringing our community into the school and getting them involved.  Having the radio station here today is a really great celebration and culmination of that community involvement.” Jennifer Howard is the State MP for Ipswich and told Ken Nicky and Steve that many people in the community have only just recovered from the devastating floods in 2011.  And with Bundamba having experienced bushfires in the last week she spoke of the importance of being prepared for weather events across the holidays keep an eye on them especially if they’re elderly.  Be prepared Nicky and Steve chatting with Channel 7’s Tony Auden Principal Jordan Burke and Jennifer Howard MP in the audio player above Writers from our Real Hope community offer valuable wisdom and insights based on their own experiences Guests and Artists Danny Gokey Brings ‘The Sound of Heaven’ Tour to Brisbane Christian Living ‘The Secret Place’ Returns — But Not as You Know It Station News Your Generosity is Building Hope in Brisbane: Thank you! 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Join Us for 96five’s Carols Crawl ‘Cookies for Christmas’ – Partnering with Hands and Feet to Share the Heart of Christmas Your generosity keeps our digital hub thriving Station News Build hope in your city – and make history with your 96five So we can continue to impact people with God’s love Your generosity sustains your station and spreads hope As followers of Jesus in whom all things were made Jagera and Turrbal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Country where our station is located We recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters and thank them for protecting this land and its ecosystems since time immemorial We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples Each year the City of Ipswich has the potential to experience flood in its various forms localised flash floods from smaller creeks or overland flow paths can also be significant across the city Ipswich's subtropical climate makes it susceptible to weather that can cause flooding from rivers floods usually occur across the summer months of December to March where the city typically receives half of its average annual rainfall (900mm) While the city does experience tidal influences from Moreton Bay (extending to One Mile Bridge) these typically do not result in floods which have an impact to the community Image: Street scenes of the CBD during flood, Ipswich, 2011 (King Edward Parade). Picture Ipswich River flooding: Occurs when widespread and prolonged rain falls over the catchment area of a river are often the trigger of this type of flood flood water overtops the river bank and spreads across the floodplain on one or both banks of a river A river flood often takes  more than six hours after rain has fallen before it begins to impact the city and can take several days to fully recede Creek flooding: While the mechanisms are similar to river flooding creek flooding can also occur as the result of smaller and more localised rain events within the catchment area of a creek Creek flooding from local rain events will typically have a rapid rise and fall of water levels Flooding typically occurs less than six hours following rain resulting in limited warning time for emergency procedures Overland flow (stormwater) flooding: Excess rainfall runoff beyond the capacity of underlying soils or underground drainage network It flows across  the land before entering a creek or waterway Overland flow flooding affects a large proportion of areas across the city flooding will remain a natural risk to the Ipswich community Council has a range of measures to reduce the impacts of floods on the city and community Floodplain Management Strategy: Council's Floodplain Management Strategy outlines the city's approach to floodplain management (also referred to as flood risk management) This strategy communicates the city's vision and goals in relation to floodplain management It also outlines how council responds to floodplain management in order to ensure our city remains safe Brisbane River Catchment Flood Studies: A key recommendation from the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry was the creation of a regionally consistent flood study and strategic management plan of the lower Brisbane River catchment which includes the local government areas of Somerset The regional study and strategic plan are referred to as the Brisbane River Catchment Flood Studies This collaborative project was led by the Queensland Government together with the local government authorities Further information and educational materials can be found on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority website videos and factsheets relevant to the community Emergency Management: Council's Emergency Management webpage provides information on disasters which includes how the community can 'Be Flood Ready'. Council's primary guide on emergency management is the Local Disaster Management Plan Information is available in multiple languages Data from these gauges are shared with the Bureau of Meteorology The most obvious sign of a monitoring gauge is a tower containing the monitoring and recording instruments If vandalism is observed on a monitoring gauge please report it to Ipswich City Council (3810 6666) or Police Link (131 444) Flood mitigation and stormwater: Council has undertaken a number of flood mitigation projects to reduce risks to the existing community Council's flood study program continually prioritises and updates the city's repository of flood models (both river and creek scale) to maintain a current understanding of flood behaviour the following Council flood study reports are available below More reports will be made available over time assistance from a qualified professional should be obtained if necessary Please contact council@ipswich.qld.gov.au for further information Please note: Flood study models are only provided to professionals to facilitate development applications which require hydraulic impact assessments. A service fee is necessary to access the models The Ipswich Rivers Flood Studies Update models the Bremer River catchment from Moogerah Dam to the Brisbane River confluence Image: Brisbane Street in flood, Ipswich 1927. Picture Ipswich Historical flood maps for the 1974 2011 and 2022 flood events are available from Council's Planning and Development site Picture Ipswich has a repository of historical photographs available online Ipswich Libraries has a wide range of books newspaper articles and documents available in the general collection or within the Local History Room The Bureau of Meteorology also keeps detailed reports on flood events that have affected Queensland 2013 and 2022 as well as various smaller flood events that may not have been as widely reported The community are encouraged to submit flood information for historical records to council@ipswich.qld.gov.au it is recommended that information such as photos include reference points to help identify location and levels if possible A development application has been lodged for a large Data Centre Designed by DEM Architects the proposal seeks to provide a Research and Technology Industry Use (Data Centre) on the subject site with a maximum building height of 1 storey (12.1m high) The Data Centre seeks to reduce the bulk and scale of the development by providing decorative and vegetated screening along Hoepner Road The proposal includes thirty three (33) car parking spaces (one (1) PWD spaces) with access proposed to Hoepner Road The planners in Urbis state “the proposed Data Centre provides a unique building typology and has very specific operational and function drive design requirements The proposed facility is different to conventional commercial industrial and warehouse storage facility building in that strict operational and servicing requirements must take precedence in the formulation of the site layout and planning and design configurations” The proposal includes 7,758sqm of gross floor area with approximately (26.4%) on the 29,381sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au after his historic appointment to Queensland Parliament earlier this year who won the seat vacated by long term MP Jo-Ann Miller in this year’s March by‑election said job security has never been more important for the Bundamba community like the majority of people across Queensland secure and can provide a decent standard of living for them and their loved ones,” Mr McCallum said in his maiden speech to parliament with seven people in my family in a three-bedroom house with a single working wage to support us there was no way we would have been able to survive if my father’s job had not been secure “It was modest but it was secure and that meant stability: stability of accommodation education and the basics of what a family needs to survive “As we begin to rebuild our coronavirus impacted economy underemployed and seeking more work or having given up on looking for work altogether all through circumstances beyond their control it has never been more important to provide as many secure local jobs as possible.” Mr McCallum made history alongside fellow MPs Leeanne Enoch and Cynthia Lui with it being the first time three First Nations people have held seats in Queensland Parliament at the same time Mr McCallum made history alongside Algester MP Leeanne Enoch and Cook MP Cynthia Lui Mr McCallum said much of Bundamba’s strong sense of community comes from its proud and broad cultural diversity all make strong contributions to the fabric of our community,” he said tolerant and supporting one another is something that I believe in deeply “I have been subject to my share of racism and I have seen others be persecuted for their origin gender or sexuality simply because the perception of them by others was one of an often illusionary difference “I will always strive to call out this insidious behaviour and will always choose acceptance distrust and division and staunchly support those who work in our communities to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness.” Mr McCallum said he was committed to making Bundamba a better place for all “I am here to ensure that we get the services and infrastructure that our growing community deserves whilst preserving the beauty of our natural environment,” he said “I am here to fight for a Bundamba where our community can access secure local jobs and the very best in services like education “The people of Bundamba have put their trust in me and I do not intend to let them down.” Would love to watch this in its entirety please Hi Kim, you can view Bundamba MP Lance McCallum’s maiden speech here: http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20200519_145601 You may also access the transcript at: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/sitting-dates/dates/2020/2020-05-19 Your email address 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Required fields are marked * Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ipswich Mayor Cr Andrew Antoniolli has confirmed the new Costco premises will be at Bundamba. “This is fantastic news for the region and couldn’t have come at a better time. It shows significant commitment to Ipswich and investment in our future growth,” he said. Planning and development applications were lodged with Council last week to develop a 6.5 hectare site at Ashburn Road, Bundamba, which is within Stage 1 of the Citiswich Industrial Estate. Cr Antoniolli said the proposal involved the construction of a wholesale warehouse, including a tyre centre, optical centre, hearing aid centre and food court, with approximately 13,750 sq/m of floor area. There would also be a 24-bowser Costco fuel station on site and 825 car parking spaces. “This is a major development and we are delighted that Costco has decided to make Ipswich its second home, after opening its first mega store and petrol station in North Lakes,” Cr Antoniolli said. “It will be in an ideal location to service the Ipswich region and, in fact, the entire area west of Brisbane. It will bring thousands of people to Ipswich every day and the direct and indirect benefits to the city will be enormous.” Costco confirmed the Bundamba warehouse will stock hundreds of the best-known brands at low prices. “We will have the highest quality products at the best possible price in all departments, from fresh food, electronics, clothing to cleaning supplies,” said Managing Director Patrick Noone. “We are thrilled to be continuing our investment in South East Queensland with this new location in Ipswich. “We have been trading in North Lakes since 2014 with great success and are excited to be bringing Costco to a dynamic, ever growing region. “We will continue to actively engage with our Queensland based suppliers, look to recruit over 280 staff from the local area and bring great prices in relation to a wide range of products and services.” The Costco store will offer two types of membership: Business ($55) and Gold Star ($60). Business members qualify by owning or operating a business while Gold Star membership is available to individuals. Members can join online or in store. It will be open seven days a week. Site preparation works at Walker Corporation’s $1 billion Citiswich Business Park will commence immediately with Costco’s construction program scheduled for a 2018 store opening. Queensland General Manager for Walker Corporation Peter Saba said: “We are seeing international, national and local businesses recognising the strategic location of Citiswich for their customers and operations.” as part of Ipswich Libraries’ First 5 Forever Dive into Books program Ms O’Neill said the program was a great way to teach young children about water safety while promoting early literacy were both in the water before they could walk,” Ms O’Neill said “They used to love going to the local pool and they’d have so much fun in the kids play area “Getting excited about reading was a bit harder for me so I really had to work on that with my kids “It’s great that now you can combine literacy and water safety with things like the Kids Alive books and the Dive into Books program.” The former Olympian got on stage to dance and sing about water safety with the kids Ipswich libraries and customer services manager Sylvia Swalling said grant funding made the innovative program possible “We were awarded grant funding through the Queensland Government’s First 5 Forever program which allowed us to think outside the box and offer local families a unique way to support their children’s early literacy development,” she said “We’re proud to be leading the way in modelling how important water safety messages can be incorporated into early literacy programs “We are also very pleased to have been able to partner with the Kids Alive – Do the Five water safety program as well as the Bundamba Swim Centre who offer free entry to families who attend the Dive into Books sessions.” Local families enjoyed the special Dive into Books session The program will ultimately produce a video which will be used by swimming coach Laurie Lawrence’s Kids Alive – Do the Five water safety program so our Kids Alive program is all about using the power of stories art and games to share important water safety messages,” Mr Lawrence said “Once the Kids Alive characters come alive in young children’s minds it really helps them to relate to and learn about water safety “It’s great to have positive role models like Susie O’Neill involved in the Dive into Books program it helps people connect with the water safety messages “The program’s video will be used to educate and inspire wider community groups to take ownership of the Kids Alive – Do the Five message and deliver water safety education in their community “By working with key people in the community we can save lives.” Susie O’Neill and Laurie Lawrence with kids at the event Mr Lawrence said the first five years of a child’s life were critical “Drowning remains the highest cause of accidental death in children under five in Australia,” he said in fact children can start water familiarisation as soon as they come home from hospital “If you want to progress your kids’ water abilities quickly you can’t just rely on weekly swimming lessons you have to get down to the local pool as often as you can “Just like if you want your kids to read well you’ve got to get to the library regularly.” Kids and parents alike had fun at the event The final First 5 Forever Dive into Books session will be held on Wednesday, 25 March at Bundamba Swim Centre at 9.30 to 10.30am. Registration is not required. Learn more on the Ipswich Libraries website First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government coordinated by the State Library of Queensland The Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) is located in Ipswich Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. A man has been charged with murder after a teen was found unresponsive inside a Queensland home last weekend by police officers. A man has been charged with murder over the suspicious death of a teenager who was found unresponsive in a Queensland home last week. Officers were called to a Bundamba home, about 30 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, on February 4 where they found Krystle Monk, 19, had "collapsed". Paramedics were reportedly told she had fallen from her bed and hit her head. Ms Monks was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital but died the following evening. Detective Acting Superintendent Larissa Miller told reporters earlier this week that police were treating Ms Monks' death as suspicious. "We are treating this as suspicious. An autopsy is being completed and we are waiting results," she said at a press conference on Wednesday. "We're still conducting an investigation into all circumstances related to her death. "We've been conducting an examination of the property and... that is usual in every death where we have not been given a cause of death." A man was arrested on Friday morning following days of inquiries. The 21-year-old from Dinmore was apprehended by detectives at a Richlands address. He was charged with one count of murder (domestic violence offence). Police will allege in court the man and Ms Monks were known to each other. Detective Acting Superintendent Miller revealed earlier this week police had been called to the property in recent months about a domestic violence complaint. She also confirmed there were no domestic violence orders in place related to the teen. Ms Monks' family and friends have been left understandably distraught by her death, releasing a statement to describe her as "forever young and beautiful". "She was such a sweet person. She cared about everyone around her and her personality was just so bubbly," friend Tahlia Tanner told 7News. Investigations are ongoing, with detectives urging anyone who may have any relevant information to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The man is due to front court on Saturday. Brisbane developer Azure has broken ground on their sell-out Munro by Azure, the company’s first Ipswich project The 2.22-hectare development at 33 River Road in Bundamba will comprise 100 terrace homes in an exclusive gated estate to meet unprecedented demand for Queensland’s fastest-growing city Construction of Munro has begun on on schedule following a rapid sell-out of the project just weeks after its official launch in April this year Azure director Trent Keirnan says while Munro by Azure represents a creative approach to urban design and modern living space the project also delivers on the company’s mission to enhance affordability amid an ongoing housing crisis “Munro represents truly affordable luxury that will contribute much-needed housing supply to Ipswich with a diversity of housing options in a city that is thriving with employment and business opportunities,” Keirnan said “We are especially proud that this collection of 100 terrace homes holds true to our focus on quality for all amid the current housing crisis allowing us to enhance affordability so that more people can acquire a brand-new home.” and single-car garage plus a driveway parking facility The communal facilities are set across 1,500 sqm of open space which includes a 20-metre pool with cabanas and sun lounges as well as a large lawn area for resident recreation “A scarcity of superior living options has allowed us to present this project to cater for a changing demographic in Ipswich a city that is undergoing a major transformation,” Keirnan added “Our approach has been to invest in key growth areas and creating communities that focus on liveability with the inclusion of prized indoor-outdoor living areas that define the southeast Queensland lifestyle.” The development, strategically located close to urban amenities, transport and diverse employment opportunities, has benefitted from the strength of the Ipswich property market and the city’s position as the fastest growing in the state “We’re thrilled to welcome Azure to Ipswich and delighted that construction of this exciting new project is officially under way,” said Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding Munro by Azure is building on the success of similar projects undertaken by Azure's building arm Munro by Azure is being delivered in two stages with the first stage comprising 70 terrace homes The first stage is set for completion in the first quarter of 2025 while the second stage of 30 terraces will follow in the second quarter of 2025 Azure will maintain its ties to the property by overseeing the management of Munro ensuring that all shared amenities are maintained to the highest standard The company’s extensive property management portfolio currently comprises more than 800 residences We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home resourcefulness and $17k bring old Ipswich home back to lifeElizabeth Tilley Tiffany Campbell and her builder husband Chris recently finished their third renovation project – a 1920s classic Queenslander in the Ipswich suburb of Bundamba one-bathroom house at 1 Law St was in reasonable condition when the couple bought it in late 2018 but they knew they could inject new life into it with a cosmetic renovation Details of the renovation of an old Queenslander at 1 Law St which is quite hard to find,” Mrs Campbell said “The main thing we were looking for was for the floorboards to be intact they were all eaten out by termites!” But under the dusty old carpet were perfectly good timber boards BEFORE: The outdoor entertaining area at 1 Law St AFTER: The outdoor entertaining area after the renovation A combination of wood and white has become the couple’s signature look when it comes to renovating as documented through their Instagram account @woodandwhiterenovations so it’s no surprise they painted the entire house white – inside and out They kept the configuration of the house almost exactly the same except for moving the kitchen from a back corner to what was previously an enclosed sun room and knocking a few walls out to open up the living and dining area BEFORE: The dining area before the renovation of 1 Law St AFTER: The dining area after the renovation They converted the former kitchen into a second living area/study built-in daybed and a panoramic window looking out to the landscaped backyard and giant sandpit They removed the built-in wardrobe in one of the bedrooms to make it big enough to fit two single beds for children The closed-in veranda was opened up to its original state and the aluminium windows removed AFTER: The back of the house after the renovation “We wanted to try and return it to what it looked like originally,” Mrs Campbell said She spent months searching for old photos of the house and had almost given up when she was contacted by a former resident of the home on a Facebook page called Lost Ipswich “She came around just before we finished and told us her stories of living there for 30 years,” Mrs Campbell said BEFORE: The kitchen in the house at 1 Law St “She absolutely loved the house and obviously had so many memories It was a touch of nostalgia that made restoring the house even more special with the hardest part being living through it with a two-year-old son because we had to do it while he was sleeping We’ve done everything ourselves,” Mrs Campbell said BEFORE: The bathroom at the house at 1 Law St That’s mostly why the couple was able to keep costs down even though it looks like it has,” Mrs Campbell said and even that was a flatpack from Bunnings.” BEFORE: The front of the house at 1 Law St AFTER: The front of the house after the renovation A “barn-style”door used in the house is actually an old toilet door from the couple’s previous renovation A mock cast-iron fireplace in the living room It’s a shame the Campbells won’t get to enjoy the fruits of their 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Tenpin bowling has been at the top of the wishlist for many residents since lanes at Bundamba closed after they were flooded in 2011 iPlay Ipswich venue manager Sean Ryan said excitement among the community for the return of tenpin bowling to the city was sky high “There’s just so much interest in us at the moment The support we have had from the community has been unbelievable,” he said “Obviously Ipswich has been without a bowling outlet for some time now and people have been asking for somewhere to enjoy tenpin bowling “I’m really pleased we’ve been able to provide that in this fantastic venue “The weekend we opened our doors for the first time we had people lined up outside keen to come in and the phone has been running off the hook.” The Riverlink centre is iPlay’s 14th in Australia and as well as eight full-length bowling lanes it includes 40 arcade machines – some new Mr Ryan said the focus for the centre’s 16 staff was simple – offer people a good time “Our primary objective is to provide entertainment to people of all ages with a focus on families,” he said “There is no age that couldn’t have fun in a venue like this Storm Leith manages iPlay’s Redbank and Toowoomba centres She said careful consideration was given to what entertainment options the Ipswich community would want before the centre was opened “We’ve had the Redbank centre for several years now and people have often asked us to add a bowling alley there but we just don’t have the space for it,” she said “We knew when we were putting this centre together that bowling was a priority but we’ve also worked to provide an arcade experience tailored to Ipswich we have included pinball machines because we know there is a bit of a cult following of them still for some people in this area.” The distinctive Ipswich-flavour to iPlay Ipswich carries through to food and drink offerings too The centre has teamed up with nearby burger joint Ruby Chews when it comes to food and has craft beer from Ipswich’s premiere brewery It’s about banding together and promoting this wonderful community we call home,” Mr Ryan said how much will a game of tenpin bowling at iPlay Ipswich set you back The answer depends partly on whether you choose to bowl in peak or off peak times but the flat rate is $15 per person per game Bowlers can wear their own shoes as long as they have white soles Booking ahead of time is the way to go and means you avoid the potential disappointment of not being able to get a lane A massive grand opening celebration for iPlay Ipswich is on this Saturday a Lego activity area and Nerf battle zone are all planned alongside the centre’s offerings Follow iPlay Ipswich on Facebook here NEOGEN Australasia has consolidated its genomics food safety and animal safety services in one purpose-built location which was officially opened in Ipswich on September 16 The $11 million state-of-the-art Bundamba site is Australia’s largest genomics facility and provides Queensland’s only locally-based food and animal safety services with on-site warehousing NEOGEN Australasia’s Bobby Creasman said the new facility provided room to grow into the future and supported NEOGEN’s promise to positively impact the local rural employment market and the agricultural industry “NEOGEN Australasia currently employs more than 60 staff and we expect to create at least another 25 new jobs in the next five years to ensure we can continue to meet the demands and expectations of Australia’s livestock producers and food processing companies,” Mr Creasman said “Our new Ipswich facility will be at the forefront of ensuring greater accessibility of genomic tools at improved value to producers while providing more information across the livestock production value chain.” NEOGEN Australasia now processes about one million DNA samples annually Its Food Safety product range covers solutions for the Australasian agribusiness sector and its Animal Safety range includes cleaners and disinfectants for farm and veterinary settings and pest control solutions such as insecticides and rodenticides to limit the spread of disease “Our investment in new facilities is in keeping with our commitment to our customers to continually invest in developing new and cutting-edge technologies that improve their livestock and food safety businesses,” Mr Creasman said Queensland Rail will temporarily close the Bundamba train station in 2024 for accessibility upgrades as part of the Queensland Government’s $59 million Station Accessibility Upgrade Program Queensland Rail has completed twelve full station upgrades to allow for all members of the community to access public transportation The $59 million Station Accessibility Upgrade Program projects are all part of the rail redevelopment occurring across South-East Queensland as well as the preparation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032 Upgrades as part of the accessibility program includes customer facilities like accessible toilets improved bicycle storage and new security cameras Station platforms will be raised to make the platform and train door level reducing the gap making boarding safer and easier Transportation will be available from the station overpass to the platforms for customers in wheelchairs parents with prams and people with luggage The Queensland Government is also installing hearing augmentation loops information screens and better security through CCTV and lighting upgrades Bundamba Station will temporarily close in January 2024 during construction with alternate transportation in place A bus replacement between Booval and Ebbw Vale will operate according to the regular train timetable with Queensland Rail launching a survey asking customers about their travel patterns and how best to support them during the upgrade Bundamba MP Lance McCallum said the upgrade will greatly benefit the community “This major upgrade is great news for our community and we want it done as quickly and safely as possible,” Mr McCallum said “Temporarily closing the station in January 2024 will more than halve the project time and to prepare we want to hear from locals right now on ideas for the best alternative arrangements while the station is closed next year “There will be a shuttle bus in place for the duration of the closure and we welcome all feedback from the community on how we can do this as easily and smoothly as possible.” said that the company wants the community to get involved and help create transportation alternatives “We want to hear directly from those customers who’ll be affected by these closures so we can work out how best we can support them while their upgrade is progressing from January next year,” Mr Riedel said “This feedback will be used to ensure there is appropriate alternative transport in place and help us prepare for any extra patronage at surrounding stations “We understand this will change the way customers travel for a period of time but we’re committed to making our rail network accessible for everyone in the long-term “We’re delivering for our loyal customers and are committed to a world-class network when Brisbane takes the world stage in 2032.” Preparation work has already ramped up at Bundamba station ahead of this exciting project with signalling construction vegetation removal and piling works well underway Customers can look forward to the station reopening throughout the second half of 2024, pending construction and weather conditions and can fill out the survey for transport HERE  Featured image: Artist impression of the upgraded Bundamba train station when complete. 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The Port of Melbourne has unveiled its Draft 2055 Port Development Strategy (PDS), laying out a roadmap to ensure Australia's... the giant freezers are ready and the fuel station tanks are full as the final countdown to the opening of Costco Ipswich begins The much-anticipated opening has been set for 8am on 2 May bringing to an end months of speculation and delays Costco Ipswich warehouse manager Nick Weller said staff were pumped ahead of what some consider the biggest shake up in history to the city’s shopping landscape Costco is an American chain which operates a membership driven shopping model focused heavily around bulk buys Its 13,750 square metre warehouse at Bundamba with 825 car parking spaces is the chain’s 11th in Australia and just the second in Queensland and the staff have been training at North Lakes but are now looking forward to delivering for the Ipswich community,” he said “It’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally got an opening date for Costco Ipswich which is May 2nd “The building has been getting stocked for the last week or so “We’ve got the gas station ready to go so the pumps are ready to pump we’re just waiting on some final approvals from Department of Transport and Main Roads.” The American supermarket giant chose Bundamba for its latest store because it is well located close to the Warrego and Cunningham highways as well as the Ipswich Motorway >> Cult of Costco takes hold in Ipswich << Mr Weller said the store was expected to draw customers to Ipswich from across south-east Queensland, including Toowoomba. “Any local business around here is going to benefit from Costco being here,” he said. The benefits to Ipswich do not stop there, with Costco bringing jobs to the city and the potential for lower prices through increased competition. “We’re probably about 70 per cent employed. We’re still working through some of the resumes and interview process at the moment,” he said. “We’ll have about 280 staff on the books by opening which is a good number for the community. “We’ve found in other areas wherever Costco has come with gas we’ve lowered the pricing across the region. A lot of people call it the Costco effect where it has a massive impact on the whole area.” Mr Weller said shopping at Costco was as much about the experience as anything else. “We have some great items. We are well priced. We have things that no-one else has,” he said. “You can get your tyres fitted, you can fill up your car with petrol, you can get a hot dog in the food court. “You can buy clothing, you can by all your food needs. We have top quality meat department, bakery, deli. It’s just a great experience to come and shop at Costco.” Costco is renowned for stocking some rather unique items, with a few, including a giant decorative wine glass which reportedly sells like hotcakes, already in store. Mr Weller said between now and opening day more unique and high-end “wow” items were expected. Costco membership is required to shop at Costco or purchase fuel from the store’s service station. Annual memberships are $55 for business and $60 for individuals, and can be purchased online. Costco Ipswich warehouse manager Nick Weller. Adam Selway of Brassall is excited to be working at Costco Ipswich. Transport and Main Roads is bringing a new customer service centre to Bundamba - but the community’s response is mixed. […] jockey Regan Bayliss has been on an emotional roller coaster for the past 10 days.The Bundamba boy was primed to ride Ventura Storm in tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup before being hit with a careless riding suspension last Thursday The timing of the seven-meeting ban meant the 20-year-old was still free to ride at Flemington on Saturday where he finished sixth in the $1 million Coolmore Stud Stakes on Dracarys very disappointing – it’s shattering really – but I’ve got plenty of time ahead of me to get a ride in the Melbourne Cup,” a philosophical Bayliss told Ipswich First “It was great to be part of Derby Day and I’ll be back to finish the cup carnival at Emirates Stakes Day on the weekend Bayliss lined up on Derby Day just one week after riding alongside champion jockey Hugh Bowman and Winx in the duo’s historic third Cox Plate win It’s a far cry from the family’s former Stafford Street stables where he grew up as the youngest son of an Ipswich Cup winner but the 20-year-old is taking it all in his stride “It was unbelievable to have my first ride in the Cox Plate but to be part of that day was something special,” Bayliss said “That Cox Plate is going to be watched over and over again for many years to come and even though my horse (Seaburge) wasn’t a genuine chance it was still a highlight “The next step for me is riding in a Cox Plate when I’ve got a real shot at winning.” ‘Winning’ was the only way to describe the start of Bayliss’s career when he guided Alana’s Dream to victory in his debut race in July 2013 He has since ridden 276 winners across four states and claimed his maiden Group 1 in March this year on the David Hayes trained Redkirk Warrior WATCH: Jockey Regan Bayliss gets his maiden Group 1 win on board Redkirk Warrior The former St Edmund’s College student made the move to Melbourne in late 2010 with his father Jamie The Bayliss boys are all jockeys and completed a rare trifecta when they rode in the same race at Geelong in April 2014 “I’ve always been really lucky to have a lot of good people around me,” Bayliss said “Ever since I started I’ve been very fortunate in that aspect and it makes everything easier well prepared mentally and physically and ready to go “Saturday is another chance to get a big win and I know I’ve got a good horse in Redkirk Warrior in the Darley Classic He’s undefeated down the straight at Flemington so I’ve got to focus on my job and move on from the Melbourne Cup.” Bayliss brothers keep riding in the family