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Strategically located at 141-149 Briggs Road, Flinders View, the development is tailored to meet growing demand from both owner-occupiers and entry-level investors looking to capitalise on the area’s exceptional industrial fundamentals.
Marketed by Paul Anderson and Andrew Doyle of RWC Queensland in conjunction with David Highman (Complete Commercial) and Grant Brix (Quartz Commercial), Plex 4305 brings a mix of design, functionality, and value to one of the state’s fastest-emerging industrial zones.
“We support our client’s vision to deliver quality and functional industrial space to Flinders View,” said Paul Anderson. “When you drive the existing industrial patches in the area, the vacancy rates feel sub-1 per cent.”
“Whilst occupiers are very active, we are also experiencing a huge amount of investor interest for Queensland industrial properties. Brand-new product at this price point with depreciation benefits offers a rare opportunity for entry-level investors," said Andrew Doyle.
Developed by Plex Developments, the project responds directly to surging demand for modern, well-connected industrial space west of Brisbane. Units are priced between $794,172 and $940,732, and range from 168-200sqm, designed to cater to the practical needs of today’s industrial users.
The units have a concrete tilt-panel construction with integrated services, high-clearance, column-free warehouse spaces, motorised roller shutters and mezzanines installed, on-title car parking and wide driveways for truck and trade vehicle access.
Thao Le, director of Plex Developments, said the timing of Plex 4305 couldn’t be better, with Queensland’s upcoming Olympic infrastructure driving trade and logistics activity across the region.
“The multi-billion-dollar Olympic stadia plan could attract many thousands more tradies to South East Queensland, meaning homes and factory sheds are needed to house their families and businesses.”
The south-west corridor including Flinders View is quickly becoming one of Queensland’s most active industrial precincts.
"With direct connectivity to the Ipswich, Logan and Centenary Motorways, businesses servicing Brisbane and its western and southern regions are increasingly drawn to this area for its accessibility, affordability, and zoning flexibility," Paul Anderson said.
Population growth across Ipswich and surrounding suburbs is also fuelling demand for warehousing, light manufacturing, and service-based facilities. As inner-city land becomes increasingly constrained and expensive, the shift westward presents a logical and lucrative alternative.
Plex 4305 is set to capture this momentum, offering an affordable entry point into one of Queensland’s most dynamic industrial markets.
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Ipswich’s annual growth rate is expected to rise 4.2 per cent in the next two years
with the population expected to exceed 424,000 by 2041.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzure director Trent Keirnan said Ipswich was undergoing a major transformation and was forecast for remarkable growth potential.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are actively playing our part in meeting the rising demand,” Keirnan said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacilities at the approved project include a communal lawn area and club featuring a 15m swimming pool with a 5m children’s splash pool
units and residential lots since it was founded in 2014.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe company’s portfolio of seven developments is valued at more than $500 million and includes two luxury high-rises in inner Brisbane—One Earle Lane at Toowong
Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one
two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease
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Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora
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and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels
“reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium
allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure
the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification
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including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works
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are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components
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which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night
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come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes
was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation
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been endorsed to follow through on its policies
and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out
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made many changes to how they enable home development
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material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election
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will bring more than 100 townhouses of three bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms with a choice of six floorplans to the city about 42km west of the Brisbane CBD
with the population expected to exceed 424,000 by 2041
Azure director Trent Keirnan said Ipswich was undergoing a major transformation and was forecast for remarkable growth potential
“We are actively playing our part in meeting the rising demand,” Keirnan said
Facilities at the approved project include a communal lawn area and club featuring a 15m swimming pool with a 5m children’s splash pool
The approval comes after the Azure’s other Ipswich projects sold out—the $50-million Seasons by Azure and the $55-million Munro estate
Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of this year
Azure is a privately owned real estate development and investment company that has delivered more than 1400 terraces
units and residential lots since it was founded in 2014
The company’s portfolio of seven developments is valued at more than $500 million and includes two luxury high-rises in inner Brisbane—One Earle Lane at Toowong
which set a price record for the inner city in 2022 with its $11.4-million penthouse sale
Queensland developer Azure has secured approval for its new $57 million residential estate at Flinders View
Azure Director Trent Keirnan says full council approval is another step toward Azure’s mission of delivering townhouse developments to meet the growing demand amidst the current housing shortage crisis in southeast Queensland
“We are thrilled to have received DA approval for Dahlia,” Keirnan said
“Azure is especially committed to investing in key growth areas and creating communities that focus on affordability and liveability with the inclusion of prized indoor-outdoor living areas that define the southeast Queensland lifestyle and Dahlia is no exception
“We are eager to deliver an abundance of residences during a housing shortage and continue to contribute essential housing supply and diverse housing options in a city marked by thriving employment and business opportunities.”
According to data by Urbis and the ABS, in the next two years Ipswich’s annual growth rate is expected to rise 4.2 per cent
“Ipswich is currently undergoing a major transformation and is forecast for remarkable growth potential
and we are actively playing our part in meeting the rising demand,” Keirnan added
the Dahlia estate will comprise over 100 townhouses consisting of three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms with a mix of six different floorplans on offer
Residents will also enjoy an array of recreational amenities
including a 686 square meter communal lawn area and a club facility featuring a 15-meter swimming pool with a 5-meter kids splash pool
Dahlia’s surroundings offer residents a perfect blend of convenience
and a well-maintained council park with a pedestrian footpath directly across the road
The approval follows the successful sellout of Azure’s other Ipswich projects
the $50 million Seasons by Azure and the $55 million Munro estate
Construction is expected to commence in the second quarter of this year with the project set to launch to market next month
Azure is a privately owned real estate development and investment company that has delivered more than 1,400 terraces
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In an impressive display of sporting devotion, one man has turned his home into a shrine for the Maroons, complete with goalposts and a dedicated State of Origin room.
Peter Brown from Flinders View in Ipswich, a fanatical supporter, has amassed decades’ worth of merchandise which now adorn the walls of his house.
“We started since the first game in 1980, Brown shared, highlighting his dedication.
Even Brown’s pet bird has picked up the Queensland chant, adding an extra layer of spirit to this one-of-a-kind shrine.
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Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the public hearing will take place in the Cunningham Room
“The IDRP is a group of development related professionals
consisting of a chairperson and other technical experts relevant to the proposal
the IDRP will consist of a town planning expert
and experts in the fields of traffic engineering
“Residents who have made submissions in relation to this application will have the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the independent panel before it makes its recommendations ahead of a final decision by council
“Council introduced the IDRP to give our community a strong voice in the assessment process
and to ensure our decision-making process is as fair
The IDRP process was established as a new initiative in 2019 to address sensitive development applications and review recommendations made by council planning officers
“The independent panel will not only consider the application but also hear directly from submitters on their concerns for the proposed development,” Mayor Harding said
“Council has received a significant number of submissions in relation to this application
The hearing will add an extra opportunity for the community to be heard on this matter and ensure all concerns are captured and considered ahead of council’s final decision.”
A development application for 140 townhouses in Flinders View will be reviewed by an Independent Decision Review Panel (IDRP) at a special hearing on Monday 9 October
Azure Project 36 PTY LTD is seeking Ipswich City Council approval to build 140 townhouses at 10 Astral Court
The development application was submitted to council in May 2023
This application is the third application to be referred to a public hearing under the IDRP process
which will be held in person and via livestream
Council has received more than 200 submissions objecting to the proposal
with a large number of these submissions received before the public notification period had started
Infrastructure and Waste Committee Deputy Chairperson Councillor Paul Tully said members of the public who lodged a properly made submission on the application have been offered the opportunity to address the panel if they wish
Division 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen said the IDRP hearing allows respondents to voice their concerns as part of the process and hear directly from the applicants on the specific details of the proposal
Division 1 Councillor Sheila Ireland said council will then balance the community’s concerns alongside the recommendations of both council officers and the independent technical experts to make its final decision
will be recorded and live-streamed and will be available on council’s YouTube channel to allow interested parties to view the proceedings
More information regarding the IDRP can be found on the Ipswich Planning website: https://www.ipswichplanning.com.au/independent-decision-review-panel
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A Mornington Peninsula coastal retreat showcasing views of Bass Strait where dolphins and whales frolic is a shore showstopper
The house at 82 King St, Flinders, has been owned by the same family since the 1980s
Buxton’s James Redfern describes the four-bedroom residence as a classic Flinders beach house
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“I think my favourite part of the home is the living room and dining area with the wonderful connection and amazing views of Bass Strait
where there is a lovely link between inside and outside,” Redfern says
“The veranda is really special from where you can look through the open-plan part of the house and beyond to where it looks out to the ocean.”
He says that the sound of waves crashing and smell of salt air adds to the abode’s relaxing feel
while dolphins – and the occasional whale – can be spotted in the water
Paragliders who jump off the nearby cliffs can also be observed from the veranda
“And there’s a lovely rural view towards the west
Flinders is a town found about 73km south of Melbourne’s CBD
floor-to-ceiling glass windows and hardwood floors on the upper floor
the house is only moments away from the water
mid-century-style house features exposed beams
where glass sliding doors lead from the kitchen and living spaces to multiple outdoor spaces
Upstairs there’s three bedrooms including a north-facing main bedroom with an ensuite
Enjoy a coffee while soaking in the ocean vistas …
The home is set on a 1859sq m block of land
The residence is about 50m from Flinders Golf Course
within walking distance to Flinders Village’s shops and eateries and a 90-minute drive to Melbourne’s CBD
Mr Redfern says interested buyers can also snap up a 2023sq m parcel of vacant land next door to the house
a new house could be built on the block or a bigger home across the two sites
via an expressions of interest process that will close at 2pm on March 20
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A controversial plan to build 140 townhouses in Flinders View will be reviewed by an Independent Decision Review Panel (IDRP) […]
Flinders View Primary School students will soon be the smartest kids on the street after taking part in road safety […]
Nova Court at Flinders View was judged Best Street and will receive a special visit from a Brisbane Broncos legend and a Street Party thanks to IGA Springfield Lakes
The runner-up Best Street was Congo Circuit
Best Residential presented by IGA West Ipswich went to 8-10 Loder Road
Best Business/Organisation presented by IGA Springfield Lakes went to The Pavilion Hair at Rosewood
with Krispy Kreme at Redbank Plains runner-up
This year’s People’s Choice presented by Energex went to 36 Mahogany Street
Nova Court residents Dianne and Graeme Blair said “undoubtedly the joy and sense of community” was the reason for their involvement
“What we enjoy most is sharing the message of love and hope through displaying a theme of the true meaning of the Christmas Story,” Ms Blair said
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“Seeing the joy and hearing the laughter from people of all ages as they view each house on display (is nice).”
Mr and Ms Blair said the theme for their display had grown over the years into ‘Love Shared at Christmas’
“The whole court is visually attractive and not over complicated and tells a story,” Ms Blair said
there is a real warmth and feeling of belonging that can be felt as they go from house to house
The People’s Choice winning entry at 36 Mahogany Street
“The star is a prominent feature and it is said that when children in the area wake up in the morning after the star appeared they would say ‘it’s Christmas
Ipswich City Council General Manager Community
congratulated all who entered this year’s competition
“We put the call out for people to complement Christmas Wonderland in Nerima Gardens by creating their own suburban wonderland and we were not disappointed,” he said
“More than 60 entries were received in this year’s competition and while not all can be winners
they all bring delight and help to spread joy this festive season
“I encourage residents to show their support for the many displays across the city by having a look in the lead up to Christmas
“Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the winners.”
A full list of Christmas light displays in this year’s competition is available at www.christmasinipswich.com.au
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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said it was fantastic to see so many homes and businesses bring cheer to the city with their unmissable Christmas lights displays
“Many Ipswich residents and business owners have gone to great lengths to create uplifting light displays that transform front yards and shopfronts into merry wonderlands,” Mayor Harding said
“It is always a wonderful experience visiting neighbourhoods across our city and seeing the joy on people’s faces as they explore our suburbs to enjoy the displays.”
Arts and Sport Committee chair Councillor Andrew Fechner said more than 80 homes
businesses and streets are lighting up the city with festive displays as part of the competition
and fences we help share the season’s sparkle and spirit with our community,” Cr Fechner said
families will be able to enjoy some of South East Queensland’s most creative and colourful Christmas lights displays in their streets and suburbs.”
Online voting is open 2 to 6 December, with a full list of addresses for voting will be available on ChristmasInIpswich.com.au
Best New Entry and Best Sustainable Display
Winners will share in over $8,000 worth of cash and prizes
Sharvarne Packer says her favourite part of their Flinders View display is the giant kangaroo
whether you’re in the city or the outback,” Ms Packer said
and we started buying and planning in July
I asked my husband if I could buy a few lights
“It’s just an awesome feeling seeing young and old smiling
and you’re never too old to sit on Santa’s knee.”
A finalist in last year’s Best New Entry category
Robyn Drury says her favourite part of their sprawling Pine Mountain display is the waterfall that flows down rock stairs to a reindeer drinking
“The most difficult part in setting up the display is powering it all up and still being able to cook dinner without tripping a circuit breaker,” Ms Drury said
“We love the excitement on children’s faces as they move around the display and show their parents what they’ve found.”
Maree Bowater says the ‘X factor’ of their lights in Deebing Heights is the sheer brightness of their display
“Even our own kids still gasp every time we drive around the bend and see the house lit up!” Ms Bowater said
“We’ve found handwritten notes in our mailbox from children
thanking us for creating a Christmas wonderland
You couldn’t get any better thanks or appreciation so that’s why we put so much of ourselves into it.”
Caretaker of The Springs Lifestyle Village in Silkstone
Marina McDonald said many residents are keen to lend a hand or give advice as they watch the lights go up
“Each group within the village has their own Christmas parties and there’s a real buzz in the air,” Ms McDonald said
“The annual Christmas lights here at the village have been a tradition for many years
and it’s something the residents and locals now expect
look forward to seeing them when they come to visit so it’s important to keep that tradition going.”
Ipswich Regional Manager of the Public Trustee
Kylie Retschlag said their team has prepared a window display every year for the past 20 years to celebrate the festive season with the community
“Every year we try to recycle and use environmentally friendly products
with team members often donating Christmas decorations to the display,” Ms Retschlag said
we have used recycled wood planks to create Christmas tree frames to hang lights from
we try to make recycled products into something beautiful for the community to enjoy.”
For over two decades Dianne Blair has been creating festive displays in Nova Court in Flinders View
She says children in their neighbourhood know Christmas is around the corner when their iconic ‘star’ comes out
“Some of the families have been coming each year since their children were born
Thank you to all my neighbours and the effort they give
it’s worthwhile because we have a small yet amazing street to live on and has a huge heart to share,” Ms Blair said
Kym Watkins says it takes great community spirit
dedication and a love for Christmas to deliver their interactive display
all who come out for visits and photos with our guests,” Ms Watkins said
“This year we also have Bob the Builder
Kerrymaree Edwards-Steenstra says Christmas helps everyone forget all the not-so-pleasant events of the year
when everyone on the street thought I was nuts
nearly all the houses are making an effort one way or another,” Ms Edwards-Steenstra said
and I love decorating my home for everyone to enjoy!”
The giant Christmas tree in d’Arcy Doyle Place is also a must see when its lights are switched on 6:45pm Friday 3 December
The 2021 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition is presented by Ipswich City Council in partnership with Slater and Gordon Lawyers and is supported by Energex
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A Flinders acreage with a “massive view” and more than 5ha to roam is tipped to tempt Melbourne buyers after lockdown
The 27 Razorback Rd hobby farm was listed the day Victoria’s circuit-breaker shutdown was announced
But Kay & Burton Flinders’ agent Andrew Hines said the “stunning-from-every-angle” home was exactly what city-slickers would look for once they escaped their 10km bubble
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Mr Hines said since the first pandemic shutdowns last year
he had seen those with holiday homes in the area race to leave the big smoke behind
“It’s that idea of not being confined and I actually think people just feel a bit healthier with a coastal location,” he said
‘The moment they hear of even a circuit-breaker lockdown
there’s no doubt people quickly head to their coastal property because they’d rather be in lockdown on the Mornington Peninsula than in town.”
house has plenty of space to enjoy some fresh air
it’d be hard to feel cooped up at this coastal charmer
offering soaring ceilings and open-plan living
27 should have significant appeal to those with a $12.5 million budget and the desire for a feeling of space no quarantine can impact
“There’s such a big view over Bass Strait and it has been renovated all the way through about five years ago,” Mr Hines said
“You can even see the Nobbies and Seal Rock (at Phillip Island)
with living spaces from the formal dining room to a sun room and study looking towards the water
Water views are showcased from most rooms in the home
Outdoor entertaining is a breeze at the impressively appointed home
Where the home doesn’t take in water views
it looks to landscaped gardens and northern sunshine
A family room takes in northern sunlight on the other side of the home
with extensive glazing and scope to open five sets of double doors to turn a casual meals space into an outdoor room
The granite kitchen comes complete with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar
A spiral staircase leads up to a second living room and two of the home’s five bedrooms upstairs
solar-heated pool surrounded by landscaped gardens add to the appeal
And a dam with a pier offers space for more rustic pursuits
or keep a small amount of cattle as the current owners have over their 11 years at the property
The offering was also surrounded by some of the region’s finest rural homes
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With up to 40 per cent of autistic children suffering from ophthalmic problems (Ikeda et al
Australia’s first dedicated optometry service for children and adults on the autism spectrum is set to dramatically improve the quality of life of some of our most vulnerable citizens
which will provide its service for free under Medicare and is led by Dr Paul Constable at Flinders University’s Flinders Vision Autism Centre
is being launched today (Thursday 31 March
2016) in time for World Autism Awareness Day (Saturday
“Poor vision can be very hard to spot in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder because the symptoms are often attributed to autistic behaviour,” said Centre Director and Flinders University optometrist Dr Constable
“These include an inability to track things with their eyes
or missing cues from their peripheral vision
which means it affects almost 230,000 Australians
so this is a major problem with significant negative consequences for children and adults who may already be at a disadvantage because of their ASD
“It’s difficult enough for people with ASD to make sense of the world and develop the skills they need to communicate without the added complication of not being able to see properly – or even to be able tell anyone that you can’t
“Owing to poor communication it is hard to know what they can and cannot see
and parents/guardians naturally work hard on language and communication
so eye-sight can be overlooked initially.”
will initially run the clinic once a week from the Flinders Vision Optometry Clinics
where he will use a tailored consultation aimed to make the experience as positive and anxiety-free as possible for anyone on the autism spectrum
staff and consulting rooms are autism-friendly
with toys that are very tactile and with order and visual cues
so that children have their own space and feel a sense of belonging,” he said
we also offer parents or guardians the use of a ‘visual timetable’ and a virtual 3-D video of the practice and the eye-test routine
so they can familiarise themselves with what will happen before they arrive
“These steps are intended to further reduce anxiety and help to set-up the routine of ‘what will happen in the sight-test’ beforehand.”
Flinders optometry students will also use the Autism Centre as a unique teaching resource
allowing students to view consultations from outside the room via video and become involved in research on visual function in autism
Appointments can be made for Thursdays at the Flinders Vision Autism Centre on (08) 7221 8700 or online at www.flindersvision.com.au Alternative days are possible as required.
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Voting is compulsory and 47 polling booths will be open across the four divisions which make up the Ipswich local government area
Early voting is available until today (15 March
with details available on the Electoral Commission Queensland website
Bringing your maroon voter information card that was posted in the mail by the Electoral Commission of Queensland will help speed up the voting process
many residents of the Ipswich City Council area will also be voting in the State Government by-election for the seat of Ipswich West
Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said voters would be voting for a new State Member of Parliament on the same day they vote for their council representatives
Division 1 is the largest geographically of the four divisions and amalgamates both rural and urban suburbs
The division covers a geographic catchment of 61,148 ha (611 km2) and is oriented in a east-west direction spanning from Grandchester and Mount Mort in the west to Redbank Plains and White Rock in the east
The suburbs of Division 1 include Blackstone
Division 2 is a mostly urban electorate situated in the eastern end of the City of Ipswich
The division is bounded by the Brisbane River in the north
Brisbane and Logan City boundaries in the southeast
White Rock Spring Mountain Conservation Estate in the south
Redbank Plains Road and Kruger Parade in the west
It encompasses the suburbs of Augustine Heights
Division 2 wholly includes all suburbs except for Goodna and Redbank with a part of Goodna (west of Stuart Street) contained in Division 3 and an area of Redbank (situated north of Eagle Street and East of Kruger Parade) included in the Division
Oasis Church of Christ Bundamba 25 Byrne Street
Ipswich East State School 18 Jacaranda Street
St Francis Xavier Primary School Hall 6 Church Street
Glebe Road Community Kindergarten & Pre-School
Division 3 is oriented in a west-east direction with Brisbane Road and the Ipswich train line through its core
In the western extent is Leichhardt and One Mile
with the northern extent largely bound by the Bremer and Brisbane Rivers
The southern boundary follows Bundamba Creek north of Blackstone
the Cunningham Highway and Redbank Plains Road
The eastern extent is bordered by Goodna Creek
Redbank (excluding houses situated east of Kruger Parade)
Division 4 amalgamates both rural and urban suburbs and contains areas with significant projected growth
The division covers a geographic catchment of 34,225 ha (342 km2)
The division is oriented in a west-east direction and includes the suburbs of Amberley
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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said it was fantastic to see hundreds of homes
streets and businesses getting into the festive spirit with unmissable Christmas lights displays across the city
“Congratulations to this year’s winners as well as all those who entered the competition and went to great lengths to create Christmas displays that have transformed Ipswich streets and shopfronts into merry wonderlands,” Mayor Harding said
“It is always a heart-warming experience visiting communities all over Ipswich and seeing the joy on people’s faces as they explore our city to enjoy countless unique Christmas displays.”
Economic and Industry Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Nicole Jonic said 73 homes
businesses and streets entered a festive display in this year’s Christmas lights competition
entrants in the competition help share the season’s wonderful spirit and colour with our community and visitors to Ipswich,” Cr Jonic said
families will be able to enjoy some of South East Queensland’s largest
most creative and colourful Christmas lights displays in their driveways
2022 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition
Best Residential – presented by STRUD PropertyWinner: 21 Hillier Court
Best New Entry – presented by Harvey Norman BoovalWinner: 6 Conlan Court
Best Business – presented by River 94.9Winner: The Pavilion HairRunner-Up: The Public Trustee of Queensland
Best Street – presented by Event Cinemas SpringfieldWinner: Nova Court
People’s Choice Award – presented by Choices Flooring by Mallets
Lucky Entrant prize – presented by Pocket RetreatsWinner: 14 Discovery Street
Free entries for the competition closed 28 November
and winning entrants shared in over $8,000 worth of cash and prizes
For the full list of addresses part of the 2022 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, visit ChristmasInIpswich.com.au
The Christmas Lights Competition was delivered by Ipswich City Council with the support of the following partners: Nine News Queensland
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Brisbane’s rental prices have hit a record high
but a new report has given tenants a glimmer of hope
with signs the city’s steep increases are easing
Domain’s March 2023 Rental Report
shows that while prices have continued to increase
Unit dwellers in the Ipswich suburb of Flinders View had the biggest average rent increase in Queensland.Credit: Google Earth
Unit-owning landlords reaped most of the benefit
with a year-on-year increase of 16.3 per cent
Quarter-on-quarter increases show a starker divide
with units up by 4.2 per cent and house rentals by just 1.8 per cent
there is this kind of disconnect between house and unit rents
and it’s particularly a strong trend over the last six months,” Domain research and economics chief Nicola Powell said
Powell said a post-pandemic return of overseas migrants was a major cost driver
“When you think about where units are situated
They’re in those prime locations; they’re around universities
most demand in urban areas for rentals is sourced from overseas,” Powell said
The single biggest factor for rental affordability was the vacancy rate
which had eased ever so slightly from a record Brisbane low of 0.6 per cent in February to 0.7 per cent in March
While Powell said this was “certainly a good sign” for struggling renters
and what we benchmark as a more balanced market is a vacancy rate of between 2 and 3 per cent,” she said
The biggest increase was a staggering 56.2 per cent for units in the south Ipswich suburb of Flinders View
based on a relatively small sample size of 59 properties
The average weekly rent for a unit there was now $410
The principal at Flinders View-based Full Circle Property Management
as there were not many units in the suburb
which Wellen suggested would be the bulk of the increase
“They’ve got $250 a week for a one-bedder down at the shops in the old section of the suburb
where they are probably getting $450 to $500 a week,” she said
Powell said Wellen’s suspicion was almost certainly correct
where you’re seeing the strongest rates of growth are very small rental markets,” she said
“When you have a look at the suburbs that have the highest number of rentals
which is the way I like to look at it because you’re then capturing the biggest bulk of tenants
“All of these areas have still seen significant increases
we’re now seeing the longest stretch of continuous rental price growth on record as house rents rise for the eighth quarter in a row and unit rents rise for the seventh,” she said
all capital cities have record house rents
highlighting the rental crisis the country is currently going through.”
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where they are probably getting $450 to $500 a week,\\u201D she said
\\u201CThere are a few new estates being built
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where you\\u2019re seeing the strongest rates of growth are very small rental markets,\\u201D she said
\\u201CWhen you have a look at the suburbs that have the highest number of rentals
which is the way I like to look at it because you\\u2019re then capturing the biggest bulk of tenants
\\u201CAll of these areas have still seen significant increases
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highlighting the rental crisis the country is currently going through.\\u201D
Shoppers are turning to $2 dollar shops to purchase Christmas gifts this year and their kids’ school items in preparation for the 2024 school year as the cost of living pressures impact household spending
Winston Glades Tivity Discount Variety Owner Manager Pratik Gandhi says keeping up with the unprecedented surge in sales has meant the business has had to increase stock inventory and work longer hours to stay on top of demand
we started to see a dramatic increase in sales across the store and in particular
a few categories including Christmas decorations
“Shoppers are coming from far and wide to visit our store and purchase Christmas lights and decorations and Christmas gifts
They are also buying items for the home and garden
We have quite a big range of gardening tools
“Customers are also buying school items for their children in preparation for the 2024 school year
Many shoppers are telling us that they normally purchase notepads
pens and pencils and other items at Officeworks or Kmart
“Our products are significantly cheaper than other stores
We focus on sourcing and stocking quality yet affordable items that meet the needs of households who are budget conscious.”
the concept of a $2 dollar shop has really changed over the last few years
They are now highly affordable discount variety stores that focus on providing a broad range of products at the lowest price possible
“Rather than stocking a number of different brands of products
we offer a smaller selection of brands within categories that offer the best reliability and price”
“This enables us to ensure we are highly competitive from a price point of view
We are also able to offer a wider range of product categories under a small footprint which helps to reduce costs even further
We can then pass on the savings to our customers and focus on delivering the highest level of customer service possible”
Mr Gandhi believes that the cost of living crisis is helping to showcase the importance
versatility and cost effectiveness of $2 dollar shops across the country
“We are not only seeing a lot of our regular customers coming in to purchase items
we are also welcoming a lot of new customers”
$2 dollar shops have been seen as a bit of fun for people to visit and purchase affordable gifts
customers are realising that we offer many of the same products as other big retailers
Basket sizes are increasing and we are welcoming more customers
Why pay double for your child’s school supplies
when you can purchase everything you need here at the $2 store.”
“$2 dollar shops have evolved considerably over the last few years to become an important element of a household’s shopping experience
“We expect to see many more opening across our portfolio of centres as customers seek out more cost-effective solutions for their shopping
“Winston Glades Tivity Discount Variety store is located in a great centre in Flinders View
easy walk-in access and is surrounded by other great stores including Drakes IGA
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The Investigator arrived off Cape Leeuwin, on the southwest tip of Western Australia, on 6 December 1801, captained by the 26-year-old Matthew Flinders. Feeling as though I know Flinders well through working on his personal writings over the past few years
I’ve become intrigued by his accounts of his dealings with the Indigenous people of Australia as the ship circumnavigated Australia
How might his habit of fair-mindedness have affected his behaviour
Flinders and his crew first met some Noongar people on 14 December 1801
as Flinders reported in his Voyage to Terra Australis
although “marks of the country being inhabited were found every where”
The people they met were “shy but not afraid”
He was very anxious that we should not go further; and acted with a good deal of resolution in first stopping one and then another of those who were foremost
He was not able to prevail; but we accommodated him so far as to make a circuit round the wood
where it seemed probable his family and female friends were placed
hallooing frequently to give information of our movements; … at length
growing tired of people who persevered in keeping a bad road in opposition to his recommendation of a better
had nothing objectionable in it but that it led directly contrary to where our object lay
Encounters like this, where no shots were fired, were often characterised as “friendly”, but, as academic Tiffany Shellam has pointed out
there were undercurrents of fear and insecurity
If there were undercurrents of violence and fear even in this “friendly” encounter
they surfaced with tragic results a year later when the Investigator reached Blue Mud Bay
part of the Yolngu-speaking territory in the Northern Territory
The Master’s Mate of the Investigator was speared while collecting wood with some of his crew mates
and in retaliation at least one Djalkiripuyngu man was killed
and was angry with the Master for initiating a revenge attack
Though he didn’t understand the motives behind the spearing
Flinders knew the danger posed by his men’s aggressive behaviour
he recorded no punishments for those involved
sent a boat ashore the next day to collect the dead body for his scientists to examine
He doesn’t mention returning the body later
Such disrespect seems like a flagrant breach of the behaviour Flinders expected of himself and those under his command
Did he think that the claims of science overrode respect for the dead
The evidence of Flinders’ feelings of empathy with the Aboriginal people he encountered is
he expressed mild though not insurmountable regret at the death of the man at Morgan’s Island
He refers to Woga, a young man held hostage on the ship for a day in February 1803 as “the poor Indian”. So far this is more sympathy than empathy. The most direct expression of empathy is in Voyage to Terra Australis:
and ignorant of the existence of any other nation
and after much time for contemplation during his detention by the French
might be a unique instance of Flinders’ imaginative identification with the Aboriginal people
As for the way any feelings of empathy might have been expressed in his actions during the Investigator voyage
I just don’t think they entered the equation
As a matter of pure humanity he would prefer not to cause pain to other human beings
but in all his actions as captain of the Investigator his duty was to explore and map the Australian coast
and to smooth the way for future explorations
he deemed that humane treatment and forbearance was the best way to do this
was needed “to convince them that we were not to be insulted”
he would not shrink from doing his duty as he saw it
The limits of empathy are defined by duty – and Flinders’ duty was in the final analysis dictated by policy rather than feelings or morality
Gillian Dooley will present a paper based on this research at the InASA Conference in Fremantle this week. With Danielle Clode, she is co-editing a book titled The First Wave: Exploring Early Coastal Contact History in Australia.
Council’s 2018 Strategic Traffic Count Program revealed expected growth on our busiest, established roads and large increases in traffic in newly developed areas.
A total weekday volume of about 1.1 million vehicle trips were recorded during the 2018 program across 105 count sites.
The top nine busiest roads remain the same and in the same order as reported in 2017.
The largest increase in traffic over the last year (in terms of vehicle volume and percentage) was recorded on Ripley Road just north of the Centenary Highway, with an additional 2,747 vehicles per weekday – a 44.6 per cent increase.
Additionally, two of the other sites along Ripley Road also recorded large increases of 1,708 (33.6 per cent) and 2,446 (28.7 per cent) vehicles per weekday.
This is most likely the result of the continued development and construction works associated with the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area.
Collingwood Drive also recorded a significant increase of 2,116 (24.2 per cent) vehicles per weekday.
This growth and the results recorded in the surrounding area, suggest the continuation of the Eastern and Outer Eastern Suburbs traffic redistribution as outlined in last year’s report.
This being, increased north-south movements on strategic roads in the area throughout 2017 and 2018, as opposed to the east-west growth observed on strategic roads in prior years.
Infrastructure Services chief operating officer Charlie Dill said Ipswich overall recorded an increase of 4 per cent in the number of traffic counts over the past year and a 17 per cent increase over the past five years.
“In terms of traffic count growth, the Southern Suburbs (including Ripley, Raceview, Flinders View) maintained the highest one year percentage growth rate of 10 per cent,” he said.
“The Eastern Suburbs (including Redbank, Goodna, Collingwood Park) had the highest five year percentage growth rate of 29 per cent, just above the Southern Suburbs and Outer Eastern Suburbs (Springfield, Bellbird Park, Augustine Heights).
“Additionally, the Outer Eastern Suburbs observed the largest five year volume increase of 60,430 vehicles counts per weekday.”
Mr Dill said it was worth noting this year that the traffic volumes in the ‘Ipswich Central’ area continued to remain unchanged with 0 per cent growth measured over both the one and five year periods.
“The results have also identified that a number of two-lane roads within the city’s transport network continue to perform near or over their carrying capacity. Where necessary, these roads have already been identified for future investment by Council and prioritised as part of the annual prioritisation of projects for the Strategic Transport Sub-program within the Capital Works Portfolio.
“Finally, the results outlined in this report provide further evidence of the current population growth and development occurring in Ipswich and the need to deliver on the objectives of the City of Ipswich Transport Plan (iGO) in order to maintain a safe and reliable transport network.
“In particular, the continued high growth trend in vehicle trips provides justification for the need for Ipswich residents to be provided with access to viable and high quality public and active transport alternatives.”
We are talking the lingo of skateboarders and Ipswich City Council is about to go all hip ollie and investigate putting new venues in across the city.
Council receives numerous requests each year for the construction of skate and BMX facilities in different locations across the city.
Works, Parks and Recreation Department chief operating officer Bryce Hines said the expectation for these facilities is high due to the standard of facilities being developed around Australia and
throughout the world, and the increased level of participation in the use of these facilities.
“As such, council has identified the need to develop a Skate and BMX Facilities Strategy for the city. The Skate and BMX Facilities Strategy will provide strategic direction, practical
guidelines, recommendations and suggested actions for immediate, medium and long term implementation on the appropriate location, development, management, maintenance and
activation of new and existing skate and BMX facilities in Ipswich,” he said.
There are currently 35 skate and BMX facilities at 30 locations in Ipswich – 14 concrete and 21 dirt. Rotary Park, Bundamba; Bob Gibbs Park, Springfield; and Tom Lenihan Park, Rosewood are the most popular skate facilities in the city.
“The majority of facilities in Ipswich are same size (small local); same style (transition skate or freestyle dirt) and primarily cater for beginner to intermediate users, with limited opportunity for advanced users,” Mr Hines said.
“There is a lack of skate and BMX facility diversity in Ipswich, particularly street/skate plaza, flow, concrete facilities specific to the needs of advanced skaters, freestyle BMX riders and modern freestyle BMX dirt jumps.
“The city is over-supplied with beginner to intermediate BMX dirt jump facilities and is lacking an advanced level freestyle BMX dirt jump facility. Ipswich is deficient in larger scale facilities and smaller scale (spot/dot) concrete skate facility opportunities.”
The council strategy identified potential new locations for concrete skate and BMX facilities as the Ipswich CBD, Springfield Central, Ripley Valley, Redbank Plains, Karalee, Flinders View, Leichhardt, Churchill and Redbank.
It recommended dirt BMX facilities at Springfield Central, Brassall, Ripley Valley, Thagoona, Karalee, Flinders View and Pine Mountain.
“Additional skate and BMX facilities are needed to accommodate the projected increasing population, particularly in the eastern and central planning districts,” he said.
The strategy also recommended repair work at some of the most over-used skate facilities in the city.
“Council recognises that many of its residents and visitors skate, BMX, scooter or roller blade as part of a broad range of recreational activities. The provision of specific facilities where skaters, bladers, scooter and BMX riders can recreate and socialise allows for such activities to be carried out away from the danger of potential vehicle and pedestrian conflict.”
The strategy recommended that new facilities be in areas which could draw on a high proportion of young people, accessible by public transport, at least 50m away from homes, had good surveillance and visibility, and there was sufficient space for expansion and supporting infrastructure.
Council would also consult the community – in particular skateboarders and BMX riders – for their suggestions.
Mr Hines said there was no money set aside in council budgets as yet, but developers coming into the city would likely include skate parks in specific projects.
2 years ago I put a petition in to get a skate park in Ipswich so I was wondering if you could put it down at pat hays park.we got over 100 votes to put a skate park down so I like your idea I wrote it to Andrew Antolli when he was a representative to Ipswich but then he got sacked. PLEASSSSSSSSSE PUT A SKATE PARK IN THANKS FOR READING and im 11
Brassall needs upgrades or a remodel… Not dirt… There are hardly any bike riders, but tons of skateboard and scooter riders !!!
The party was the culmination of this year’s River 94.9 Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition
run as part of Ipswich City Council’s hugely popular Christmas in Ipswich program
Residents in Nova Court won the Best Street category in the competition
scoring them a visit from two Brisbane Broncos legends and a street party thanks to IGA Springfield Lakes
Scott Prince and Justin Hodges mingled with residents
posed for photos and gave away Brisbane Broncos merchandise during the visit
Leah and Harrison Leembruggen were excited to meet the Broncos legends
with residents eager to get the pair’s thoughts on how the Brisbane Broncos would fair in 2020 after an up and down season last year
Both said they were hopeful the year ahead would yield better results
Prince praised residents for their community spirit
“It’s just great to see so many people in the street celebrating their victory in the Christmas lights competition here in Ipswich,” he said
“It’s fantastic for the community but more importantly it’s fantastic that they made the effort and got the reward of Hodgo and I turning up
Hodges echoed his fellow legend’s sentiments
not just for rugby league but also the street,” he said
Noela and Kevin Burchmann with Kate and Howard Hancock
“It’s a nice little family environment which they’ve got here and it’s always good to come out and say hello to the fans
“They did a terrific job with the lights and we were more than happy to come out and show our support.”
Long-time Nova Court resident Graeme Blair
who together with wife Dianne has been a part of Christmas lights in the street for 20 years
To have a couple of Broncos legends here is just brilliant,” he said
“We do the Christmas lights display for the community and to share the spirit of Christmas so it was a real honour to be chosen as Best Street and to receive this reward.”
said the residents of Nova Court were worthy winners
Broncos legends Scott Prince and Justin Hodges put residents to the test with a Broncos quiz
“We put the call out for people to create their own suburban wonderlands for the Christmas Lights Competition and the residents of Nova Court definitely answered the call,” he said
“From vintage cars to the chance to have a photo with Santa
they truly embraced the Christmas spirit and spread plenty of festive cheer.”
More than 60 entries were received in the 2019 River 94.9 Christmas Lights Competition
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Educators from around the world will gather in Sydney next month to share successful approaches that have helped improve student learning outcomes in school communities
The theme of the three-day Excellence in Professional Practice Conference (EPPC) is Improving assessments of student learning
hosted by the Australian Council for Educational Research
shines the spotlight on practitioners - inviting them to share effective practice
knowledge and expertise through presentations and workshops
EPPC 2015 features more than 100 presenters
teachers and education researchers from Australia and overseas
Topics covered include adopting a growth mindset
and creating teacher professional learning communities spanning several schools
One of EPPC 2014's Outstanding Presentation Award recipients
is on the list of this year's presenters
The Queensland principal will be reporting on the value of feedback across K-12 settings
The conference is one of the highlights of ACER's Rolling Summit on Assessment Reform and Innovation
will open EPPC 2015 with his keynote The Role of Assessment in Professional Work
Director of the Teachers and Teaching Research Program at the University of Newcastle
will deliver her keynote - Empowering teachers to enhance professional practice and student learning - on the final day
EPPC 2015 is also sharing the conference venue with the Science of Learning Research Centre Big (SLRC) Day Out
The SLRC is led by a consortium of researchers from the Queensland Brain Institute
In a joint session for EPPC and Big Day Out delegates
SLRC Director Professor Pankaj Sah and Deputy Director Professor John Hattie will discuss feedback in relation to education and neuroscience
podcasts and videos featuring some of this year's presenters
The Teacher team will be at the EPPC conference, posting live updates on our Twitter feed, @teacheracer (#EPPC2015
Several educators received awards at EPPC 2015
Outstanding presentation award winners 2015
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free and festive to do with the kids these school holidays
You can’t beat a night out exploring the sparkling Christmas lights displays around Ipswich and the winners of the 2020 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition are a great place to start
businesses and streets lit up Ipswich with festive displays as part of this year’s competition
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding thanked entrants and event sponsors for bringing Christmas cheer to the city
“It was fantastic to see so many homes brighten up our suburbs this year,” Mayor Harding said
where we gather with our family and friends
and in decorating our homes we each do our bit to bring extra sparkle and spirit to the rest of the community.”
Check out these award-winning Christmas lights displays across Ipswich
Image: The Springs Lifestyle Village at Silkstone
Winners shared in over $5,500 worth of cash and prizes
A full list of Christmas light displays in this year’s competition is available at www.christmasinipswich.com.au
The 2020 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition is presented in partnership with IGA and supported by Energex, River 94.9, Infants’ Friend, Event Cinemas, Burn Bright Studios and Premier Queensland.
Ahead of the March 2020 local council election
Ipswich First will profile each of the divisions which will have two councillors representing each division after the election
Each profile reports on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and .id the population experts
The profiles provide a snapshot of community
workforce and household characteristics in each division compared to the city overall
and look at how local community characteristics have changed over the last two Census periods
Suburbs of Division 1
Division 1 is the largest of the four divisions amalgamating both rural and urban suburbs across 611 Km2 from Grandchester and Mount Mort in the west to Redbank Plains and White Rock in the east
The division contains areas with significant projected growth
the division is estimated to have grown by five percent or 2,347 people which is above the three and a half percent population growth across the rest of the city
The suburb of Redbank Plains is home to the largest share of the division’s population with 19,299 people
followed by Raceview with 9,721 people and Flinders View with 5,808 people
The average household income was slightly higher in Division one than for Ipswich overall
The highest averages recorded in Division 1 suburbs of Deebing Heights
the total resident population for Division 1 was 43,651
21,418 were male and 22,204 were female representing a 49.1 per cent to 50.9 per cent respective gender split
The total population of Division 1 in 2016 had a higher proportion of people aged under 15 years
and a lower proportion of people aged 65 years and over at nine per cent
Changes over the reporting period show a large increase in people aged 65 years and older in this division
indicating ageing in place and also older cohorts moving into the area
Three-quarters of Division 1 households are family households which was a higher proportion than across Ipswich overall at 72 per cent
This includes a higher proportion of couple families with children
and a similar proportion of one-parent families
who identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in 2016
8,639 of Division 1 residents were born overseas: an increase of 2,418 persons since 2011
The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Division 1 was Samoa
where one and a half of a per cent of the population
The largest group of residents born overseas were New Zealanders
there were 32,457 residents of working age in Division 1
including 20,744 that participated in the labour force
below Ipswich’s overall participation rate
The remaining 9,668 residents aged 15 years and over who were not in the labour force stated they were either studying
had a disability or were neither studying nor working
More than half of the working residents in Division 1 are employed locally in Ipswich (11,441 people or 51.9 per cent) while 43.3 per cent travel outside of Ipswich for work
This is a smaller percentage than for the city overall (48.4%)
The top five employment industries for working residents of Division 1 in 2016 were Health Care and Social Assistance (12.7 per cent); Retail Trade (11.2 per cent); Manufacturing (10.4 per cent); Public Administration and Safety (9.2 per cent); and Construction (8.6 per cent)
the most popular employment type in Division 1 changed from Manufacturing (dropping from 15 per cent of the employment share to 10.4 per cent) to Health Care and Social Assistance (increasing in employment share from 11.5 per cent to 12.7 per cent) being similar to the industry change for the city overall
Division 1 shares a similar income distribution to Ipswich overall
26.9 per cent of residents aged 15 years and over earned more than $1,000 per week (compared to 27.9 per cent for Ipswich)
52.3 per cent of households in Division 1 had purchased or fully owned their home while 37.1 per cent were renting privately
and 2.6 per cent were in social housing in 2016
Of Division 1 residents aged 15 years and over:
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the Ripley Valley is today a hive of activity as a major new community takes shape
More than 100,000 people will eventually call the area home
it may surprise some to learn this is not the first time a thriving community has emerged in the valley
Ipswich First spoke with author Pamela Lamb to hear some of the lesser known tales of Ripley Valley.Few people could claim to have as well-rounded an understanding of the history of Ripley Valley as Bellbird Park author Pamela Lamb
There was a time when all Ms Lamb knew about it was that a friend’s ancestors had lived there and her son once camped on a property there while in scouts
Ms Lamb is the author of In the Shadows of Mount Flinders: Stories of Ripley Valley
She wrote the book after being asked by her former boss at UQ’s Ipswich research centre to look into the history of the valley
Ms Lamb found it was a fascinating place rich in stories
People making use of the valley is not new
the development we see happening now is really just the next phase of people using the valley,” she said
Far from an empty landscape before today’s current development boom
from the mid-1800s the valley developed into a thriving farming community and even had its own school until the 1930s
“The soil is terrible and there was really only one water source but despite that people in the valley still grazed cattle
most in the isolated community moved closer to Ipswich in search of employment
whose passion for history can be traced back to her childhood in England
said she hoped her book would help current and future generations better understand the area’s history
Chester was a Roman town and so there are Roman items everywhere
“I think people have that sense of wanting to know where they came from and who helped to shape the community where they live.”
Here are just a few of the tales Ms Lamb uncovered:
Ripley Valley may well be able to lay claim to one of the earliest neighbourhood disputes in the Ipswich region
In the 1850s and 1860s two very different men – James Ivory and Owen Daly – found themselves living side by side near Bundamba Lagoon
Ivory was the son of a Scottish lord and Daly an Irish convict
The pair’s dislike for one another became very public in 1860 when Daly accused Ivory of having fired at a group of Aborigines that Daly had allowed to camp on his land
a year later Daly was called as a witness before the Queensland Legislative Assembly Select Committee on the Native Police Force and the Condition of the Aborigines Generally
The committee asked Daly if he was on good terms with his neighbour to which he replied “No
I never went to Mr Ivory’s since he came there”
Although living beside one another was uncomfortable for both men
Both had the necessary physical and mental strength to make a go of life in a remote valley on the far side of the world from where they started their very different lives
You can only imagine the surprise workers from Moreton Shire Council got when in 1986 while carrying out a sewerage project in the Ripley township several coffins were unearthed in Clark Street
it was not a cemetery but rather a dumping ground for coffins which previously kept the bodies of US Army soldiers
part of Ipswich Cemetery was handed over to the US military
Darwin and Townsville along with men reinterred from Port Moresby were buried there
When a decision was made in 1947 to repatriate the dead to American soil
the graves were dug up and coffins dumped in the Ripley Valley
In the mid-1980s a stir was caused in and beyond the valley when it was revealed the State Government of the day wanted to develop a noxious or heavy industry industrial estate on land it had bought from Kern Corporation
The land was on the eastern side of Ripley Road between Flinders View and existing residents’ homes
After years of strong opposition from residents
According to the State Government’s vision for the Ripley Valley
in 2030 it is a rich and festive community which has developed as a series of distinctive neighbourhoods and smaller villages within the many and varied valley precincts
surrounded both close and afar by hills and views of the iconic Flinders Peak
open space linkages and trails are a constant reminder of the connection and relationship this community has with its valley home
This natural setting is celebrated by the community in every aspect of design
Residents have easy access and connections to employment opportunities both locally and within the wider Ipswich district
Ripley Valley is the heart of one of the state’s employment and economic growth regions
with residents benefiting from employment prospects in neighbouring areas of Swanbank
An integrated public transport system operates within and beyond the Valley to provide convenient travel alternatives
A real ‘sense of place’ is instilled in the valley
generating community pride in their active involvement in a safe
The Ripley town centre is stimulating and inspired by its marketplace style and is easily accessible to the community it services
The valley is complimented by a network of smaller neighbourhood mixed use villages offering meeting places
and state of the art transport connections both near and afar
The Ripley Valley has embraced the principles of sustainability and is a model for others to follow – acknowledged both in Australia and overseas
Learn more about plans for Ripley Valley here.
“I would go with Ripley, and the Ecco development by Sekisui House. It’s an ideal long term because they have the first stage of the town centre to be completed early next year, with more to come, and within five to 10 years there are plans for the train station to run directly to the community.
“I would go with duplex, freestanding or terrace homes, as they are so well priced at the moment. Ecco has been available to the public for a few years but the estate is partially built out now. Completed duplexes are starting at $318,000 per side, completed body corporate free terrace homes from $328,000 and three-bedroom freestanding homes from $365,000. They are all within three minutes’ drive to the new town centre.”
“I would say Redbank Plains and Redbank for second-hand homes. There are four-bedroom, two-bathroom homes with double garages on 600sq m blocks that I honestly believe are being sold below replacement value.
The investment homes built in 2007 are now 10 years old, the original owners paid around $370,000 and you can pick them up for around $330,000. They can only go up from this price in the next few years. Some of these properties have sold for $330,000 and achieve $360 a week in rent, achieving cash flow neutral or positive properties.
These second-hand homes don’t need a lot doing to them, usually just some new carpets and wall paint. If you were to buy a new house and land package in these areas, they would cost over $400,000 and the block sizes are 450sq m or less.”
“Redbank Plains and Raceview – both of those areas were developed with a long term goal, proximity to infrastructure and future infrastructure, local schools and easy access to roads. They are affordable houses in close proximity to Brisbane and the way things are expanding, housing is getting further from Ipswich and Brisbane.
“When Redbank Plains and Raceview were developed, they were completely developed and the reality is our investment property prices have seen a steady increase. We have a low rental vacancy rate, which is good for investors.
“I’ve been in property in Ipswich about nine years, and I don’t think we will have a huge spike anywhere, but the increase in price is nice and constant, and rents increase consistent with the rise in house prices.”
“I don’t believe there is any such thing as a bad choice, however, the safe choice for an investment property has always been to stick to suburbs close to major amenities, such as rail, schools, shops.
“It’s similar for owner occupiers, in regards to trying to choose a suburb for capital growth, it’s important to look at Ipswich City Council website and do research on what is coming. There is at least two years of planning available to the public such as roads and shopping centres to make a good decision.
“Over the past 10 years, Newtown and Woodend have experienced good capital growth. Woodend was the No. 1 suburb in southeast Queensland for (annual) house price growth at 34 per cent. It’s fair to say all suburbs can expect to see growth in the next 12 months based on the migration to southeast Queensland.”
“Long term gain in real estate is all about research. Unfortunately trends you see today are not necessarily the same trends you may find in 10 years. The suburb that you purchase today’s house, may have constraints on it for future potential.
The top factors you need to be certain of when plunging into real estate are, infrastructure growth (shopping centres, schools, parks, etc), town planning (potential subdivision, units/townhouses, main road access) and local government activity (are they planning for growth, do they have an active development plan for the area).
Ipswich is a great area for investing now and into the future. My current areas are Yamanto, Flinders View, Ripley, and one to have a punt on – Bundamba.”
The region’s 140,000 voters will elect a new mayor
a State MP amid the widespread and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis
“The elections will proceed,” Ms Palaszczuk said
“I remind voters to bring their own pen and pencil
and the need to practise social distancing.”
The Premier said huge numbers had already voted by pre-poll
postal or telephone and this would help stop the spread of the virus
There will be exemptions for those who are unwell and cannot turn up to vote,” she said
but it is unknown what impact community concerns over the coronavirus will have on numbers turning out Saturday
There has also been concerns expressed about the three different voting systems for some Ipswich voters (including the Bundamba electorate contest)
An Electoral Commission of Queensland spokesperson said in all Ipswich polling booths
posters will be on display to explain the different voting systems
“Staff are also available and the instructions are also on the ballot papers,” she said
There are 60 locations to vote across Ipswich
with about 15 in each of the four divisions
Not all voting booths have the same level of disability access. For details on disability access, view the ECQ polling booth information here: https://results.elections.qld.gov.au/Events/EventDetails?EventID=593&EventType=2
>> Three different voting systems may be confusing but ECQ provides clarity
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Winston Glades Shopping Centre in Flinders View
Ipswich is now home to one of the country’s largest display collections of […]
Our parks really are a photographer’s dream
Here’s where to go for some of the best of them:
The dirt track weaving across the top of the ridgetop with the impressive Heysen Range as its backdrop is an iconic scene of the Flinders Ranges in outback SA
A number of lookouts accessible from the Eyre Highway offer panoramic views of the cliffs and the Great Australian Bight
you might even spot Yorke Peninsula on the other side of Gulf St Vincent
The park itself is renowned for its rugged coast
it became home to the new Gulawulgawi Ngunda Nhagu – Cape Spencer Lookout
The pristine Blowhole Beach is a perennial favourite of landscape photographers
It’s located at the bottom of a steep 4WD track and is a popular fishing and surfing spot
located north of the opal mining town of Coober Pedy offers dramatic scenery that seems out of this world
The 8.6 km Coastal Cliffs Loop Hiking Trail that leaves from the Waitpinga Campground offers views of these cliffs as well as the Encounter Marine Park and Encounter Bay
This story was originally posted in November 2018 and has been updated with new information