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Spooky Men’s Chorale Brings Anniversary Show To Ipswich Civic Centre

Ipswich is set to host the Spooky Men’s Chorale as the group’s Queensland anniversary tour continues, bringing its long-running live performance style to the Ipswich Civic Centre.

Ipswich Stop Adds To Queensland Tour Run

The Spooky Men’s Chorale will perform at the Ipswich Civic Centre on 30 May, as part of its Queensland tour marking 25 years since the group first formed.

The Ipswich performance follows the tour’s opening show in South Bank and forms part of a wider schedule that includes stops across multiple Queensland communities. The run continues through Toowoomba, the Gold Coast, Maleny and Noosa, before the group moves on to a Sydney performance and a United Kingdom tour.

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A Show Built Around Music And Live Connection

The anniversary production brings together elements of choral singing, theatrical presentation and understated humour, creating a performance designed for live audiences.

Formed in New South Wales in 2001, the ensemble has developed a following through regular appearances at theatres and festivals across Australia, the UK and Europe. Its performances move between moments of layered vocal harmony and lighter material, with a focus on timing, delivery and audience engagement.

The group’s approach draws on influences including Georgian male polyphony, while maintaining a consistent stage identity shaped by simple visual elements and coordinated presentation.

Audience participation also forms part of the experience, with sections of the show inviting those in attendance to take part in large-scale group singing.

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Bringing The Anniversary Tour To Local Audiences

The Ipswich Civic Centre performance reflects the group’s ongoing focus on touring through a mix of city and regional venues, allowing audiences to experience the show within their own communities.

Other Queensland stops include Macleay Island and Toowoomba, with a performance scheduled at the Empire Theatre on 31 May, followed by shows on the Gold Coast, in Maleny and in Noosa in early June.

The spread of locations highlights the group’s continued engagement with audiences across different settings, from larger theatres to smaller community spaces.

A Milestone Performance In Ipswich

The current tour marks a 25-year milestone for the ensemble, bringing together material from across its history alongside more recent work. Over that time, the group has performed extensively and released several recordings, building a reputation for a style that combines vocal precision with theatrical delivery.

For Ipswich audiences, the upcoming performance offers a chance to experience that style in a live setting, as part of a broader tour that continues to connect with communities across Queensland.

Published 30-Apr-2026

Camira Recreation Park Feedback Open as Locals Weigh Future of Park Spaces

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Camira Recreation Park is back in focus as locals are asked how they want the well-used Moss Road space to look and function in the years ahead, with feedback now open on its dog off-leash area and ageing netball courts.

Camira Recreation Park Opens Conversation With Locals

Across Camira, a familiar park is prompting fresh conversation as residents are invited to share how they use Camira Recreation Park and what they would like to see change.

The feedback period runs from 20 April to 18 May 2026, giving locals a chance to weigh in on the future of the park’s key spaces. The process centres on everyday use — from walking dogs to casual activities on the courts — and how the area could better reflect how the community uses it now.

Residents are being asked simple but practical questions, including whether they use the dog off-leash area or the netball courts, and what kinds of activities they have seen happening on the site.

Ipswich parks — *Photo Credit: CharisMullenMP/Facebook*

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Dog Area And Courts At The Centre Of Change

Two parts of Camira Recreation Park are at the centre of the discussion: the off-leash dog area and the netball courts.

The dog area currently includes separate sections for small and large dogs, making it a regular stop for pet owners. At the same time, the netball courts remain part of the park’s layout but are now significantly aged and would need substantial repair to meet current standards.

Several options are being considered for this space. The courts could be turned into open green space, partly removed to allow the dog area to expand, or kept as they are.

Any expansion of the dog off-leash area would need to stay within the existing court space due to site limits, including water flow and flooding conditions.

Camira community — *Photo Credit: CharisMullenMP/Facebook*

Everyday Use Driving Future Decisions

The focus of the feedback is not just on what could change, but on how the space is already being used. From dog walking to informal play, the consultation is aimed at capturing the day-to-day experiences of those who spend time at the park.

The survey also invites residents to share any concerns or ideas, giving a broader picture of how the space fits into local routines.

Camira Recreation Park — *Photo Credit: CharisMullenMP/Facebook*

Time To Have A Say Before Deadline

Locals can take part by completing a short online survey, filling out a hardcopy form, or providing feedback by phone, email, or post. The survey is designed to take only a few minutes to complete.

Feedback closes on 18 May 2026. After that, responses will be reviewed and the findings will help shape what comes next for Camira Recreation Park.

Published 29-Apr-2026

Clock Is Ticking for Ipswich Foodbarn as 30-Day Eviction Notice Looms

A not-for-profit community service is facing possible closure after the building it has called home for more than 14 years was sold, leaving the charity with just 30 days to vacate. Ipswich Foodbarn announced the news in a post on social media, describing it as something shared with “incredibly heavy hearts.”

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“This is not a decision we have made, nor one we have control over,” the organisation wrote.

For many Ipswich residents, the Foodbarn is far more than a place to pick up groceries. It provides low-cost food hampers, clothing, furniture, household essentials, shower and laundry facilities, and full home fit-outs for people escaping domestic violence. It is, as the organisation put it plainly, “a lifeline.”

The charity is a member of Foodbank Queensland’s network, which connects organisations providing frontline food relief to Queenslanders in crisis. According to Foodbank Australia, Ipswich Foodbarn has been receiving essential food and groceries through that network since 2012.

What many people may not realise is the scale of what happens behind the scenes. The Foodbarn personally serves thousands of people each week, while also supplying resources to other charities, extending that reach to many thousands more across Ipswich and surrounds. That kind of operation requires a large warehouse-style space with refrigeration, room to sort and store donations, and a location that is accessible to the people they serve.

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The organisation has been clear: they cannot afford a commercial lease. What they urgently need is a peppercorn lease or a supported arrangement. Without it, the Foodbarn says it may be forced to close altogether.

The closure threat comes after more than a decade of service through some of Ipswich’s hardest moments, including the floods of 2011, 2013, and 2022, when the Foodbarn continued operating as demand surged.

Right now, the immediate priority is clearing the building, moving clothing, furniture, food supplies, household items, and emergency support packs for families and domestic violence clients, all within 30 days.

Anyone who may know of a suitable warehouse or large space within Ipswich is being urged to make contact. The Foodbarn is asking people to share the post, tag potential contacts, and connect them with landlords, businesses, or organisations that might be able to help.

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“Ipswich has always been a community that finds a way when it matters most,” the organisation wrote. “And we believe that still holds true.”

If you can help, reach out to Ipswich Foodbarn directly via their Facebook page.

Published 29-April-2026

Springfield Families Set to Welcome First Babies at New Mater Hospital

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Mater Hospital Springfield on Health Care Drive is days away from welcoming its first babies, with Mater Mothers’ Springfield set to open, giving families across Greater Springfield, Ipswich and West Moreton access to maternity services they have never had locally before.

The opening marks one of the most significant milestones in the community’s history. For more than a decade, Springfield families expecting a baby have had no choice but to travel to Brisbane, Ipswich or Logan to give birth. That changes this week, with six birthing suites, a 16-bed maternity ward, a 16-cot Neonatal Critical Care Unit and a 24-hour Pregnancy Assessment Centre all coming online on level five of the new hospital.

Mater Hospital Springfield General Manager Suzanne Hawksley said the moment had been years in the making.

“It’s hard to believe we will soon be welcoming our first babies,” Hawksley said. “We are all excited to be part of such a huge moment for Springfield and its wonderful families.”

Antenatal clinics have already been running at the hospital since it began its staged opening on 13 April, meaning some expectant mothers are already familiar with the building where they will give birth.

A hospital built for one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities

The nine-storey Mater Hospital Springfield represents a $1 billion investment in healthcare for the western corridor, comprising $393 million in capital funding and a $638 million operational commitment over the first four years, alongside a $26 million land contribution from Mater. Construction was completed by John Holland, with more than 100 staff already onsite for training, simulations and onboarding before each service opened.

Once fully operational, the hospital will carry 186 public beds, a 54-bay Emergency Department, and is forecast to handle around 185,000 patient presentations annually. The maternity service alone is expected to deliver approximately 1,700 babies each year.

The facility employs more than 1,000 staff including over 500 nurses and midwives, and more than 130 doctors. The Springfield Lakes News estimates the hospital will increase employment across Greater Springfield by around eight per cent.

Mater Group CEO Julia Strickland-Bellamy said the hospital reflects the organisation’s longstanding commitment to communities experiencing rapid growth.

“Mater Hospital Springfield will transform health services across the western corridor, delivering high-quality care in the heart of the community,” Strickland-Bellamy said.

Care closer to home for Springfield families

Mater Mothers’ Springfield is part of Australia’s largest maternity service network. The Springfield campus offers six birthing suites, two of which include birthing baths with mood lighting and Bluetooth connectivity, alongside a 16-bed inpatient maternity ward, a 24-hour Pregnancy Assessment Centre and a 16-cot Neonatal Critical Care Unit for babies requiring lifesaving care or born prematurely.

For the first time, families in the catchment, Greater Springfield, parts of Ipswich and West Moreton, can now access the full Mater Mothers’ service from antenatal appointments through to birth and postnatal care without leaving their community.

The Mater Health Hub in Springfield, a two-minute drive from the main hospital, provides additional support including a Fourth Trimester Essentials programme, women’s health physiotherapy and a drop-in breastfeeding clinic.

Mater has been part of the Springfield community since 2015, when it opened Mater Private Hospital Springfield as the master-planned city’s first hospital. That campus grew from an 80-bed facility into an integrated private precinct. The new public hospital on the adjacent site completes the vision.

What’s still to come

The maternity opening on 11 May is not the hospital’s final milestone. The Emergency Department and paediatric ward open on 25 May 2026, completing the full service rollout. The paediatric unit is expected to handle around 2,500 inpatient admissions annually, covering conditions including chest infections, asthma, epilepsy, croup and jaundice.

Mater Hospital Springfield is at Health Care Drive, Springfield Central. For service information, visiting hours and updates as the hospital continues its staged opening, visit mater.org.au/hospitals/mater-hospital-springfield.

Published 28-April-2026

Springfield Is Getting Queensland’s First House of India, and It’s Been Decades in the Making

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Queensland’s Indian community has reached a landmark moment, with the official foundation stone laying for the House of India taking place at the project site in Augustine Heights, marking the beginning of construction on what will be the first dedicated Indian cultural and community centre in Queensland.

The ceremony brought together community and faith leaders, who offered prayers and blessed the foundation stone before it was laid. A commemorative plaque was unveiled to mark the occasion.

Local representatives joined Julian Hill, the Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, to mark the occasion. They stood alongside members of the Springfield City Group and the local Indian community to witness the blessing of the site.

The project is backed by $5.5 million in funding, and is being delivered in partnership with the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ), the peak umbrella body representing more than 33 Indian organisations across the state.

The FICQ has championed the House of India concept for decades, and the foundation stone ceremony represents the moment a community’s long-held vision has finally moved from aspiration to ground.

A Home in Springfield

The choice of Greater Springfield as the location for Queensland’s first House of India reflects both the demographics of the region and a deeper thread of connection that runs through its history.

Around 10,000 people of Indian heritage now live in Ipswich and Greater Springfield, one of Australia’s fastest-growing urban corridors. The region’s very existence owes much to the vision of a man of Indian descent. Dr Maha Sinnathamby AM, Chairman and Founder of Springfield City Group, was born in Malaysia of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage and came to Australia in the 1970s.

In 1992, alongside business partner Bob Sharpless, he purchased nearly 3,000 hectares of economically depressed scrubland southwest of Brisbane for $7.9 million. The plan to turn it into a master-planned city required an Act of Parliament, which Queensland’s Parliament passed unanimously in 1997.

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What grew from that purchase is now home to more than 53,000 residents, 12 schools, a hospital, a university and a rail connection to the broader South East Queensland network.

Greater Springfield has been recognised as the world’s best master-planned community by the International Real Estate Federation, and Sinnathamby has donated more than $200 million in land and funds to social infrastructure across the precinct. The House of India will become part of that legacy.

“I want to thank Springfield City Group and Chairman Dr Maha Sinnathamby for their vision,” said Mr Shayne Neumann at the ceremony.

A Decades-Long Dream Taking Shape

The FICQ was founded in 1998 as a non-profit umbrella body to give Queensland’s Indian diaspora a unified voice at every level of public life. It represents organisations whose members trace their heritage to mainland India, Fiji, South Africa, Malaysia and other communities of Indian origin.

FICQ President Dr Preethi Suraj has been a driving force behind the House of India project as it has moved through planning, funding and community consultation over the years.

“This project represents a shared dream to create a space where culture brings people together and diversity is celebrated,” Dr Suraj said.

The centre is designed to be much more than a venue for Indian cultural events, though it will certainly serve that function well. The House of India will provide dedicated meeting spaces for Indian community associations, host celebrations and festivals, and welcome multicultural and faith groups from across the region.

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At the same time, it is designed to serve the broader Ipswich and Greater Springfield community with practical support services including crisis accommodation, community education programmes, language schools, sporting facilities and a commercial kitchen to support food relief efforts.

That dual purpose, deeply rooted in Indian cultural identity while genuinely open to the whole community, reflects how Queensland’s Indian diaspora has always operated: engaged, contributing and inclusive.

Built on Years of Contribution

The Indian community in Ipswich and Greater Springfield is one of the most highly educated and employed in Queensland. Its members work across medicine, engineering, information technology, education, small business and beyond, and have been part of the social and economic fabric of the western corridor for generations.

It was noted that the community has already contributed significantly to the region, and that the House of India provides a place that reflects that contribution back to them.

“With around 10,000 people of Indian heritage now living in Ipswich and Greater Springfield, this community makes a huge contribution to the region, and it’s time they had a place to call their own,” Mr Neumann said.

The Next Chapter

Construction is now underway following the foundation stone ceremony. For more information about the House of India project or to follow its progress, contact the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland at ficq.org.au.

Published 26-April-2026

Close Enough to Hurt: Lions Overrun After Halftime in 89–44 Loss

For a half, Brisbane had control. On the scoreboard, they didn’t.

That gap told the story.

The Brisbane Lions set the tone early at Brighton Homes Arena, but a run of missed chances — and a five-goal third quarter from Port Melbourne — flipped the game hard, the Boroughs running out 89–44 winners in Round 5 of the 2026 VFL Premiership.

Fast Start, No Damage

Brisbane couldn’t have opened it better.

James Tunstill struck twice inside seven minutes, putting the Lions on the front foot and keeping the ball in their forward half.

But the damage never came.

Coleman missed first. Fullarton couldn’t convert. Mathieson and Sharp added behinds. Even the rushed scores pointed to pressure without polish.

By quarter time, Brisbane had control — but not separation.

Second Quarter Drift

The pattern held.

Deven Robertson snapped truly early in the second to extend the margin, but again the Lions couldn’t build. Fullarton missed again. Coleman added another behind. Reville and Michael both pushed chances wide.

Tunstill’s third late in the half should have given Brisbane breathing room.

Instead, it kept Port Melbourne within reach.

The Shift

Brisbane struck first in the third through Coleman, but the response came fast.

Port Melbourne worked through Abberley, then Weidemann, then Szust, before Signorello added another as the Boroughs built a run through the middle of the quarter.

The Lions found moments — Coleman again, Fullarton finally converting after multiple misses — but they couldn’t stop the flow.

Every time Brisbane scored, Port Melbourne answered.

By three-quarter time, the game had turned.

Chasing Too Late

Mathieson snapped one early in the last and gave Brisbane a brief lift.

It didn’t last.

Briskey responded. Manton extended the margin. Coleman’s third came with the result already slipping away, and O’Sullivan’s late goal only trimmed the final margin.

Port Melbourne didn’t surge late.

They controlled it.

Where It Slipped

Brisbane had early control and enough chances to build a lead.

They didn’t take them.

Port Melbourne stayed close, then built their run through the third quarter — five goals that shifted the game and held.

That was the difference.

Published 26-April-2026

Salvos Stores Opens Groundbreaking Ipswich Facility to Keep Fashion Waste Out of Landfill

A facility in Carole Park is now the first of its kind in Australia, with Salvos Stores running an automated textile sorting and recycling operation at their Ipswich site.

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The Ipswich facility uses advanced artificial intelligence to sort and decontaminate used textiles on a large scale, with the capacity to process up to 5,000 tonnes of clothing and other fabrics every year, diverting them away from landfill and into recycling or alternative uses.

Each year, an estimated 200,000 tonnes of clothing ends up in landfill nationally, making textile waste one of the world’s fastest growing environmental challenges. The Queensland Government, which has invested in the facility, says it is tackling one of the world’s fastest growing environmental challenges.

The technology behind the facility is world-leading. Salvos Stores has brought in Belgian automated sorting and decommissioning systems to handle the volumes of garments that can no longer be sold through its op shops.

Once processed, those textiles are sorted into clean, consistent bales that can be used for textile-to-textile recycling, insulation, or other manufacturing inputs. That consistency matters. According to Salvos Stores, having reliable and clean bales of textiles available by the tonne or container means that textile and fibre recyclers can plan to trial and scale their own operations.

The facility comes as Salvos stores across the country are seeing a significant influx of donations. Meriel Chamberlin, business development manager at Salvos Stores, says some stores are currently turning over stock every five weeks, a rate on par with major fast fashion retailers.

With donations often overtaking purchases, a significant proportion of clothing that arrives at Salvos stores cannot be resold. Textiles at the Carole Park facility are assessed and processed through a hierarchy of outcomes. Items suitable for resale are sent back to Salvos Stores, keeping reuse as the highest-value pathway. Everything else goes through sorting and decontamination before being prepared for recycling or alternative uses.

The facility also enables new services, including take-back recycling programs for uniforms and other non-resalable clothing, which Salvos Stores says are now possible at scale.

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For locals who donate to Salvos stores across the Ipswich region, the facility offers reassurance that unsold clothing no longer has to end up in landfill. Australia’s fashion waste problem did not emerge overnight, and it will not be solved by a single facility. But the opening of the Carole Park site marks a meaningful shift in how the country approaches the end of a garment’s life, and Ipswich is now at the centre of that story.

Published 25-April-2026

Springfield Lakes Grandmother Allegedly Targeted in Armed Home Invasion While Undergoing Chemotherapy

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A 62-year-old grandmother receiving cancer treatment was allegedly confronted by two armed intruders who broke into a Jupiter Street home in Springfield Lakes at around 3.30am on Saturday, with a 15-year-old local boy since charged over the alleged offence.

Linda Bray had been staying at her daughter’s home while undergoing chemotherapy when two offenders allegedly forced entry into the property armed with knives and a meat cleaver. Rather than speaking, one of the alleged intruders held a phone up to Bray’s face with a typed message: “This is a robbery.” The pair allegedly claimed to be part of a group of four and told her the family, including her grandchildren, were being held hostage elsewhere.

“That to me rips my heart out, they’re my grandbabies,” Bray said.

Despite the terror of the situation, Bray managed to find some dark humour in how the night ended. The pair allegedly stole a wallet, car keys, children’s shoes and a vape before attempting to make off with a vehicle parked outside. They abandoned the effort almost immediately after realising the car was a manual.

“They moved it back about a metre and then obviously worked out it was a manual and there was no ‘just put it into drive’ moment,” Bray said. “That was the funniest part.”

A Family Left Shaken

Bray was not physically injured during the alleged incident, but her daughter Sabra Brookes has spoken plainly about what the ordeal could have meant for her mother’s health. Chemotherapy places enormous physical and psychological strain on a patient, and unexpected trauma carries real medical risk.

Stock photo of a patient getting chemotherapy — *Photo Credit: Freepik*

“These people could have just stopped you getting life-saving treatment,” Brookes said.

The weight of that sits differently when the victim is already fighting for her health. Bray is mid-treatment, staying with family precisely because she needs support, and the home she was staying in on Jupiter Street became the scene of an alleged violent robbery in the early hours of a Saturday morning.

Teen Charged, Second Offender Still at Large

Queensland Police charged a 15-year-old Springfield Lakes boy on Monday afternoon. He faces two counts of entering premises and committing an indictable offence, along with one count each of entering a dwelling with intent while armed and armed robbery. He is being dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

The second alleged offender has not yet been located, and investigations remain ongoing. Police are urging anyone who was in the area of Jupiter Street, Springfield Lakes, on Saturday morning and has CCTV or dashcam footage, or anyone with information about the incident, to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Published 16-April-2026

Springfield Lakes Playground Puts Local Students on Path to Olympic Sport

The sound of schoolyard play has taken on a different rhythm in Springfield Lakes, as students at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School move across ropes, bars and walls in ways that echo a sport headed for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

On April 23, that energy took shape during a guided session led by Emma Teede, president of Obstacle Australia and a former Australian Ninja Warrior competitor, at the school’s new Ninja Warrior Playground. Students worked through the course step by step, gripping climbing holds, testing their balance and building the strength needed to complete each section.

It might look like play at first glance, but it reflects a wider shift in sport, where obstacle racing is becoming part of modern pentathlon at the Olympic level.

A Schoolyard That Mirrors a Changing Olympic Sport

The new playground at Good Shepherd is more than a place to pass the time between lessons. It has been designed as part of a structured program that introduces students to the physical demands of modern pentathlon.

The sport is now evolving to include obstacle racing in place of its traditional equestrian component. This change has been confirmed by international sporting bodies ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games and is expected to continue into Brisbane 2032.

It brings a new relevance to what students are practising each day. The movements learned in the course, from climbing to balance and quick transitions, reflect the same skills now being developed at elite levels.

Learning From the Sport’s Grassroots Leader

Ms Teede’s role in the session provided a direct connection to the sport as it exists beyond the school setting. As president of Obstacle Australia, she has been involved in shaping the growth of obstacle racing across the country, guiding its move from recreational challenge to organised competition.

Her session with students focused on technique and progression, encouraging them to approach each obstacle with focus and persistence. The experience offered a glimpse into how the sport is taught and developed, while keeping the emphasis on participation and enjoyment.

Building Strength, Confidence and Access

Teachers at Good Shepherd have framed the course as a way to support more than physical ability. As students move through the obstacles, they are developing coordination and endurance, but also learning to manage challenges and build confidence in their own progress.

The program also reflects a practical approach to participation in sport. With rising costs affecting access to organised activities, the school has created a space where students can be active as part of their daily routine. The playground becomes a consistent and inclusive option, open to all students regardless of background.

“At a time when cost‑of‑living pressures can limit access to organised sport, this playground provides students with a free, inclusive and healthy outlet where they can be active every school day,” Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Physical Education teacher Eliza Moore said.

Springfield Lakes in the Frame for 2032

Springfield Lakes has featured in early discussions around Olympic planning, with Ipswich Stadium, known as Brighton Homes Arena, identified in earlier proposals as a possible venue for modern pentathlon.

“With Lions Stadium at Springfield currently being considered as the venue for the Modern Pentathlon at the 2032 Olympic Games, this new playground gives our students in the Ipswich region a meaningful connection to a potential home‑ground Olympic legacy,” Ms Moore said.

Published 23-April-2026

Bellbird Park Altercation Leaves Two Men in Critical Condition After Suburban Fight

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Two men were taken to hospital in a critical condition after an alleged violent altercation in Bellbird Park, where a suburban argument escalated into a group fight in which a bladed weapon and a garden hedging tool were allegedly used.

Argument Leads To Alleged Assault In Bellbird Park

The incident occurred just after 2 pm at a residential address in Bellbird Park, where a verbal disagreement between several individuals escalated into a physical confrontation. A 22-year-old man is alleged to have punched a 25-year-old Ipswich man and pulled him into the garage of the residence.

Inside the garage, a 21-year-old man is alleged to have used a bladed weapon to strike the 25-year-old four times around the torso area. The 22-year-old man is then alleged to have used a garden hedging tool to strike a 24-year-old Augustine Heights man in the chest and back.

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Fight Continues Onto Nearby Streets

The group, including several witnesses, continued to fight as the altercation moved out onto nearby streets. The 25-year-old man was later located in Eagle Street, while the 24-year-old man was found in Coleen Street in nearby Redbank Plains.

Both men were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition following the incident.

Bellbird Park fight — *Photo Credit: QPS/Facebook*

Arrests Made Following Incident

Police attended the scene and located those involved. The 22-year-old Bellbird Park man was found in Eagle Street and transported to Ipswich Hospital for treatment for minor injuries before being arrested and charged with two counts of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.

The 21-year-old Bellbird Park man was later intercepted in Alice Street in Goodna just after 9pm and was also charged with two counts of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.

Court Appearance To Follow

Both men have been held in custody and are due to appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court.

Police have appealed for information as inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding the Bellbird Park incident.

Published 21-Apr-2026