MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne Calls on Community to Have Their Say on the Future of the Western Growth Corridor
Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne is calling on residents across Rosewood, Walloon, Thagoona and surrounding communities to have their say on plans that will guide significant growth and change across the Western Growth Corridor. The Western Growth Corridor Draft Structure Plan is currently open for community consultation, with Ipswich City Council forecasting the […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne Urges Government to Back Ipswich ‘s Bid for the NRL’s 20th Licence
Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, has used a speech in Parliament to call on the Queensland Government to actively back Ipswich’s bid for the NRL’s 20th licence. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Bourne said Ipswich had a compelling case for NRL expansion, built on generations of rugby league success, strong participation pathways […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Leichhardt Special School Milestone for Ipswich Families
The official naming of Leichhardt Special School is welcome news for Ipswich families, with the new school bringing much-needed specialist education capacity to one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions. Set to open in 2027 alongside Leichhardt State School, the new facility will help meet increasing demand for specialist education services and provide more local families […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Rosewood Kindergarten Celebrates Show Win
Rosewood Community Kindergarten is celebrating after taking out first place for its display in the Early Childhood Section at the Rosewood Show. Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne joined Margaret Offer from the Rosewood Show Society to present the kindergarten with its trophy and celebrate the children and educators behind this year’s winning […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Haigslea State School Celebrates 150 Years
Generations of students, families and staff have come together to celebrate an incredible milestone, with Haigslea State School marking its 150th anniversary. Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne joined the school community on Saturday 29 August to celebrate a century and a half of education and recognise the generations of people who have […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Copper Theft Leaves Ipswich West in the Dark as Government Fails to Act
Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne is calling for urgent action to tackle copper theft as damaged road lighting continues to leave parts of Ipswich West in darkness. Across the electorate, the theft of copper wiring from public infrastructure continues to leave road lighting out of action, in some cases for months, creating […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne Warns New Powers Could Shut Communities Out of Major project Decisions
Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne has raised serious concerns about sweeping new powers handed to the Deputy Premier which could leave Queenslanders with fewer rights when major projects are proposed in their communities. The State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill passed Parliament last week, significantly […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Ipswich and Rosewood Commuters Still Waiting for Full Train Services to Return
Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne is calling for the full train timetable to be restored, with commuters across the Ipswich and Rosewood lines still facing reduced services more than four months after disruptions began. Since 5 May, commuters across South East Queensland have been dealing with a reduced timetable. While some additional peak […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Bourne demands action on vital road and rail infrastructure, urging Crisafulli to ‘Look to the West’
Member for Ipswich West Wendy Bourne is calling on the Crisafulli LNP Government to commit funding for the major transport infrastructure desperately needed to keep pace with the region’s rapid growth. Ipswich is Queensland’s fastest-growing local government area, but Ms Bourne said investment in the roads and public transport needed to support that growth […]
MEDIA RELEASE: Rosewood Marburg Road repairs finally underway after more than a year of delays
Embankment restoration works have at last commenced on Rosewood Marburg Road following damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred in 2025. The works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and are expected to be completed in early 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting. Member […]
