Budget stories are always about winners and losers, and Ipswich was mainly the latter after we took a while to look for which major projects were set to receive federal government funding.
At the top of our list this year were upgrades to the Cunningham Hwy Yamanto to Ebenezer Creek section, the Springfield-Ipswich rail line, and improvements to North Ipswich Reserve. Blair MP Shayne Neumann has been scathing of the budget, saying Ipswich has been ignored. Picture: Alix Sweeney
The upgrade to the Mt Crosby Rd interchange on the Warrego Hwy is the only major road project to get a mention in the budget.
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Clothing retailer Cotton On has made another foray into the Ipswich region, with a new store to open at the Yamanto Central Shopping Centre on Friday.
Having recently enjoyed its soft opening months ahead of schedule, Yamanto Central has already welcomed the likes of Coles, Kmart, and homewares retailer Dusk among a string of specialty stores.
Yamanto Central developer and owner JMK retail is expecting big things for Friday’s Cotton On opening, which coincides with the Ipswich Show holiday.
JMK Retail general manager Vicki Leavy said Cotton On Group had more than 1500 stores across 18 countries.