Families across Ipswich are set for a roaring good time these school holidays with the return of the Dinosaur Discovery pop-up in the Nicholas Street Precinct.
Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic confirmed the event will run daily from September 22 to October 4, with 12 moving dinosaur replicas, live shows, face painting, and sandpit egg discoveries drawing children and parents alike.
“This has been hugely popular in the past, attracting more than 60,000 visitors,” Cr Jonic said. “It promises to be bigger and better — and more dinosaur-y — than ever.”
Alongside holiday fun, council is also rolling out the Sustainable Ipswich program, offering free workshops throughout September and October. Highlights include the Sustainable Living Festival on October 18 at Tulmur Place, where residents can learn practical skills such as recycling, bee-keeping, bike riding, and eco-friendly gardening.
“It’s all about helping residents live more sustainably — whether that’s in the garden, at home or in how we travel,” Cr Jonic said.
Council is also celebrating success in waste reduction. A recent review of the City of Ipswich Resource Recovery Strategy revealed residents helped divert 500 tonnes of green waste from landfill in just the first month of the new citywide garden organics bin service.
In addition, kerbside large-item collections have achieved a 69% recycling rate, diverting more than 1,000 tonnes from landfill in a year. The reintroduction of glass recycling three years ago has also kept 2,300 tonnes of glass out of landfill.
“These efforts save ratepayers money by reducing the state’s waste levy while protecting our environment,” Cr Jonic said.
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