Some of Ipswich’s brightest young theatre talents will take to the Ipswich Civic Centre stage for four special performances of the family-favourite Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr on 16 and 17 December. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the production will star 24 performers aged Read more…
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson Councillor Marnie Doyle and representatives from Hutchinson Builders and AusHotels have turned the first sod on the hotel expansion project. “The Nicholas Street Precinct is largely about the new – cafes, fast-food stores, bars, restaurants and retail shops – but there Read more…
Arts Alive will host some exciting holiday workshops for budding artists, with their Christmas Art Workshops and Summer Creative Arts Workshops Program. Christmas Art Workshops: Two sets of workshops run by Arts Alive, but not at Jacaranda Street, these workshops are at Yamanto Central shopping centre 10am to 1pm each Read more…
Looking for beautiful and unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends? Want to help support your local businesses this festive season? Then head into the Top of Town on Friday 9th and 16th December until 8pm for a fun night filled with plenty of Christmas spirit. Find antiques, collectables, Read more…
Bell Street, is now home to a ginormous green tree frog sculpture in what many are describing as a Banksy style of guerrilla art. Appearing on Sunday night, the frog sits in a 50 sqm mosaic water design, is over 6m long and almost 3m tall with arms attached to Read more…
24 Nov – 14 May 23 The Workshops Rail Museum Looking for something out of this world to do these school holidays? Discover out-of-this world science and technology at our new exhibition Australia in Space. This exciting, hands-on experience reveals the ways that Australian innovations are used in space, and Read more…
19 Nov Banshees Bar & Artspace The second album from Brisbane-Meanjin indie-folk five-piece Full Power Happy Hour builds on the immense promise of their 2021 self-titled debut, adding a gorgeous tinge of alt-country elegance to their inherent feel-good jangle-pop foundations. This musical bed – assembled collaboratively allowing the band’s true Read more…
Eight local organisations will share in more than $68,000 of financial support from Round 1 of council’s 2022-2023 Community Projects Funding Program for projects that will benefit the Ipswich community. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said a variety of high-calibre projects had been submitted to Read more…
Steve Irwin Day was started in 2007, a year after his death. The day is about honouring and celebrating the legacy of an Aussie who dedicated his life to the wellbeing of our country’s beautiful native animals. 15 November was a special day for Steve and his family; it’s the Read more…
Spectacular light installations, suburban wonderlands, fleets of merry performers and so much more will soon pop-up across the city as part of council’s annual Christmas in Ipswich program. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the city’s celebrations will include free events and activities from Rosewood to Redbank Plains and every community Read more…
West Bremer Radio’s Sounds of the City program has officially kicked off and we’re putting out the call to all local musicians in the Ipswich region. We’re super proud to support everything local and our local music scene is no exception! We want to showcase local talent and let the Read more…
SYDNEY’S HOTTEST MEN IN THEIR BRAND-NEW SHOW – LIVE ON STAGE! AND WEST BREMER RADIO IS GIVING YOU THE CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF FIVE DOUBLE PASSES! Look out ladies, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are back to sizzle and seduce for one night onlywith a brand-new killer show. The Read more…
A rare lunar event that turns Earth’s moon blood red is set to grace Australian skies on Tuesday night – and it may be the last time you can view the spectacular sight for another three years. Astrologers predict a blood moon will occur on November 8 and will be Read more…
AWLQ urges pet owners to be extra vigilant as Paralysis Tick Antiserum suppliesdry up across Queensland, Queensland is experiencing a state-wide shortage of the only lifesaving treatment for animals sufferingfrom tick paralysis. Many clinics across the state are reporting they only have enough stock to last a fewdays. Supplies are Read more…
November is all about raising money and awareness for men’s health and the iconic annual event, Movember, is back in 2022! Men’s health is in crisis. Globally, men die on average 4.5 years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. As the leading charity tackling men’s mental Read more…
Innovative technology combining experiential design and architecture brings the Nicholas Street Precinct to life as six projectors are turned on, shining a light on the revitalisation of the city centre. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson Councillor Marnie Doyle said the projectors light up the precinct in glorious colour and movement, Read more…
Council has installed four CCTV cameras across the city to give residents instant access to view rising flood waters with another six to be installed in coming weeks. Local Disaster Management Group Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the new Flood Monitoring CCTV Network will update every 15 minutes on Read more…
Looking for a great night out, a fun day out for the family or some cool Christmas markets? Look no further than our very own backyard for a whole range of awesome things to do. Music and Theatre Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody Ipswich Civic Centre Starring Internationally Renowned Thomas Crane Read more…
There’s always plenty to see, do and experience in Ipswich and the surrounding areas, so whether you’re into music, theatre, crafts, artisan products or food and drink, you’re sure to find something here to delight and excite! What’s on in the Swich Springtime Sunday Sessions at Imbibis Craft Distillery Sunday Read more…
Ipswich’s own Tarantino, Gerwig, Scorsese, DuVernay, Fincher, Peele or Campion might have emerged with the announcement of the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY) winners. Homegrown filmmakers Leah Pick, Ivy Anderson and Abigail Worth won the best overall picture in the 7 to 11 years-old category for ‘Beyond the Forbidden Read more…
Dovetails Restaurant at 88 Limestone has you covered with a fabulous Christmas lunch, perfect for the whole family featuring their signature Modern Australian flavours. Head Chef at Dovetails, Shannon Ellison, has created a sumptuous hot and cold buffet featuring all your festive favourites such as fresh Aussie prawns, Pacific oysters Read more…
Are you RED ready to walk for Daniel?The Ipswich Day for Daniel Committee; consisting of members of Queensland Police Service Ipswich DistrictCrime Prevention, ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service and Ipswich City Council, supported Ipswich Rotaryalong with Ipswich schools, businesses, and community, will gather to walk for Daniel on Friday 28 Read more…
The Best of the Bee Gees Show brings a massive catalogue and original Bee Gees drummer, Colin “Smiley” Petersen to the Ipswich Civic Centre from 8pm on Saturday 12 November, for a concert packed with mega-hits and first-hand stories. Colin was the first non-Gibb official band member and shares screen Read more…
On Saturday 5 November 2022, The City of Ipswich Business Excellence Awards will kick off to celebrate the bold work that propels the Ipswich business community forward, inspires a competitive marketplace, and fosters meaningful connections within and across business and industry sectors. These Awards bring together all of Ipswich’s leading Read more…
Ipswich has left the starting blocks as community leaders came together for the Ipswich 2032 Legacy Summit to discuss a roadmap for how to make the most of the opportunities that the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games bring. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said council wanted to bring the community together Read more…
The Philippines Australia Multicultural Association Inc (PAMA) is getting set to host an art show to celebrate Ipswich’s diverse and multicultural communities. PAMA Inc aspires to be a community dedicated to enriching multicultural friendship, and the integration of community’s economic, civic, educational and cultural life. They work to connect Filipino Read more…
Cassandra Barrie presents, don’t let grief steal Christmas. Grief, the dictionary’s definition, – is intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death. Grief is intense and certainly a whole heap of sorrow, but grief doesn’t just happen if someone passes. You can grieve a relationship; you can grieve a version of yourself that you might Read more…
Articulate Framing owner, Steve Rainbow, will once again hit the road as part of the annual 1200kms for Kids Charity Bike Ride 2022, raising vital funds to help children’s hospitals to purchase medical equipment. It’s the fifth time Steve has taken part in the event, and over the years that Read more…
Friday nights will get louder as Tulmur Place launches a monthly live music series featuring headlining bands, family-friendly entertainment and all things neon. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson and Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said council continues to provide new events to bring the community together in the city centre. Read more…
Calling all local emerging musicians! West Bremer Radio wants to play your music on our brand-new Sounds of the City program! It’s the radio station that prides itself on staying true to its local roots and is passionate about promoting and supporting musicians from around the Ipswich region. Kicking off Read more…