Calling our local artists

Council is calling for expressions of interest from local visual artists, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, for inclusion in deLight during SPARK Ipswich 2022 festival program – 7 to 17 July. For the 11 nights of SPARK Ipswich, the iconic face and towering spires of St Mary’s Church will Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Keeping kids safe on the roads

School zones are back in action with 40km/h speed limits and parking restrictions in place around Ipswich school areas. Ipswich City Mayor Teresa Harding said drivers should look out for signage to make sure they’re travelling the right speed, and parents should use designated drop-off zones where available to help Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Council lending a hand to small businesses

Small businesses in Ipswich can now apply for grants of up to $1,500 to help with growth and development, thanks to a new $150,000 program launched this week by council. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the Small Business Resilience and Growth Program was another example council’s commitment to being Queensland’s Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! ABOUT THE WEST BREMER RADIO FAMILY RIDE Designed to attract family groups and those new to cycling longer distances, the West Bremer Radio Family Ride offers an introductory aspirational 25km challenge which we hope will promote cycling as a great means of transport as well as that Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Congratulations Ash!

Homegrown hero Ash Barty claimed her third major international title on Saturday night after defeating America’s Danielle Collins. It’s the first time since 1978, an Australian has won the Australian Open Women’s Singles. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the world has seen only a slice of the incredible calibre of Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

It’s a Barty Party!

Ipswich’s cafes, restaurants, bars and eateries are preparing for a city-wide Barty Party as the World Number One aims to win her first home Grand Slam in the Australian Open Women’s Singles 2022 final. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the whole city, along with the rest of Australia, will be Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Let us know about your local events!

Does your club, sporting team, organisation, musical group or community group have an event, performance, match or open day coming up? Don’t forget to let us know at West Bremer Radio and we’ll tell our listeners on the Breakky Club between 6am and 9am, and on the Drive Home between Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Australia Day in Ipswich celebrations

Here are just a few of the great local celebrations taking place around the city for Australia Day 2022! Tulmur Place Celebrate Australia Day in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Tulmur Place will play host to a family-friendly day full of activities as we celebrate, all the things we love about Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

More opportunities to give blood

The Australian Red Cross’s Lifeblood has extended their hours, giving blood donors access to new times to donate essential blood, platelets and plasma. Lifeblood at level 1, Riverlink Medical Centre, 2 Lowry Street, Ipswich has extended their Friday donation times to 7am to 7m, and Saturdays are now 7am to Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Ipswich businesses celebrate 2021

The Ipswich Turf Club today hosted the winners breakfast for the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Business Excellence Awards. Guests were welcomed by Phillip Bell, President of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Theresa Harding and had the opportunity to hear from several of the award’s winners. Speakers included: Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Ipswich 100

Ipswich 100 Bike Ride Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Well, why not grab your bikes, head out into the fresh air and start training for the Ipswich100 West Bremer Radio Family Bike Ride! This 25km fun-filled adventure is the perfect outing for a family, Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

**LOCATED** Missing Boy, Ipswich

Update – January 13, 2022 – The missing boy has been located safe and well. Missing Boy, Ipswich  myPolice on  Jan 6, 2022 @ 2:12pm Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old boy reported missing from the Ipswich area. The boy, pictured below, was reported missing since Monday December Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

**Revoked**PSPA declaration, Gailes

UPDATE: At 3:33am this morning, Police have revoked the declaration of an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) yesterday. Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to an ongoing incident at Gailes this afternoon.  A exclusion zone has been established following a Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

**LOCATED**Missing girl, Brassall

myPolice on Dec 19, 2021 @ 1:13pm Police are appealing for assistance to locate a 32-year-old woman who is believed to be travelling with a 9-year-old girl reported missing from the Ipswich area yesterday. Investigations indicate the woman may be in the vicinity of Miles or Chinchilla with the girl Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

Serious Crash at New Chum

Five teenagers are in a serious condition following a single vehicle crash involving an alleged stolen vehicle at Ipswich overnight. Initial investigations indicate about 2am a black SUV wagon lost control and rolled while travelling on a dirt road near Chum Street, New Chum. The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

What’s On This Weekend in Ipswich!

There a lot happening across the Ipswich region this weekend Friday 5th November Ipswich Twilight Markets – Nicholas Street Precinct – 3pm to 8pm. Food Trucks, Stalls, Live Music with a Licenced BarIn Nicholas St Precinct (Old Ipswich Mall)Pet FriendlyFree Entry & Parking No Scrubs: 90s + Early 00s Party Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

QR double delivers records galore.

The double-header weekend, that incorporated Rounds 5 AND 6 of the Brisbane Collision Centre Queensland Touring Car Championship was one for the record books. – 4 new round winners, across the three championship classes.– 3 new race winners added to the season tally, across the three groups.– 2 clean sweeps Read more

By Zak Caban, ago

Brown sweeps Lakeside.

Two-time champion dominates, despite a clutch issue, as the defending champion extends his lead. On the back of an incredible weekend at Queensland Raceway, just a fortnight earlier, the teams and drivers of the Brisbane Collision Centre Queensland Touring Car Championship fronted up to Lakeside Park, for the second and Read more

By Zak Caban, ago

Walker Bounces Back in Round 3!

For the first time in more than fifteen months, the Brisbane Collision Centre Queensland Touring Car Championship contested a two-day race meeting, when the teams and drivers headed to Queensland Raceway, at the end of Champions Way in Willowbank, for the third round of the 2021 season. The completion of Read more

By Zak Caban, ago

Kent claims the sweep at the Paperclip.

Nine weeks on from the opening round of the 2021 Brisbane Collision Centre Queensland Touring Car Championship, the teams and drivers headed to the south side of the river city, and to Willowbank’s Queensland Raceway, for round 2 of the season. It was the second one-day event of the scheduled Read more

By Zak Caban, ago

Haak on cusp of back-to-back titles.

After 6 rounds, and 23 points paying races, it all comes down to this. This weekend, Queensland Raceway plays host to the seventh and final round of the 2021 Brisbane Collision Centre Queensland Touring Car Championship – the third two-day championship round of the season. It’ll be the fifth round Read more

By Zak Caban, ago