Ipswich community groups and organisations can dust off their funding wish lists with a funding pool of more than $500,000 on offer from council this year. Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said council’s Major and Minor Funding Program supports organisations delivering one-off projects, events and Read more
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS! Ipswich has almost doubled its number of Bushcare sites across the city in the past year, and there are now more opportunities than ever to help improve your local environment – from planting native species to social media management. Volunteers of all ages and skills are Read more
Get set to celebrate some of the region’s most beautiful produce at the Watercress Creek Olives and Limes Festival on Sunday April 10, 8am to 2pm.This is a unique event as it is the Farm Experience for everyone to interact with. All 25 other stalls are from their own properties Read more
She’s back! Everyone’s favourite forgetful mum and she’s headed to Ipswich! From the creator of the hit TV series comes a delightful stage comedy featuring Maggie, Arthur, Robert and Liz. Starring Julie McGregor as ‘Maggie’ and Christopher Truswell as ‘Arthur’. ‘Mother & Son’ reinvigorates a treasured Australian comedy icon with Read more
Now’s your chance to have your say on the design of the Richardson Park Playground and help council turn the park which overlooks the Brisbane River at Brisbane Terrace Goodna, into an exciting and colourful adventure playground for Ipswich’s youngest residents to enjoy. Round one of community consultation is now Read more
The Ipswich community is being urged to get behind an ambitious target of 50 Clean Up Australia Day sites across the city in 2022. Environment and Sustainability Committee chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan said the annual institution was an opportunity for residents to learn more about the waterways, creeks, bushland and Read more
From romantic dinners a deux to high tea and beyond, Ipswich is turning up the romance factor to ten this year with a list of seriously swoon-worthy date ideas. High Tea for Two Relive the romance of rail and indulge in high tea for two. Looking to rekindle the flames? Read more
West Bremer Radio is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with the team at Fourthchild Cafe and Restaurant and giving away a sumptuous three-course dinner for two. Wine and dine your Valentine with a mouth-watering menu on Monday 14 February! Want to win? Simply visit the West Bremer Radio website and Read more
The Ipswich community can now put forward alternative name suggestions for the former Paul Pisasale Bridge in Springfield Central and for Pisasale Drive in Yamanto, following landholder agreement to rename the drive. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said council today marked the next stage of community engagement to re-name the two Read more
Ripley continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the state while Ipswich continues to be Queensland’s fastest-growing city, according to council’s latest quarterly planning and development report card. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Deputy chairperson Councillor Paul Tully said Ipswich’s population grew to 240,320 with 1,421 new residents Read more
West Bremer Radio has some fantastic prizes to give away this month! Whether your a classical music lover or a gourmet, we’ve got you covered this February! West Bremer Radio is giving FIVE lucky listeners the chance to celebrate 75 years of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra at a special concert Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It was a night of celebration as nineteen of the city’s most incredible residents took part in the 2022 Ipswich Australia Day Awards at the Ipswich Nature Reserve last night. A huge congratulations to our winners: Cultural Award: Redbank Plains artist Kylie Hill of KJH Artworks Sport and Recreation Award Read more
Congratulations to each of the finalists in this year’s Ipswich Australia Day Awards.
Winners for each category will be announced at the official 2022 Ipswich Australia Day Award Ceremony today.
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
Bomber joins The Breakky Club every Monday and Friday to deliver a local sport update. Local Cricket return on the week end. How did all the games though. Our Musketeers played a double header over the week end. Did they start the season on a winning note. The Heat have Read more
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
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
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
Caragh Bradbery stops by the West Bremer Radio studio to chat about the Working Bee On Bell Street. Registrations for Working Bee on Bell Street are now open and we are calling for the community to be part of the clean up and revitalisation of Bell Street in Ipswich Central. Read more
The Breakky Club chats to Ipswich City Council’s New CEO Sonia Cooper Listen to The Breakky Club every weekday morning from 6-9AM on http://www.westbremerradio.com.au on the App and Amazon Alexa. More Posts for Show: The Breakky Club