Interviews and Content from The Breakky Club
As Greater Springfield’s popularity continues to soar, ongoing construction at Springfield Rise may be an enticing prospect for interested homebuyers. The development has been in the works since 2015 and is expected to provide 4,000 homes for approximately 12,000 people, along with more than 500 ongoing jobs once completed. The Greater Springfield Area has Read more…
Enjoy a tantalising array of exhibitor stalls and entertainment from chilli fudge to chilli sauce, from beeswax to barbecue relish, from jerky to jumping castles, from spices to sensational dancers. Get behind the competitors vying for the crown in the four chilli-food eating competitions on centre stage. Live music by Read more…
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard Read more…
Council has endorsed a new Community Projects and Events Funding program. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said changes to the program were adopted at the July Ordinary Council Meeting and were made to make it easier for community groups to access funding for events and Read more…
As throngs of people flock to the Ekka showgrounds, authorities are concerned about a potential spike in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the Queensland community. A string of illnesses remain in the community with COVID cases still high, the flu season not yet over and cases of monkeypox being reported interstate. Read more…
Rugby League Ipswich and West Bremer Media are teaming up to bring unparalleled accessto the Final Series of the ACS Group A Grade Premiership. Starting Saturday 20 August 2022, all games will be live streamed on both West Bremer’sradio and via a subscription streaming service. West Bremer Media Manager, Bradley Read more…
Mexican food favourite Zambrero and That Dumpling Place are the latest entries to Ipswich Central and will provide perfect options for lunch and dinner. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said it was exciting to see more businesses open in the precinct, creating local jobs and interest from Mexican and Asian food Read more…
A unique hands-on placemaking event featuring international experts and a community block party on 12 August will ignite imaginations of what Ipswich Central could become for the community. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson Councillor Marnie Doyle said the Building Better Blocks and Neighbourhoods event will showcase innovative ways to activate Read more…
About 120,000 free plants are up for grabs this year as part of council’s Free Plant Program and a mobile nursery will be setting up in a suburb near you. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan said Ipswich residents are entitled to six free plants each financial year under Read more…
Ipswich’s Shane Watson is a cricketer of many achievements, from captaining his country in every form of the game to striker of the highest score by an Australian in one-day internationals. His father Bob Watson believes his most recent recognition – officially naming the bottom cricket oval at Jim Donald Parklands, Eastern Heights Read more…
Friday 7 October 20228.00 pm STARRING FRANCES MULCAHY Presented by Frances Mulcahy and Ipswich Civic Centre Frances with an ‘E’ – 2 puberties 45 years apart what could go wrong? Written, and performed by Frances Mulcahy, Frances with an ‘E’ is her story of gender identity. Frances grew up in Read more…
THE SAPPHIRES written and directed by Tony Briggs Tuesday 30 August 20227.30 pm Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre The Sapphires is one of the Australia’s best-loved stories. Winning multiple awards as a play, film and soundtrack album there was one challenge left and that was to undertake a national tour of Australia. Read more…
The Ipswich Sports Awards are back for 2022, recognising local sporting legends and rising stars both on and off the field. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the Ipswich Sports Awards are a wonderful celebration of our local sporting community. “These awards acknowledge and celebrate Read more…
Ipswich homeowners impacted by flooding earlier this year should consider registering their interest for the Queensland and Australian governments’ Resilient Homes Fund sooner rather than later. Local Disaster Management Group Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the $741 million fund applied to directly flood-affected residential properties. “The trail of destruction Read more…
Come along and plant a tree at a free Community Tree Planting on 30 July to celebrate National Tree Day. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Councillor Russell Milligan said the council had partnered with West Moreton Landcare Group to host the event at Mason’s Gully Bushcare site. “A tree planting day is a Read more…
Amy Shark – See U Somewhere Australia Saturday 13 August 20228.00 pm Aussie music megastar, Amy Shark, is embarking on her biggest tour EVER, hitting the Ipswich Civic Centre this year! Having just wrapped up her major-city arena tour, and already selling out heaps of dates on her regional tour, there Read more…
Classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars – you name it, it’s going to be on the Ipswich CBD streets this Saturday night 23 July as the Back to Ipswich Laps Cruise Night No#3 kicks off from 6pm! Grab a roadside table at one of the CBD’s restaurants or cafes, or Read more…
Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy have built a strong reputation for the quality of both their captivating live performances and acclaimed recordings. Their cross-genre collaboration was born from the idea of merging Danny’s modern-folk song writing and finger style guitar approach, with Trichotomy’s virtuosic jazz musicianship and innate musicality creating an Read more…
The Nicholas Street Precinct development has won one of the most prestigious state construction awards for 2022. Hutchinson Builders won the best Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million award at the Master Builders Queensland 2022 Brisbane Housing and Construction Awards. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson and Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle Read more…
Twenty-one new businesses have opened their doors in Ipswich Central as the revitalised city heart goes from strength to strength. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the influx of new businesses moving to Ipswich Central indicates council’s focus on reactivating the city centre is already paying off. “What we are seeing Read more…
The StoryArts Festival Ipswich began in 1995 as the Ipswich Festival of Children’s Literature and has been held every two years since then, offering FREE sessions for children. Sessions for teachers, librarians, emerging writers and illustrators and member of the public with an interest in children’s literature will return to Read more…
Award-winning theatre-makers Shock Therapy Productions proudly present their latest work Undertow and tickets are now free! An honest and powerful look at the hidden forces, beneath the surface that move us and determine the choices we make and the actions we take. Centering around a high school community, the show follows Read more…
The 18th annual charity run, Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park2Park, presented by University of Southern Queensland, will take place this July. The Main Event will be hosted at Bill Paterson Oval at Limestone Park on Sunday 31 July. If participants cannot on the day, there is the option to sign up for the Read more…
Each Friday afternoon between 5pm and 6pm, Martin Shaw from Wounded Heroes Australia takes over the West Bremer Radio airwaves to host the Veterans’ Hour, a show dedicated to sharing the stories of our veterans and how Wounded Heroes Australia is making a big difference. On Friday 8 July 2022, Read more…
The results of a study testing how Ipswich cars fitted with intelligent technology so they could ‘talk to the driver’ using advance warnings of potential hazards have been published, showing that participants believed the system helped make them be more aware and prompted them to drive more safely. Growth, Infrastructure Read more…
For many years, St Mary’s and St Edmund’s Colleges have produced excellent Combined Colleges’ Musicals. This year will be no different with St Mary’s College producing Disney High School Musical on Stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while Read more…
Council has continued its commitment to support the city’s community organisations and local artists in its 2022-2023 Budget, with a focus that builds on community strengths. More than $800,000 has been allocated to grants for clubs, not-for-profit organisations, local groups and creators through community funding programs to support projects, events Read more…
Thomas the Tank Engine is here in Ipswich and this is your last chance to get up close with the world’s favourite little blue steam engine and his friends these school holidays before he steams out of town on Sunday 10 July. Head to the Workshops Rail Museum these school Read more…
From Friday 8 July at 5pm, Martin Shaw from Wounded Heroes Australia will take over the Drive Show each week to shine a spotlight on the issues faced by Australia’s military personnel and their families. Listen in from 5pm each Friday afternoon as Martin talks to veterans – both past Read more…
Ipswich City Council is excited to bring you Building Better Blocks and Neighbourhoods, a placemaking and city shaping thought leadership event with some practical hands-on experience. As part of their Australian tour Better Block will be showcasing their innovative process to activate public spaces and bring people together. Supported by a strong Read more…