Check out the Twilight Markets

Celebrating everything from Australia Day to R&B sounds and multicultural flavours, Ipswich Show Society’s Twilight Market series has something for everyone and is an awesome night out for the whole family! 4pm – 9pm   Saturday 28 January   Ipswich ShowgroundsJoin us for our Aussie Arvo to celebrate Australia and being Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Immunisation clinics reopen for 2023

Council’s Community Immunisation Clinics will start again in February 2023. The first clinic will open on Wednesday February 1, from 9am to 11am, at the South Ripley Providence Community Hub. Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said vaccines played an important role in public health. “Immunisations Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Celebrating the flavours of the city

Great Australian Bites provides an opportunity to come together on Australia Day and enjoy a day of food, live music and free family entertainment. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the event is a great chance to celebrate Australia’s past, present and future way of life in one of the most Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Get ready to celebrate New Year’s – Ipswich style!

Karaoke bars, dancefloors and the skies above Ipswich are set to come alive with New Year’s Eve festivities as the city farewells 2022 with fireworks, family-friendly events and themed parties. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the city’s Christmas celebrations will culminate with spectacular fireworks displays in Springfield Central, South Ripley, Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Festive News First

Your latest news headlines straight from the North Pole! Frosty’s Fashion has just announced a massive end of year sale on elf hats with Frosty’s founder and lead designer, Jean Paul Elf, offering a free bell upgrade with every purchase. It’s been a tough time for the North Pole fashion Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Celebrating creativity in 23

The Ipswich Arts Awards are back again for 2023, providing a spotlight for aspiring and recognised Ipswich artists across a diverse range of categories ranging from traditional acrylic and oil to new media. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the Ipswich Arts Awards are a Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

The Breakky Club – Ipswich Tribune – 14122022

The Breakky Club previews this weeks edition of the award winning local paper The Ipswich Tribune with editor Brian Bennion. Pick up your copy at your local Coles, Woolworths and local news agent or subscribe online. Listen to The Breakky Club every weekday morning from 6-9AM on www.westbremerradio.com.au on the App, Amazon Alexa and Google Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

What’s on in the Swich?

07th of DecemberSpirit of Christmas – A Disney Princess Christmas – Rosewood Library – Belle11.15am to 12.15pm Sing along with your favourite Disney Princesses as they visit the Ipswich Libraries Branches. Annual Christmas charity luncheon (1100am -1500pm) CSI Club services Ipswich Join Club Services Ipswich for a two-course meal for Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

The Breakky Club – Ipswich Tribune – 07122022

The Breakky Club previews this weeks edition of the award winning local paper The Ipswich Tribune with editor Brian Bennion. Pick up your copy at your local Coles, Woolworths and local news agent or subscribe online. Listen to The Breakky Club every weekday morning from 6-9AM on www.westbremerradio.com.au on the App, Amazon Alexa and Google Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

Calling all artists and creatives!

Council has launched a unique green street art competition where local artists and community members of all ages have the opportunity for their designs to be displayed across one of eleven large Energex boxes in Ipswich Central. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson and Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said the Green Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

2022 IHF Children’s Christmas Appeal

Ipswich Hospital Foundation (IHF) has launched a Children’s Christmas Appeal to raise funds for purchasing much-needed equipment for the resuscitation area in Ipswich Hospital’s Special Care Nursery.  Ipswich Hospital Director of Paediatrics Dr. John Waugh said more than 3000 babies were born at Ipswich Hospital in the past 12 months, Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Take a trip to space 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 the surprising benefits space technologies bring to everyday life here on Earth. Explore several aspects of space exploration:  Lift Off In Orbit Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

The flavour of Ipswich

Looking for Christmas gifts that are uniquely Ipswich? Look no further than the city’s very own Imbibis Craft Distillery. Not only do they make products that win international awards; they make flavours that capture the essence of Ipswich and Queensland. Their latest release gin, Jacaranda gin, was created to represent Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Historic hotel gets ready for the future

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Get creative these school holidays!

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

The Breakky Club – Ipswich Tribune – 23112022

The Breakky Club previews this weeks edition of the award winning local paper The Ipswich Tribune with editor Brian Bennion. Pick up your copy at your local Coles, Woolworths and local news agent or subscribe online. Listen to The Breakky Club every weekday morning from 6-9AM on www.westbremerradio.com.au on the App, Amazon Alexa and Google Read more

By westbremerradio, ago

Top of Town shows its Christmas spirit!

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago