With the May 3 federal election fast approaching, Ipswich is seeing a surge in funding announcements and community initiatives, as Mayor Teresa Harding detailed in this week’s Ipswich City Council Update on West Bremer Radio.
Both major political parties—ALP and LNP—have now pledged $200 million to upgrade the long-neglected Amberley interchange on the Cunningham Highway. “Residents have been waiting three decades for this,” Mayor Harding said, while commending the tireless advocacy of the Willowbank Area Residents Group.
Early voting kicks off next Tuesday, and Harding urged voters to do their research. “There are 10 candidates running in Blair. Visit the AEC website or follow their Facebook pages to learn about their policies.”
Meanwhile, Ipswich City Council has launched its Let’s Get It Sorted campaign to tackle recycling contamination. The campaign, funded in part by the Queensland Government, includes an online community survey via ShapeYourIpswich.com.au. Harding reminded residents that “putting the wrong items in the yellow bin often sends the whole load to landfill.”
Ipswich is also joining forces with Logan and Redlands councils to build a state-of-the-art materials recovery facility, aiming for better environmental outcomes and lower costs.
In creative news, the beloved Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY) returns for its 12th year. Open to filmmakers aged 7 to 25, this year’s theme is Future in Focus. Entries close August 15 and can be submitted in categories including documentary, animation, and music video. “It’s a fantastic platform for young storytellers,” Harding said.
Wrapping up the week on a high note, Harding also praised the Ipswich Civic Centre’s Tina Turner tribute show, calling it “a fantastic night out” for locals.
For more updates, visit ipswich.qld.gov.au.
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