Nominations are now open for the 2027 Ipswich Australia Day Awards, with residents encouraged to recognise the people and organisations making a difference across the city.
Mayor Teresa Harding told West Bremer Radio the awards celebrate those contributing through volunteering, community service, sport, arts, culture and everyday acts of support.
Six categories are open, including Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Cultural Award, Sport and Recreation Award and Community Group of the Year.
Mayor Harding said many of the people most deserving of recognition would never nominate themselves, encouraging residents to put forward their local heroes.
Nominations close on November 1, with recipients to be announced at the Ipswich Australia Day Awards on January 20.
Meanwhile, Ipswich City Council is turning its attention to the future of Booval, with community consultation underway for a new Booval Place Plan.
The plan will focus on the area between Booval Fair and the railway station, with residents, businesses and visitors invited to help shape future improvements and investment.
Council is also running a Capture Booval photo competition, with a $500 prize, local business gift cards and a People’s Choice Award available. Photo entries close August 31, while consultation on the Place Plan continues until September 20.
In Ipswich Central, 90 new pay-by-plate parking meters have replaced 112 ageing pay-and-display machines.
Drivers now enter their vehicle registration at the meter instead of returning to their car with a paper ticket. Mayor Harding stressed that parking rates have not increased as part of the change.
Council also supported the recent Rumble in the City skateboarding competition at Redbank Plains, which attracted competitors and visitors to the city while showcasing local skating talent.
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