- Ipswich Police Share Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Little Monsters Safe
With Halloween just around the corner, Ipswich Police are reminding families that while ghosts, witches and monsters might be taking over the streets, keeping children safe should remain the number one priority. The Queensland Police Service has issued a series of Halloween safety tips ahead of Saturday, October 31, encouraging […]
- River Heart Parklands Restoration Underway as Ipswich Prepares for Halloween Celebrations
Restoration works are officially underway at Ipswich’s River Heart Parklands, with the popular riverside walkway expected to reopen next year following significant damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Ipswich Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle has welcomed the start of construction, while also encouraging residents to embrace a weekend of Halloween […]
- Ipswich MP Demands Answers on Highway Lighting, Workers’ Rights and 2032 Olympics
Jordan MP Charis Mullen is calling on the Queensland Government to provide answers over prolonged highway lighting outages, proposed industrial relations changes and growing uncertainty surrounding Ipswich’s involvement in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Speaking on West Bremer Radio’s State of Play, Ms Mullen raised concerns about the […]
- Enchanted Forests, Artificial Intelligence and DC Horror Hit Limelight Cinemas
From a mysterious enchanted forest to a robot discovering the meaning of love and a terrifying transformation in the DC universe, Limelight Cinemas is delivering a diverse mix of fantasy, science fiction and horror to the big screen this week. Speaking on the latest Limelight Cinemas Podcast, Lex joined DJ […]
- Goodna Jacaranda Festival Postponed Until 2027 Following Severe Weather
The much-loved Goodna Jacaranda Festival has been postponed until October 2027, with organisers making the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s celebrations after severe weather disrupted preparations. The festival, which was scheduled to take place at Evan Marginson Park on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, will now return […]
- Ipswich EcoFest and Trashion Parade Bring Sustainability and Creativity Together This Halloween
Sustainability, creativity and a little Halloween fun will come together at the Ipswich Showgrounds on October 31, with two community events encouraging residents to rethink waste and discover simple ways to help the environment. The Ipswich Climate Action Group is preparing to host Ipswich EcoFest and the popular Trashion Parade, […]
- Goodna Jacaranda Festival Returns as Ipswich Mayor Announces Parklands Repairs and Christmas Art Competition
Goodna is preparing to turn purple this weekend as the much-loved Jacaranda Festival returns, bringing live entertainment, school performances, market stalls and fireworks to one of Ipswich’s biggest community celebrations. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding says the festival is a highlight of the city’s annual events calendar, with thousands of residents […]
- Police Urge Drivers to Look Twice as Motorcycle Death Toll Climbs
Queensland Police are urging motorists and motorcycle riders to take greater care on the roads, with 67 motorcyclists losing their lives across the state so far in 2026. The alarming figure comes as police mark Motorcycle Awareness Month throughout October, highlighting the vulnerability of riders and the importance of all […]
- Ipswich West Growth Puts Pressure on Roads, Schools and Infrastructure
Rapid population growth across Ipswich’s western suburbs is placing increasing pressure on roads, schools and essential services, with Ipswich West MP Wendy Bourne calling for greater investment to keep pace with expanding communities. Speaking on West Bremer Radio’s State of Play, Ms Bourne said residents were increasingly frustrated by traffic […]
- Romance, Retro Gaming and Ocean Horror Hit Limelight Cinemas
From the timeless romance of Jane Austen to the nostalgia of classic arcade games and a terrifying fight for survival inside a giant whale, Limelight Cinemas is bringing three very different movie experiences to the big screen this week. Speaking on the latest Limelight Cinemas Podcast, Lex previewed the arrival […]
- Ipswich Authors Turn Life’s Challenges and Love of Reading into Inspiration
Two women are sharing their passion for books in very different ways, with one using her experiences of tragedy and resilience to encourage others, while the other is bringing a creative twist to reading through mystery book packages. Appearing on West Bremer Radio’s Get Your Arts Into Gear, author Maureen […]
- Ipswich Residents Urged to Prepare for Storm Season as Free Green Waste Weekends Return
Ipswich residents are being encouraged to get their properties storm-ready, with Ipswich City Council bringing back free green waste disposal weekends as temperatures rise and the summer storm season approaches. Mayor Teresa Harding has also issued a warning about the dangers of incorrectly disposing of batteries, revealing that fires involving […]