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Sydney Drag Queen presents, Les Divas: An all-male revue. Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch plays the Goddess of Pop; Cher in her new show set on the Las Vegas Strip featuring an allstar line-up of her most famous friends. The ninety-minute all-male revue includes some of the world’s greatest … Read more

Queensland’s fastest growing city, Ipswich, has hit a major population milestone. Dave and Philisha Riddell last week received the keys to their newly built home at Walloon, pushing the city’s population up to 250,000. The Riddells were identified as the landmark residents by Ipswich City Council’s innovative Ipswich Population Modeller … Read more

Sustainable Ipswich Month is back this October to shine a light on the everyday actions that residents and businesses can take to contribute to a liveable and sustainable city. Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said council and community events are scheduled throughout October … Read more

As mowing season kicks off, Ipswich City Council introduces two new fully electric ride-on mowers to its fleet, promising a quieter and more sustainable operation. Mayor Teresa Harding emphasized the cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits of the switch, highlighting the positive impact on residents near parks. Over recent years, the council … Read more

The excitement is building as the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards reveal their finalists across all eight categories. Councillor Andrew Fechner, Chairperson of Ipswich City Council’s Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee, noted the increasing quality and quantity of nominations each year. He emphasized the vital role of sports in keeping … Read more

Orphan Native Animal Rear and Release is not for the faint-hearted. Yet, dedicated members of this long-standing volunteer association give their time, resources and hearts every day to deliver on their name and purpose: caring for injured and orphaned native wildlife. It began in 1983 with an initial aim to … Read more

It’s Stitch in the Swich – proudly presented by the Ipswich Civic Centre. One time only! Ellen Briggs will be surprise MC for this month of Stitch in the ‘Swich Comedy! This month features Julia Wilson, Liam Daley and local comedian Selina McMahon! Julia Wilson has been a truck driver, … Read more

Tragedy struck on September 17 when a 25-year-old man from Ripley lost his life in a three-vehicle collision near Amberley in Ipswich. Preliminary reports indicate that around 6:45 pm, a grey Mitsubishi Lancer was making a westward turn onto the Cunningham Highway from Ipswich Rosewood Road, colliding with an eastbound … Read more

Step outside the everyday and immerse yourself in a hedonistic night of music, circus, drag, burlesque, theatre and comedy as cult cabaret, Bite Club, heads to the city for one night only. Proudly presented by the Ipswich Civic Centre and Cluster Arts, Bite Club features Brisbane’s award-winning mischief-makers, circus stars, … Read more

Spring into the warmer weather and celebrate the school holidays with our go to guide. Looking for fun stuff to do with the family? Check it out! Skater Art Decked out is the Annual Skateboard Art exhibition and Competition.50 Entries will compete for Gift Certificates and Prize packs from Arttime … Read more

Spring school holidays are fast approaching, with the countdown now on to find family-friendly activities that can keep everyone entertained without breaking the budget. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson and Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said Ipswich families should look no further than Nicholas Street Precinct. “For one week starting … Read more

Running a business is stressful! A recent study in Australia found that twenty-five percent of small business owners reported a high level of psychological distress. This conference will address the top issues causing stress and give business owners and managers some tools to help them, not just to survive their … Read more