Ipswich’s strong community spirit has been on full display, with local fundraisers, grassroots businesses and volunteers making a significant impact across the region. Division 4 Councillor David Martin said the past few weeks had highlighted the generosity and resilience of the local community, even amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Read more
Ipswich City Councillor Dave Martin has celebrated his first 12 months representing Division 4, reflecting on a year of service, community engagement, and rapid learning. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Councillor Martin said it had been a “humbling and rewarding” experience. “It’s honestly an honour and a privilege to serve Read more
Ipswich Division 4 Councillor Dave Martin has praised the city’s community spirit after a week packed with local events celebrating craftsmanship, cars, culture and history. Cr Martin visited the Rosewood Crafts and Quilters at St Paul’s Anglican Church, where he said the talent and dedication on display was “amazing.”“Some of Read more
Record Crowds Flock to Ipswich ShowDivision 4 Councillor David Martin praised the success of the 2025 Ipswich Show, which welcomed more than 30,000 visitors over its three-day run. “It was amazing how many people travelled from across southeast Queensland, even as far as Gympie and the Gold Coast,” Cr Martin Read more
Ipswich was buzzing with excitement as CMC Rocks 2024 drew thousands of music fans from across Australia and beyond, delivering a major economic boost to the region. Ipswich City Councillor David Martin highlighted the festival’s massive impact, with visitors from Port Hedland, Darwin, Melbourne, and even New Zealand attending the Read more
Ipswich City Councillor David Martin provided updates on Division 4’s latest projects and community highlights in his first 2025 check-in. A key development is the completion of a 30-meter footpath extension on Rosewood School Street. The project, funded through the Division 4 Provisional Projects program, ensures a safer and more Read more
Ipswich City Council is urging residents to lodge properly made submissions regarding a proposed development in North Ipswich before the public notification period closes on 19 December 2024. The application, which proposes 472 residential units at 22 and 48 WM Hughes Street, has raised community concerns about potential impacts on Read more
After being devastated in the 2022 floods, Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve in Chuwar has officially reopened, boasting a flood-resilient redesign shaped by extensive community consultation. The $10 million reconstruction project, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments, transformed the beloved riverside reserve into a back-to-nature destination featuring green spaces, Read more
Division 4 is bringing the festive cheer this holiday season with a packed schedule of community events and celebrations as part of the Christmas in Ipswich program. Division 4 Councillor Jim Madden highlighted the variety of activities, starting with the beloved Brassall Christmas in the Park on Friday, November 29, Read more