From plays for kids to absurdist theatre, Ipswich theatre has plenty to offer in June and July. Are We There Yet by CDP kidsA play by Finegan Kruckemeyer Monday 05th June 2023 at 18:00 – 19:00 “The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Read more…
Kuril Drive has been chosen as the new name for a Yamanto street formerly known as Pisasale Drive. Kuril, pronounced cure-ill, is the Yugara/Yagara word for the Hydromys chrysogaster, which translates to golden-bellied water mouse – a native aquatic mammal endemic to Ipswich’s waterways which is commonly known as Rakali. Read more…
Bin collection days will change for about 23,800 residents across 28 suburbs from Monday 5 June. The move will ensure more consistent and efficient collection services through more evenly spread collection routes. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Mayor Teresa Harding said the changes were necessary as population growth impacts Read more…
Ipswich City Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads are reducing speed limits in the Ipswich city centre to create safer journeys for motorists, bike riders and pedestrians. Transport and Main Roads will from 10 May 2023 reduce speed limits from 60km/h to 40km/h along Brisbane Street, Limestone Street and Read more…
The 2023 Ipswich Art Awards is an arts spectacular with eight categories ranging from Painting, Three Dimension, Mixed Media, Photography and more. It is the foremost visual arts award in the Ipswich region, celebrating both established and emerging artists from Ipswich and further afield. This year there has been a Read more…
The devastating impact of the 2022 floods on the city’s platypus population has been laid bare in a new monitoring report presented to Ipswich City Council last week. Council has tracked the city’s platypus populations for the past seven years, regularly recording positive environmental DNA (eDNA) traces confirming strong platypus Read more…
6 MAY 2023 — 9 JUL 2023 Through the lens of photography, Grant Quinn focuses his first solo exhibition, Architectural Layers, on documenting the aesthetic reverence in the work of renowned Ipswich Architect George Brockwell Gill. Revelling in the contribution Brockwell Gill has made to the built environment of Ipswich, Quinn identifies six Read more…
Ipswich is set to get a little greener with the return of the popular Trees for Mum event this Mother’s Day. On Sunday 14 May, Jim Seymour Park in Camira will be a hive of activity with the community turning out for the annual tree planting event. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Read more…
The Ipswich creative scene is about to get a boost with a series of workshops designed to encourage, upskill and develop individuals as part of a new initiative called ARTiculate. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the workshops were an opportunity for Ipswich creatives to Read more…
Sushi Hyo opened its doors this week as the latest addition to Ipswich’s newest entertainment, dining and cultural destination, the Nicholas Street Precinct. The Ipswich opening saw busy trade on the store’s first day with many in the community excited to try a new sushi train and Japanese fine dining experience Read more…
28 April – 1 May Looking for an adrenaline-charged weekend? Planes, Trains and Autos is for you! The 2023 festival program runs from Friday, April 28 to Monday May 1 and includes exciting events such as Round 3 of the Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway, a train ride experience Read more…
Laura Frank Saturday July 88:00 Laura Frank is carving her own path as an artist in the Australian Country music scene. Bold and enigmatic, her songs are the epitome of true story telling. Frank is a force to be reckoned with as she combines edgy, gritty lyrics into a solid Read more…
No Way Jose’ – Music and Cuisine of Latin America Sunday 21 May 2023Dinner and Show – 7.00 pm Present by Ipswich Civic Centre Dreaming of visiting Latin America and drinking cocktails while laying back on an endless white beach. Well, we have the next best thing without the airfare… Read more…
Are you looking for an adrenaline-charged weekend? Then, Planes, Trains and Autos is for you! Join them in the City of Ipswich to celebrate all-things aviation, rail and autos at The Workshops Rail Museum on Saturday 29 April. Explore a range of amazing ground displays and aviation-themed activities. In the Read more…
Eleven unique and colourful designs by local artists depicting Ipswich’s native flora and fauna have refreshed large Energex boxes in Ipswich Central as part of council’s Green Walkable Streets Artwork Competition. Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson and Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said the Green Walkable Streets Artwork project received 57 Read more…
Shopfront Savvy Shopfront Savvy is a free, interactive program delivered by Mainstreet Australia and Ipswich City Council as part of Mainstreets Australia Week and Queensland Small Business Month. At this event, you’ll meet industry experts and hear tips and advice. You can also join in conversations about marketing, retail, branding Read more…
From skate clinics to rainbow yoga, dance parties and 3D design and martial arts workshops, there is something for everyone across Ipswich for this year’s Queensland Youth Week. The fun and free events promote creativity, engagement, inclusion, and empowerment from 11 to 17 April. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Read more…
Ipswich Dog Day is the city’s premier day where the community and their furry best friends gather to celebrate all things that get them woofing excited. The inaugural 2022 DogFest event welcomed over 8,500 locals from Ipswich and surrounding suburbs, along with their pooches, to paw-some reviews and this year’s Read more…
GREAT HOUSES OF IPSWICH National Trust of Australia (Queensland), through its Ipswich National Trust Community Group, and in partnership with the owners of three Great Houses, is very proud to open the doors once again to just a few of this city’s outstanding heritage residences. Great Houses of Ipswich has Read more…
Council has approved a $63,000 partnership investment for the 150th Ipswich Show in May, recognising the milestone event for an iconic regional show. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said council wanted to recognise and celebrate the Ipswich Show’s 150th birthday, with the Show Society presenting a bold and expanded plan for the 19, Read more…
Recovery work on the heavily damaged Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve has reached two major milestones, with community consultation on the reserve’s future design beginning and a partial reopening planned. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said council expects the northeast corner of the reserve to reopen for public use in a limited Read more…
“I step into the light and it’s fame ’n glory all the way for the boy who murdered ’imself ’n lived to tell the tale tonight.” Artistic Director, Timothy Wynn (Matilda Award nominee for Best Director) will helm this new production directing two of the regions most exciting up and Read more…
Entertainment entrepreneurs Wayne Cornell and Jenifer Green of G’Day Hollywood Productions, have their Back To The Tivoli variety shows defying the trends. The former lead singer of The Delltones & Multi International Award winning vocalist Jenifer Green started their Back To The Tivoli shows employ more people than any other Read more…
Residents can learn how to easily replicate expert nutritional cooking at home at a free workshop at North Ipswich Reserve hosted by ex-MasterChef contestant Georgia Barnes on Friday 31 March. Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said the family-orientated workshop will be a fantastic and tasty opportunity for Read more…
The Queen of Pop, the ultimate lady of the 80s, Ms Material Girl – no matter what you know her as, there’s no denying that Madonna is the ultimate performer and now, you can catch her tribute show right here in the Swich this September. From Vogue and Like a Read more…
Heavy machinery and specialist crews have begun demolishing homes at Goodna which were among the first settled through the joint Commonwealth and State government $741 million Resilient Homes Fund. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the six properties on Enid Street, Mill Street and Cox Crescent were among the first identified Read more…
Ipswich has Comic Talent Studio 188 4th of February, 10.00 – 17.00pm We know that Ipswich Has Comic Talent. So we roped in the pros to help us unearth it. Join comic facilitator Anthony Lamond (who has produced shows and shared the stage with the likes of Jimeoin, Arj Barker Read more…
Council’s Community Immunisation Clinics will start again in February 2023. The first clinic will open on Wednesday February 1, from 9am to 11am, at the South Ripley Providence Community Hub. Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Fechner said vaccines played an important role in public health. “Immunisations Read more…
Six inspirational recipients have been announced as winners in the 2023 Ipswich Australia Day Awards with Eastern Heights resident Donna Cavanagh named the 2023 Ipswich Citizen of the Year. Ms Cavanagh and other award finalists and winners were honoured on Thursday, 19 January, at the 2023 Ipswich Australia Day Awards. Read more…
Great Australian Bites provides an opportunity to come together on Australia Day and enjoy a day of food, live music and free family entertainment. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the event is a great chance to celebrate Australia’s past, present and future way of life in one of the most Read more…