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New housing update

Ipswich City Council has approved a development application for 140 two-storey townhouses in Flinders View, accepting recommendations from an Independent Decision Review Panel and council officers. Council weighed up the strong opposition from neighbouring residents alongside the desperate need for more accommodation in the current housing crisis and that the development is Read more…

Made you look!

Ipswich City Council is launching a new pilot program in Ipswich Central centred around embracing and enhancing the visual merchandising of businesses. In today’s environment, shoppers have multiple platforms to shop from and enticing buyers to stop, stay and spend is more valuable than ever. Shoppers are savvy and seek Read more…

Queensland Councils Unanimously Back Ipswich City Council’s Key Motions at LGAQ Conference

In a resounding show of support, Ipswich City Council’s six pivotal motions focusing on homelessness, health, planning, and transport infrastructure received unanimous approval at the 2023 Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference in Gladstone. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding expressed satisfaction with the motions’ seamless passage, underscoring Ipswich’s commitment Read more…

Ipswich’s inaugural Sustainable Living Festival is just days away.

Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said the festival is a major highlight of council and community events scheduled throughout October to celebrate Sustainable Ipswich season. “Sustainable Ipswich season is the perfect opportunity to be inspired by the latest knowledge and ideas for living sustainably Read more…

Join the count

Romance is in the air for many native animal species – so it’s important for humans to be mindful of increased animal activity in Spring. Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said it was a time of year where everything from birds to snakes were active as Read more…

See it live!

From hilarious Celtic tales to raw blues/rock performances, Aussie singers and songwriters and a new take on the classic story of Aladdin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Murphy’s Pigs 2023 A big band, a big sound and nearly an acre of suit fabric. This is the award-winning, Celtic-Rock Big Read more…

The people have spoken

Hundreds of Ipswich residents have shared their thoughts on Ipswich City Council’s draft new planning scheme, Ipswich Plan 2024, during recent public consultation. The draft planning scheme will oversee how Ipswich develops over the next decades, managing a booming population and increased housing needs across the city. Growth, Infrastructure and Read more…