A major upgrade is planned for the Paperbark Flats Picnic Area in Redbank Plains, with Ipswich City Council unveiling a concept design aimed at transforming the popular site for the thousands of visitors who enjoy it each month. Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Chairperson Councillor Jim Madden said the Read more
Division 1 has wrapped up 2025 on a high, with a string of major achievements across the arts, sport, and festive community events, Councillor Pye Augustine told West Bremer Radio during her final council update for the year. Ipswich’s creative talent stole the spotlight at the Queensland Regional Arts Awards, Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has confirmed the contractor chosen to deliver the first stage of the long-awaited North Ipswich Reserve Western Grandstand, marking a major milestone for the city’s sporting future. In an exclusive announcement on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding revealed that Buildcorp, a renowned family-owned construction firm, has Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has provided a major update on key infrastructure, environmental progress and storm impacts as the city heads into the final weeks before Christmas. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding confirmed that a new land slip at Exit 33 on the Centenary Highway has been assessed Read more
Division 3 is alive with Christmas cheer as Ipswich Central launches a packed program of festive events, markets, and community celebrations. Councillor Andrew Antoniolli says the region is ready for one of its busiest and brightest seasons yet. Ipswich Central officially lit its stunning city Christmas tree in Darcy Doyle Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has provided an important update on storm preparedness, environmental reform, and festive celebrations during her weekly check-in on West Bremer Radio — just hours after a severe storm lashed the region. Mayor Harding said Monday’s wild weather brought hail to parts of Goodna and triggered more Read more
Division 2 is gearing up for a bumper festive season as Christmas in Ipswich celebrations roll out across Springfield and surrounding suburbs. Residents have already felt the Christmas cheer, with Santa making an early appearance at Orion Springfield Central’s Arrival Parade on 8 November. The region’s biggest community celebration, the Read more
Ipswich residents are celebrating a major boost to local public transport, with 1,198 new weekly bus services officially launched this week. Mayor Teresa Harding joined the first early-morning passengers on Monday as improved routes rolled out across the city, marking the beginning of a long-awaited upgrade. The expansion forms part Read more
Ipswich residents are being invited to help shape the future of one of the region’s most treasured natural spaces, with Ipswich City Council seeking community feedback on the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate Master Plan. Division 1 Councillor Pye Augustine said the plan outlines a 20-year vision to protect, enhance, and sustainably Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding says the city has swung from storm recovery straight into celebration, with free green-waste drop-offs heavily used, the Nicholas Street Precinct marking its first birthday, strong sports participation, and the Ipswich Art Awards crowning this year’s winners. Storm clean-up:Council’s two consecutive free green-waste weekends drew strong 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
Christmas cheer is in full swing across Ipswich, with Mayor Teresa Harding announcing the city’s annual festive events — and welcoming key reforms that restore mayoral leadership in local disaster management. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding said entries are now open for the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition, with Read more
Ipswich’s Queens Park will soon feature a new ceremonial healing and remembrance space to honour First Nations men and women, providing a place for reflection, education, and reconciliation. Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle told West Bremer Radio the project forms part of Council’s Indigenous Accord (2020–2025) and has been developed Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding is reminding residents to prepare for storm season after wild weather, hail, and bushfire warnings hit the region in recent weeks. Speaking on West Bremer Radio’s weekly council update, Mayor Harding said the recent hailstorms and fire alerts highlight the need for households to have a Read more
The Goodna Jacaranda Festival kicks off this afternoon at Evan Marginson Park, with locals gearing up for two days of community fun under the iconic purple blooms. Division 2 Councillor Paul Tully joined West Bremer Radio to share his excitement, saying this year’s trees are “absolutely magnificent.” “I’m not tickled Read more
Story:Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has joined mayors from across Queensland this week at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference on the Gold Coast — where housing, infrastructure, and community resilience are taking centre stage. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding said one of the most important Read more
Division 1 Councillor Pye Augustine has had a busy few weeks, celebrating Ipswich’s next generation of leaders, supporting local businesses, and championing community causes across the region. Cr Augustine recently attended the Rotary Club of Ipswich District’s Youth Speak competition, where students from West Moreton Anglican College, St Peter Claver Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has wrapped up a busy week celebrating local achievements, major community events, and new milestones for the city — including national recognition for the Nicholas Street Precinct and planning for key infrastructure upgrades. Mayor Harding said recent days have been filled with awards and community celebrations, Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has revealed a giant mural of global superstar Ed Sheeran as part of her campaign to bring the singer to Ipswich during his 2025 tour. The 11-metre by four-metre artwork, located in the Hotel Commonwealth car park, was commissioned and paid for by Warner Music Australia Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has returned from her first overseas holiday in more than five years, refreshed and ready to tackle a busy agenda for the city. During her three-week trip to the United Kingdom, Mayor Harding took the opportunity to lobby for Ipswich, hand-delivering an invitation to pub owner Read more
Ipswich City Council has announced two major community projects set to begin in October, with night roadworks in Ripley and a playground upgrade in Willowbank. From 1 October to 31 October, nightworks will be carried out at the Ripley Road and Reif Street intersection between 7pm and 5am. The works Read more
Families across Ipswich are set for a roaring good time these school holidays with the return of the Dinosaur Discovery pop-up in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic confirmed the event will run daily from September 22 to October 4, with 12 moving dinosaur replicas, live shows, face 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
Ipswich’s heritage is in the spotlight this month with the city’s Galvanized Festival now underway, while Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic prepares to represent the region on the international stage. The festival, which kicked off over the weekend, features a wide range of events highlighting the city’s rich past. From the Read more
Ipswich Libraries is marking an incredible milestone this week with celebrations for its 175th anniversary, recognising the city’s proud literary and cultural history. Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said the milestone highlights the vital role libraries continue to play in the community. “Ipswich residents love to read and interact in Read more
Ipswich Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic has confirmed some major highlights for the city this week, led by the long-awaited announcement of the CMC Rocks Queensland 2026 lineup. The three-day country music festival will return to Ipswich from 20–22 March 2026, headlined by Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, and Riley Green, alongside Read more
Ipswich Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic is preparing to step into the role of Acting Mayor for the next three weeks, assuring residents it will be “business as usual” as the city enters a busy period of upgrades and community celebrations. Among the major works, stage two of the Springfield Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has dismissed calls for dismissed former councillors to receive an apology and compensation, saying the city deserves to move forward, not revisit the past. It follows a report in The Australian where federal Labor MP Shayne Neumann and the local party branch backed proposals for payouts Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has paid tribute to Vietnam veterans while also highlighting several major community initiatives and infrastructure projects underway across the city. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Cr Harding said Vietnam Veterans Day, observed on August 18, continues to be a solemn occasion for Ipswich. Local RSL sub-branches Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has hailed the return of the Supercars to Queensland Raceway as a major win for the city’s tourism and economy. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, she said crowds were bigger than in 2019, despite some light rain on Saturday, with Brock Feeney taking the top podium Read more