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
Ipswich is gearing up for an action-packed week with the return of the Supercars to Queensland Raceway — and residents will get a rare chance to meet all 26 drivers at a free event in the Nicholas Street Precinct this Thursday. From 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, fans can meet Read more
This week marks 53 years since Ipswich’s worst mining disaster, with the community invited to gather on Thursday for the Box Flat Mining Disaster commemoration. The 1972 tragedy saw 17 miners killed after two explosions tore through the mine, with 14 bodies never recovered. Mayor Teresa Harding reflected on the Read more
A long-awaited overhaul of Purga School Road Bridge will begin on Monday, July 28, marking a major milestone in Ipswich City Council’s investment in infrastructure across Division 1. Division 1 Councillor Jacob Madsen confirmed the $7.3 million project, funded in part by $5 million from the federal Safer Local Roads Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding is in Canberra this week, advocating for infrastructure funding and meeting with key ministers while attending the official opening of Parliament at the invitation of Speaker of the House Milton Dick. “It’s a great opportunity to see democracy in action and push for what Ipswich needs,” Read more
A major intersection upgrade in has been officially completed, with Ipswich City Councillor Jim Madden announcing the finalisation of works at Keswick Road, Wulkuraka Connection Road, and Butterfield Road in Karrabin. The $1 million upgrade, co-funded with $198,000 from the Queensland Government, was delayed slightly due to Energex prioritising cyclone Read more
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Ipswich Sports Awards, encouraging locals to shine a light on the athletes, coaches, volunteers and sporting clubs that help drive the city’s sporting success. With eight award categories and $2,000 in prize money for each winner, the awards aim Read more
Ipswich City Council’s 2025–26 Budget has delivered a major boost to Division 3, with local Councillor Marnie Doyle outlining millions in funding for essential infrastructure, community spaces, arts and culture across the region. Speaking with West Bremer Radio, Cr Doyle highlighted a wide-ranging list of projects now set to move Read more
Ipswich City Council has handed down a $678 million budget for 2025–26, promising a future-focused, fiscally responsible plan that delivers critical infrastructure, community services, and environmental care. Mayor Teresa Harding said the unanimously supported budget struck a balance between managing cost-of-living pressures and delivering for the fastest growing city in Read more
Ipswich City Council has handed down its 2025–2026 Annual Plan and Budget, announcing a $678 million spend that aims to balance cost-of-living relief for residents with long-term investment in infrastructure and services for the city’s future. Mayor Teresa Harding said the council had delivered a responsible budget with an $8 Read more
Ipswich City Council will hand down its 2025–2026 budget, with Mayor Teresa Harding confirming the city will operate with a surplus despite ongoing economic pressures. Mayor Harding described the budget as “responsible” and focused on maintaining essential services, investing in infrastructure, and easing cost-of-living impacts on residents. “Just like a Read more
Division 1 is buzzing with activity as Ipswich prepares for a vibrant mid-year school holiday period and the return of the Spark Ipswich Festival, with local Councillor Pye Augustine confirming a packed program for families, children, and the wider community. Appearing on West Bremer Radio, Cr Augustine said Little Day Read more
In her weekly appearance on West Bremer Radio, Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding offered a preview of the upcoming 2025–26 Ipswich City Council Budget, confirming that it will include a new infrastructure levy to help fund critical upgrades across the city. The budget will be officially handed down on Tuesday, June Read more
Facing a significant shortfall in state and federal infrastructure funding, Ipswich City Council will introduce a dedicated infrastructure levy in its 2025–2026 Budget to help cover a projected $1 billion gap over the next decade. Mayor Teresa Harding announced the move, saying the council had “no option” but to act Read more
Ipswich residents can expect greener gardens and better services as Mayor Teresa Harding unveiled major updates from Ipswich City Council during her weekly segment on West Bremer Radio 🌿 Free Green Bin Rollout Begins More than 55,000 households across Ipswich are receiving a new garden waste bin as part of Read more
Ipswich Breaks Economic Records, Launches Major Community and Infrastructure Projects IPSWICH, QLD — Ipswich’s economy has hit an all-time high, surging past the $15 billion mark in gross regional product (GRP), defying national and state economic trends and cementing its status as one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions. Speaking to West Read more
🏛️ Goodna Community Centre Reopens After 2022 FloodsIpswich City Councillor Paul Tully has officially reopened the Goodna Community Centre, which was devastated during the 2022 floods. Formerly damaged in 2011 and then again last year, the revitalised centre in Lyard Street will now host a range of affordable wellness programs Read more
📌 Ipswich City Plan 2025 to Guide Growth for the Next 20 YearsIpswich City Council is advancing its City Plan 2025 and Local Government Infrastructure Plan, which will guide the city’s development for the next two decades. Mayor Teresa Harding said the new scheme will replace outdated planning from the 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 City Council’s Division 2 is undergoing major improvements as population growth surges, with new park upgrades and community initiatives leading the way. Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic shared exciting updates on Thursday, highlighting approved upgrades to local parks and a surge in residents in Spring Mountain. Read more
Ipswich City Council is back in full swing after a vibrant long weekend filled with community events. Mayor Theresa Harding shared highlights with West Bremer Radio, noting the success of the Trains, Planes and Autos spectacular, which even saw Queensland’s Governor grace the event with her vintage Rolls Royce. The Read more
Stage two of expansion works at Stone Quarry Cemetery in Jeebropilly is nearing completion, delivering a more inclusive and accessible space for the Ipswich community. Division 1 Councillor Pye Augustine confirmed this week that new infrastructure, including lawn beams and an Islamic burial section, is being finalised. “Stage one saw Read more
Ipswich is preparing to welcome over 15,000 visitors for the highly anticipated Planes, Trains and Autos festival, running from May 3–5. Mayor Teresa Harding joined West Bremer Radio this week to talk about the city’s packed program of events, while also reflecting on the success of Anzac Day commemorations. This Read more
Ipswich is gearing up for a busy few weeks, with ANZAC Day services, record population growth, and the federal election all front of mind, according to Mayor Teresa Harding on this week’s State of Play segment on West Bremer Radio. With ANZAC Day this Thursday, Harding highlighted the city’s strong Read more
With the May 3 federal election fast approaching, Ipswich is seeing a surge in funding announcements and community initiatives, as Mayor Teresa Harding detailed in this week’s Ipswich City Council Update on West Bremer Radio. Both major political parties—ALP and LNP—have now pledged $200 million to upgrade the long-neglected Amberley Read more
Ipswich is buzzing with activity these school holidays, with Mayor Teresa Harding announcing a packed program for families, major upgrades to the city’s sporting precinct, and a big win in waste management. Children are spoiled for choice across Ipswich with immersive marine experiences in the Nicholas Street Precinct, creative claymation Read more