Nominations are now open for the 2026 Prism Awards – Ipswich Region Creative Arts Awards, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the region’s fastest-growing celebrations of local creativity. Formerly known as the Get Your Arts In Gear Awards, the newly rebranded Prism Awards will continue to recognise and Read more
Spend this Saturday eating delicious food and browsing away at the Ripley Markets. With handcrafted goods, live music, fashion, delicious food and family-friendly entertainment, there is no better way to spend your Saturday. IMAGE CREDIT: Discover Ipswich/Supplied The Ripley Market is hosted every second Saturday of each month from 3 Read more
Look up towards the Big Top Tent, and head to the Circus this January. Weber Bros Entertainment has brought their latest international production to our backdoor. ‘The Circus’ features Daredevil Motorbikes, The Human Cannonball, Slapstick Comedy, Dazzling Aerial Acts and so much more. The show is currently set up at Read more
Looking for kids’ entertainment these school holidays? Look no further Thomas The Tank Engine, everyone’s favourite Number 1 blue engine is heading to The Workshops Rail Museum. For the first time ever, this day of colourful adventures will celebrate the magic and beauty of colour at Day Out With Thomas: Read more
In June this year The Ipswich Region Business and Careers Expo, supported by Ipswich City Council, will be coming to Ipswich Showgrounds. The expo has been developed to showcase current and future opportunities in the region to attract and retain workers. The event is scheduled to run from the 6th Read more
The crucial and unavoidable Cross River Rail works began on the 23rd of December 2023, which could see train travel delayed with some travel times almost doubled for the first few weeks of this year. Whilst Springfield and Ipswich residents will experience minimal interruptions on direct journeys into the City. Read more
Transport yourself back in time to the age of the radio show this Christmas with one of the most inspirational and loved Christmas stories – ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Set in a 1940s recording studio, this live radio play is the warm hug we can’t wait to give our loved Read more
Great News for Springfield residents and commuters alike, as the Centenary Highway’s exit number 32 will reopen before Christmas. This will provide much-needed traffic relief for Holiday Traffic. It was first closed on 21 August to fast-track construction works in a roadwork-heavy section of Springfield, improving safety for workers and Read more
We have our winners! The results are in for Nine News Queensland’s annual Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition and the winning properties look incredible. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said residents and visitors alike would be treated to a dazzling display of creativity and holiday spirit, turning the city into a Christmas Read more
The Ipswich City Council has released its Olympic Games roadmap; Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mayor Teresa Harding says the roadmap will aim to bring top-class sports and entertainment venues and facilities, mass public transport, hotels and tourists to the city. The roadmap was launched Read more
Clothing waste and fast fashion is a growing problem we as consumers are facing every day. More and more fashion and textile waste is disposed of as we try to keep up with trend cycles. Additionally, the cost of living crisis is putting extra pressure on the budgets of Aussie Read more
Explore your sentimental side these holidays with a visit to the Workshops Rail Museum to be transported back in time all over mid-century Australia. Rediscover the quintessential Australian experience of staying in a motel in this new exhibition, Reception this Way: Motels – A Sentimental Journey with Tim Ross. In Read more
Attention all festive Ipswich residents, the annual City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by Nine News Queensland and Ipswich City Council is back again for another year of magic and cheer. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said entries are now open for the competition which always attracts amazing displays ready to brighten Read more
The future home of new entertainment and recreation in Ipswich is one step closer with the official ‘topping-out’ ceremony celebrated at the latest building to be renovated as part of the Nicholas Street Precinct. The building on the corner of Brisbane and Ellenborough Streets, will be the home of HOYTS Cinemas and Read more
Coming to the Ipswich Civic Centre in 2024 – Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0! Nurse Georgie is just what the doctor ordered. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Read more
The wrapping is off this year’s Christmas in Ipswich program, revealing a mix of magical light installations, community carols events, markets and a cinema under the stars to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas Read more
Swich Up Productions and Ipswich Civic Centre present… One of the most inspirational and loved Christmas stories – ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Set in a 1940s recording studio, this live radio play is the warm hug we can’t wait to give our loved ones. Join them this Christmas as they Read more
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
Kate Miller-Heidke embarks on the Catching Diamonds Massive National Regional Tour of Australia. Coming soon to a town near you, in January-March 2024. Kate will be supported by Georgia Mooney. Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre. She has performed Read more
In the lead-up to Christmas, a visit to the heart of Ipswich Central isn’t complete without stopping by the City’s Christmas Tree in d’Arcy Doyle Place. Lights on nightly, come down and make your Christmas wish. Share your photos with on Instagram by using #ChristmasInIpswich #IpswichFestivals #DiscoverIpswich Friday 24th November Read more
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One of Ipswich’s most well-known pieces of public art, on the banks of the Bremer River in River Heart Parklands, will be relocated after being affected by the 2022 floods. ‘Looking back to a childhood’, by renowned Queensland sculptor Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM, is a bronze sculpture of young children playing on Read more
A much loved local event will return to Ipswich in 2023 – Kitsch in the Swich will celebrate its first outing at its brand-new home at the Ipswich Showgrounds. The event, which ran in the former Ipswich City Square space between 2013 and 2019, is a celebration of all things Read more
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
An extensive program to repair more than 200 sealed roads is now underway, providing a more permanent solution after damaged roads were temporarily repaired following the 2022 floods to ensure the community could continue to safely move around Ipswich. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Mayor Teresa Harding said the Read more
Back By Popular Demand Direct from Las Vegas USA “You Got It! – a salute to Roy Orbison” Live In Concert Wesley Orbison, Roy Orbison’s eldest son is very proud to fully endorse and present this amazing live concert experience. Remembering his father as we relive the sound and all Read more
Put your indicators on and tell us what you think; council’s new draft parking strategy is now open for community feedback. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chairperson Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the iGO Parking Strategy and Action Plan would help shape how council manages parking and the kerbside across Read more
From classic cult horror movies to family-friendly markets, there’s something for every goblin and ghoul this Halloween right here in the Swich! Cult classic cinema Head to Limelight Cinemas to see a special interactive Halloween screening of the classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. Just like previous years you are invited to throw Read more
