Ipswich

Investigation underway into new burial site

Ipswich’s Islamic community may soon have a location for Islamic faith burials, as council investigates potential sites at existing cemeteries. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said members of the Islamic community petitioned council in July for an appropriate location to be set aside within an Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Marburg gets set to celebrate Pride

On the Drive Home with Rach this week, we caught up with the fabulous Bryant from Mardi-gras Burg, Marburg’s first Pride festival, to get the inside scoop on all the gorgous, colourful action kicking off this Saturday 21 October from 11am! More Posts for Show: The Drive Home With Rachel Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Next gen film makers honoured

Budding Greta Gerwigs and Steven Spielbergs were recognised on the weekend at the 2023 Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY) screening and awards event. Winning entries were sent from as far as Western Australia and Tasmania, but four entries from Ipswich locals also managed to catch the judges’ eyes, with Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Iconic local festival heading to town

The Goodna Jacaranda Festival, a much-loved community festival held amidst the majestic  Jacaranda trees in Evan Margison Park Goodna , is back on Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2023, with three action-packed days and nights of family fun, food and celebrations. Created in the late 1960s by Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

What you need to know about the IDRP

A development application for 140 townhouses in Flinders View is under review by an Independent Decision Review Panel (IDRP), following considerable community feedback during the application process. Azure Project 36 PTY LTD is seeking Ipswich City Council approval to build 140 townhouses at 10 Astral Court, Flinders View. The development Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Celebrating inclusion in sport

Ipswich will welcome more than 160 male footballers with an intellectual disability who will represent their state or territory in the annual 2023 Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival. Acting Ipswich Mayor Russell Milligan said Ipswich was proud to host the 2023 Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival, featuring 44 matches over four Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Celebrating the city’s seniors this month

Ipswich’s senior citizens are being celebrated across a busy October of activities and events for Queensland Seniors Month 2023. Through to 31 October, Ipswich City Council has collated a calendar of activities for local seniors to enjoy across the whole city. Community, Culture, Arts and Sports Committee Chairperson Councillor Andrew Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

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

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Ipswich continues to kick major goals

Queensland’s fastest growing city, Ipswich, has hit a major population milestone. Dave and Philisha Riddell last week received the keys to their newly built home at Walloon, pushing the city’s population up to 250,000. The Riddells were identified as the landmark residents by Ipswich City Council’s innovative Ipswich Population Modeller Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago

Sustainability matters

Sustainable Ipswich Month is back this October to shine a light on the everyday actions that residents and businesses can take to contribute to a liveable and sustainable city. Ipswich City Council Environment and Sustainability Committee Chairperson Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said council and community events are scheduled throughout October Read more

By Rachel Vickary, ago