Mayor Teresa Harding

Ipswich City Council’s record-breaking 2026–27 Budget, the start of NAIDOC Week and the return of the SPARK Ipswich Festival are among the major highlights for the city this week, according to Mayor Teresa Harding. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding said Council’s newly adopted budget delivers the largest capital Read more

Ipswich residents will soon have more flexibility when disposing of household waste, with Ipswich City Council announcing the introduction of a new annual waste voucher as part of its 2026–27 Budget. Mayor Teresa Harding revealed the initiative ahead of the budget’s formal adoption, describing it as a practical cost-of-living measure Read more

A major road upgrade in Redbank Plains and celebrations marking five years of the Ipswich Children’s Library were among the key topics discussed by Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding during her latest update to residents. Mayor Harding confirmed planning is progressing for the long-awaited upgrade of School Road, one of Redbank Read more

Ipswich residents are embracing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, with new pickleball courts officially opened as part of a busy week of community, sporting and economic developments across the city. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding highlighted the growing popularity of pickleball, major preparations for the Read more

Ipswich has celebrated another busy week of community events, with thousands of residents attending activities ranging from bird exhibitions and classic car displays to business celebrations and sporting presentations. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding reflected on a series of successful events that showcased the diversity of Read more

Ipswich has welcomed the opening of Queensland’s newest public hospital, with the Mater Hospital Springfield now set to deliver major health services for the fast-growing region. Mayor Teresa Harding said the new hospital would provide emergency care, maternity services, intensive care, surgery, paediatrics and specialist outpatient services. The hospital is Read more

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has praised the strength of local community groups, volunteers and service organisations after a busy long weekend and a series of events showcasing the generosity of Ipswich residents. Cr Harding said one of the standout examples was the work of the Greater Springfield Rotary Club, which Read more

Ipswich has marked Anzac Day with one of its largest commemorations in recent years, with more than 3,000 registered participants taking part in the city’s main march. Mayor Teresa Harding said the streets were lined with residents cheering on defence personnel, veterans, school groups and community organisations, reflecting Ipswich’s strong Read more

Ipswich is preparing for a significant week of remembrance, with Mayor Teresa Harding saying the city will once again come together in force for Anzac Day commemorations across the region. The Mayor said Ipswich will host 23 services and marches on Anzac Day, with the city’s main march set to Read more

Ipswich is set to gain hundreds of new jobs with the completion of a major Officeworks distribution centre, as the city also celebrates sustainability milestones, sporting success and a special centenary. Mayor Teresa Harding said the new Officeworks facility at the Redbank Motorway Estate is one of the largest buildings Read more

Ipswich City Council has secured more than $228,000 in state funding to help repair the historic Ipswich Soldiers Memorial Hall, in a major boost for one of the city’s best-known heritage buildings. Mayor Teresa Harding said the grant, awarded through the Queensland Government’s Honouring Our Veterans program, would go towards Read more

Ipswich is gearing up for a busy Easter school holiday period, with Bluey and Bingo set to return to the Nicholas Street Precinct as part of a wider program of free and low-cost activities across the city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the popular Blue Heeler siblings will perform three Read more

Ipswich’s growing economy and community infrastructure were in focus this week, as Mayor Teresa Harding highlighted new international trade opportunities, park upgrades and addressed concerns over rising land valuations. Speaking during a regular council update, the Mayor confirmed Ipswich recently hosted Queensland trade and investment commissioners from regions including India, Read more

Ipswich is set to kick up its heels this week as the city hosts a free family-friendly pre-party ahead of Australia’s biggest country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the official CMC Rocks pre-party will take place at Tulmur Place on Thursday, March 19 from 4pm Read more

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has highlighted a busy period for the city, celebrating major community events, cultural initiatives and new digital access to historic council records. Fun Run Raises Funds and Community Spirit The mayor recently took part in the Chicks in Pink Fun Run at Springfield, a five-kilometre event Read more

Ipswich has received global attention, environmental wins and a major architecture accolade, as Mayor Teresa Harding outlined key city developments in her latest council update. Global Exposure Boosts Civic Pride Mayor Harding said a recent high-profile celebrity (Ed Sheeran) visit had delivered an estimated $3 million in global exposure for Read more

Ipswich has removed more than 41,000 invasive cane toads in a major community-led environmental initiative, with Mayor Teresa Harding describing the result as a “phenomenal effort” for local wildlife. Speaking during her weekly update on West Bremer Radio, the Mayor revealed that the city’s first Cane Toad Challenge, held from Read more

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has outlined a series of major community, environmental and tourism initiatives during her weekly update on West Bremer Radio. Speaking on Tuesday morning, Mayor Harding confirmed that Ipswich City Council is preparing to open a new 83-hectare bushland reserve on Paynes Road at Ebbw Vale, providing Read more

Ipswich City Council has reached a major milestone, officially surpassing 270,000 residents as the city continues to record rapid population growth. Mayor Teresa Harding confirmed the new figure during a weekly radio update, revealing Ipswich’s population stood at 270,624 as of January 1 this year. “That’s nearly 10,000 more people Read more

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding says the city has entered 2026 on a positive note, following a busy Australia Day period, record-breaking Christmas celebrations and strong community participation in council programs. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding said 285 new citizens were officially welcomed to Ipswich on Australia Day during Read more

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has returned to the mayoral desk after a short break, resuming council business with a focus on governance reform, Australia Day celebrations and major infrastructure milestones across the city. Last week, Mayor Harding appeared at Queensland Parliament House as a witness at a parliamentary hearing examining 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

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

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 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

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 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

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