Nominations Open for 2025 Ipswich Sports Awards as Council Celebrates Civic Centre’s 50th and Conservation Milestone

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

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Ipswich Council Delivers $678 Million Budget Focused on Growth, Roads and Community Support

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 Council Delivers Surplus Budget, New Infrastructure Levy and Big Holiday Fun

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

Ipswich Secures Olympic Venue, But Misses Out on Major Infrastructure Funding

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has reaffirmed that Brighton Homes Arena, officially recognised as Ipswich Stadium, remains the city’s Olympic and Paralympic venue for the 2032 Brisbane Games. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Mayor Harding expressed her disappointment that Ipswich was overlooked for additional Olympic venues and federal infrastructure funding, despite Read more

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Mayor Harding: Focused on Ipswich, not Blair

Ipswich has solidified its place on the cultural map with the arrival of a $116 million Mark Rothko painting, “1957 No. 20”, on display at the Ipswich Art Gallery. This masterpiece, loaned from the National Gallery of Australia as part of the federal government’s Sharing the National Collection program, is Read more

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Exciting New Developments Open in Ipswich CBD, with More Community Updates

Ipswich is set for a festive transformation as the highly anticipated Nicholas Street Precinct prepares to officially open this Friday, marking a major milestone in the city’s redevelopment efforts. Mayor Teresa Harding emphasised the significance of this transformation, which will feature key entertainment venues, including Hoyts Cinemas, General Public. “This Read more

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Ipswich City Council Update: New Councillor, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Community Events

This week, Mayor Teresa Harding provided updates on key developments within Ipswich City Council, including the welcoming of new Division 4 Councillor David Martin, major infrastructure upgrades, and the recent community celebrations. Following the state election, Council remains focused on local projects and collaboration with state MPs. One major announcement Read more

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