Ipswich Today

A new year and another round of local news to kick it off. In this episode 15 years since the 2011 flood, more Warrego Highway pain to come at the Mt Crosby Road overpass, changes planned for Paperbark Flats at Redbank Plains, demolition work starts at North Ipswich Reserve, a new bridge for Purga, arts and culture vision updated, February highlights at Ipswich Civic Centre, and local music from T...

Work to begin on the revamp of North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand, what’s going on at Swifts Booval, Walt’s car park gripe, emerging local issues in 2026, Stitch in the Swich wraps up for the year, what’s on at Ipswich Art Gallery and local music from Damien J Johnson. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 16 Dece...

Sexfest exposed more than different opinions, waste policy update, Ipswich netball facility upgrades and St Nicholas precinct comes to life in the heart of the city. All that and more from mayor Teresa Harding who joins the show following the December meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 11 December 2025. Published: 12 December 2025. Image: Christmas in Tulmur Place Ipswich (supplied) Theme...

Are you thinking of buying plants for Christmas presents? They could be potentially devasting for the environment. The Invasive Species Council is warning of the dangers and offers some helpful buying advice. Also in this episode, we may think about Santa’s reindeer at this time of year, however wild deer is a serious problem including here in southeast Queensland. Invasive Species Council advocac...

Pool safety reminder, creator’s summit returns in 2026, record-breaking year at Ipswich Libraries, UniSQ appoints First Nations pro vice-chancellor, and David Lems calls full-time on his sport reporting career. Also in this episode of local news world-first AI-based research at Ipswich Hospital. Gout Gout named on Forbes 30 under 30 list and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 5 December...

Local disaster management leadership changes mandated by the state government forces change in Ipswich, public health inquiry report vindicates residents, more consultation for solar light petition, changes for new city plan, council keen not to let the grass grow, conservation estates expand and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the November meeting of Ipswich City C...

How to spot fake news during a natural disaster and the difference between disinformation and misinformation. UniSQ expert Barbara Ryan joins the show. Also in this episode a sad farewell to the Tivoli drive-In, new bus routes across the city, nine students graduate from West Moreton Health’s Deadly Start program and new medical facilities open at South Ripley. To learn more about the West Moreton...

Storm season brings nasty hail, farewell Heisenberg Haus, Ipswich media mergers, AI in our workplaces, North Ipswich Reserve to close for two years, Paul Tully marks 45 years in public office, Gout Gout goes out a student winner, Christmas in the city, Ipswich is now comedy central and we reminisce about trains. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn o...

Have you ever wondered where the world would be without bees and can you to tell the difference between native and honey bees? University of Southern Queensland native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast joins the show. Also in this episode Ipswich Art Awards winners announced, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas across Ipswich and a song with a distinctly Ipswich flavour...

Big names score at this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, creator’s summit returns next year, Nicholas Street is the place to be seen, feedback wanted on a 20-year vision for Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate, Ipswich sport by numbers and entries open for the annual Christmas lights competition. Published: 7 November 2025. Image: Ipswich Christmas lights competition entries close 9am November 28 (s...

Big changes ahead for local governments after recent state government announcements including the future role for the Office of the Independent Assessor, Sexfest gets necessary approvals from council while a petition is logged against it, and time to light up for Christmas. Also in this episode Cr Andrew Antoniolli pays tribute to Stacey Kirmos. All that and more when mayor Teresa Harding joins th...

Still no end in sight to the Warrego Highway traffic nightmare at the Bremer River, the prospect of Sexfest next month has some people breaking out in a cold sweat, we talk greyhounds, controversial development applications, the loss of Park2Park, great entertainment coming to Ipswich Civic Centre and what Walt has been up to in his recording studio. Also in this episode Jennifer Howard’s moving t...

In this trifecta of local news episodes the Warrego Highway Bremer bridge saga rolls on, sustainable living festival welcomes ABCTV star, jacaranda trees in full bloom can mean only one thing, carols return to Springfield Central, and a reminder to desex cats to help reduce the number of unwanted kittens. Published: 16 October 2025. Image: Warrego Highway westbound Bremer River bridge (Google maps...

National Finals Rodeo headed for Ipswich Showgrounds, time to get ready for summer storms, accolades for Ipswich council’s customer service teams, and primary school children being urged to design a Christmas card for the mayor. Published: 9 October 2025. Image: National Finals Rodeo ( https://www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au ) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich Show...

Ipswich Hospital’s emergency barely coping with demand, Ipswich Art Awards, motorists being reminded to slow down in Lobb Street, October is Queensland Seniors Month, and two new food outlets added to the mix in Nicholas Street. Published: 2 October 2025. Image: Vapiano and Hello Harry join an impressive list of dining options in the Nicholas Street Precinct (Ipswich First) Theme music: AudioJungl...

Ipswich wins prestigious award for Tulmur Place, personal tributes on council land, council hangs on to the old Tallegalla school, and three councils join forces to challenge recycling giant. Also in this episode North Ipswich Reserve to close for up to two years, Independent Decision Review Panel kept busy and two motions on notice prompt long discussions about who should own Redbank Plains Road...

Is Ipswich ready to welcome Olympic visitors in 2032? One local tourism operator doesn’t think so. Floating Images chief pilot Graeme Day joins the show with his take on the current state of tourism in Ipswich. He thinks council could be doing more to support destination marketing and looks to Moreton Bay region as an alternative model on how to manage and promote tourism. Interview recorded: 23 S...

Business networking boost with business after five events also known as BA5, board room lunches with keynote speakers prove popular and the 2025 Business Excellence Awards. We’ll hear the latest news from Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president David Wiltshire. Published: 22 September 2025. Image: Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president David Wiltshire (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle...

Finalists announced for this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, council website revamp, tough decisions ahead for council on three controversial development applications, and we reminisce about our favourite TV shows from the 60s and 70s. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac, sans Walter Williams, joins the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 16 September 2025. Updated: 17 September 2025...

Thagoona, Ebbw Vale and North Ipswich development applications under scrutiny by Independent Decision Review Panel, thousands of tonnes of waste diverted from landfill, Sustainable Ipswich program springs to life this month, and an increasing number of residents choosing healthy lifestyle activities. Also in this episode Doris Jeffrey honoured with a permanent reminder of her service at Ipswich Cr...

In this special wildlife episode the weather is warming up, snakes are on the move, and magpies are taking aim at unsuspecting walkers and cyclists. Two University of Southern Queensland experts (Dr Christina Zdenek and Dr Meg Edwards) join the show with the latest research and tips to keep you safe from snakes and magpies. Published: 4 September 2025. Image: UniSQ snake expert Dr Christina Zdenek...

Calls for Ipswich council to declare a climate emergency, on-going paver issues in Nicholas Street, Christmas comes to community carols event in Brassall, iGO transport strategy gets an update but will it fix traffic issues, and both major party leaders in Queensland reject calls for any compensation for dismissed councillors. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the August meeting of Ips...

Your memories of 9/11 will come flooding back with Come From Away, the latest Ipswich Musical Theatre Company production live on-stage next month (September 2025) at Ipswich Civic Centre. Artistic Director Brenda Ryan joins this episode to explain the origins of the show, the stellar local cast and its long road to Ipswich. Published: 26 August 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt...

The great earthquake of ’25, Ripley health centre to lose carpark before it is built, Transport and Main Roads briefing reveals nothing new for Karalee residents, Youtuber goes searching for trouble in Ipswich, support for small business, we reminisce about Reids and two locals take the lead roles to star in Footloose the musical in Melbourne. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac...

It is 40 years since the devastating Reids fire in Ipswich CBD. In this special episode we remember that day which many said was the day the heart was ripped out of the city centre. In March 2020 I spoke with Lisa Jarrold, former centre manager of Ipswich City Square. Lisa was one of thousands of Ipswich workers and residents who woke to the news. You’ll hear eyewitness accounts from 1985. Also in...