Ipswich Today

We’re officially into winter with rain and cooler maximums this week and no immediate sign of frosty mornings. Drier than average conditions are also forecast for southeast Australia and southwest Western Australia, while increasing signs in the Pacific Ocean suggest an El Niño pattern could develop later this year. UniSQ climate scientist Andrew Marshall joins the show to talk about temperature a...

The state government launches an inquiry into councillor conduct effectiveness in the wake of a recent Councillor Conduct Tribunal ruling affecting at least one Ipswich councillor, and it’s nine years since the city’s most popular mayor resigned while dressed in hospital PJs. Published: 6 June 2026. Image: Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale pictured in 2007 (file photo) Theme music: AudioJungle -...

National Reconciliation Week calls on Australians to be All In , Ipswich council offers a reward that leads to guilty conviction of memorial vandals, Councillor Conduct Tribunal makes a decision four years after bridge and road naming saga, School Road upgrade due to start in 2029, a new service helping young people struggling with substance use, and Guy Sebastian heading for Ipswich Civic Centre....

Nicholas Street Precinct carpark name change proposal scrapped, reward offered for successful conviction of honour stone vandals, how council will manage rates after large increase in land valuations, the annual Festival of Horsepower, and Ipswich regains the crown as the fastest growing city in Queensland. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the May meeting of Ipswich City Council. Publishe...

Smoky days ahead with hazard reduction burns, Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposes a reward following damage to Ebbw Vale memorial, mayor disappointed with the federal budget, last-minute call for feedback on new flood guides and what’s on at the library. Published: 22 May 2026. Image: Ipswich City Council Division 3 councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_...

In this Ipswich Show special edition, show society president Darren Zanow reveals the latest about new sideshow alley rides including for the first time in Ipswich, a 65-meter-high attraction to test any thrill-seeker, there’s more food choices and more attractions. It will be the biggest show ever with special ticket deals available until midnight May 14. Image: The always popular dodgem cars at...

A debilitating bout of insomnia and a deeply personal story of a temporary marriage separation to allow time for healing, has led to the launch of a third online radio station based in Ipswich. Daniel Thomas is behind this family enterprise as founder and content director. He reveals how and why he decided to launch a new online audio streaming business in a crowded marketplace. Image: Daniel Thom...

Mayor appeals for help to find Foodbarn a new or temporary home, a decision to extend legacy free parking for Trades Hall reveals 40 years of history and pushes councillors to make difficult decisions, park lighting petition gets the thumbs down, a new park named in South Ripley, amendments to the City Plan and council makes a last-minute submission to the state on e-bikes. All that and more when...

Ipswich council calls for feedback on the possible renaming of Nicholas Street Precinct carpark, we talk about the huge spike in interest in electric vehicles with Ben Maslen from Llewellyn Motors, Gout Gout still in the headlines for his record-breaking run and a story of over promising and under delivering from the Queensland Government. Also in this episode Walt’s big reveal and five years of y...

Ipswich track star Gout Gout breaks world under-20 record to win the 200m final the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships, ANZAC Day services across Ipswich, the greening of Ipswich creeks showing more than green shoots, three new appointments to hospital board, Ipswich’s population has almost doubled in 20 years, and LEGO games for adults coming to Ipswich Central library. Published: 17 April 2...

The Ipswich property market remains stronger than ever in 2026 and those sub $100,000 property prices are now a distant memory. Local agent Jarad Foyle joins the show with his take on residential property prices, the hot-spot Ipswich suburbs and a bold prediction for the rest of the year. Also in this episode, council finally says farewell to flood-prone Mi-Hi Grove, Ipswich increases its appeal a...

One of Ipswich’s former coal mining areas has been at the centre of unpleasant odour complaints for years and more recently under scrutiny from a public health inquiry. NuGrow’s Jacob Wilson joins the show to talk specifically about what happens at their site, the smells, and next steps on the ground to reduce odours from their business. Published: 4 April 2026. Image: NuGrow executive general man...

Ipswich Today began with a simple idea of reporting on the post-administration Ipswich City Council election. Ipswich Election Watch was born in February 2020. By April that year it became Ipswich Today. Now 500 episodes later it’s time to celebrate with a highlights  show featuring the voices of David Cullen, Gary Edwards, Teresa Harding, Marnie Doyle, Nicole Jonic, John Knox, Colin Petersen, Jam...

Annual pilgrimage for country music fans, major new steel mill for Swanbank, options revealed for the final part of Ipswich CBD redevelopment known as Metro A, what’s next after council rejected WMI’s development application extension last month and some movement on the proposed rail link between Ipswich Central and Springfield Central. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the March meeting o...

Teresa Harding declares a third run for mayor in 2028, finally works begin on Bremer River bridge repairs, proposed changes for state electorates including across Ipswich, new land valuations come as a shock for some, more Brisbane made music from the 1970s, CMC Rocks Qld bigger than ever, much-anticipated local production of Kinky Boots at Ipswich Civic Centre. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac a...

Ipswich City Council restructures key department, festival season kicks off with Australia’s biggest country music event, Planes, Trains and Autos festival takes off again in May, advance care directives avoid heartache, lights out due to copper theft, creators summit brings out the weird, and Kinky Boots comes to Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 14 March 2026. Image: Planes, Trains and Autos fest...

If you ever listened to or watched Jamie Dunn on radio or TV his shock passing on Saturday March 7 left you feeling a sad loss. In 2023 Jamie was back on the road with his Agro Up Late live show and he visited Ipswich. In this special episode highlights of an interview recorded that year. You’ll hear some classic Jamie stories and his song which became a Queensland hit for the boy from Brisbane. O...

Bushcare program supports residents’ passion for tree planting, new parking meters coming to Ipswich Central, newly released council archives reveal the first years of running the new municipality, find your career at West Moreton Health, indigenous author Thomas Mayo booked for a talk at Springfield Central library, and major repair works finally underway on the Warrego Highway westbound Bremer R...

Waste industry put on notice by shock vote, changes to the way Nicholas Street is managed, new smart parking meters for the city centre, new sporting facilities for Tivoli and Redbank Plains, renaming Nicholas Street Precinct car park hits a speed bump, and Ipswich scores another award. Also in this episode, why Ed Sheeran didn’t play a single tune when he visited the city. Mayor Teresa Harding jo...

A new Hilton hotel coming to Ipswich, the search is on for Ed, and population boom exposes infrastructure shortcomings. Meanwhile council is begging to be heard in its state and federal budget submissions, latest twist in North Ipswich development application, what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre and we remember 1980s TV with a song. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn ove...

Swanbank's big battery is now online at the former power station site, Australia’s love affair with solar panels and home batteries is stronger than ever, all while there are still calls to extend the life of coal-fired power. Queensland shadow minister for energy Lance McCallum joins the show to talk about big batteries, home batteries, solar, wind and the energy transition. Published: 13 Februar...

There’s no stopping population growth in Ipswich, Australia’s defence force bands tune up for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Brisbane this month, last-ditch plea for synthetic running track, governor visits Ipswich Hospital, summer flu warning, and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 6 February 2026. Image: Ipswich City Council is seeking in its federal and state pre-budget submissions...

Upgrade plans revealed for Ipswich Nature Centre, long-awaited safety improvements to Springfield Parkway a step closer, the future of animal management, and a petition calls for Rosewood pool to open in winter. All that and more when mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the January meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 30 January 2026. Image: Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park Ipswic...

Ipswich City Council names six worthy winners at annual awards and mayor Teresa Harding exposes tension and conflict behind the scenes at council during public hearings into a new Bill which proposes more changes for local government. Content note: This episode names a deceased First Nations person. Published: 27 January 2026. Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding at Adelong Ave Thagoona December 20...

Detour tips around Mount Crosby Road overpass while it is closed, councillors to finally face some hard planning decisions on controversial applications likely to be decided in 2026, North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand demolition finally underway, memories of attending the Marburg dances, and before the winners are announced predictions on the six Ipswich Australia Day awards categories. All...