Ipswich Today

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...

Festival season continues in Ipswich with Galvanized, Regional Arts Development Fund applications open, what’s happening at Studio 188, Riverview transfer station pit back to full operation, and $4000 on offer in valuable poetry prizes from University of Southern Queensland. Published: 15 August 2025. Image: UniSQ Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize Chair Professor Laurie Johnson (supplied) Theme mus...

Feedback wanted about Warrill Park cemetery’s future, council could be your ticket to BIGSOUND 2025, volunteers the key to greening Ipswich, new community fund to award environment grants, there’s no stopping Ipswich’s population growth and entries are open now for the annul Ipswich Art Awards. Also in this episode RAAF supports Supercars and bull riding action at Ipswich Showgrounds. Published: 8...

Mayor Harding and councillor Doyle flying visit to Canberra, Redbank Plains Road speed reduction at Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plaza library to expand, provisional projects and discretionary funds explained, green bin roll-out completed, and the latest on future works at Mount Crosby Road overpass and Warrego Highway Bremer River bridge. Teresa Harding joins the show after the July meeting of...

A new University of Southern Queensland study reveals 7000 step a day could be the magic number leading to better health, Supercar drivers set to take over Nicholas Street, Redbank Plaza library revamp and expansion, and entries for this year’s Ipswich Art Awards open next month. Published: 29 July 2025. Image: University of Southern Queensland Professor Stuart Biddle (supplied) Theme music: Audio...

Three-year-old complaints against two councillors dismissed by Councillor Conduct Tribunal, greyhound trials and racing to resume at The Q after racing was suspended, local newspaper changes hands, Ipswich and Brisbane now one big traffic jam, Paul Tully announces the sad passing of his wife Liza, and we reminisce about the silly things you’ve done as a kid. Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join t...

National tree day planting event on July 26 targets Bundamba Creek, Ipswich Civic Centre officially marks 50 years and this year’s ARTiculate workshops return in July and August. Also in this episode Paul Tully gets David Pahlke back in front of a camera 12 months after the former Division 10 councillor’s brush with death in a car accident. Published: 18 July 2025. Image: L to R (back row) Beatbox...

SPARK Ipswich brings more delight to Ipswich Central as the city centre lights up. On the first night (July 11) Ipswich families came out in big numbers to enjoy the sights, sounds and soak up the atmosphere. In this episode you’ll hear from two of the nine artists featured in the deLIGHT program. The good news is there’s plenty more to come until July 20 and it’s all free, and Yamanto Central suc...

NAIDOC week marks 50 years with a week of celebrations from July 6 to 13, SPARK Festival about to light up Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre ramps up its 50th anniversary celebrations, nurse navigators on hand for First Nations patients at West Moreton Health, and Ipswich council pushes what it says are the highlights of the annual city budget. Published: 8 July 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_M...

Rates and charges up as council hands down a $678 million annual budget. What it means for individual ratepayers, more on the new infrastructure levy, and the sudden closing of a highway bridge brings many suburbs to a standstill. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the special budget meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 2 July 2025. Updated: 4 July 2025. Image: Ipswich City Council b...

To coincide with SPARK Ipswich in July, Yamanto Central will open a new community share space. Centre marketing manager Andrew Spark joins the show along with local Indigenous artist Jacob Sarra. Jacob has been selected as the first artist to showcase his work in the centre. Published: 30 June 2025. Image: Jacob Sarra (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Yamanto Centra...

Five years ago the presses rolled for the last time on the print edition of the Queensland Times. Popular chief photographer and former postman Rob Williams was one of many made redundant across more than 100 News Corp mastheads. Rob joins the show to reflect on the forced changes to his career and reveals what shaped his interest in photography at an early age. Content note: One instance of coars...

Ipswich ratepayers hit with a surprise new charge, changes coming for busy intersection on Redbank Plains Road, Nicholas Street latest including the first hint council is actively preparing to offload commercial property in Ipswich Central, midwinter festivals, and Ipswich Civic Centre to mark 50 years. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the June meeting of Ipswich City Council. Interview r...

Two lanes are better than one on Mount Crosby Road overpass, free dental clinic opens at Silkstone, noise about RAAF noise, Willowbank Raceway’s 40th, festival time in Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre to mark 50 years and what's on at Ipswich Art Gallery. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 16 June 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music...

Ipswich council moves to save a majestic bottle tree in Marburg, Riverview Resource Recovery Centre in need of repairs, Animal Welfare League offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard calls for independent greyhound regulator after deaths reported at new track and a new name for Ipswich Hospital Foundation revealed. Published: 10 June 2025. Image: Century-old bottle tr...

What does carrot farming have to do with drag racing? Not a lot really, except if you are Phil Lamattina. Phil is one of the top competitors in the Top Fuel category. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of drag racing in Ipswich. Local identity Paul Casos joins the show with the story behind local families who bravely backed their instinct to support the establishment of Willowbank Raceway....

Extraordinary and embarrassing scenes with insensitive comments at this month’s meeting of Ipswich City Council, new city plan adopted, no end in sight to Warrego Highway woes at the Bremer River bridge and Mount Crosby Road overpass, disagreement over payments to Healthy Land and Water, increase in waste charges, still no word on the future use of council-owned land in Ellenborough Street and a c...

Festival of Horsepower back for another year, Ipswich City Council takes on management of another community centre, new shows announced at Ipswich Civic Centre including Westmac’s Addams Family musical, and an early call for entries in the annual Ipswich Art Awards. Published: 27 May 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner National Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliati...

A truck driving expert comments on the wind turbine under Mount Crosby Road overpass mishap, dogs and footpath parking among the top numbers in council’s quarterly report, final thoughts on the federal election result, could Ed Sheeran really come to Ipswich, and we reminisce about childhood picnics. Pro Drive’s Dave Cullen joins the show along with regulars Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams for an...

Ipswich Libraries want to know how you feel about their services, unstoppable Ipswich where the population keeps growing, Adelong Avenue Thagoona and two eastern suburb parks get more love from council, West Moreton Health is recruiting and Ipswich City Council is closer to adopting its first new town plan since 2004. Published: 16 May 2025. Image: Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding at North Ipswich Bow...

AI or Artificial Intelligence is here stay whether we like it or not. In this episode we explore what it is and, if you own a business, how it can be your best friend. Just like the telephone, light bulb, motor vehicle, printing press and umbrella which were initially scoffed at, AI is another world-changing breakthrough. My guest Ben Hayward explains more. Published: 14 May 2025. Image: Director...