‘Weirdest’ Summit so far brings together Ipswich’s creative community Published on 11 March 2026 While the theme for this year’s Creators’ Summit Ipswich was “The Future Belongs to the Weird,” the day itself belonged to a record number of attendees who networked, learned and took inspiration from artists from across South East Queensland. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Ipswich’s Planes, Trains and Autos festival adds a bit of muscle Published on 09 March 2026 There will be a bit of extra flexing going on when the mightiest machines take centre stage across Ipswich for the sixth Planes, Trains and Autos festival. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Council rejects time extension for waste operator’s composting plans Published on 06 March 2026 Ipswich City Council has refused an application by Wood Mulching Industries (WMI) requesting a three-year extension of time on an approved development application to move from its open composting facility in Swanbank to an enclosed processing plant. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Supercars, Ipswich Cup set to heat up winter with council support Published on 03 March 2026 The hottest tickets this winter will be in Ipswich as council backs two of the city’s most iconic events: Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 and Ipswich Cup. Tagged as: , Events and festivals
Decades of Ipswich history unlocked with digitisation Published on 03 March 2026 Decades of Ipswich City Council history are now available to new generations of residents, with historical council meeting minutes digitised from the very birth of the city onwards. Tagged as: , Corporate, Council services
Ipswich recognised for sector-leading City Architect appointment Published on 27 February 2026 Ipswich City Council has been recognised for the inaugural appointment of a City Architect to help sustainably manage the city’s growth alongside its heritage values. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Planning and regulation
Communities come together for Ipswich environment Published on 27 February 2026 Whether it is planting trees, cleaning up public spaces or learning about sustainable practices, Ipswich residents are sharing their love of the environment. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Park smarter in Ipswich with new meters marking time Published on 26 February 2026 Ipswich motorists will no longer have to pay-and-display for on-street parking as council prepares to replace 112 legacy parking meters in the city centre with 90 brand new smart meters. Tagged as: , Corporate, Council services
Come and try Bushcare – there’s a group near you! Published on 26 February 2026 The growth of the volunteer-led Bushcare program has led to a dozen different places across Ipswich where residents can drop in, meet like-minded people and see what Bushcare is all about. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Vote for Ipswich’s most iconic public building for the city’s birthday Published on 25 February 2026 The question was always going to be – how do you choose just one? To celebrate the city’s 166th birthday, Ipswich residents are being asked to cast their vote for one of our landmark public buildings in the Icons of Ipswich competition. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals