Brand-new South Ripley sports oval looks for clubs to call it home Published on 28 April 2026 It’s exciting times for cricket and AFL clubs in Division 1 as council calls for expressions of interest for the use of a brand-new sports facility in South Ripley. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Sport
Supercars heroes supercharge Planes, Trains and Autos festival Published on 28 April 2026 Two of Australia’s best at putting the pedal to the metal are set to rev up Ipswich’s Planes, Trains and Autos festival. Tagged as: , Events and festivals
Boost for creek health as restoration work pays off Published on 16 April 2026 In only a year, Bundamba Creek at Jack Barkley Park has transformed from a planting site with tiny tubestock into a thriving habitat of tall trees, healthy shrubs and long native grasses. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Ipswich claims title of Queensland’s fastest growing city Published on 15 April 2026 Ipswich’s vibrant, welcoming and community-oriented lifestyle is attracting new residents at a higher rate than any other Queensland city. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Planning and regulation
ANZAC Day captures the heart and soul of Ipswich Published on 13 April 2026 Ipswich’s tradition of showing respect and support to Australian servicemen and women on ANZAC Day is set to continue this year as the city prepares for local commemorations. Tagged as: , Events and festivals
Sustainability Strategy grows a cleaner, greener Ipswich Published on 09 April 2026 Ipswich City Council is cleaner and greener as a result of a five-year Sustainability Strategy that has seen about 30 actions completed between 2021-2026. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Ipswich primed to be Queensland’s manufacturing and defence capital Published on 09 April 2026 Ipswich is positioned to be the manufacturing and defence capital of Queensland with an 8,000-hectare future supply of industrial land. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Planning and regulation
Almost 35,000 people get moving with Active and Healthy Program Published on 02 April 2026 Ipswich City Council’s Active and Healthy Program goes from strength to strength with a new report revealing it attracted almost 35,000 participants. Tagged as: , Council services, Sport
Local Housing Action Plan addresses Ipswich housing challenges Published on 02 April 2026 One year on from the launch of Ipswich’s Local Housing Action Plan, strong progress has been made to improve housing equity and supply across the city. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Final chapter for flood-hit Ipswich unit complex Published on 02 April 2026 Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has welcomed the demolition of Mihi Grove, a flood-hit 42-unit complex in Brassall purchased as part of the Queensland and Australian Government’s Resilient Homes Fund Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation