Ipswich invited to help guide Multicultural Advisory Committee Published on 12 August 2026 Ipswich community members are encouraged to apply for External Advisor positions to council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Calling all visual artists: Entries open for 2026 Ipswich Art Awards Published on 03 August 2026 Ipswich’s annual celebration of its vibrant arts scene returns for its 26th year, with entries now open for the 2026 Ipswich Art Awards. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Transformational Ipswich Central Heart project takes next step Published on 20 July 2026 Ipswich residents are being called on to help shape an exciting new chapter for the city centre, with consultation opening on a suite of transformational projects. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Corporate
Ipswich strikes world-record note with largest trombone ensemble Published on 12 July 2026 Ipswich has erupted into a brass filled celebration, with hundreds of trombonists transforming Tulmur Place into a wall of sound during SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival, a moment that may have just rewritten the record books. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Community benefits flow through funding and support programs Published on 10 July 2026 More than 430 recipients benefited from $1.2 million through Ipswich City Council’s Community Funding Programs across 2025-2026, new figures show. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Council services
Community voices at heart of NAIDOC Week in Ipswich Published on 08 July 2026 NAIDOC Week in Ipswich is focusing on walking together towards a better future, with consultation underway for an updated City of Ipswich Indigenous Accord. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Ipswich Soldiers Memorial Hall set for major restoration work Published on 03 July 2026 The iconic Ipswich Soldiers Memorial Hall is set for a $700,000 restoration that will ensure the hall stands steadfast for decades to come. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Roads and infrastructure
Ipswich launches Suburban Renewal with Booval and Rosewood pilots Published on 03 July 2026 Two Ipswich suburbs are stepping into the spotlight, with Booval and Rosewood chosen to kick off a new Suburban Renewal program aimed at revitalising local centres through community collaboration. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Community, arts and culture, Planning and regulation
SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival returns to light up the city this winter Published on 26 June 2026 Ipswich will transform into a playground of colour, creativity and connection as the sixth annual SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival returns these winter school holidays. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Ipswich’s newest landmark a place of culture and reflection Published on 22 June 2026 Ipswich’s newest landmark is a symbol of the city’s 60,000 years of First Nations culture, custodianship and survival, providing a place for healing and reflection. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Roads and infrastructure