Ipswich youths set new record as advisory council recommences for 2026 Published on 09 February 2026 The next generation of young leaders are stepping up to give youth a voice through the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council (IYAC), with a record-breaking number of volunteers joining the 2026 cohort. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Christmas lights delight record Ipswich crowds Published on 24 January 2026 While it was Christmas time in the city, it was not just silver bells ringing in Ipswich – but wedding bells too. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Trailblazer Ali Brigginshaw crowned Ipswich Citizen of the Year Published on 22 January 2026 When Ali Brigginshaw took to the field for Norths Tigers as the only girl in the match, the nine-year-old may not have been fully aware at the time of the trail she was to blaze in rugby league. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Council’s free pool day sure to make a splash on Australia Day Published on 16 January 2026 An Australia Day tradition returns to Ipswich this year, with residents able to beat the heat for free at all Ipswich City Council-owned swim centres. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Council services, Sport
Heroes both celebrated and unsung nominated for Ipswich Australia Day Published on 12 January 2026 Fifteen local heroes and three organisations have been named as finalists for the 2026 Ipswich Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Council backs Ipswich Show for another three years Published on 23 December 2025 Ipswich City Council will continue to support the Ipswich Show, endorsing a three-year sponsorship partnership worth $90,000. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Setting the course for Ipswich’s vibrant arts and culture scene Published on 19 December 2025 Ipswich City Council’s new arts and culture vision aims to make Ipswich a nationally recognised creative city by building on the region’s artistic energy. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Ipswich swimming centre makes a splash with long-term lease renewal Published on 18 December 2025 The Rosewood Aquatic Centre will continue to provide swimming lessons and aquatic fitness classes as Ipswich City Council dives into a decade-long lease renewal. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Sport
No social media, no worries for Ipswich kids this Christmas Published on 08 December 2025 The luminous displays of St Nicholas Precinct headline a line-up of school holiday events in Ipswich that will have everyone asking, “what social media?”. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Ipswich Libraries bookmark a record-breaking year Published on 05 December 2025 The past twelve months have been one for the books as Ipswich Libraries achieves record visitation numbers and more than 1.15 million loans. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Council services