Ipswich tunes up for trombone world record attempt Published on 30 April 2026 Ipswich is calling for 400 trombonists of all ages and abilities to help make history with a bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest trombone ensemble. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
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
Bluey and Bingo return to Ipswich for jam-packed Easter holidays Published on 27 March 2026 Ipswich, prepare to go into ‘Dance Mode’ as Bluey and Bingo return to Nicholas Street Precinct during a fun-filled Easter school holidays across the city. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals
Ipswich Art Gallery gets reflective with Leonard Brown exhibition Published on 20 March 2026 A lifetime’s worth of works from one of Australia’s most significant living artists will be on display in an exhibition at the Ipswich Art Gallery later this month. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture
Get hooked on Ipswich’s incredible waterways during WaterFest Published on 18 March 2026 The beauty and biodiversity of Ipswich’s creeks and rivers will be celebrated with free and low cost activities during autumn. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Environment and sustainability
‘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
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
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
Local creatives to join Ben Lee at Creators' Summit-Ipswich 2026 Published on 23 February 2026 Ipswich creatives will share the stage with Australian indie-pop legend Ben Lee as Creators’ Summit-Ipswich returns on 7 March 2026. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Events and festivals