Ipswich City Council protects Marburg Bottle tree Published on 10 October 2025 A Bottle tree in Marburg thought to be more than a century old will now permanently be protected, thanks to a vegetation protection order by Ipswich City Council. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred highlights need to be disaster-ready Published on 02 October 2025 As ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred proved earlier this year, Ipswich residents need to be ready for anything the disaster season throws at them. Tagged as: , Disaster and emergency management, Environment and sustainability
Free green waste disposal weekends for Ipswich residents Published on 19 September 2025 Ipswich residents and ratepayers are being offered two weekends of free green waste disposal at the city’s resource recovery centres before the end of the year. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Sustainable living made easy in Ipswich this spring Published on 03 September 2025 Learn how to keep bees, ride a bike with ease, recycle like a pro, or eat the things you grow – all this and more will be on offer during this year’s Sustainable Ipswich celebrations. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability, Events and festivals
Thousands of tonnes of waste diverted from landfill Published on 03 September 2025 Tens of thousands of tonnes of waste materials have been diverted from landfill as a result of a series of Ipswich City Council measures embraced by the community. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Councils collaborate to improve climate resilience Published on 22 August 2025 A regional partnership hosted by Ipswich City Council has secured $196,000 in funding through the Queensland Government’s Climate Resilient Councils program to help councils better strengthen the climate resilience of their operations. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
No time wasted as Riverview Resource Recovery Centre repairs completed Published on 14 August 2025 Essential repairs to the Riverview Resource Recovery Centre’s transfer pit have been completed two weeks ahead of schedule, ensuring the key facility remains in tip-top condition for years to come. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Ipswich expands network of flood awareness cameras Published on 12 August 2025 Ipswich residents are better prepared for avoiding impacts of flooding with the installation of eight new flood awareness cameras across the city. Tagged as: , Disaster and emergency management, Environment and sustainability
Volunteers power tree-change for Ipswich urban areas Published on 07 August 2025 Ipswich’s urban areas are set for a cool change when a national volunteer-based initiative, in partnership with Ipswich City Council, brings the benefits of urban forest to local neighbourhoods. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Landmark conservation agreement enhances protection of Ipswich koalas Published on 07 July 2025 Koalas and other important wildlife on a private property in Ipswich will be further protected through the city’s first Voluntary Conservation Covenant between Ipswich City Council and landholders. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability