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
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
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
Communities come together for Ipswich environment Published on 27 February 2026 Whether it is planting trees, cleaning up public spaces or learning about sustainable practices, Ipswich residents are sharing their love of the environment. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Come and try Bushcare – there’s a group near you! Published on 26 February 2026 The growth of the volunteer-led Bushcare program has led to a dozen different places across Ipswich where residents can drop in, meet like-minded people and see what Bushcare is all about. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Ipswich on the GO as residents embrace green bin Published on 24 February 2026 Ipswich residents have helped divert almost 10,000 tonnes of green waste from landfill in just six months of using their green-lidded garden organics (GO) bins. Tagged as: , Council services, Environment and sustainability
Ipswich’s environment big winner of cane toad busting competition Published on 19 February 2026 Ipswich’s natural environment was the winner following the city’s first ever Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge, with more than 41,000 cane toads removed from the local environment. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Shape the features of a future bushwalking reserve in Ebenezer Published on 06 February 2026 The gates to a bushland reserve in Ebenezer will soon be open to the public for the first time with plans to make it a new place for enjoying nature. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Pollutant-busting project proposed for Ipswich park Published on 04 February 2026 Native plants with the power to soak up urban stormwater pollutants will feature in a project proposed for an Ipswich park. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability
Major upgrade for Ipswich Nature Centre set to begin Published on 29 January 2026 Major upgrades improving visitor experience at the Ipswich Nature Centre – South East Queensland’s only free zoo – are being delivered by Ipswich City Council. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability