‘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
Supercars, Ipswich Cup set to heat up winter with council support Published on 03 March 2026 The hottest tickets this winter will be in Ipswich as council backs two of the city’s most iconic events: Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 and Ipswich Cup. Tagged as: , Events and festivals
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
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
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
Ipswich leaps into global spotlight for Brisbane 2032 Published on 17 December 2025 A breeding ground for champion athletes, Ipswich is offering the world the keys to its sporting success for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Events and festivals, Sport
Summer fun continues with epic New Year’s Eve festivities in Ipswich Published on 12 December 2025 The Christmas lunch leftovers are disappearing, the tinsel is being re-boxed and Australia’s men’s cricketers are almost certainly celebrating a comprehensive Boxing Day Test victory in the Ashes. Tagged as: , Events and festivals