Have your say – help shape Ipswich local laws Published on 16 March 2026 Ipswich residents are being invited to share their thoughts on changes being considered to the city’s local laws. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Council rejects time extension for waste operator’s composting plans Published on 06 March 2026 Ipswich City Council has refused an application by Wood Mulching Industries (WMI) requesting a three-year extension of time on an approved development application to move from its open composting facility in Swanbank to an enclosed processing plant. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
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
Statement on WM Hughes Street Development Application 11625/2023/CA Published on 13 February 2026 Ipswich City Council has been actively assessing a development application for 474 units at 48 and 22 WM Hughes Street, North Ipswich (11625/2023/CA). Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Queensland’s fastest growing city surpasses 270,000 residents Published on 02 February 2026 Ipswich is booming after a year of explosive suburban expansion, with the city surging past yet another population milestone and showing no signs of slowing. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation, Roads and infrastructure
Summer safety takes centre stage in December Published on 03 December 2025 Ipswich residents are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely, with national Check Your Pool Gate Month underway. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
New residents boost Ipswich growth rate Published on 20 November 2025 Ipswich’s growth rate has shot to 3.5 per cent with more than 2,300 new residents unpacking the moving boxes over the past three months. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Shape the 20-year vision for Flinders – Goolman Conservation Estate Published on 06 November 2025 Community input is needed to shape the future of one of Ipswich’s most important conservation areas. Tagged as: , Environment and sustainability, Planning and regulation
Council signs off on permit for Calvert festival Published on 29 October 2025 Ipswich City Council has granted a Temporary Entertainment Event Licence (TEEL) to organisers of the Sexfest event at a private property at Calvert next month, with conditions. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
ICC Media statement regarding Sexfest Published on 02 October 2025 Events such as Sexfest are regulated under local laws, which include specific requirements for events in the form of permits. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation