Ipswich claims title of Queensland’s fastest growing city Published on 15 April 2026 Ipswich’s vibrant, welcoming and community-oriented lifestyle is attracting new residents at a higher rate than any other Queensland city. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Planning and regulation
Ipswich primed to be Queensland’s manufacturing and defence capital Published on 09 April 2026 Ipswich is positioned to be the manufacturing and defence capital of Queensland with an 8,000-hectare future supply of industrial land. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Planning and regulation
Local Housing Action Plan addresses Ipswich housing challenges Published on 02 April 2026 One year on from the launch of Ipswich’s Local Housing Action Plan, strong progress has been made to improve housing equity and supply across the city. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
Final chapter for flood-hit Ipswich unit complex Published on 02 April 2026 Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has welcomed the demolition of Mihi Grove, a flood-hit 42-unit complex in Brassall purchased as part of the Queensland and Australian Government’s Resilient Homes Fund Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program. Tagged as: , Planning and regulation
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