Ipswich on the 2032 starting blocks in pre-budget submissions Published on 30 January 2026 Aspiring Ipswich athletes have nowhere to run in their home city, unless a submission to the Federal and State governments for a new $20 million 400m synthetic athletics track delivers a Brisbane 2032 legacy for Ipswich. Tagged as: , Roads and infrastructure, Sport
Council’s free pool day sure to make a splash on Australia Day Published on 16 January 2026 An Australia Day tradition returns to Ipswich this year, with residents able to beat the heat for free at all Ipswich City Council-owned swim centres. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Council services, Sport
Ipswich swimming centre makes a splash with long-term lease renewal Published on 18 December 2025 The Rosewood Aquatic Centre will continue to provide swimming lessons and aquatic fitness classes as Ipswich City Council dives into a decade-long lease renewal. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Sport
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
Design, construction to kick off for North Ipswich Reserve grandstand Published on 12 December 2025 The design and construction of a new $41 million western grandstand at North Ipswich Reserve is set to officially commence after an extensive selection process saw family-owned construction company, Buildcorp, awarded as the successful tenderer. Tagged as: , Roads and infrastructure, Sport
Ipswich kicks Olympics and Paralympics Games legacy goals Published on 28 November 2025 Ipswich is already delivering on its Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Brighton Homes Arena locked in as an Olympic venue, new transport links underway, and construction about to begin on the North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand. Tagged as: , Community, arts and culture, Roads and infrastructure, Sport
Ipswich’s karting future secured as council backs sports partnerships Published on 28 November 2025 Ipswich’s status as a home of karting is set to continue, with a new deal for Ipswich City Dirt Kart Club to remain at Willowbank among three proposed sporting facilities leasing partnerships with council across the city. Tagged as: , Business and economy, Sport
Glowing report card for Community and Sport across Ipswich Published on 06 November 2025 The huge growth in Ipswich’s population has seen an explosion in the number of people using council sports fields and facilities. Tagged as: , Council services, Sport
Local sport stars honoured at Ipswich Sports Awards 2025 Published on 30 October 2025 The dynamic athletics duo of Gout Gout and his coach Diane Sheppard have received accolades for their record-breaking year at the 2025 Ipswich Sports Awards. Tagged as: , Events and festivals, Sport
Ipswich Sports Forum to discuss new opportunities for clubs Published on 15 October 2025 Ipswich City Council’s efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the city’s booming community and grassroots sports sector will be the focus of the Ipswich Sports Forum. Tagged as: , Council services, Sport