Hazardous chemicals laid to waste on free drop-off day30 August 2021 The Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre will open its doors to garage, kitchen and bathroom chemicals from 8am to 4pm on Sunday, 26 September, as council’s annual hazardous chemical drop-off day provides a free and safe dumping opportunity for residents. |
Photographers encouraged to capture the sparks at Cooneana27 August 2021 Dark blue flames, red hot steel, and sparks flying. This is the scene photographers are encouraged to capture during the Galvanized Festival of Heritage Evening Openings. |
Community drives significant road upgrades for Division 4 rural localities26 August 2021 Rosewood, Walloon, Marburg and Thagoona are in line for a significant program of road rehabilitation and resurfacing works following advocacy by Division 4 Councillors for their local community. |
Ipswich families set to travel back in time26 August 2021 Families can try their hands at butter churning, damper tasting, laundry with a tub and washboard, and rides on a trackless train this month as the Cooneana Heritage Centre hosts the Back in Time Family Fun Day. |
New forum puts focus on the future of sport in Ipswich26 August 2021 With a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East Queensland on the horizon, Ipswich City Council is hosting a new sport and recreation forum to explore what sport will look like in Ipswich in the coming decades. |
Inaugural public hearing of review panel considers sensitive landfill issues23 August 2021 A development application for a new landfill and recycling centre lodged by Wanless Recycling Park Pty Ltd will be decided by Ipswich City Council next month following the first public hearing of the Independent Decision Review Panel (IDRP). |
Council procurement pipeline opens opportunities for local businesses16 August 2021 While the COVID-19 pandemic has created an uncertain and challenging environment for the business community, a new initiative led by Ipswich City Council is opening up an 18-month pipeline of procurement opportunities for local businesses. |
Governor-General e-visits Ipswich to discuss pandemic impacts14 August 2021 The Governor-General of Australia His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) has thanked Ipswich community leaders for their pandemic response and highlighted the push for increased vaccination rates in his first meeting with Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding. |
Court decision reserved on Ipswich waste sites14 August 2021 Ipswich City Council’s court battle with three waste companies, Austin BMI Pty Ltd, Cleanaway Solid Water Pty Ltd, and Lantrak Property Holdings, concluded on Friday 13 August, as the Planning and Environment Court reserved its decision on appeals which could see two new landfills and an existing waste site extended |
Mollie joins Barty party after a successful Olympics for Ipswich12 August 2021 Ipswich is celebrating two gold and three bronze medals alongside a number of high placings in swimming, tennis, weightlifting and boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, after the Games’ close saw Australia finish with 46 gongs. |