Ipswich CEO David Farmer appointed to lead larger NSW council

02 March 2021

Ipswich City Council CEO David Farmer today announced he will be leaving in April to take up a new role as CEO of Central Coast Council in New South Wales.

Ipswich Nature Centre to remain temporarily closed

01 March 2021

Ipswich Nature Centre will remain closed as a wild population of flying foxes are roosting on-site in their thousands.

Have your say and help shape the future of aquatic facilities in Ipswich

01 March 2021

Want to have your say about aquatic facilities in Ipswich? Now is your chance, with a community survey open now.

Help shape the future of recreational cycling and walking in Ipswich

01 March 2021

Want to have your say on recreational cycling and walking facilities and activities in Ipswich? Now is your chance, with a community survey open now.

Council’s major projects added to Infrastructure Australia priority list

26 February 2021

Ipswich City Council’s major project-of-the-future – the Ipswich to Springfield public transport corridor – and its waste management and recycling challenges strategy have been recognised by Infrastructure Australia.

Work starts on extension to children’s play area

26 February 2021

A $1.8 million extension to the children’s play area at Redbank Plains Recreation Reserves has begun.

Council secures funding boost for ongoing bushfire recovery

25 February 2021

Ipswich City Council has received $620,000 to support economic and social recovery and improve resilience in the city following the 2019 Queensland bushfires.

Mayor's call heard by insurance industry

24 February 2021

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding has welcomed moves by the insurance industry to respond to community concerns over the Halloween hailstorm recovery and rebuilding.

What does belonging mean to you?

23 February 2021

The sense of belonging is essential to life satisfaction, happiness and mental health.

The Faces of Ipswich project celebrates the cultural diversity of Ipswich and aims to promote inclusion and belonging for all people in the city.

Impact of community centre felt throughout suburb

23 February 2021

More than two years after the Redbank Plains Community Centre opened the local community has identified diversity as a major strength.