Hailstorm recovery support for those who need it most

21 December 2020

With hundreds of homes still uninhabitable from the severe storms in the Ipswich area, national online charity GIVIT is coordinating requests for assistance with donors who want to help provide exactly what’s needed by people impacted by the natural disaster.

Ipswich City Council is working with GIVIT to help give

Council turns the tide on dumped trolleys in watery grave

18 December 2020

Ipswich City Council has kicked off a Bremer River blitz to remove abandoned trolleys.

Changes to council services over Christmas and New Year period

18 December 2020

Some Ipswich City Council services will take a short break over the Christmas and New Year period, while essential services including waste collection and council’s emergency call centre will remain unchanged.

Council successful with court order on waste management

16 December 2020

Ipswich City Council has been successful with a court order requiring a waste management company to improve its onsite practices.

Christmas Wonderland at Nerima Gardens will continue to shine

14 December 2020

Ipswich City Council will continue with its wonderful Christmas Wonderland events in Nerima Gardens at Queens Park.

Flying fox confirmed with Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Queens Park, Ipswich

13 December 2020

The West Moreton Public Health Unit has confirmed that a flying fox recovered from Queens Park in Ipswich has tested positive for Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV).

Ipswich Christmas lights competition winners announced

11 December 2020

The winners of the 2020 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by IGA have been revealed, after more than 70 households, businesses and streets lit up Ipswich with festive displays.

Meet Mirrigin, the wedge-tailed eagle

11 December 2020

In a heartbreaking event, Mirrigin, a majestic wedge-tailed eagle was injured by a gun shot in 2017.

After plenty of special care and rehabilitation, she is now ready to see visitors to see at her new home at the Ipswich Nature Centre.

Anywhere Festival coming to Ipswich in 2021

11 December 2020

Ipswich will welcome a new event in 2021 with Ipswich City Council partnering with the popular Anywhere Festival.

Council takes lead and action on waste management issues

11 December 2020

Ipswich City Council is showing strong leadership and taking action in terms of an enforcement mandate for waste management.

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.