New era for Commonwealth Hotel as first sod turned on expansion project

21 November 2022

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Chairperson Councillor Marnie Doyle, and representatives from Hutchinson Builders and AusHotels turned the first sod on the hotel expansion project.

Popular water play area damaged in flood reopens

21 November 2022

Bob Gamble Park water play area and picnic areas have reopened in time for warmer weather after they were damaged during flooding in February and May this year.

Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre to open longer this summer

18 November 2022

Ipswich residents and businesses doing a summer tidy up will be able to get their trip to the tip out of the way even earlier when Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre moves to extended operating hours from 1 December.

Annual report card confirms significant impact of floods on local waterways

17 November 2022

An annual report card into South East Queensland’s waterways has reconfirmed the devastating impact caused by this year’s floods on Ipswich waterways.

Community Services Workforce Summit promotes jobs and growth in Ipswich

17 November 2022

The inaugural Ipswich Community Services Workforce Summit has heard growth in this vitally important and exciting sector will contribute to job opportunities and social outcomes across the region.

Competition calls for Ipswich’s best Christmas lights display

16 November 2022

After months of preparation the city’s merriest homes, suburbs and businesses are coming to life and brightening streets and shopping hubs for the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition.

Customer satisfaction hits a high for library services across Ipswich

14 November 2022

New library offerings in Ipswich CBD have helped customer satisfaction soar to almost 100 per cent.

Christmas in Ipswich gifting plenty of family festive fun

11 November 2022

Spectacular light installations, suburban wonderlands, fleets of merry performers and so much more will soon pop-up across the city as part of council’s annual Christmas in Ipswich program.

Council approves 1,033 housing lots in last quarter

11 November 2022

Ipswich City Council continues to do its bit to ease the housing crisis with lot approvals increasing 1,145 per cent during the September quarter.

Free calendar showcases Ipswich’s natural beauty

09 November 2022

From stunning landscapes to colourful creatures, Ipswich’s diverse and beautiful natural environment has been celebrated in a free calendar.