Historic pub to move into the 21st Century21 December 2021 The recently refurbished Commonwealth Hotel in the revitalised $250 million Nicholas Street Precinct will be extended to ensure the pub is adapted for modern use while staying true to its heritage roots. |
Ipswich Art Awards 2022 will return in May21 December 2021 The Ipswich Art Awards will be held in May 2022, profiling Ipswich’s thriving arts community while celebrating all types of visual art. |
Countdown to the New Year in Ipswich20 December 2021 Karaoke bars, dancefloors and the skies above Ipswich are set to come alive with New Year’s Eve festivities as the city farewells 2021 with fireworks, parties and family-friendly events. |
Council closures over Christmas and New Year20 December 2021 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. |
Skate park upgrade on the way for Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve20 December 2021 A skate park upgrade is on the way for Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve as part of council’s Skateboard and BMX Facilities Strategy, with construction works due to start in early 2022. |
Rosewood Library open earlier and longer in New Year16 December 2021 There is good news for visitors to the state-of-the-art Rosewood Library with extended opening hours to the community hub to begin in the New Year. |
Proposed childcare development in Karalee rejected16 December 2021 Councillors have voted to reject a proposed new childcare development in Karalee at Ipswich City Council’s Ordinary Meeting last week, bringing to an end several months of reviews, community discussions and independent assessments. |
Twin baby bilbies born at Ipswich Nature Centre16 December 2021 Christmas has come early at the Ipswich Nature Centre with two female bilbies popping out of their mother’s pouch at Bilby Burrow. |
Customers entering some council facilities required to show proof of vaccination15 December 2021 Proof of double vaccination will be required in some Ipswich City Council controlled facilities from 17 December 2021. |
Rates relief to continue into 202214 December 2021 Ratepayers feeling the pinch financially because of COVID-19 will continue to be supported with Ipswich City Council extending its rates relief program. |