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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au

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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au

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Hilton for Ipswich, where's Ed, council plea for infrastructure dollars, latest twist in North Ipswich DA

2/18/2026
A new Hilton hotel coming to Ipswich, the search is on for Ed, and population boom exposes infrastructure shortcomings. Meanwhile council is begging to be heard in its state and federal budget submissions, latest twist in North Ipswich development application, what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre and we remember 1980s TV with a song. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 18 February 2026. Published: 19 February 2026. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:22:34

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Swanbank big battery boosts green energy, Australia's love affair with solar and home batteries

2/12/2026
Swanbank's big battery is now online at the former power station site, Australia’s love affair with solar panels and home batteries is stronger than ever, all while there are still calls to extend the life of coal-fired power. Queensland shadow minister for energy Lance McCallum joins the show to talk about big batteries, home batteries, solar, wind and the energy transition. Published: 13 February 2026. Image: Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Powerlink renewable projects: https://www.powerlink.com.au/projects?project%5B16%5D=16&status%5B22%5D=22&status%5B23%5D=23 Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:15:41

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Population growth surge, plea for synthetic track, military music, viceregal hospital visit, flu warning

2/5/2026
There’s no stopping population growth in Ipswich, Australia’s defence force bands tune up for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Brisbane this month, last-ditch plea for synthetic running track, governor visits Ipswich Hospital, summer flu warning, and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 6 February 2026. Image: Ipswich City Council is seeking in its federal and state pre-budget submissions further commitments to the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:07:27

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Nature Centre upgrades, extra lanes & signals for Springfield Pkwy, petitioners want pool open in winter

1/29/2026
Upgrade plans revealed for Ipswich Nature Centre, long-awaited safety improvements to Springfield Parkway a step closer, the future of animal management, and a petition calls for Rosewood pool to be open in winter. All that and more when Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the January meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 30 January 2026. Image: Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park Ipswich (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Queensland Parliament committees: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Live-and-Archived-Broadcasts/live Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:10:55

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Annual awards name six worthy winners, mayor reveals councillor bad behaviour towards council staff

1/26/2026
Ipswich City Council names six worthy winners at annual awards and mayor Teresa Harding exposes tension and conflict behind the scenes at council during public hearings into a new Bill which proposes more changes for local government. Content note: This episode names a deceased First Nations person. Published: 27 January 2026. Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding at Adelong Ave Thagoona December 2025 (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Queensland Parliament committees: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Live-and-Archived-Broadcasts/live Ipswich Australia Day Awards: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/News-Articles-Folder/2026/Trailblazer-Ali-Brigginshaw-crowned-Ipswich-Citizen-of-the-Year Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:10:47

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Detour tips, difficult planning decisions ahead, Marburg dance memories, Ipswich awards predictions

1/20/2026
Detour tips around Mount Crosby Road overpass while it is closed, councillors to finally face some hard planning decisions on controversial applications likely to be decided in 2026, North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand demolition finally underway, memories of attending the Marburg dances, and before the winners are announced predictions on the six Ipswich Australia Day awards categories. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Content note: this episode names a deceased Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Published: 20 January 2026. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf North Ipswich Reserve grandstand: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/design-and-construction-set-to-kick-off-for-north-ipswich-reserve-grandstand/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:26:21

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More highway pain, reserve demolition starts, new Purga bridge, civic centre highlights, The Leads music

1/11/2026
A new year and another round of local news to kick it off. In this episode 15 years since the 2011 flood, more Warrego Highway pain to come at the Mt Crosby Road overpass, changes planned for Paperbark Flats at Redbank Plains, demolition work starts at North Ipswich Reserve, a new bridge for Purga, arts and culture vision updated, February highlights at Ipswich Civic Centre, and local music from The Leads. Published: 12 January 2026. Image: Paperbark Flats picnic area (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf North Ipswich Reserve grandstand: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/design-and-construction-set-to-kick-off-for-north-ipswich-reserve-grandstand/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:10:30

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Reserve revamp closer, Swifts start work, comedy ends the year, what's on at IAG and local music

12/16/2025
Work to begin on the revamp of North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand, what’s going on at Swifts Booval, Walt’s car park gripe, emerging local issues in 2026, Stitch in the Swich wraps up for the year, what’s on at Ipswich Art Gallery and local music from Damien J Johnson. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 16 December 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf North Ipswich Reserve grandstand: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/design-and-construction-set-to-kick-off-for-north-ipswich-reserve-grandstand/ Damien J Johnson music: https://damienjjohnson.com/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

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Sexfest exposes more than opinions, Ipswich netball upgrades, St Nicholas precinct lights up city heart

12/11/2025
Sexfest exposed more than different opinions, waste policy update, Ipswich netball facility upgrades and St Nicholas precinct comes to life in the heart of the city. All that and more from mayor Teresa Harding who joins the show following the December meeting of Ipswich City Council. Recorded: 11 December 2025. Published: 12 December 2025. Image: Christmas in Tulmur Place Ipswich (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:13:28

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Consumer warning: Beware of invasive plants this Christmas, time to rein in wild deer

12/9/2025
Are you thinking of buying plants as Christmas presents? They could be potentially devasting for the environment. The Invasive Species Council is warning of the dangers and offers some helpful buying hints. Also in this episode, we may romanticise about Santa’s reindeer at this time of year, however wild deer is a serious problem including here in southeast Queensland. Invasive Species Council advocacy manager Reece Pianta joins the show. Published: 9 December 2025. Image: Advocacy manager Invasive Species Council Reece Pianta (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Invasive Species Council: https://invasives.org.au/ Native Plants Queensland https://npq.org.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:15:08

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Pool safety check, creator's summit, library loans soar, Lemsy calls fulltime, Ipswich sport legends recognised

12/5/2025
Pool safety reminder, creator’s summit returns in 2026, record-breaking year at Ipswich Libraries, UniSQ appoints First Nations pro vice-chancellor, and David Lems calls fulltime on his sport reporting career. Also in this episode of local news world-first AI-based research at Ipswich Hospital and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre. Published: 5 December 2025. Image: Forbes Australia 30 under 30 featuring Grace Toombs, Josh Giddey, Milly Alcock and Ipswich's Gout Gout on the cover (Facebook) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Forbes Australia: https://www.forbes.com.au/ UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/ Queensland Sport Awards: https://qsport.org.au/sport-awards/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

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Disaster changes, inquiry vindicates residents, more mowers, conservation areas grow, Christmas in Ipswich

11/27/2025
Local disaster management leadership changes mandated by the state government forces change in Ipswich, public health inquiry report vindicates residents, more consultation for solar light petition, changes for new city plan, council keen not to let the grass grow, conservation estates expand and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the November meeting of Ipswich City Council. Interview recorded: 27 November 2025. Published: 28 November 2025. Image: Carols, markets and displays will be among the many events held during Christmas in Ipswich 2025 (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Gerard Pender Enviroplan episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/48c695a5 Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

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Disaster dangers from fake news, Tivoli drive-in closed, new bus routes, deadly start for health service graduates

11/20/2025
How to spot fake news during a natural disaster and the difference between disinformation and misinformation. UniSQ expert Barbara Ryan joins the show. Also in this episode a sad farewell to the Tivoli drive-In, new bus routes across the city, nine students graduate from West Moreton Health’s Deadly Start program and new medical facilities open at South Ripley. To learn more about the West Moreton Health Deadly Start program, visit the website here. Applications are also open for Queensland Health's Statewide First Nations Cadetship Program Published: 21 November 2025. Image: UniSQ's Associate Professor Barbara Ryan (LinkedIn) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:17:42

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Storm season, media mergers, farewell Heisenberg Haus, Tully's 45 years, Gout Gout student winner, Ipswich comedy central

11/18/2025
Storm season brings nasty hail, farewell Heisenberg Haus, Ipswich media mergers, AI in our workplaces, North Ipswich Reserve to close for two years, Paul Tully marks 45 years in public office, Gout Gout goes out a student winner, Christmas in the city, Ipswich is now comedy central and we reminisce about trains. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Published: 18 November 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:31:19

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Know your native bees, art awards winners, Christmas across Ipswich, Brynhyfryd remembered in song

11/14/2025
Have you ever wondered where the world would be without bees and can you to tell the difference between native and honey bees? University of Southern Queensland native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast joins the show. Also in this episode Ipswich Art Awards winners announced, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas across Ipswich and a song with a distinctly Ipswich flavour from local band The Leads. Published: 14 November 2025. Image: UniSQ's Dr Kit Prendergast (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Dr Kit's The Bee Babette patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBeeBabette/membership The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:18:31

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Sports awards winners, creators wanted for summit, Nicholas St numbers, Flinders-Goolman 20-year vision

11/6/2025
Big names score at this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, creator’s summit returns next year, Nicholas Street is the place to be seen, feedback wanted on a 20-year vision for Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate, Ipswich sport by numbers and entries open for the annual Christmas lights competition. Published: 7 November 2025. Image: Ipswich Christmas lights competition entries close 9am November 28 (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:07:35

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Changes flagged for councillors and OIA, Sexfest latest, and time again for Christmas lights

10/30/2025
Big changes ahead for local governments after recent state government announcements including the future role for the Office of the Independent Assessor, Sexfest gets necessary approvals from council while a petition is logged against it, and time to light up for Christmas. All that and more when mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council. Published: 31 October 2025. Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:26:15

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Warrego woes, Sexfest fuss, questions at The Q, lamenting Park2Park, remembering Margaret Doran

10/21/2025
Still no end in sight to the Warrego Highway traffic nightmare at the Bremer River, the prospect of Sexfest next month has some people breaking out in a cold sweat, we talk greyhounds, controversial development applications, the loss of Park2Park, great entertainment coming to Ipswich Civic Centre and what Walt has been up to in his recording studio. Also in this episode Jennifer Howard’s moving tribute to Margaret Doran. All that and more as Walter Williams and special guest Darren Zanow join the show for a yarn over the back fence. Published: 21 October 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:30:32

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Bremer bridge saga, sustainable living, Jacaranda Festival, carols return to Springfield Central, desex your cat

10/16/2025
In this trifecta of local news episodes: Warrego Highway Bremer bridge saga rolls on, sustainable living festival welcomes ABCTV star, jacaranda trees in full bloom can mean only one thing, carols return to Springfield Central, and a reminder to desex cats to help reduce the number of unwanted kittens. Published: 16 October 2025. Image: Warrego Highway westbound Bremer River bridge (Google maps) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Australian Pet Welfare Foundation: https://petwelfare.org.au/community-cat-programs Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:07:09

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National Finals Rodeo in Ipswich, get ready for summer, accolades for council's customer service team

10/9/2025
National Finals Rodeo headed for Ipswich Showgrounds, time to get ready for summer storms, accolades for Ipswich council’s customer service team, and primary school aged children being urged to design a Christmas card for the mayor. Published: 9 October 2025. Image: National Finals Rodeo (https://www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au/) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/ Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/ Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode update Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/ Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/

Duration:00:06:21