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.

Ipswich Nature Centre will remain closed this week

22 February 2021

Ipswich Nature Centre will remain closed this week after the number of flying foxes in trees in the centre increased.

Ipswich artists to have work projected on iconic heritage building

19 February 2021

Eleven Ipswich artists will have their works showcased like never before when they are projected onto the city’s most iconic heritage building, St Mary’s Church, later this year.

Council and Biorecycle landfill matter resolved in court today

19 February 2021

An appeal before the Planning and Environment Court in relation to a decision by Ipswich City Council to refuse an application by Biorecycle to increase the height of its landfill at 30 Memorial Drive, Swanbank, by 5m has been settled.

Depression or pandemic, council is here to help

18 February 2021

Much like the JobKeeper payment scheme has been put in place to help us recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, in the 1930s it was the Intermittent Relief Work Scheme that kept the men of Ipswich employed.

Council listens to residents’ concerns about overgrown parks and reserves

17 February 2021

Ipswich City Council is fighting back against Mother Nature in a bid to get on top of overgrown grass in its parks, reserves and near footpaths.

Council supporting people with disability prepare for disasters

17 February 2021

Ipswich City Council is championing inclusive disaster risk reduction as it joins forces with key community, government and disability service providers.

Stunning book offers a fascinating journey through Ipswich’s natural places

17 February 2021

The beauty and majesty of Ipswich’s conservation areas has been captured in a special coffee table book to mark 25 years of the Ipswich Enviroplan Initiative.

Council seeks expressions of interest from cinema operators for CBD site

15 February 2021

Ipswich City Council is seeking expressions of interest from cinema operators for a prime location in the $250 million Ipswich CBD redevelopment.