Parts of Queens Park temporarily closed due to flying foxes

09 October 2021

A wild population of flying foxes roosting at Queens Park have created a need to temporarily close part of the Ipswich Nature Centre and Nerima Gardens.

Flood-proofing upgrades finished ahead of schedule

08 October 2021

Retaining wall upgrades at North Station Road are now complete, after council delivered 380 new soil anchors, safety fencing, guardrails, and changes to the stormwater network in response to community concerns.

Council-first interactive program revealed for Sustainable Ipswich Month

08 October 2021

Climate change resilient plants, plastic-free homes, smart water usage, pre-loved fashion, secrets to composting and student-led environment innovations will be the talk of the city when Sustainable Ipswich Month activates community spaces and gardens next month.

Defence suppliers up-scale with Council pilot

07 October 2021

Twenty-four businesses have bolstered their capability to supply to the defence industry, after a successful wrap of Ipswich City Council’s Operation Scale-Up pilot.

Ipswich musicians to jingle all the way

05 October 2021

Local DJs, choirs, soloists and bands are getting the opportunity to take centre stage this festive season, as applications open to perform at Christmas in Ipswich.

Boeing announcement to scale-up supply chain opportunities for local businesses

01 October 2021

Local businesses will benefit from a range of supply chain opportunities following an announcement that Boeing Australia will establish an uncrewed‑aircraft production facility in the western corridor.

Civic Centre shows go worldwide this October

01 October 2021

South American fusion, tenors and a duo with a didgeridoo are amongst the incredible performances coming to Ipswich this October, as the Civic Centre welcomes new shows from across Queensland.

Friends of Ipswich Libraries celebrates 20 years

27 September 2021

Ipswich City Council and Friends of Ipswich Libraries (FOILS) group are joining together this month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of FOILS.

Auslan features in new storm-ready videos

27 September 2021

Ipswich City Council has joined with Auslan to launch a series of emergency preparedness videos for residents who are deaf or hearing impaired.

Ipswich welcomes Animal Welfare League of Queensland to run pound

24 September 2021

Ipswich City Council’s Animal Management Centre will be run by the Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) after their successful tender was approved by Council.