Ipswich’s tourism sector has marked a new high, with data from Tourism Research Australia revealing a surge in visitor numbers from 2023 to 2024. The report shows overnight visitors to Ipswich increased by 11.4 percent, while day trips jumped by 18.1 percent, making tourism a growing economic force in the city. Ipswich City Council’s Economic […]
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A sweeping police operation in Ipswich, aimed at targeting road safety, drug-related activities, and domestic and family violence (DFV), has resulted in more than 450 charges across the district. Operation Whiskey Legion has seen 125 adults and eight juveniles face charges, with law enforcement officials pledging ongoing vigilance in their efforts to curb criminal activity. […]
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Ipswich school children are invited to showcase their artistic talents in Mayor Teresa Harding’s 2024 Christmas Card Competition. This year, young artists have the chance to capture what celebrating Christmas in Ipswich means to them, with winning designs set to feature on the Mayor’s official Christmas cards sent to businesses, community groups, and leaders across […]
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The shared e-scooter trial in Springfield, led by Ipswich City Council in collaboration with Beam Mobility, will conclude on November 22, marking the end of a 15-month pilot aimed at assessing the potential of e-scooters as part of the region’s transport network. Cr Andrew Antoniolli, Chairperson of Ipswich City Council’s Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee, […]
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Ipswich City Council is inviting local artists to contribute to the branding of next year’s SPARK Ipswich festival, a premier arts and culture event that celebrates the region’s vibrant cultural scene. Expressions of interest are now open, offering artists a unique opportunity to help define the visual identity of SPARK Ipswich 2025. Councillor Pye Augustine, […]
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Goodna resident Ethel Braun, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her line-dancing friends who have been spending time together every Friday morning. At the vibrant age of 80, Ethel joined the line dancing group, that runs out of the Goodna Neighbourhood House Hall and has been an active participant ever since. “I really enjoy coming […]
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Young minds from the Greater Springfield region came together to present innovative ideas for building the city of the future during the fifth annual Maha Sinnathamby Ideas and Imagination Award. Hosted by the Springfield City Group, the event featured students from primary through to senior high school, delivering creative solutions in areas such as education, […]
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Community groups in Greater Springfield and beyond can now apply for grants of up to $100,000 to support multicultural events and programs under the Australian Government’s Multicultural Grassroots Initiative. The grant program, part of a broader $9.77 million investment, aims to foster social inclusion and intercultural connections through festivals, celebrations, and community programs. Local events […]
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A 23-year-old man from Southport has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly attempting an armed robbery in South Ripley yesterday, October 29. Police state that the suspect arrived at a Frankland Street home around 8:30 am, where he allegedly threatened the residents with a handgun. Shortly afterward, the man reportedly fled the scene in […]
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A new public hospital under construction in Springfield is set to provide world-class maternity and paediatric services for families in the rapidly growing Greater Springfield area. The $1 billion Mater Public Hospital Springfield, scheduled to open in 2026, is part of a public-private partnership between Mater and the Queensland Government to address the region’s increasing […]
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