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The Brisbane Lions have entered a new partnership with Ipswich City Council, promising a range of opportunities for the local community and a boost to the region’s profile. This collaboration leverages the Brisbane Lions’ headquarters and high-performance training base in Springfield Central to benefit Ipswich residents. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding highlighted the significance of the…
The eastern suburbs of Ipswich are experiencing significant development, evidenced by a notable increase in population and housing construction during the first quarter of 2024. Ipswich City Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Quarterly Report, covering the period from January 1st to March 31st, 2024, underscores the momentum in the region’s expansion. According to the report…
Ipswich City Council has thrown its support behind one of the region’s iconic events as a sponsor of the 2024 Ipswich Show. Council has provided the city’s 151st annual show with financial backing of $30,000 to help stage the three-day event from 17-19 May. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich stages a series of top-class…
Heart Week takes place from May 6 to 12 and Ipswich residents are being urged to lace up their shoes and engage in conversations about heart health. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular wellness within the community. Ipswich, like many regions, faces significant health challenges, with six out of 10…
I was delighted to join both the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, as we toured the Rheinmetall Centre of Excellence in Redbank. Rheinmetall produce critical supplies for the Australian Defence Force. The Prime Minister was in our local area to announce a new deal that is worth $1 billion. The deal…
A new chapter was written on April 2 with the swearing in of Ipswich City Council’s mayor and councillors. Following the Electoral Commissioner for Queensland declaring the results of the 16 March elections, Ipswich’s new council team now includes: The suburbs of Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Spring Mountain, and Augustine Heights are included…
A precinct plan for Springview Villages 2 and 3 in Springfield has been approved by Ipswich City Council following extensive assessment and consideration. The Springview Villages 2 and 3 Precinct Plan application was lodged by developer Stockland in June 2023 for land at 7001 Mur Boulevard, 7006 Panorama Drive and 1 Telopea Way, Springfield. Ipswich…
Last month, primary and secondary schools from across Ipswich sent their student leaders to the Ipswich City Council chambers to participate in the Parliamentary Civics Program. As the Speaker of the House of Representatives, I’m passionate about introducing more education about how the Parliament works to kids in our local area. Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding,…
In 2023, the Springfield Central Library saw a significant increase in visitor numbers, reflecting a growing demand for its services. Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer Sonia Cooper said the 2023 report card showed visitors at all branches increased considerably and the library programs experienced a resurgence in popularity exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. “Libraries perform such…
Who are the Provisional Rotaract Club of Bremer & Beyond? We are a newly budding group of young adults looking to make a difference within the community we live in. We are an Ipswich-based club formed and supported by both of our sponsor clubs within Rotary known as The Greater Springfield Rotary Club and The…