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Ipswich City Council has unveiled its new structure for the upcoming four-year term, establishing five standing committees and two new sub-committees. This change reflects the council’s strategic focus on infrastructure and planning amid significant population growth in the city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic will participate in all five committees, though…
Ipswich City Council is reaching out to the community to find out how residents love their libraries through a quick online survey. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich libraries were a treasured resource for many in the region, and this latest survey will help shape future services and programs provided. “Our libraries are more than…
Ipswich City Council has extended its partnership with Australia’s largest international country and roots music festival, CMC Rocks, for a further year. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said CMC Rocks has been a runaway success since relocating to Ipswich in 2015, growing visitor numbers each year and injecting millions into the local economy. The 2024 event…
The highly anticipated SPARK Ipswich Festival is set to ignite the city’s cultural scene once again, running for 11 action-packed days from July 4. Now in its fourth year, SPARK Ipswich promises an even more spectacular celebration of arts and culture, solidifying its status as one of the must-see festivals in South-East Queensland. Ipswich Mayor…
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…