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Ipswich Today

Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au

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16:48

SPARK launch brings delight and draws thousands of...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/13

SPARK Ipswich brings more delight to Ipswich Central as the city centre lights up. On the first night (July 11) Ipswich families came out in big numbers to enjoy the sights, sounds and soak up the atmosphere. In this episode you’ll hear from two of the nine artists featured in the deLIGHT program. The good news is there’s plenty more to come until July 20 and it’s all free, and Yamanto Central successfully launches Share Space. Plus, Focal Community Services is holding an all-abilities

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5:58

NAIDOC week, SPARK highlights, Ipswich Civic Centre...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/08

NAIDOC week marks 50 years with a week of celebrations from July 6 to 13, SPARK Festival about to light up Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre ramps up its 50th anniversary celebrations, nurse navigators on hand for First Nations patients at West Moreton Health, and Ipswich council pushes what it says are the highlights of the annual city budget.Published: 8 July 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerNAIDOC week: https://www.naidoc.org.au/SPARK Ipswich:

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18:54

Council budget: Rates up, new levy, major projects,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/02

Rates and charges up as council hands down a $678 million annual budget. What it means for individual ratepayers, more on the new infrastructure levy, and the sudden closing of a highway bridge brings many suburbs to a standstill. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the special budget meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 2 July 2025.Image: Ipswich City Council budget papers 2025-2026 (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council budget:

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10:30

New multi-purpose art space at Yamanto Central to...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/30

To coincide with SPARK Ipswich in July, Yamanto Central will open a new community share space. Centre marketing manager Andrew Spark joins the show along with local Indigenous artist Jacob Sarra. Jacob has been selected as the first artist to showcase his work in the centre.Published: 30 June 2025.Image: Jacob Sarra (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerYamanto Central: https://yamantocentral.com.au/Jacob Sarra: https://jacobsarra.com/SPARK Ipswich:

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23:35

Former QT chief photographer Rob Williams recalls the...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/27

Five years ago the presses rolled for the last time on the print edition of the Queensland Times. Popular chief photographer and former postman Rob Williams was one of many made redundant across more than 100 News Corp mastheads. Rob joins the show to reflect on the forced changes to his career and reveals what shaped his interest in photography at an early age. Content note: One instance of coarse language.Published: 27 June 2025.Image: The Ipswich Photographer Rob Williams sketch by Chris

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16:40

Surprise new charge, changes for problem...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/20

Ipswich ratepayers hit with a surprise new charge, changes coming for busy intersection on Redbank Plains Road, Nicholas Street latest including the first hint council is actively preparing to offload commercial property in Ipswich Central, midwinter festivals, and Ipswich Civic Centre to mark 50 years. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the June meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 19 June 2025.Published: 20 June 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt

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18:54

Overpass relief, free dental clinic, RAAF noise,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/16

Two lanes are better than one on Mount Crosby Road overpass, free dental clinic opens at Silkstone, noise about RAAF noise, Willowbank Raceway’s 40th, festival time in Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre to mark 50 years and what's on at Ipswich Art Gallery. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 16 June 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerGreen Bins:

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6:33

Riverview tip pit repairs, AWLQ free vaccinations, MP...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/10

Ipswich council moves to save a majestic bottle tree in Marburg, Riverview Resource Recovery Centre in need of repairs, Animal Welfare League offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard calls for independent greyhound regulator after deaths reported at new track and a new name for Ipswich Hospital Foundation revealed.Published: 10 June 2025.Image: Century-old bottle tree in Lawrence Street Marburg (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt

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22:15

Willowbank Raceway's 40th anniversary and Top Fuel...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/06/06

What does carrot farming have to do with drag racing? Not a lot really, except if you are Phil Lamattina. Phil is one of the top competitors in the Top Fuel category. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of drag racing in Ipswich. Local identity Paul Casos joins the show with the story behind local families who bravely backed their instinct to support the establishment of Willowbank Raceway.Published: 6 June 2025.Image: Top Fuel champion Phil Lamattina (L) with Paul Casos at Rotary

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20:39

Embarrassing scenes, new city plan, Warrego woes...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/30

Extraordinary and embarrassing scenes with insensitive comments at this month’s meeting of Ipswich City Council, new city plan adopted, no end in sight to Warrego Highway woes at the Bremer River bridge and Mount Crosby Road overpass, disagreement over payments to Healthy Land and Water, increase in waste charges, still no word on the future use of council-owned land in Ellenborough Street and a call to recommence flood buy-backs. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Interview

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6:57

Festival of Horsepower, council community centre...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/27

Festival of Horsepower back for another year, Ipswich City Council takes on management of another community centre, new shows announced at Ipswich Civic Centre including Westmac’s Addams Family musical, and an early call for entries in the annual Ipswich Art Awards.Published: 27 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerNational Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/ Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City

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28:32

Overpass mishap, footpath parking complaints top...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/20

A truck driving expert comments on the wind turbine under Mount Crosby Road overpass mishap, dogs and footpath parking among the top numbers in council’s quarterly report, final thoughts on the federal election result, could Ed Sheeran really come to Ipswich, and we reminisce about childhood picnics. Pro Drive’s Dave Cullen joins the show along with regulars Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams for another yarn over the back fence.Recorded: 19 May 2025.Published: 20 May 2025.Theme music:

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7:33

Libraries want feedback, unstoppable Ipswich, new...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/16

Ipswich Libraries want to know how you feel about their services, unstoppable Ipswich where the population keeps growing, Adelong Avenue Thagoona and two eastern suburb parks get more love from council, West Moreton Health is recruiting and Ipswich City Council is closer to adopting its first new town plan since 2004.Published: 16 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding at North Ipswich Bowls Club with back (L-R) Ken Cassie and Neil

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16:46

Smarter than ever: AI continues to transform...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/14

AI or Artificial Intelligence is here stay whether we like it or not. In this episode we explore what it is and, if you own a business, how it can be your best friend. Just like the telephone, light bulb, motor vehicle, printing press and umbrella which were initially scoffed at, AI is another world-changing breakthrough. My guest Ben Hayward explains more.Published: 14 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Director of In Cahoots Co Ben Hayward (supplied)In

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20:41

Stray cat solutions, show time in Ipswich, flu vax...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/09

Stray cats are a major environmental threat in Australia. They have contributed to the extinction of native animal species. Instead of trapping and killing, the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation says it has a better way to control the cat population. University of Queensland's Emeritus Professor Jacquie Rand joins the show to explain more. Also in this episode, it’s show time, a flu and covid vax reminder and Exercise Talisman Sabre coming in July and August.Published: 9 May 2025.Theme

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14:00

What's new at Ipswich Show this year and Ipswich...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/03

It’s show time again in Ipswich. Show president Darren Zanow joins us to reveal what’s new and exciting in sideshow alley this year plus other highlights scheduled for the 2025 Ipswich Show. Also in this episode Rozina Daniels from Ipswich Pickleball Association explains what it is and hopes to entice you try out the game.Published: 3 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Ipswich Pickleball Association logo (supplied)Ipswich Show tickets:

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10:20

Antoniolli: "A victory for democratic...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/05/02

The suspected councillor conduct breach levelled against Andrew Antoniolli has dragged on longer that anyone would have liked. At this week’s meeting of Ipswich City Council on Wednesday April 30 a report about his referral to the OIA and subsequent investigation was considered by all councillors. Cr Antoniolli joins this bonus episode of Ipswich Today.Published: 2 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)AEC

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13:49

Antoniolli controversy, cemetery heritage project...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/04/30

Controversy at Ipswich council meeting as councillors vote on Cr Andrew Antoniolli’s alleged misconduct, cemetery heritage project latest, finally a standard for suburb signs, Swifts saga resolved and a call for a new synthetic athletics track. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the April 30 meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 30 April 2025.Published: 1 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerImage: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding in the Ipswich suburb of

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36:01

What was the River Heart vision? Its origins and what...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/04/26

It has been 23 years since the first River Heart vision for Ipswich Central was unveiled, before Riverlink and the parklands were developed. In this special episode you’ll hear exclusive behind the scenes insights into how the original River Heart vision came to life and why. The vision itself was more than the parklands you see today. It was about a viable future for Ipswich CBD and North Ipswich against the backdrop of a substantial population growth. This wide-ranging conversation with

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27:06

Easter fun, correcting wrongs at Ipswich Cemetery,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/04/23

Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac are back on the show for another yarn over the back fence. In this episode Easter holiday fun, we can’t escape the federal election campaign, council committee highlights including the proposal to help right a few wrongs from the past at Ipswich Cemetery, ArtsConnect popup shop in Booval Fair and Gout Gout has lost none of his star power after missing the Stawell Gift.Published: 23 April 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerAEC website:

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