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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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30:24

Reserve revamp closer, Swifts start work, comedy ends...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/12/16

Work to begin on the revamp of North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand, what’s going on at Swifts Booval, Walt’s car park gripe, emerging local issues in 2026, Stitch in the Swich wraps up for the year, what’s on at Ipswich Art Gallery and local music from Damien J Johnson. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 16 December 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerJust in case you need help:

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13:28

Sexfest exposes more than opinions, Ipswich netball...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/12/12

Sexfest exposed more than different opinions, waste policy update, Ipswich netball facility upgrades and St Nicholas precinct comes to life in the heart of the city. All that and more from mayor Teresa Harding who joins the show following the December meeting of Ipswich City Council.Recorded: 11 December 2025.Published: 12 December 2025.Image: Christmas in Tulmur Place Ipswich (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerJust in case you need help:

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15:08

Consumer warning: Beware of invasive plants this...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/12/09

Are you thinking of buying plants for Christmas presents? They could be potentially devasting for the environment. The Invasive Species Council is warning of the dangers and offers some helpful buying advice. Also in this episode, we may think about Santa’s reindeer at this time of year, however wild deer is a serious problem including here in southeast Queensland. Invasive Species Council advocacy director Reece Pianta joins the show.Published: 9 December 2025.Image: Invasive Species

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8:43

Pool safety check, creator's summit, library loans...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/12/05

Pool safety reminder, creator’s summit returns in 2026, record-breaking year at Ipswich Libraries, UniSQ appoints First Nations pro vice-chancellor, and David Lems calls full-time on his sport reporting career. Also in this episode of local news world-first AI-based research at Ipswich Hospital. Gout Gout named on Forbes 30 under 30 list and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre.Published: 5 December 2025.Image: Forbes Australia 30 under 30 featuring Grace Toombs, Josh Giddey, Milly Alcock and

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17:01

Disaster changes, inquiry vindicates residents, more...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/11/28

Local disaster management leadership changes mandated by the state government forces change in Ipswich, public health inquiry report vindicates residents, more consultation for solar light petition, changes for new city plan, council keen not to let the grass grow, conservation estates expand and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the November meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 27 November 2025.Published: 28 November 2025.Image: Carols, markets

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17:42

Fake disaster news, Tivoli drive-in closed, new bus...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/11/21

How to spot fake news during a natural disaster and the difference between disinformation and misinformation. UniSQ expert Barbara Ryan joins the show. Also in this episode a sad farewell to the Tivoli drive-In, new bus routes across the city, nine students graduate from West Moreton Health’s Deadly Start program and new medical facilities open at South Ripley. To learn more about the West Moreton Health Deadly Start program, visit the website here. Applications are also open for Queensland

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31:19

Storm season, media mergers, farewell Heisenberg...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/11/18

Storm season brings nasty hail, farewell Heisenberg Haus, Ipswich media mergers, AI in our workplaces, North Ipswich Reserve to close for two years, Paul Tully marks 45 years in public office, Gout Gout goes out a student winner, Christmas in the city, Ipswich is now comedy central and we reminisce about trains. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 18 November 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt

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18:31

Know your native bees, art awards winners, Christmas...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/11/14

Have you ever wondered where the world would be without bees and can you to tell the difference between native and honey bees? University of Southern Queensland native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast joins the show. Also in this episode Ipswich Art Awards winners announced, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas across Ipswich and a song with a distinctly Ipswich flavour from local band The Leads.Published: 14 November 2025.Image: UniSQ's Dr Kit Prendergast

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7:35

Sports awards winners, creators wanted for summit,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/11/07

Big names score at this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, creator’s summit returns next year, Nicholas Street is the place to be seen, feedback wanted on a 20-year vision for Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate, Ipswich sport by numbers and entries open for the annual Christmas lights competition.Published: 7 November 2025.Image: Ipswich Christmas lights competition entries close 9am November 28 (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council:

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26:15

Changes flagged for councillors and OIA, Sexfest...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/10/31

Big changes ahead for local governments after recent state government announcements including the future role for the Office of the Independent Assessor, Sexfest gets necessary approvals from council while a petition is logged against it, and time to light up for Christmas. Also in this episode Cr Andrew Antoniolli pays tribute to Stacey Kirmos. All that and more when mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the October meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 31 October 2025.Image:

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30:29

Warrego woes, Sexfest fuss, questions at The Q,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/10/21

Still no end in sight to the Warrego Highway traffic nightmare at the Bremer River, the prospect of Sexfest next month has some people breaking out in a cold sweat, we talk greyhounds, controversial development applications, the loss of Park2Park, great entertainment coming to Ipswich Civic Centre and what Walt has been up to in his recording studio. Also in this episode Jennifer Howard’s moving tribute to Margaret Doran. All that and more as Walter Williams and special guest Darren Zanow

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7:09

Bremer bridge saga, sustainable living, Jacaranda...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/10/16

In this trifecta of local news episodes the Warrego Highway Bremer bridge saga rolls on, sustainable living festival welcomes ABCTV star, jacaranda trees in full bloom can mean only one thing, carols return to Springfield Central, and a reminder to desex cats to help reduce the number of unwanted kittens.Published: 16 October 2025.Image: Warrego Highway westbound Bremer River bridge (Google maps)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Showgrounds:

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6:21

National Finals Rodeo in Ipswich, get ready for...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/10/09

National Finals Rodeo headed for Ipswich Showgrounds, time to get ready for summer storms, accolades for Ipswich council’s customer service teams, and primary school children being urged to design a Christmas card for the mayor.Published: 9 October 2025.Image: National Finals Rodeo (https://www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich City Council:

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6:57

Hospital emergency barely coping, slow down in Lobb...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/10/02

Ipswich Hospital’s emergency barely coping with demand, Ipswich Art Awards, motorists being reminded to slow down in Lobb Street, October is Queensland Seniors Month, and two new food outlets added to the mix in Nicholas Street.Published: 2 October 2025.Image: Vapiano and Hello Harry join an impressive list of dining options in the Nicholas Street Precinct (Ipswich First)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council

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15:39

Tulmur Place wins, personal tributes, Tallegalla...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/27

Ipswich wins prestigious award for Tulmur Place, personal tributes on council land, council hangs on to the old Tallegalla school, and three councils join forces to challenge recycling giant. Also in this episode North Ipswich Reserve to close for up to two years, Independent Decision Review Panel kept busy and two motions on notice prompt long discussions about who should own Redbank Plains Road and funding the upgrade of Champions Way at Willowbank. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show

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14:53

Is Ipswich ready for Olympic visitors in 2032? Graeme...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/24

Is Ipswich ready to welcome Olympic visitors in 2032? One local tourism operator doesn’t think so. Floating Images chief pilot Graeme Day joins the show with his take on the current state of tourism in Ipswich. He thinks council could be doing more to support destination marketing and looks to Moreton Bay region as an alternative model on how to manage and promote tourism.Interview recorded: 23 September 2025.Published: 24 September 2025.Image: Floating Images owner and chief pilot Graeme

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7:07

Business networking boost with BA5, board room...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/22

Business networking boost with business after five events also known as BA5, board room lunches with keynote speakers prove popular and the 2025 Business Excellence Awards. We’ll hear the latest news from Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president David Wiltshire.Published: 22 September 2025.Image: Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce president David Wiltshire (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Region Chamber of Commerce:

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14:27

Sports awards finalists, tough decisions await...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/16

Finalists announced for this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, council website revamp, tough decisions ahead for council on three controversial development applications, and we reminisce about our favourite TV shows from the 60s and 70s. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac, sans Walter Williams, joins the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 16 September 2025.Updated: 17 September 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and

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7:30

Review panel hears controversial DAs, council...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/09

Thagoona, Ebbw Vale and North Ipswich development applications under scrutiny by Independent Decision Review Panel, thousands of tonnes of waste diverted from landfill, Sustainable Ipswich program springs to life this month, and an increasing number of residents choosing healthy lifestyle activities. Also in this episode Doris Jeffrey honoured with a permanent reminder of her service at Ipswich Croquet Club.Published: 9 September 2025.Image: Doris Jeffrey passed away aged 101 in June 2024

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19:29

Wildlife special: Keeping yourself safe around snakes...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/09/04

In this special wildlife episode the weather is warming up, snakes are on the move, and magpies are taking aim at unsuspecting walkers and cyclists. Two University of Southern Queensland experts (Dr Christina Zdenek and Dr Meg Edwards) join the show with the latest research and tips to keep you safe from snakes and magpies.Published: 4 September 2025.Image: UniSQ snake expert Dr Christina Zdenek (photo Chris Hay)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerUniversity of Southern

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