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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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All Episodes

34:05

Carpark name change folly, EVs and hybrids a hot...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/04/22

Ipswich council calls for feedback on the possible renaming of Nicholas Street Precinct carpark, we talk about the huge spike in interest in electric vehicles with Ben Maslen from Llewellyn Motors, Gout Gout still in the headlines for his record-breaking run and a story of over promising and under delivering from the Queensland Government. Also in this episode Walt’s big reveal and five years of yarning over the back fence. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for the 60th

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8:32

Gout Gout under-20 record, ANZAC day in Ipswich,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/04/17

Ipswich track star Gout Gout breaks world under-20 record to win the 200m final the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships, ANZAC Day services across Ipswich, the greening of Ipswich creeks showing more than green shoots, three new appointments to hospital board, Ipswich’s population has almost doubled in 20 years, and LEGO games for adults coming to Ipswich Central library.Published: 17 April 2026.Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding and federal MP for Blair Shayne Neumann at Jack Barkley

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20:15

Goodbye Mi-Hi Grove, make Ipswich your company HQ,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/04/10

The Ipswich property market remains stronger than ever in 2026 and those sub $100,000 property prices are now a distant memory. Local agent Jarad Foyle joins the show with his take on residential property prices, the hot-spot Ipswich suburbs and a bold prediction for the rest of the year. Also in this episode, council finally says farewell to flood-prone Mi-Hi Grove, Ipswich increases its appeal as a major centre for manufacturing, distribution and company headquarters, and the new Ripley

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12:39

Swanbank odours: NuGrow's Jacob Wilson explains next...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/04/03

One of Ipswich’s former coal mining areas has been at the centre of unpleasant odour complaints for years and more recently under scrutiny from a public health inquiry. NuGrow’s Jacob Wilson joins the show to talk specifically about what happens at their site, the smells, and next steps on the ground to reduce odours from their business.Published: 4 April 2026.Image: NuGrow executive general manager Jacob Wilson (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerJust in case

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45:05

From February 2020 to March 2026: Marking 500...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/30

Ipswich Today began with a simple idea of reporting on the post-administration Ipswich City Council election. Ipswich Election Watch was born in February 2020. By April that year it became Ipswich Today. Now 500 episodes later it’s time to celebrate with a ‘best of’ show featuring the voices of David Cullen, Gary Edwards, Teresa Harding, Marnie Doyle, Nicole Jonic, John Knox, Colin Petersen, Jamie Dunn, David Greenwood, Ashley Jones, Rob Williams and Michael Chugg. Music from The Leads also

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12:47

Sod turned for new steel mill, CBD Metro A options,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/27

Annual pilgrimage for country music fans, major new steel mill for Swanbank, options revealed for the final part of Ipswich CBD redevelopment known as Metro A, what’s next after council rejected WMI’s development application extension last month and some movement on the proposed rail link between Ipswich Central and Springfield Central. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the March meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 26 March 2026.Published: 27 March 2026.Image:

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25:52

Harding to run in 2028, Bremer bridge work begins,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/17

Teresa Harding declares a third run for mayor in 2028, finally works begin on Bremer River bridge repairs, proposed changes for state electorates including across Ipswich, new land valuations come as a shock for some, more Brisbane made music from the 1970s, CMC Rocks Qld bigger than ever, much-anticipated local production of Kinky Boots at Ipswich Civic Centre. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 17 March

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7:59

CMC keeps rocking, planes trains & autos, advance...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/14

Ipswich City Council restructures key department, festival season kicks off with Australia’s biggest country music event, Planes, Trains and Autos festival takes off again in May, advance care directives avoid heartache, lights out due to copper theft, creators summit brings out the weird, and Kinky Boots comes to Ipswich Civic Centre.Published: 14 March 2026.Image: Planes, Trains and Autos festival including retro picnic returns this year (supplied)Just in case you need help:

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21:56

Jamie Dunn; the larrikin from Brisbane who made a...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/07

If you ever listened to or watched Jamie Dunn on radio or TV his shock passing on Saturday March 7 left you feeling a sad loss. In 2023 Jamie was back on the road with his Agro Up Late live show and he visited Ipswich. In this special episode highlights of an interview recorded that year. You’ll hear some classic Jamie stories and his song which became a Queensland hit for the boy from Brisbane.Original interview recorded and published: 31 July 2023.Highlights published: 8 March

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7:32

Bushcare groups boom, council archives online, Thomas...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/03/06

Bushcare program supports residents’ passion for tree planting, new parking meters coming to Ipswich Central, newly released council archives reveal the first years of running the new municipality, find your career at West Moreton Health, indigenous author Thomas Mayo booked for a talk at Springfield Central library, and major repair works finally underway on the Warrego Highway westbound Bremer River bridge.Published: 6 March 2026.Image: Ipswich councillor Jim Madden with Bundamba Creek

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16:03

Waste industry on notice, new parking meters and...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/02/27

Waste industry put on notice by shock vote, changes to the way Nicholas Street is managed, new smart parking meters for the city centre, new sporting facilities for Tivoli and Redbank Plains, renaming Nicholas Street Precinct car park hits a speed bump, and Ipswich scores another award. Also in this episode, why Ed Sheeran didn’t play a single tune when he visited the city. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the February meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 26 February

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22:34

Hilton for Ipswich, where's Ed, council plea for...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/02/19

A new Hilton hotel coming to Ipswich, the search is on for Ed, and population boom exposes infrastructure shortcomings. Meanwhile council is begging to be heard in its state and federal budget submissions, latest twist in North Ipswich development application, what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre and we remember 1980s TV with a song. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Recorded: 18 February 2026.Published: 19 February 2026.Theme music:

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15:41

Swanbank big battery boosts green energy, Australia's...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/02/13

Swanbank's big battery is now online at the former power station site, Australia’s love affair with solar panels and home batteries is stronger than ever, all while there are still calls to extend the life of coal-fired power. Queensland shadow minister for energy Lance McCallum joins the show to talk about big batteries, home batteries, solar, wind and the energy transition.Published: 13 February 2026.Image: Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music

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7:27

Population growth surge, plea for synthetic track,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/02/06

There’s no stopping population growth in Ipswich, Australia’s defence force bands tune up for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Brisbane this month, last-ditch plea for synthetic running track, governor visits Ipswich Hospital, summer flu warning, and what’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre.Published: 6 February 2026.Image: Ipswich City Council is seeking in its federal and state pre-budget submissions further commitments to the Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor

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10:55

Nature Centre upgrades, extra lanes & signals for...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/01/30

Upgrade plans revealed for Ipswich Nature Centre, long-awaited safety improvements to Springfield Parkway a step closer, the future of animal management, and a petition calls for Rosewood pool to open in winter. All that and more when mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the January meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 30 January 2026.Image: Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park Ipswich (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerQueensland Parliament

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10:47

Annual awards name six worthy winners, mayor reveals...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/01/26

Ipswich City Council names six worthy winners at annual awards and mayor Teresa Harding exposes tension and conflict behind the scenes at council during public hearings into a new Bill which proposes more changes for local government. Content note: This episode names a deceased First Nations person.Published: 27 January 2026.Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding at Adelong Ave Thagoona December 2025 (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerQueensland Parliament

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26:21

Detour tips, difficult planning decisions ahead,...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/01/20

Detour tips around Mount Crosby Road overpass while it is closed, councillors to finally face some hard planning decisions on controversial applications likely to be decided in 2026, North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand demolition finally underway, memories of attending the Marburg dances, and before the winners are announced predictions on the six Ipswich Australia Day awards categories. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back

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10:41

More highway pain, reserve demolition starts, new...

Ipswich Today ·

2026/01/12

A new year and another round of local news to kick it off. In this episode 15 years since the 2011 flood, more Warrego Highway pain to come at the Mt Crosby Road overpass, changes planned for Paperbark Flats at Redbank Plains, demolition work starts at North Ipswich Reserve, a new bridge for Purga, arts and culture vision updated, February highlights at Ipswich Civic Centre, and local music from The Leads.Published: 12 January 2026.Updated: 13 January 2026. (to include overpass closed for

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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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