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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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30:29

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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15:54

Calls to declare climate emergency, Christmas comes...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/29

Calls for Ipswich council to declare a climate emergency, on-going paver issues in Nicholas Street, Christmas comes to community carols event in Brassall, iGO transport strategy gets an update but will it fix traffic issues, and both major party leaders in Queensland reject calls for any compensation for dismissed councillors. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show following the August meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 28 August 2025.Published: 29 August 2025.Image: Father's

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14:14

Come From Away, the latest IMTC production will...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/26

Your memories of 9/11 will come flooding back with Come From Away, the latest Ipswich Musical Theatre Company production live on-stage next month (September 2025) at Ipswich Civic Centre. Artistic Director Brenda Ryan joins this episode to explain the origins of the show, the stellar local cast and its long road to Ipswich.Published: 26 August 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerCome From Away bookings:

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21:24

Earthquake '25, carpark scrapped, trouble in...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/19

The great earthquake of ’25, Ripley health centre to lose carpark before it is built, Transport and Main Roads briefing reveals nothing new for Karalee residents, Youtuber goes searching for trouble in Ipswich, support for small business, we reminisce about Reids and two locals take the lead roles to star in Footloose the musical in Melbourne. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 19 August 2025.Theme music:

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18:00

Remembering Reids: 40 years since since fire...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/17

It is 40 years since the devastating Reids fire in Ipswich CBD. In this special episode we remember that day which many said was the day the heart was ripped out of the city centre. In March 2020 I spoke with Lisa Jarrold, former centre manager of Ipswich City Square. Lisa was one of thousands of Ipswich workers and residents who woke to the news. You’ll hear eyewitness accounts from 1985. Also in this episode VP80 commemorations and events.Published: 17 August 2025.Image: Ipswich City

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8:17

Galvanized festival highlights, Riverview transfer...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/15

Festival season continues in Ipswich with Galvanized, Regional Arts Development Fund applications open, what’s happening at Studio 188, Riverview transfer station pit back to full operation, and $4000 on offer in valuable poetry prizes from University of Southern Queensland.Published: 15 August 2025.Image: UniSQ Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize Chair Professor Laurie Johnson (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerRADF funding:

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7:56

Cemetery plans, BIGSOUND 2025, volunteers green...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/08/08

Feedback wanted about Warrill Park cemetery’s future, council could be your ticket to BIGSOUND 2025, volunteers the key to greening Ipswich, new community fund to award environment grants, there’s no stopping Ipswich’s population growth and entries are open now for the annul Ipswich Art Awards. Also in this episode RAAF supports Supercars and bull riding action at Ipswich Showgrounds.Published: 8 August 2025Image: Bull riding action at Bull-o-rama Ipswich Showgrounds (supplied)Theme music:

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15:18

Canberra flying visit, Redbank Plains Rd speed...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/31

Mayor Harding and councillor Doyle flying visit to Canberra, Redbank Plains Road speed reduction at Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plaza library to expand, provisional projects and discretionary funds explained, green bin roll-out completed, and the latest on future works at Mount Crosby Road overpass and Warrego Highway Bremer River bridge. Teresa Harding joins the show after the July meeting of Ipswich City Council.Interview recorded: 30 July 2025.Published: 31 July 2025.Image: Ipswich

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6:05

7000 steps is the new 10,000, Supercars are back,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/29

A new University of Southern Queensland study reveals 7000 step a day could be the magic number leading to better health, Supercar drivers set to take over Nicholas Street, Redbank Plaza library revamp and expansion, and entries for this year’s Ipswich Art Awards open next month.Published: 29 July 2025.Image: University of Southern Queensland Professor Stuart Biddle (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Art Awards:

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26:02

Tribunal clears councillors, The Q resumes racing,...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/22

Three-year-old complaints against two councillors dismissed by Councillor Conduct Tribunal, greyhound trials and racing to resume at The Q after racing was suspended, local newspaper changes hands, Ipswich and Brisbane now one big traffic jam, Paul Tully announces the sad passing of his wife Liza, and we reminisce about the silly things you’ve done as a kid. Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 22 July 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle -

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7:28

Community planting event, ARTiculate workshops, and...

Ipswich Today ·

2025/07/18

National tree day planting event on July 26 targets Bundamba Creek, Ipswich Civic Centre officially marks 50 years and this year’s ARTiculate workshops return in July and August. Also in this episode Paul Tully gets David Pahlke back in front of a camera 12 months after the former Division 10 councillor’s brush with death in a car accident.Published: 18 July 2025.Image: L to R (back row) Beatboxer Tom Thum, Ipswich Orpheus Chorale member Leah Bell, Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding, Economic and

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