Ipswich Today

Nominations open for this year’s Ipswich Sports Awards, SPARK Ipswich on now, Ipswich West Greens candidate revealed, Blazin' Bull Ride night coming to Ipswich Showgrounds, a new healthcare service for First Nations people living in Ipswich and West Moreton and the Peaks to Points Festival returns from July 20 to August 4 with more than 50 free and low-cost events.
Published: 5 July 2024.
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Image: National tree planting day Sunday July 28 (supplied)
Peaks to Points: https://www.peakstopoints.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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If you’re a male over 40 when was the last time you had a PSA blood test? In this episode a serious message about prostate cancer from ManUp! Australia, which was established in 2010 by Brian and Jill Costello after Brian was diagnosed with prostate cancer and the family had trouble finding relevant information and support about the disease. Sadly, after battling several melanomas and lung cancer, Brian passed away in March 2018. The Costello’s daughter Leah took up the fight in 2017 with her Mum to educate and support those diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Published: 1 July 2024.
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Image: Leah Costello (supplied)
ManUp! Australia: https://manupaustralia.org.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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As sure as the sun rises Ipswich City Council increased rates in its annual budget for 2024-2025 handed down this week. In this episode you’ll hear highlights from the city’s $663 million budget delivered by mayor Teresa Harding and was that an apology from Andrew Antoniolli near the end of the meeting?
Published: 28 June 2024.
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Image: Ipswich City Council 2024-2025 budget document (supplied)
Ipswich City Council budget documents: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/corporate_publications/budget-2024-2025
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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It was sorry business that interrupted an emerging art career and then kick-started it again 15 years later. David Pearce is an Indigenous artist from South Australia living in Queensland. David paints in his own unique style. It is Indigenous art but not as you know it. Ipswich Community Gallery highlights the works of local artists each month and from July 20 - 28 you can view Blak & Abstract - 21st Century Indigenous Explorer.
Published: 26 June 2024.
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Image: Indigenous artist David Pearce working on one of his Urban Chaos series of paintings for his exhibition at Ipswich Community Gallery July 20-28 2024 (Ipswich Today)
Black Swan Art: https://www.blackswanart.com.au/
Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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The FO (food organics) is going from FOGO in Ipswich, fire ants fire up councillors with a report about who pays for future treatment of council-owned land, first public disagreement over recommended tenancy in Nicholas Street Precinct, Andrew Antoniolli criticises decisions of the previous council, the end is near for River Heart walkways, council establishes two new advisory committees, SPARK Festival costs revealed and councillors endorse a new expenses policy for themselves. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.
Recorded: 20 June 2024.
Published: 21 June 2024.
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Image: SPARK Festival display of local artworks projected onto St Paul's Anglican Church Ipswich Central in 2023. Artist Jacob Sarra (supplied)
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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After a short break Ipswich Today is back and time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. In this episode we talk about the cost of living and its impacts on hospitality businesses, River Heart Parklands to lose its over water walkways, from horsepower to SPARK as Ipswich turns on the festivals and we remember Brisbane television’s Mike “Gibbo” Gibson.
Published: 17 June 2024.
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Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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Can shopping for Christmas in June save you money? Consumer expert Park Thaichon from the University of Southern Queensland joins the show. He shares tips and views on saving money at the mid-year sales. Also in this episode sister city relationship strong as task force visits to help solve bat problem and West Moreton Health wants your help.
Published: 8 June 2024.
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Image: UniSQ consumer expert Associate Professor Park Thaichon (supplied)
UniSQ: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
West Moreton Health research: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/node/937
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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They liked the company so much they bought it. Meet new Pumpyard owners Jack Anderson and his dad Deryk. Nine years since it first launched, Pumpyard and 4 Hearts Brewing is about to have new owners. Also in this episode University of Southern Queensland climbs world rankings to crack the top 400 and Ipswich council extends CMC Rocks sponsorship until at least 2026.
Published: 6 June 2024.
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Image: supplied
CMC Rocks: https://www.cmcrocks.com/
Willowbank Raceway: https://www.willowbankraceway.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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SPARK Festival returns for a fourth year in July with a bigger program, stroke training save lives, Sutton Park lighting boost, SEQ Council of Mayors descend on parliament, Willowbank Raceway set to host 2024 Winternationals and Floating Images takes Ipswich to the world.
Published: 31 May 2024.
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Image: SPARK Festival Common People Dance Project (supplied)
National Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Willowbank Raceway: https://www.willowbankraceway.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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The fallout continues after the second vote on disaster management chairperson in Ipswich. Andrew Antoniolli has now been endorsed twice by the majority of councillors as the chairperson of the Ipswich Local Disaster Management Group. Can councillors move forward in relative harmony after such deep divisions?
Published: 29 May 2024.
Audio credit: ABC Radio Brisbane
Theme music: www.purple-planet.com
Image: Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)
National Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc

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AI: All episodes of Ipswich Today are recorded with real humans using Adobe Audition. You won't find any AI voices here. Editing and production by Allan Roebuck.

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