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  • Hospital emergency barely coping, slow down in Lobb St, seniors month, two new shops join Nicholas St

    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 Steiner
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
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    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    7 min
  • Tulmur Place wins, personal tributes, Tallegalla school, new recycling plan, major works to close North Ipswich Reserve

    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 after the September meeting of Ipswich City Council.
    Interview recorded: 26 September 2025.
    Published: 27 September 2025.
    Image: Teresa Harding receives award on behalf of the city for Best Public Building or Social Infrastructure at the Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards (Mayor Harding Facebook)
    Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
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    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    16 min
  • Is Ipswich ready for Olympic visitors in 2032? Graeme Day says more should be done to promote the city

    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 Day (supplied)
    Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

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    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    15 min
  • Business networking boost with BA5, board room lunches a hit, 2025 Business Excellence Awards

    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 Steiner
    Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce: https://ipswichchamber.org.au/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

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    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    8 min
  • Sports awards finalists, tough decisions await controversial DAs, favourite TV show memories

    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 Steiner
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

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    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    15 min
  • Review panel hears controversial DAs, council maintains bid for legacy infrastructure, waste diverted, Sustainable Ipswich

    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 having spent 35 years as a member of the Ipswich Croquet Club (supplied)
    Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
    Galvanized: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/

    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Ipswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awards
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

    Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/

    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    8 min
  • Wildlife special: Keeping yourself safe around snakes and tips to avoid being swooped by magpies

    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 Steiner
    University of Southern Queensland: https://www.unisq.edu.au/
    Galvanized: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/

    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Ipswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awards
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

    Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/

    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    20 min
  • Calls to declare climate emergency, Christmas comes to Brassall carols, iGO updated, no joy for dismissed councillors

    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 Day steam and smoke BBQ at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops North Ipswich during Galvanized festival. (Queensland Museum)
    Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
    ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-28/calls-for-compensation-ipswich-council-rejected/105704544
    iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy: https://www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/igotransportstrategyreview
    Galvanized: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/galvanized/

    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Ipswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awards
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

    Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/

    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    16 min
  • Come From Away, the latest IMTC production will restore your faith in humanity

    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 Steiner
    Come From Away bookings: https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/come-from-away/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Ipswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awards
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    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.

    Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit
    https://ipswichtoday.com.au/

    Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/

    Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

    15 min
  • Earthquake '25, carpark scrapped, trouble in paradise, small business support, two locals star in Melbourne musical

    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: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
    Regional Development Australia (Ipswich): https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/latest-news
    Footloose the musical: https://footloosethemusical.com/
    Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
    Ipswich Art Awards: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ipswich-art-awards
    Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV
    Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
    Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
    Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
    Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
    Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
    Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
    Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.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/
    Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.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/
    Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc


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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…

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