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
Episodes
Councillors' personal safety and security in the spotlight as meeting exposes serious concerns, Ipswich supports Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba passenger rail advocacy, next steps towards a return to 10 single councillor Divisions, responses to Bill Paterson Oval and Silver Jubilee Park notices of motion, the Green Seat Project for missing persons and council hands down its annual report. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the...
AI or artificial intelligence is taking humanity on a bold journey into the future. If it all seems a bit futuristic yet something that’s unavoidable in everyday life, then my next guest may help you get a grasp of what AI is all about. Ipswich’s Ben Hayward specialises in digital marketing and helps businesses navigate the brave new world of AI, which itself is changing at lightning speed. Ben holds AI Governance certi...
Ipswich council’s push to return to 10 single councillor Divisions, a plan and photos of Booval, is Ash really hanging up his drumsticks, live music, tribute bands and comedy, Warrego Highway Bremer River bridge and variable speed signs, what’s on and what Walt’s watching. All this and more when Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for an overdue yarn over the back fence.
Yarn recorded: 21 October 2026.
Enclosed composting deadline at NuGrow’s Swanbank site extended to January 2027 while last month the state department (Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation) Swanbank project director told a court it monitors six selected sites and excludes landfills and government-owned corporations. NuGrow’s Jacob Wilson joins the show.
Interview recorded: 13 October 2026.
Published: 14 October 2026.
Image: NuGrow exec...
In this episode another quick wrap of local news including new guides for flood-prone Ipswich suburbs, council’s big push to return to 10 single councillor divisions, Sustainable Ipswich 2026, free green waste disposal dates announced, River Heart Parklands latest and Ipswich Chamber of Commerce annual awards.
Published: 12 October 2026.
Image: Free green waste disposal dates announced by Ipswich City Council (supplie...
North Ipswich Reserve new western grandstand officially begins construction, the Jets remain committed to joining the NRL, draft plan to guide western corridor growth, 20 years of CMC Rocks in 2027, Ipswich creative industries latest, and a huge October program lined up at Ipswich Civic Centre.
Published: 29 September 2026.
Image: CMC Rocks Qld 20 years (Facebook)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
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New policies for media, public art, AI and private memorials at Ipswich council this month. Also in this episode, Rosewood memorial to get an upgrade courtesy of the RSL, a change of use granted to NuGrow, get ready for Get Ready Week, and it could be back to the future if council returns to single councillor divisions. All that and more when Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the September meeting of Ipswich City Co...
A meeting of Ipswich councillors descends into an ego-laden schemozzle while debating a new media policy this week. What is the policy all about, and why does it matter so much to Ipswich councillors. I’ll attempt to explain what’s going on.
Published: 19 September 2026.
Image: ICC Finance and Governance Committee chair Cr Paul Tully (YouTube)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
Ipswich City C...
It is all about attitude when caring for cats. If you’ve ever had a behaviour problem with a cat, then Andrea Carne can come to your rescue. Andrea is an accomplished cat behaviour expert through her business Cattitude. Whether you’re a cat lover or not, this is a must-listen episode.
Published: 17 September 2026.
Image: Certified cat behaviour consultant Andrea Carne (supplied)
School holiday fun from Ipswich City Council, funding available to help make Ipswich greener, council affirms Bill Paterson Oval as the home of athletics, free waste vouchers now available, can hip-hop and Shakespeare be used in the same sentence, and time to get Galvanized.
Published: 4 September 2026.
Image: Gum Tips Nature Refuge landowner Brett Woods, Division 1 Cr Pye Augustine, Gum Tips Nature Refuge landowner Craig Men...
Councillors vote to be on the same page for the future of athletic tracks in Ipswich, what could Booval look like with a new place plan, shaping Ipswich Central could spell the end for troublesome fig trees, data centres, Springfield Parkway missing link a step closer, AWL continues with animal management, an updated Indigenous Accord and the annual Galvanized festival of heritage. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the Augu...
Where to build Ipswich's first synthetic athletics track runs into a whole lot of trouble, Booval needs your love and attention, new off leash dog park, more flood cameras to be installed, what’s coming to Ipswich Civic Centre, the Galvanized festival, and we reminisce about old cinemas. All that and more when Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence.
Published: 19 August 2026.
Mustang display at Amberley, UniSQ sounds climate warning, Greater Springfield chamber annual awards
Flying display supports RAAF Amberley Heritage Centre, climate change could be impacting pollinating crops and native plants, council wants your views on a Booval place plan, and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce annual business awards winners revealed next month. Chamber president Neil Coupland joins the show.
Interview recorded: 11 August 2026.
Published: 12 August 2026.
Image: Greater Springfield Chamber of Commer...
The call to ban greyhound racing in Queensland has again brought together a chorus of voices. Ipswich Labor MP Jennifer Howard has renewed her efforts to support a total ban on this form of racing. Jennifer Howard joins this episode.
Interview recorded: 6 August 2026.
Published: 10 August 2026.
Image: Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard (supplied)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
Ipswich City Cou...
Just when you thought it was safe to look away from what’s happening at Ipswich City Council, councillors are again at war following the sudden calling of a special council meeting at 4pm on Wednesday the 5th of August to consider funding towards a synthetic athletics track at Ripley Valley State Secondary College. The mayor and another councillor did not attend. The fall-out has included the mayor accused of being a liar.
The battlelines are drawn to save some of the last remaining bushland in the Springfield area. The Save Woogaroo Forest group is making a last-ditch effort to save the bushland. Already there’s been global support from over 300 scientists and experts, and more than 21,500 people have signed a petition. One of the groups supporters is Dr Christina Zdenek urban birds program coordinator for BIrdLife Australia.
Locals petition Ipswich council objecting to a proposed new public loo in Spring Lake Park while another petition to expand pools hours gets the thumbs down, advisory committee to get non-council members, city heart consultation looks at the bigger picture, change of meeting date for committees in August, councillors object to the closing of Amberley post office, and Box Flat’s 54th anniversary. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the...
Ipswich council committees take a mid-year break, Ipswich Chamber of Commerce president David Wiltshire joins the show to talk about annual awards, your ideas and feedback needed to help city heart plan, Peaks to Points festival on now, waste vouchers release date announced, rates concessions for community groups and organisations, and UniSQ research reveals grim future for threatened species.
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Mu...
After a short mid-winter production break, Ipswich Today is back for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac.
In this episode trombones world record attempt, we said goodbye to two more local business leaders, get outdoors with Peaks to Points festival, 100 klm/h speed limit set to return to the Warrego Highway, a place in need of a plan, and reminiscing about the best fish and chips in days gone...
In this special NAIDOC week episode you'll hear from Ipswich councillor Marnie Doyle who joins the show after attending the official launch of Still Deadly: Voices of Our Elders at Ipswich Community Gallery.
Published: 6 July 2026.
Updated: 8 July 2026 to remove the voice of Aunty Jill at the request of Ipswich City Council citing copyright and cultural reasons.
Image: Aunty Jill Davidson-Thompson. Photographer Jim Filmer ...
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