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
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...
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.
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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...
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: Au...
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.
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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)
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.
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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...
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 ...
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 commemo...
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 -...
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 2025
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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.
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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_Mus...
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 o...
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...
SPARK Ipswich brings more delight to Ipswich Central as the city centre lights up. On the first night (July 11) Ipswich families came out in big numbers to enjoy the sights, sounds and soak up the atmosphere. In this episode you’ll hear from two of the nine artists featured in the deLIGHT program. The good news is there’s plenty more to come until July 20 and it’s all free, and Yamanto Central successfully launches Share S...
NAIDOC week marks 50 years with a week of celebrations from July 6 to 13, SPARK Festival about to light up Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre ramps up its 50th anniversary celebrations, nurse navigators on hand for First Nations patients at West Moreton Health, and Ipswich council pushes what it says are the highlights of the annual city budget.
Published: 8 July 2025.
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steine...
Rates and charges up as council hands down a $678 million annual budget. What it means for individual ratepayers, more on the new infrastructure levy, and the sudden closing of a highway bridge brings many suburbs to a standstill. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the special budget meeting of Ipswich City Council.
Published: 2 July 2025.
Updated: 4 July 2025.
Image: Ipswich City Council budget papers 2025...
To coincide with SPARK Ipswich in July, Yamanto Central will open a new community share space. Centre marketing manager Andrew Spark joins the show along with local Indigenous artist Jacob Sarra. Jacob has been selected as the first artist to showcase his work in the centre.
Published: 30 June 2025.
Image: Jacob Sarra (supplied)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
Yamanto Central: https://yam...
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