How you could help save 34,000 kilos of waste from landfill
There’s less than two weeks to go until Ipswich’s Garage Sale Trail event, with residents across the region getting involved in the name of sustainability. More than 205 garage sale events are currently registered across Ipswich, with thousands of residents expected to take part in the nationwide event on 21 and 22 November. Environment and […]
Council crews working hard to clean up mess from Sunday’s storm
Ipswich City Council crews have been working around the clock to clean up after Sunday’s ferocious storm swept through several suburbs. Mayor Teresa Harding said the storm had a direct hit on Chuwar and surrounding suburbs about 2pm on Sunday 25 October. “We had tree surgery staff on site within 30 minutes and contractors on […]
Council asks for Ipswich’s Fair Share
Ipswich City Council is asking the next State Government to commit to a fairer investment in the city. With only 17 days before the 31 October State Election, council is calling on all political parties to demonstrate their support for current and future residents of Queensland’s fastest-growing city. Mayor Teresa Harding called recent announcements from […]
New library a hit with the Ipswich community
The new Rosewood Library has proven popular with the Ipswich community, with more than 300 new members since its opening in late July. The newest Ipswich Libraries branch saw more than 5,500 visitors in its first five weeks of operation, with more than 6,000 items loaned during the same period. With a 27,000-item-strong collection, Rosewood […]
Ipswich becomes Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council
Ipswich City Council has signed a charter to become Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council. Mayor Teresa Harding, Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Adshead and the Ipswich and Greater Springfield Chambers of Commerce Presidents signed the charter on Thursday, which will see council strengthen its relationships with small businesses across the city. Council has also […]
A book about a little girl and her kitten has an important message
A new home-grown book about responsible pet ownership is set to hit the shelves of Ipswich libraries next month. The book is the second in a series that reinforces key educational messages about responsible pet ownership to Ipswich children. Chocolate is a kitten and the star of the new book that has been published by […]
Ipswich on track for vital public transport corridor
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding today welcomed a $1 million funding commitment towards the next stage of the options analysis for the Ipswich to Springfield public transport corridor by the Palaszczuk Government. In a joint statement by local State Government members, Jennifer Howard (Ipswich), Jim Madden (Ipswich West), Lance McCallum (Bundamba) and Charis Mullen (Jordan) part-funding […]
How to make your garage sale a success
Ipswich residents are gearing up for the nation’s biggest weekend of garage sales, with 59 households already registered for the Garage Sale Trail on 21 and 22 November. And now it’s even easier for residents to make serious money from their garage sales, with Ipswich City Council teaming up with the Garage Sale Trail team […]
How to stay safe this swooping season
We might just be weeks into spring, but the region’s swooping birds are already out in force. Here in Ipswich, we’re most likely to encounter swooping magpies and plovers as they protect their eggs and young between July and November. Ipswich City Council is urging residents to keep themselves safe and protect our wildlife. “While […]
Cash in on your clutter
They say one person’s trash is another’s treasure. Now’s your chance to put that to the test and turn your unwanted items into cash.Registrations are now open for Ipswich residents to join the nationwide Garage Sale Trail which will take place over the weekend of 21 to 22 November. Whether you’re looking to make a […]