Ipswich Today

Nicholas Street Precinct carpark name change proposal scrapped, reward offered for successful conviction of honour stone vandals, how council will manage rates after large increase in land valuations, the annual Festival of Horsepower, and Ipswich regains the crown as the fastest growing city in Queensland. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the May meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 29 May 2026.Image: Ipswich City Council publicity shot to promote 2026-2031 Corporate Plan (supplied) Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape 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-galleryDiscover 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-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/River 949: https://www.river949.com.au/Free FM: https://freefm.com.au/West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/Radio Springfield City: https://radiospringfieldcity.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich Tribune Today: https://ipswichtribunetoday.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich 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/ 

Smoky days ahead with hazard reduction burns, Ipswich councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposes a reward following damage to Ebbw Vale memorial, mayor disappointed with the federal budget, last-minute call for feedback on new flood guides and what’s on at the library.Published: 22 May 2026.Image: Ipswich City Council Division 3 councillor Andrew Antoniolli (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerHazard reduction burns: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/About-Council/Initiatives/Environment/Enviroplan/Bushland-Fire-ManagementIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape 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-galleryDiscover 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-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/River 949: https://www.river949.com.au/Free FM: https://freefm.com.au/West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/Radio Springfield City: https://radiospringfieldcity.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich Tribune Today: https://ipswichtribunetoday.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich 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/ 

In this Ipswich Show special edition, show society president Darren Zanow reveals the latest about new sideshow alley rides including for the first time in Ipswich, a 65-meter-high attraction to test any thrill-seeker, there’s more food choices and more attractions. It will be the biggest show ever with special ticket deals available until midnight May 14.Image: The always popular dodgem cars at Ipswich Show (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Show tickets: https://ipswichshow.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape 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-galleryDiscover 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-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/River 949: https://www.river949.com.au/Free FM: https://freefm.com.au/West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/Radio Springfield City: https://radiospringfieldcity.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich Tribune Today: https://ipswichtribunetoday.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich 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/ 

A debilitating bout of insomnia and a deeply personal story of a temporary marriage separation to allow time for healing, has led to the launch of a third online radio station based in Ipswich. Daniel Thomas is behind this family enterprise as founder and content director. He reveals how and why he decided to launch a new online audio streaming business in a crowded marketplace.Image: Daniel Thomas (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerFree FM: https://freefm.com.au/River 94.9: https://www.river949.com.au/West Bremer Radio: https://westbremerradio.com/Radio Springfield City: https://radiospringfieldcity.com.au/Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Ipswich Tribune Today: https://ipswichtribunetoday.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape 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-galleryDiscover 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-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich 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/ 

Mayor appeals for help to find Foodbarn a new or temporary home, a decision to extend legacy free parking for Trades Hall reveals 40 years of history and pushes councillors to make difficult decisions, park lighting petition gets the thumbs down, a new park named in South Ripley, amendments to the City Plan and council makes a last-minute submission to the state on e-bikes. All that and more when Teresa Harding joins the show after the April meeting of Ipswich City Council.Published: 30 April 2026.Image: Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerJust in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdfNew land valuations: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/2026-valuationsIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape 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-galleryDiscover 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-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Damien J Johnson: https://damienjjohnson.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich 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/