Class of ’66 preparing for reunion to discuss six decades of change
Former St Mary’s and St Edmund’s students will reunite at Ipswich City…
Powercruise 100 delivers the biggest party in event’s history
Powercruise 100 drew a record crowd to Queensland Raceway for cruising, burnouts, racing, live music and fireworks.
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Mourning the loss of true conservation icons
The conservation community is mourning two influential figures whose work made lasting…
PCYC Ipswich drives confidently past its 600-licence milestone
More than 600 young people have earned a driver licence through PCYC…
Local Community
Strangers’ blood a lifeline for Australians battling cancer
Cancer patients are Australia’s largest users of donated red blood cells, prompting…
The Old Courthouse comes alive with glorious art for all the senses
Old Courthouse groups will join for a combined event from October 16-25…
Amaroo opens doors to give little learners an education head start
Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre will open its doors on September…
New research centre targets dementia risk
A new five-year Australian research centre will investigate vascular cognitive impairment and…
Portrait prize features talented local quartet
Three Ipswich artists and a Somerset photographer are finalists in the 2026…
Carers at breaking point as respite system battles to meet demand
Dementia Australia and Carers Australia are calling for respite reform as exhausted…
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Christmas jobs up for grabs as businesses prepare for festive rush
Employers are recruiting seasonal staff early so new workers can be trained…
Real Estate
The lifelong cost of Australia’s housing divide
Australians locked out of home ownership may face long-term financial consequences as…
Housing boom sends Ipswich past 275,000
Ipswich has passed 275,000 residents, with the city adding an average of…
Seniors
Seniors continue to push back as self-service shopping rises
National Seniors Australia says many older shoppers still value staffed checkouts, cash…
Home support lifeline secured
The Federal Government has extended the Commonwealth Home Support Program, giving older…
Lifestyle
Casting opens for The Block 2027
Applications have opened for The Block 2027, giving renovation enthusiasts a chance…
Exciting Spring Drift Matsuri set to light up Queensland Raceway
Spring Drift Matsuri returns in October with track action, drift trains, trade…
With hanging gardens, the only way is up!
Hanging baskets, trellises and vertical planters can turn compact yards, patios and…
National Bilby Day in September retains strong Ipswich connection
National Bilby Day has deep Ipswich links through conservation pioneers who helped…
Macauley Rapmund enjoying his rapid rise
Former Ipswich Grammar student Macauley Rapmund is building a global acting career…
Wild adventure coming soon to Ipswich Central
Nicholas Street Precinct will host wildlife encounters, live shows and family activities…
Thai: Little Bangkok brings its big flavour
Little Bangkok Bistro serves generous Thai favourites, rich curries and a standout…
Lions’ Australia Cup dream ends after powerful second-half blitz
Lions FC led South Melbourne at halftime before a Bul Juach hat-trick…
Presentation Night rewards big efforts
Players, coaches, officials and volunteers gathered for the 2026 Rugby League Ipswich…
Undefeated Bellbird Park girls crowned Karyn Murphy Cup champs
Bellbird Park State Secondary College won the Karyn Murphy Cup 20-14, completing…
Golden Chase contenders fire at Parklands as final looms
Four winners booked places in the Group 3 Golden Chase final at…