$4.5m lifeline for flood-prone bridge
A $4.5 million federal commitment will replace the flood-prone Strongs Road Bridge…
Councillors back ratepayer-funded security following fiery debate
IPSWICH councillors have voted to prioritise ratepayer-funded home security protections similar to…
Festival of Lights brings faith, food and colour to Ipswich
Diwali's five-day traditions celebrate light, renewal and connection, with the principal 2026 observance falling on November 8.
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$200m Jets warning: Back Ipswich or lose league heartland
The Ipswich Jets say more than $200 million in backing strengthens their…
Council torn over who should fund security
Ipswich councillors will consider whether ratepayers should help fund home security for…
Local Community
Ipswich Art Awards showcase creativity
The 2026 Ipswich Art Awards run November 7-14 with an $18,000 prize…
UniSQ offering affordable mental health care to ease the pressure
UniSQ's Ipswich clinic has immediate affordable therapy appointments and free adult group…
Diwali ready to light up Brighton Homes
The Brisbane Lions will host a Diwali festival at Springfield on Saturday…
Mini Golf gets ready for Halloween fun
Brookwater Mini Golf becomes Spookwater from October 30 to November 1, with…
Prism Awards give new opportunities
Nominations for the 2026 Prism Awards close November 1, with new categories…
Search on for Ipswich’s best little artists’ brush with Christmas
Primary students can enter Mayor Teresa Harding’s Christmas card competition, with entries…
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‘Seems we’re going to get stung again’
Jason Roebig warns a proposed retail-sales levy could lift his contribution from…
Real Estate
Rent rises through the roof amid call for cap
National median rents have reached $675 a week, prompting Everybody’s Home to…
Australians putting off bills as pressure builds
A Finder survey found 23 per cent of Australians had missed or…
Seniors
Seniors struggling to keep pace with constant technology changes
Research on people aged over 65 shows technology can support independence while…
Keep your cool as temperatures begin to climb with summer near
National Seniors urges older Australians to plan for hot weather, identify cooler…
Lifestyle
Birds of a feather flock to Ipswich
Ipswich has recorded 277 bird species, with reserves and lakes offering sightings…
Hotlaps dodges carnage including feathered foe
Hudson “Hotlaps” James overcame crashes, weather and a bird strike at the…
Diesel Assault promises action
Willowbank Raceway’s Diesel Assault nights give turbocharged diesel builds a dedicated quarter-mile…
Take your chance to discover the Rockies with APT Luxury Travel
Jordyn Mills shares an APT journey through Canada, from Rocky Mountaineer and…
The data says you are coping – but are you?
Sloan Wilkins asks whether strong household statistics reflect how families really feel…
African women put wealth and empowerment on centre stage
The Queensland African Women Dinner Dance returns on November 21 with a…
Blue Fin Fishing Club is a cut above the roast!
Blue Fin Fishing Club has taken Ipswich's Best Sunday Roast title with…
Force must back its proven coach
Chris Riches returns to coach the Ipswich Lady Force amid claims and…
Dancer scores spot in sporting Hall of Fame
Olympic gold medal coach Barry Dancer has been inducted into the Queensland…
Cup fever building as top favourites emerge
Defiantly, Trustyourinstinct and Point of Law are among the leading Melbourne Cup…
Lions roar as Conway celebrates her century
Brisbane beat St Kilda by 52 points as Sophie Conway celebrated game…