Ipswich Today

Local disaster management leadership changes mandated by the state government forces change in Ipswich, public health inquiry report vindicates residents, more consultation for solar light petition, changes for new city plan, council keen not to let the grass grow, conservation estates expand and Christmas in Ipswich. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show after the November meeting of Ipswich City Council.
Interview recorded: 27 November 2025.
Published: 28 November 2025.
Image: Carols, markets and displays will be among the many events held during Christmas in Ipswich 2025 (supplied)
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
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Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/
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-gallery
Discover 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-workshops
Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/
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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