Ipswich Today

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Ipswich Today

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

  1. Overpass relief, free dental clinic, RAAF noise, raceway's 40th, festival time and civic centre's 50th

    3D AGO

    Overpass relief, free dental clinic, RAAF noise, raceway's 40th, festival time and civic centre's 50th

    Two lanes are better than one on Mount Crosby Road overpass, free dental clinic opens at Silkstone, noise about RAAF noise, Willowbank Raceway’s 40th, festival time in Ipswich, Ipswich Civic Centre to mark 50 years and what's on at Ipswich Art Gallery. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.Published: 16 June 2025. Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerGreen Bins: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/here-we-go-free-green-bins-roll-out-across-ipswich/Australia’s Funniest Boomers: https://startsat60.com/australias-funniest-boomer-2025Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc  Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    19 min
  2. Riverview tip pit repairs, AWLQ free vaccinations, MP calls for greyhound regulator and new name for IHF

    JUN 10

    Riverview tip pit repairs, AWLQ free vaccinations, MP calls for greyhound regulator and new name for IHF

    Ipswich council moves to save a majestic bottle tree in Marburg, Riverview Resource Recovery Centre in need of repairs, Animal Welfare League offers free vaccinations for cats and dogs, Ipswich MP Jennifer Howard calls for independent greyhound regulator after deaths reported at new track and a new name for Ipswich Hospital Foundation revealed.Published: 10 June 2025.Image: Century-old bottle tree in Lawrence Street Marburg (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich Resource Recovery Centres Ipswich.qld.gov.au/live/waste-and-recycling/refuse-and-recycle-centresAWLQ vet clinics: https://www.awlqld.com.au/vet-clinics/Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    7 min
  3. Willowbank Raceway's 40th anniversary and Top Fuel champion Phil Lamattina still has an itch to scratch

    JUN 6

    Willowbank Raceway's 40th anniversary and Top Fuel champion Phil Lamattina still has an itch to scratch

    What does carrot farming have to do with drag racing? Not a lot really, except if you are Phil Lamattina. Phil is one of the top competitors in the Top Fuel category. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of drag racing in Ipswich. Local identity Paul Casos joins the show with the story behind local families who bravely backed their instinct to support the establishment of Willowbank Raceway.Published: 6 June 2025.Image: Top Fuel champion Phil Lamattina (L) with Paul Casos at Rotary Club of Ipswich City breakfast held at Willowbank Raceway (Ipswich Today photo)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerWillowbank Raceway: https://www.willowbankraceway.com.au/Phil Lamattina: https://www.thecarrotkings.com.au/Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    22 min
  4. Embarrassing scenes, new city plan, Warrego woes continue and call to bring back flood buy-backs

    MAY 30

    Embarrassing scenes, new city plan, Warrego woes continue and call to bring back flood buy-backs

    Extraordinary and embarrassing scenes with insensitive comments at this month’s meeting of Ipswich City Council, new city plan adopted, no end in sight to Warrego Highway woes at the Bremer River bridge and Mount Crosby Road overpass, disagreement over payments to Healthy Land and Water, increase in waste charges, still no word on the future use of council-owned land in Ellenborough Street and a call to recommence flood buy-backs. Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding joins the show.Interview recorded: 29 May 2025.Published: 30 May 2025.Image: Screenshot of council meeting during discussion on Cr Augustine's proposal to establish a Multicultural Advisory Committee (ICC YouTube)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerNational Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    21 min
  5. Festival of Horsepower, council community centre takeover, body builders and new shows at civic centre

    MAY 27

    Festival of Horsepower, council community centre takeover, body builders and new shows at civic centre

    Festival of Horsepower back for another year, Ipswich City Council takes on management of another community centre, new shows announced at Ipswich Civic Centre including Westmac’s Addams Family musical, and an early call for entries in the annual Ipswich Art Awards.Published: 27 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerNational Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/ Festival of Horsepower: www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/festival-of-horsepowerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    7 min
  6. Overpass mishap, footpath parking complaints top quarterly report and Ed Sheeran invited to Ipswich

    MAY 20

    Overpass mishap, footpath parking complaints top quarterly report and Ed Sheeran invited to Ipswich

    A truck driving expert comments on the wind turbine under Mount Crosby Road overpass mishap, dogs and footpath parking among the top numbers in council’s quarterly report, final thoughts on the federal election result, could Ed Sheeran really come to Ipswich, and we reminisce about childhood picnics. Pro Drive’s Dave Cullen joins the show along with regulars Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams for another yarn over the back fence.Recorded: 19 May 2025.Published: 20 May 2025.Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerNational Heavy Vehicle Regulator: https://www.nhvr.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/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    29 min
  7. Libraries want feedback, unstoppable Ipswich, new health jobs and first new town plan since 2004

    MAY 16

    Libraries want feedback, unstoppable Ipswich, new health jobs and first new town plan since 2004

    Ipswich Libraries want to know how you feel about their services, unstoppable Ipswich where the population keeps growing, Adelong Avenue Thagoona and two eastern suburb parks get more love from council, West Moreton Health is recruiting and Ipswich City Council is closer to adopting its first new town plan since 2004.Published: 16 May 2025.Image: Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding at North Ipswich Bowls Club with back (L-R) Ken Cassie and Neil Brigginshaw and front (L-R) Vicki Cameron, Teresa Harding and Allan Cameron (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIpswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    8 min
  8. Smarter than ever: AI continues to transform workplaces as employees face rapid change

    MAY 14

    Smarter than ever: AI continues to transform workplaces as employees face rapid change

    AI or Artificial Intelligence is here stay whether we like it or not. In this episode we explore what it is and, if you own a business, how it can be your best friend. Just like the telephone, light bulb, motor vehicle, printing press and umbrella which were initially scoffed at, AI is another world-changing breakthrough. My guest Ben Hayward explains more.Published: 14 May 2025.Image: Director of In Cahoots Co Ben Hayward (supplied)Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt SteinerIn Cahoots Co: https://www.incahootsco.com.au/Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Local Ipswich News: https://localipswichnews.com.au/Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryBlack Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/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-workshopsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/donate/ 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/

    17 min
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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

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    Allan Roebuck
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    450
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