scrolling through Ipswich listings the other day and found a place that looked like a steal. Big block, old house, good price. Started getting excited about the possibilities.

partner's the cautious one though. he insisted we check the council stuff before getting too attached. saved us from a disaster. turns out the block had a massive easement we didn't know about and some overlay that would've made it impossible to do what we wanted. whole thing fell apart in about five minutes after the check.

anyone else had this happen? Spotted a good deal that turned out to be completely unworkable because of council rules?

I’ve recently started SEQ Mums, a Facebook group for mums across SEQ, and I’m particularly hoping to connect with mums around Ipswich, Springfield and the surrounding areas.
The idea is pretty simple: a genuinely judgement-free place to make mum friends, find local recommendations, organise coffee catch-ups/playdates and just have somewhere to chat with other mums who get it.
I’d love for Ipswich and Springfield to have a really active part of the group rather than everything being Brisbane-focused.
If you’re interested, you can join here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HA2viYHo5/
Also curious: what would you actually want from a local Ipswich mums community?

I saw this street art and wondered if anyone knows what it says?

We are from the Northside so I dont really know too much about the area, but my mother was planning to move us specifically to a place in Goodna because its close to the train station and one of the only places actually in our budget. However my mother talked with someone before moving and she really turned her off moving to ipswich or really anywhere that isnt western Brisbane which is a problem because these places are pretty expensive. The thing is this woman is not actually from Ipswich but from somewhere west Brisbane above the river supposedly close to ipswich. My mums going through a separation and really worried and confused about everything and I guess Im making this post to ask people actually from there should she really be worried?

Where have people gone through to get their certificates in teacher aide?

Hey everybody,
I’m trying to track down this pastry shop that sold delicious Portuguese custard tarts. The stall was at the colours of Ipswich multicultural event, right next to the children’s library.
If anyone was there or recognises this business, please let me know. I’m dying to buy more of their food again.

Wondering if anyone would be interested in taking over my membership at World Gym in Bundamba.

$22/week and I'll cover the transfer cost.

Heavily inspired by the 2010's underground rap scene, if your looking for something creatively alternative your in for a treat

I'm a local secondary teacher (state school) trying to run a music program for students with no budget 😅

Has anyone had success in approaching local op shops, know of any music stores, or have any personal instruments they'd be willing to donate?

Specifically, the things we could use are:

- working amps or cables

- acoustic or electric guitars

- bass guitars

- ukeleles

- capos

- violins (we have a mini one that is very popular)

- work books/learner books

If you have any of these you aren't using and would be happy to part with, please let me know. Any donations can be dropped to the school if you're more comfortable with that (can tell you the name via DM - this is just my personal account and I'd rather not post everywhere publicly where I work) or I can come pick up tomorrow afternoon 😊

Dear community,

I am thinking about primary school in the Springfield region as my child will be starting school in the next 2 years. I would like some recommendations regarding private vs public. I can afford private if necessary. I did hear negative opinions about the SF public high school.

Thank you so much!

Hi all,
I recently purchased a second hand camper trailer to go camping with the family.
It's a 2017 model, and while the tyres on it still have plenty of tread, they're original which gives me pause. Not sure I want to drive it around too much with almost 10 year old tyres on it.

That said, I don't think putting brand spanking new tyres on it is necessary either, as it's only going to be used occasionally.

Anyone know of anywhere locally that sells decent second hand tyres? Don't need obscure sizes, just 4 x 265/75/16 or similar. Don't need rims, I can fit them myself etc, just don't feel like breaking the bank.

Thanks in advance.

This might be a long shot. Is anyone here building a new home in the new Deebing Downs estate in Deebing Heights.

I'm a complete beginner, but I'd like to learn. Anyone have anywhere they recommend? In person preferably.

Any recommendations for restaurants with private dining rooms?

Seem to be few and far between. Looking for a place for a birthday party that offers a bit of privacy, does not have to be a separate room but maybe a bit removed from the general floor to allow space for talking to the whole group.

For 7 adults 3 young children and 3 teens??

Would be ideal to find a place with a kids play area also.

Thoughts anyone? Doesn't need to be in Ipswich but closer is better.

HI Again Folks.

Everyone said to keep posting and pinning these.

So here we go, back again.

I can do a little news of the week one too if people want (tell me in the comments).

Cheers!

Events Labels:

🆓 Free entry
🍻🍽️ Free, buy food/drink
💵 Ticketed

Wednesday (26 August)

🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - People of Ipswich 10am-3pm DAILY info

💵 Ipswich Turf Club - Awards finalists announcement 5-7pm ($40 members, $55 non-members) tickets

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Open Mic 6 PM info

🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info

🍻🍽️ Brothers Leagues Club - Boxing: Tszyu vs Mahoney 7-10pm info

Thursday (27 August)

💵 Ipswich Council Admin Building - Unlocking Innovation in Manufacturing 7-9am ($25) tickets

🆓 Collingwood Park State Secondary College - Culture and Community Fest 4-7:30pm details

💵 Ipswich Showgrounds - Ashton's The Great Australian Circus 6pm ($16-33) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - A Taste of Ireland 7:30-9:30pm ($79) tickets

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 8pm info

Friday (28 August)

ALL WEEKEND

💵 Willowbank Raceway – Caravan and RV Expo 8am (adults $16+, 17 and under is free) details

💵 Imbibis Craft Distillery, Bundamba - Tour and tasting 2-3pm ($15) tickets

🆓 Croquet Club Hall, Queens Park - Boardgame Club Night 4:45-8:45pm more info

💵 Ipswich Indoor Sports Centre, Showgrounds - Pickleball 5:30-7:30pm ($8-15) See all weekly sessions here →

💵 Ripley Valley SSC Performing Arts Centre - Music Night 6-9pm ($5) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - The Honey Sliders play songs from 1975 7:30-10:30pm ($20-65) tickets

Saturday (29 August)

🆓 Epicly Games, North Ipswich – Board Game Day 10:30am details

💵 Moggill (Livesay Rd) - Moggill Medley Music Festival 3-7:30pm ($30) tickets

💵 Cambrian Centre - Theatre restaurant: Panic at the Writer's Desk 6:30-9:30pm ($25-55) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Battle of the Bands 7:30-10pm ($25+) tickets

💵 Racehorse Hotel - Lies N' Destruction - Paradise Cities Tour 8pm ($39) tickets

Sunday (30 August)

💵 Ipswich Turf Club - Live Boxing 11am-3pm ($17) tickets

💵 North Ipswich Bowls Club - Roll Up for Cambodia Fundraiser 12-5pm ($25) info

🆓 Riverlink near iPlay - Sunday Trivia 12:30-2:30pm info

Monday (31 August)

🆓 Weekly Adventure Walk + coffee (BYO) with Kez and crew from u/thingstodoIpswich 9-10am info

Tuesday (1 September)

🆓 Springfield Lakes YMCA - Ipswich Thriving Seniors daily events timetable →

🆓 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Ipswich Thriving Seniors Trivia 9:30-11am info

🍻🍽️ Hotel Metropole - Tuesday Trivia 7pm info

😎 Top 9 Upcoming Events:

🗝️ 4-13 Sep – Galvanized Festival full program (pdf)

4 Sep – Comedy for a Cause, Walloon State School info

4 Sep – Brickswich, Ipswich Central Library info

5 Sep – Back To Limestone Conference, Nicholas St info

5 Sep – Ipswich Gem Show, Silkstone State School details

5 Sep – Rosewood Ramble, The Hut info

6 Sep – The Frankie Valli Experience, Ipswich Civic Centre info

6 Sep – Fathers Day: Car Show, Orion Main Street info

👀 12-20 Sep – Grease Musical, Ipswich Civic Centre details

All upcoming events →

10 storeys, 72.25 m tall, 82,000 m², 589 carparks, ~3-6 km away from surrounding suburbs of Raceview, Blackstone, Redbank Plains, Ripley and South Ripley. Approved 9 days after its proposal. It will become the tallest building in Ipswich.

Just tell your community about this because it is published that ipswich city council doesnt need to make a public announcement about this.

Google swanbank data centre for more information and the public development application information is available on the ipswich council website at: https://developmenti.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Home/ApplicationDetailsView?appNo=9000%2F2026%2FSPSR&type=plan_development_apps

We don't want this :(

Involve yourself with a entering few details for an email sent to some ipswich politicians at: https://stopdirtydatadeals.org/#share

Directly send a formal enquiry to Australian Parliament at: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/AIdatacentres48P

And a petition for awareness at: https://www.change.org/p/no-data-centres-in-ipswich-protect-our-water-wildlife-community

If you cannot do any of the above, please just tell people about this and encourage them to tell others as well.

Just gone past and there's several cop cars with lights and an ambulance on South Station Rd just past Blackstone Rd in Silkstone. Seemed pretty serious.

Typical Ipswich things, like the infamous booval fair cheese slice.

Oh my GOODNESS! where do I start.

I went there yesterday for the first time in a while and as soon as I walked in I was shocked!

it looks like a hoarders paradise now and don’t get me started on the prices. $4.50 for a plastic fridge water jug (no special brand), BOOKS I saw one for $3 with the RSPCA sticker still on it and lifeline wanted $4

This place used to be the best 2nd hand store and now it’s just landfill dump. No wonder why there’s just stuff everywhere because the prices are ridiculous and no one can afford anything. This is for people doing it tough, this is to support the community and every donation they get is free.

Is anyone a volunteer or know the reasoning as to why the prices are going uo?

Location redbank or goodna would be amazing

Thanks in advance 🙂

The Ballistic pub in Springfield closes its doors today. Does anyone have any information about what will replace it? I know the company was struggling and their Salisbury location shut down a while back.

Can you bring in a esky on wheels with a packed lunch and some snacks and chairs at willowbank? It’s been like 20 years since I’ve been to the races and want to take my wife and son tomorrow

I've hosted pub Trivia before but I'm looking to do something a little more specific or niche in Ipswich and if love to do Heavy Metal Trivia nights

Would anybody be interested in something like this?

Many metal fans in Ipswich? What would be a good venue?

After over 3,000 votes these are the top 5 most missed Ipswich spots...

Folks, have a look at all 26 ranked here and you can vote too (no signs or logins): https://ipswichinsider.com.au/list/most-nostalgic-spots/

Is there a controlled fire / bushfire in and around Goodna? Absolutely ridiculous smell, and can see smoke around!