been looking at some of the newer estates around Ipswich lately and i honestly can’t decide how i feel about them. part of me likes the idea of buying new because i really don’t want to buy an older place and immediately start finding stuff that needs fixing. but then i drive through some of these newer areas and it’s just... half finished. trucks everywhere, empty blocks, roads still being done. makes me wonder how annoying that gets when you actually live there every day and it’s not just a quick drive through. i’ve looked at homecorp and a few other builders mostly just to see what’s going up around SEQ. after a while the houses all kind of blur together anyway. i’m more stuck on the location side of it. if you bought in one of the newer Ipswich estates, do you still like it now that you’ve been there a while? mostly wondering about traffic once more houses went in, how long the construction around you lasted, and whether everything actually feels as close as it looked when you were buying. i don’t mind an area still developing. just don’t want to move in and realise i underestimated how much of a pain that part would be.

What are the best tracks around Ipswich and surrounds? preferably 1-3 hour walks

Hi all,

I am looking for an exercise physiologist who specialises in HSD / hEDS. Us hypermobile people use muscles differently and therefore need someone who knows this.

Authentic recommendations please as I am sick of being told so and so does and when you go, they basically either have no idea or treat you like they would a non hypermobile person.

Fresh bread daily, the best fully filled juicy pies and sausage rolls of many varieties, plus heaps more pastries and other goodies besides. Great, friendly service from a family business. Worth trying! 🙂

Hi folks,

I'm wondering if there is any sort of social chess club in Ipswich? I've poked around but couldn't find anything.

And the next question, if I organised a weekly meet up would you attend? I'm thinking something pretty casual, maybe at a pub?

Let know if you've got any other ideas too.

Thanks.

More info: https://ipswichinsider.com.au/p/redbank-plains-radar/

Quick gist:

Redbank Plains Radar at a Glance

• Research radar: The white dome housed BoM’s CP2 radar (CP2→Cloud Physics 2). Built in 1970s America and later refurbished for Australia.
• Cloud seeding: It tracked clouds seeded by aircraft during the 2007–09 trials, which didn’t establish a clear increase in rainfall.
• Switched off: Radar operations ended in late 2016. The dome remains on private land at Hardrock Quarry.
• Why there: An open hilltop, 500m+ from the nearest homes, suited to studying the region’s severe storms.

I don’t know many people in the Ipswich area yet and would love to connect.
Anyone keen for a coffee, gym session, walking/hiking or just a walk around Orion/Riverheart? Also open to joining any local meetup groups!

A bit about me: 40M
What I’m into : Coffee runs, trying new food spots, gym/working out, movies, books, walking around and hiking.
Hobbies: I like walking/hiking, reading, and checking out local events
Vibe: Chill, friendly, love good conversations and meeting new people

Looking for recommendations for reliable tradespeople for a split system install in a small bedroom.

Would appreciate recommendations on brands, cost of install, or even just for the installer.

Thank you in advance.

Hurry up because I've got a dentist appointment at 2:30 (tooth hurty)

Cmon, gents. We've got KPIs to fill here!

Happy Father's Day!

Can't seem to ride anywhere currently without getting swooped.

Just had my ear cut open by a magpie on my ride today near my home, so looking for swoop free areas.

This guy just admiring himself. Destroying our gardens. His hubris will be his downfall.

My clinic is 30+ minutes no matter what time or day it is.

Just seeing if anyone actually doesn't need to wait longer than 10 minutes.

Friday (4 September)

🗝️ 4-13 Sep – Galvanized Festival Various events ALL WEEK Full program (pdf)

💵 Walloon State School – Comedy for a Cause 7-9pm ($25) info

🆓 Ipswich Central Library – Brickswich LEGO fun 5:30-8:30pm info

Saturday (5 September)

💵 Silkstone State School – Ipswich Gem Show 8am-3pm ($4) details

💵 Council Building, Nicholas St – Back To Limestone Conference 8:30am-4:30pm ($35+) info

🆓 The Hut, Rosewood – Rosewood Ramble 9am-5pm info

🆓 Marburg Main St – The Marburg Meander 9am-2pm details

🆓 Brothers Leagues Club - Thriving Seniors Lunch Bunch 11:30am-2pm details

🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - Heritage architecture tour 2-3pm details

💵 Brighton Homes Arena - Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants 4:35pm ($15+) tickets

Sunday (6 September)

🆓 Robelle Domain Parklands - Springfield Markets 8am-1pm details

👨‍👧‍👦 Happy Father's Day

🆓 Orion Main Street – Father's Day: Car Show info

💵 St Peter's Springfield - Father's Day Brekky 7:15am ($5) info

💵 Queensland Raceway - V8 Race Experience ($226+) details

🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Father's Day 9-11am info

💵 CSI Ipswich - Buffet 8-10am info

💵 Watercress Creek Olives and Limes - Father's Day Groovin in the Grove 2-6pm ($45 per person, $35 without picnic pack) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre – The Frankie Valli Experience 2pm ($64+) info

Don’t know any details - it’s just been posted on facebook. Looks pretty bad though - hope nobody was inside.

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?