Ipswich in Summer 2024-2025

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

As the mercury soars, so does the potential for extreme weather. Preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from bushfires and other natural disasters is everyone’s

During the school holidays, enjoy Nicholas Street Precinct activations, including the spectacular St Nicholas Precinct, spend time at one of our fantastic libraries, or take a splash at Tulmur Place, Bob Gamble Park or Orion Lagoon to cool off. And if you have a young person in your household with an interest in politics, nominate them for the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council. Ensuring young people have a voice in our city’s growth is critical, and I always enjoy hearing their visions for the future. Council continues to progress in creating a more sustainable, green and cleaner Ipswich. If you are out cleaning up the garden, remember, we’re a GO on Garden Organics but it is a no to food waste going into our green lidded bins. And, of course, the popular City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition is on again – take a drive through our suburbs to explore and enjoy our community’s spectacular Christmas lights.

Front Cover Image: Summer is a great time to get out and explore Ipswich’s food scene, Discoveripswich.com.au/eat If you have any feedback regarding the Spring Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2024 At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. responsibility. Early summer is the perfect time to prepare your emergency kit, clean out the gutters and tidy up your yard. This summer our local council crews and emergency services are doing their part to keep us safe, with proactive efforts to prevent bushfires as well as preparing for any potential flooding or wild storms. Summer also brings with it the prospect of family get-togethers, barbeques and celebrations. There are plenty of family-friendly events in Ipswich right across summer. Beat the heat by visiting the Ipswich Art Gallery’s exciting range of exhibitions, including a rare National Gallery of Australia loan, or by booking in to one of the Ipswich Civic Centre’s live performances. Enjoy the sit-down comedy night Stitch in the ‘swich Christmas Special or catch one of the regular live music events at Studio 188 .

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