Media Releases

LOOKING at Ipswich through the eyes of young people is the theme for the 150 Views of Ipswich exhibition by children and young people opening next month.

The exhibition, being held at the Ipswich Community Gallery, will be opened by Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale at 2pm on Sunday, August 15.

TIME is fast running out for Ipswich residents to take part in a special promotion currently running through the Ipswich Library and Information Service.

Ipswich City Council Tourism and Libraries Committee Chairperson Councillor David Pahlke said Ipswich's favourite book promotion was being held by the city's library branches until August 29.

IPSWICH based trail bike riders will soon be able to take ride the trails of the new regional trail bike facility at Wyaralong following approval of the concept by Ipswich City Council today.

IPSWICH residents are reminded to mark September 3 to 5 on their calendar so they can attend the annual Rosewood Festival.

Now in its second year, the festival will be held at various locations in Rosewood and showcase local talent, arts, crafts, produce, music and much more.

GRAVITY will be the driving force of the 2nd Annual Springfield Community Billy Cart Races to be held on Father's Day, Sunday September 5, 2010.

Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Pisasale said the Billy Cart Race was coordinated by USQ in partnership with Ipswich City Council

Keep abreast of comedy trends and head to the Ipswich Civic Centre on August 4 for a side-splitting and uplifting experience.

QUEENSLAND junior representatives in rugby league, swimming and drag racing have won Ipswich City Council Junior Sports Recognition Awards for June.

Dust off your leg warmers and get ready to bust a move Kevin Bacon-style when St Edmund's College and St Mary's College students combine forces to bring Footloose: The Musical to life on the Ipswich Civic Centre stage.

TWO Ipswich schools have received flashing school zone signs just in time for the start of term three next Tuesday (July 13).

Bundamba Secondary College and the Sacred Heart School have each been allocated two signs by Ipswich City Council to remind motorists of the presence of the 40km/h school zones.

On June 25 last year the world was shocked - Michael Jackson had died.

As music fans make do in a world without the King of Pop, a new production pays homage to the star's innovative performance style.