The FO (food organics) is going from FOGO in Ipswich, fire ants fire up councillors with a report about who pays for future treatment of council-owned land, first public disagreement over recommended tenancy in Nicholas Street Precinct, Andrew Antoniolli criticises decisions of the previous council, the end is near for River Heart walkways, council…

After a short break Ipswich Today is back and time for another yarn over the back fence with Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac. In this episode we talk about the cost of living and its impacts on hospitality businesses, River Heart Parklands to lose its over water walkways, from horsepower to SPARK as Ipswich turns on the festivals and we remember B…

Can shopping for Christmas in June save you money? Consumer expert Park Thaichon from the University of Southern Queensland joins the show. He shares tips and views on saving money at the mid-year sales. Also in this episode sister city relationship strong as task force visits to help solve bat problem and West Moreton Health wants your help. Publi…

They liked the company so much they bought it. Meet new Pumpyard owners Jack Anderson and his dad Deryk. Nine years since it first launched, Pumpyard and 4 Hearts Brewing is about to have new owners. Also in this episode University of Southern Queensland climbs world rankings to crack the top 400 and Ipswich council extends CMC Rocks sponsorship un…

SF Ballet Soloist Julia Rowe talks with Associate Director of Education Jasmine Yep Huynh on May 5, 2024 about Swan Lake as part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews fr…

SPARK Festival returns for a fourth year in July with a bigger program, stroke training save lives, Sutton Park lighting boost, SEQ Council of Mayors descend on parliament, Willowbank Raceway set to host 2024 Winternationals and Floating Images takes Ipswich to the world. Published: 31 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: SPARK Festi…

The fallout continues after the second vote on disaster management chairperson in Ipswich. Andrew Antoniolli has now been endorsed twice by the majority of councillors as the chairperson of the Ipswich Local Disaster Management Group. Can councillors move forward in relative harmony after such deep divisions? Published: 29 May 2024. Audio credit: A…

Mayor fails in second bid for disaster management chair as hostilities break out in the council chamber. The second Ipswich council meeting of the new term gets off to a far from harmonious start with disruptions from the public gallery, and is the mayor considering a third tilt for federal seat of Blair at next year’s election? Teresa Harding join…

Council meeting chaos as Ipswich councillors reject a renewed bid from mayor to chair local disaster management group, Warrego Highway pain continues at Bremer River, what’s new in Nicholas Street, another cracker Ipswich Show, Festival of Horsepower coming in June and we reminisce about Cribb and Foote. All that and more with Ashleigh Mac and Walt…

Can the sound of the ukulele really ease a hangover? In this episode a break from local news and politics to catch up with Jeni from the Royal Mail Ukulele Group. You’ll also hear one of their songs as performed live on the Community Stage at this year’s Ipswich Show. Published: 20 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Royal Mail Ukul…

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Nikisha Fogo and Guest Artist Daniel Camargo, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, talks with Dance Educator Mary Wood on May 3, 2024 about Swan Lake as part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered…

SF Ballet School Director Grace Maduell Holmes talks with Dance Educator Claire Sheridan about the San Francisco Ballet School and Spring Festival on stage from May 22–24, 2024. Under the combined leadership of SF Ballet School Director Grace Maduell Holmes and Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the School has a dual mission: to train classical ballet …

Ipswich City Council responds to Queensland Government homeless review, major earthworks begin at Colleges Crossing, have your say in annual survey of library services and get ready for an expanded Festival of Horsepower. Published: 16 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Earthworks at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve (supplied) …

May is small business month, a new fish highway coming to Six Mile Creek, flexispaces target disengaged students in three Ipswich schools and a University of Southern Queensland study reveals the impact of bad parenting on the mental health of children. Published: 9 May 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: A local fishway in Woogaroo Cre…

May is showtime in Ipswich. Show president Darren Zanow joins this episode with a rundown of what we can expect this year including a special appearance from Bluey and Bingo in the Bluey Live Interactive Experience, the city’s population now estimated at 254,000 and a new Sounds of Ipswich to keep you guessing. Published: 3 May 2024. Theme music: w…

A free safe online program to help young people aged seven to 17 with mental health issues has been released and is backed by six universities. It’s a self-help online platform available now. Project lead is Professor Sonja March from the University of Southern Queensland. Also in this episode can you guess the sounds of Ipswich? Published: 29 Apri…

After a hectic few weeks with the council election and Ipswich West by-election your humble host had a week off. Now back in the studio I reminisce about ANZAC Day when at school, speculate on what’s ahead in the Ipswich City Council chamber, pop in some local news and talk about a new feature coming soon to the podcast called Sounds of Ipswich. Pu…

Textile Artist Maria Guzmán Capron, designer of the Dos Mujeres scenic curtain talks with Dance Educator Jessica Cohen on April 12, 2024 about Dos Mujeres as part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear …

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Esteban Hernández talks with Jennifer French Kovacevich on April 14, 2024 about Dos Mujeres as part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews from…

In this local news episode: ANZAC Day in Ipswich, new Ipswich Art Workshop looking for your ideas, West Moreton Health recognised for their innovative hepatitis C testing and treatment program, and a reminder to get your flu vax before winter sets in. Published: 19 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: West Moreton Health Alcohol an…

We pause to offer condolences to families of Sydney stabbing victims, the extraordinary events at the post-election Ipswich council meeting, farewell Bell Street pedestrian bridge, more laughs with Stitch in the Swich and we reminisce about the opening of Ipswich Art Gallery. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over …

Ipswich councillors split over who should be deputy mayor and every other major decision at the post-election meeting held April 11. This included division over selecting members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Local Government Association of Queensland policy representative, meanwhile second term councillor Jacob Madsen was nowhere …

SF Ballet Rehearsal Director and former SF Ballet Principal Dancer Tina LeBlanc talks with Dance Educator Claire Sheridan on April 7, 2024 about the next@90 Curtain Call, part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your d…

New faces in the chamber for Ipswich City Council’s post-election meeting, Australia’s single biggest defence export to be built at Redbank, Prison Health Service staff benefit from new correctional centre and researchers at the University of Southern Queensland challenge young people stereotypes. Published: 9 April 2024. Theme music: www.purple-pl…

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Wei Wang talks with San Francisco Ballet’s Senior Director of Leadership Giving Kristin Bertrand on April 5, 2024 about next@90 Curtain Call and Mere Mortals as part of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered s…

As the dust settles after the Ipswich council election jockeying for the deputy mayor spot is well underway. The first meeting of council on April 11 will also decide on standing committees and deal with any urgent business held during caretaker. Mayor Teresa Harding joins the show and will also answer why council officers approved a controversial …

I'm so honored to have Mestre Pinga Fogo ( Gui Torres) from Benção Capoeira on the show today! He is my Capoeira instructor here in Austin. In this heart-warming conversation, Gui shared with us: Why is Capoeia a healing movement practice? Why did he choose to come to the States, and the challenges he overcame along the way Differences between teac…

Ipswich mayor and councillor positions declared by ECQ, work to resume on the current Redbank Plains Road upgrade, IHF community donors support West Moreton Health and extra money for sports facilities in Ripley Valley and Blackstone. Published: 28 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Stalled works on Redbank Plains Road (supplied)…

On March 22, 2024, SF Ballet Soloist Cavan Conley talked about A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Program 4 of the 2024. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews from the Season here. Header Image: …

In an era of constant change in technology and radio station ownership will local radio survive in the future? In this special episode two guests explore the past and try to predict the future. David Greenwood and Dr Ashley Jones are media experts and both have a strong connection to Ipswich and its original radio station 4IP. The show features 4IP…

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SF Ballet Principal Dancer Jennifer Stahl talks with Dance Educator Mary Wood on March 15, 2024 about A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Program 4 of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist i…

Four new councillors on the cards for Ipswich City Council and a new LNP member for Ipswich West. After a big weekend of voting there’s going to be a few changes. Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for our regular yarn over the back fence. Recorded: 19 March 2024. Published: 20 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Local govern…

Ipswich votes for more change with four new councillors likely to be declared as counting continues this week. Meanwhile Teresa Harding retains the top job as mayor. A massive swing puts the LNP's Darren Zanow as the new member for Ipswich West and the ECQ under heavy criticism for the way this election was run. Former councillor Cheryl Bromage joi…

(Note: this episode was recorded back in June 2023) My guest today is Valerie! Valerie is @vals_pals_ on Twitter. She is a computer science graduate,work in finance, and a writer. Valerie is relentless in mining her emotions. She writes personal essays about sticky, taboo topics that people don’t normally talk about, such as jealousy of fellow crea…

As campaigning for Ipswich City Council and Ipswich West enters its final hours former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show one more time before election day with further analysis and insights. We chat about how candidates are feeling with two days to go, early voting numbers and the ugly side of elections. Recorded: 13 March 2024. Publ…

First time councillor Andrew Fechner is aiming for a second term in Ipswich City Council Division 3 and is being challenged by two Greens candidates. In this episode his reaction, significant achievements, other key issues facing the city and why he is running again. Published: 11 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Divisi…

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Nikisha Fogo talks with Dance Educator Mary Wood on March 3, 2024 about Swan Lake in Program 3 of the 2024 Season. Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews from the …

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Frances Chung talks with Dance Educator Jessica Cohen on March 1, 2024 about Swan Lake in Program 3 of the 2024 Season.Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews from …

Jacob Madsen is aiming for a second term in Ipswich City Council Division 1. At times during the last four years the council chamber was hit by turbulence and witnessed emotional scenes. He describes his first term and outlines goals in council should he be re-elected. Published: 8 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich Divis…

Steven Purcell and Helen Youngberry from Goodna Street Life are running as a team for Ipswich City Council Division 2. In this episode Steven Purcell joins the show to talk about homelessness, flood disasters and his other key platforms including planning and development. Published: 7 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 2…

Brenda Ryan began a life-long love of music and the performing arts in childhood. Brenda takes us on a vivid journey of her life in Ipswich and is still actively contributing to the cultural fabric of the city through Ipswich Musical Theatre Company. In this episode we also talk about stalled plans for a new Ipswich Performing Arts Centre. Publishe…

Family and friends celebrated the life and love of Tom Edwards at a moving and heartfelt service on February 23. In this episode with permission from Gary Edwards you’ll hear his moving tribute to his father. Also on the show for the last time in this term of council mayor Teresa Harding with highlights from the final meeting of Ipswich City Counci…

LNP candidate for the Ipswich West by-election Darren Zanow on why a sudden change of career direction and some of the key local issues which may decide the result. Published: 1 March 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: LNP candidate for Ipswich West by-election Darren Zanow (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov…

The Ipswich City Council election and Ipswich West by-election campaigns are reaching fever pitch as we approach the final two weeks before election day on March 16. Former Ipswich councillor Cheryl Bromage joins the show with further analysis and insights. Recorded: 28 February 2024. Published: 29 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com …

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Joseph Walsh talks with Dance Educator Claire Sheridan on February 25, 2024 about Swan Lake in Program 3 of the 2024 Season.Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hear more Meet the Artist interviews …

SF Ballet Principal Dancer Sasha De Sola talks with SF Ballet Director of Education & Training Jennie Scholick, PhD on February 23, 2024 about Swan Lake in Program 3 of the 2024 Season.Like what you heard? Subscribe to our Meet the Artist podcast on Apple Podcasts to access archived episodes and have new ones delivered straight to your devices! Hea…

Independent candidate for Ipswich City Council Division 3 David Box is running again after being unsuccessful in 2020. In this episode he details his approach to connecting with residents, formulating policy and why he wants your vote. Recorded: 24 February 2024. Published: 26 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Division 3 cand…

Teresa Harding wants a second term as mayor of Ipswich. In this episode, the unanticipated events in this term, and if re-elected, commitments for the next four years. Recorded: 24 February 2024. Published: 25 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Teresa Harding (Facebook) Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/el…

The Greens claim Ipswich council Division 3 is winnable with their two candidates. Can they repeat their inner Brisbane success? In this episode meet lead candidate Danielle Mutton. Recorded: 22 February 2024. Published: 23 February 2024. Theme music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Danielle Mutton (supplied) Local government elections: https://www.ec…