Keiraville: The A$2.5m (est.) Heritage Home with Clear Vision

Keiraville isn’t another timber Queenslander—it’s an 1886 brick villa built by contractor John MacKenzie, the same hands behind the 1895 Congregational Church Hall next door.

3-side verandahs, a neat pyramid roof, French doors and high ceilings give it cool, calm rooms. The corner holding grew to two lots in 1888, setting the house in a generous gardened setting.

From 1938 to 1983 it served as the Congregational (later Uniting) manse (Minister's house). After Blue Nurses and Lifeline, it sold for $1.26 million in 2015 (estimated worth of $2.5m today) and now works as an eye clinic. Heritage-listed since 1993.

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🦈 Ipswich Uncovered: Top 9 Urban Legends

For this week’s SPOTLIGHT, we dove into Ipswich’s most debated urban legends to find out what's fact, what's folklore, and why some stories just won't go away.

We're talking sharks swimming flooded Ipswich streets, the elusive Pine Mountain panther, Freemason tunnels beneath the CBD, and 6 more.

We've rated each legend on a 1–5 Truth Meter and scored them for pure story power.

(Hint: at least one legend has a surprising kernel of truth backed by official records).

Curious which legend topped the list—or what other urban myths made the cut?

See top 9 Ipswich urban legends →

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🎭 Come From Away: World renowned musical at Ipswich Civic Centre Sep 13-14 and 19-21. It's about Gander on 9/11—a small town in Canada that took in stranded passengers. Tickets from $69. More info →

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How to play: Look close at the photo, guess where it was taken from in Ipswich. Click the link and drop your pin to see how close you can get.

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🏗️ State Funds Trunk Roads To Unlock 11,300 Homes

Queensland will invest $73.6 million from its Residential Activation Fund to widen Ripley Road and upgrade Fischer Road, clearing the way for 11,300 new lots in Ripley and Deebing Heights. Construction is slated to begin in early 2026 pending detailed design and environmental approvals.
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🏛️ Premier Rules Out Payouts For Sacked Councillors

Steven Miles and David Crisafulli rejected calls to compensate officials dismissed in Ipswich’s 2018 corruption purge, saying no apology or damages will be offered. The move ends a five-year campaign that could have cost taxpayers up to $2 million.
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🚧 Council Adopts iGO Transport Strategy 2025

Ipswich City Council approved the iGO blueprint to steer road, bus, rail, cycling and walking projects for a city forecast to top 533,800 residents by 2046. Priority projects include an Eastern Ipswich bus-rapid corridor and new green-bridge cycling spines.
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🏉 Jets Clinch Hostplus Cup Finals Berth

Ipswich Jets booked a finals spot despite a 34-16 loss to Souths Logan in their season finale. They face Sunshine Coast Falcons this Sunday at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
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💰 Business Excellence Awards Reveal 2025 Finalists

More than 40 local firms made the shortlist for the 2025 Ipswich Business Excellence Awards, with winners to be crowned on 19 October at the Civic Centre gala. Organisers say the event injects about $300,000 into the city’s economy through catering, staging and media exposure.
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Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:

• 🏃‍♂️ Gout Gout Profiled Ahead Of Melbourne 200 m Meet →
• 🌳 Ipswich-In-Spring 2025 Guide Released →
• 👤 Nicole Jonic Steps In As Acting Mayor Until 21 Sep →
• 🚑 Measles Alert Issued For West Moreton Region →
• 💼 Health Jobs Expo At St Andrew’s On 10 Sep →
• 🎄 Christmas Lights Competition Opens 1 Nov →
• 🌻 Kalbar Sunflower Festival Set For 1–3 May 2026 →
• 🤠 CMC Rocks 2026 Tickets On Sale 4 Sep →

🎭 True-story musical Come From Away: Award-winning show about kindness in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. 13-21 Sept at Ipswich Civic Centre. Perfect for fans of uplifting, big-hearted musicals and community stories.
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Wednesday (03 September)

🍻🍽️ Ipswich Turf Club - Race Day 12pm info

🆓 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Thriving Seniors Choir 1 PM ($5) info

💵 Springfield Central Community Sports Hall - Community Multicultural Concert 6-9pm ($5.50) details

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

🍻🍽️ Monte Lane Wine Bar - Trivia 6:30-8 PM info

🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info

💵 Brothers Leagues Club - Poker $25 reg 6 PM, play 7 PM

🆓 Booval Freemasons Centre - Meditation 7-8 PM more info

🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Music Trivia 7 PM info

🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Karaoke Wednesdays, 8-10 PM info

Thursday (04 September)

💵 Queensland Museum Rail Workshops - Little Engineers (age 2-5), wheels & movement 10 AM details

🍻🍽️ Club Services Ipswich - Trivia 6:30 PM info

🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Trivia Night, prizes 7-10 PM ($1) details

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke, free 8 PM info

Friday (05 September)

🆓 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Thriving Seniors Social Mahjong 9:30am ($5) details

💵 Hardings Paddock – Goolman Night Hike 4:45pm ($20) info

💵 Ipswich Historical Society – Cooneana Homestead after dark 6-9pm ($15) info

💵 Banshees Bar & Artspace - Music: Jazz and cabaret with Molly Quant and Brandon Bentley 7 PM tickets

💵 Cambrian Centre - Pass the Remote Theatre Restauraunt (3 course meal, multiple days) 7:30-10:30pm info

🆓 Studio 188 - Music: Milly and The Maths 8pm details

Saturday (06 September)

💵 Allawah Scout Camp, Chuwar – Open air music festival 9am-tomorrow morning ($50) details

🆓 Soul Nook Collective, Marburg - Live music and kid-friendly activities 12 PM more info

💵 157 Livesay Rd, Moggill – Moggill Music Medley 2-8pm ($30) info

💵 White Rock Conservation Estate – Gun Pit Ridge Walking Tour 5pm ($20) book

🆓 North Ipswich Bowls Club - Singles night with classic rock 7pm details

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre – Ipswich School’s Battle of the Bands 7pm ($30) more info

💵 Hotel Metropole – Comedy 7:30-9:30pm details

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Comedy Night 8 PM tickets

💵 Springlake Hotel - Tribute: Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac 8pm ($45) tickets

Sunday (07 September)

🆓 Robelle Domain – Springfield Markets (8am-1pm) info

🆓 White Rock Community House - Weekly free Yoga 10-11:30am info

🆓 Ipswich Antique Centre - Talk: Restoration story of the iconic Congregational Sunday School Hall 2-3pm info

Monday (08 September)

🆓 Ipswich Top of Town - Walking Group w/Kez & co (@thingstodoinipswich) 9-10 AM info

Tuesday (09 September)

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