Meet Ozanam House: Late-Victorian Timber Queenslander

Ozanam House has stood on Roderick Street, Ipswich since 1886—one of Ipswich's most striking old Queenslanders, with wrap-around verandahs, French doors and fancy iron cresting on the roof.

Originally home to architect R.D. Graham, it later became a family residence for decades before turning into something even more special. In 1960, the local Vinnies moved in, naming it "Ozanam House" after their founder, Frederic Ozanam.

Over the years it's seen food parcels packed, hampers assembled, and even hosted a men's hostel out back. Today, it's heritage-listed and still helping Ipswich locals.

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Citiswich, Bundamba: Big Builds, Better Access

In this week’s spotlight we’re exploring Citiswich, Ipswich’s largest industrial estate in Bundamba. Spanning 350 hectares, it's perfectly positioned between three major motorways—the Ipswich, Warrego, and Cunningham highways—with around-the-clock heavy-vehicle access and flood-ready building pads.

The estate is anchored by major companies like Capral Aluminium (operating since 2005), Costco (opened in 2019), Northline’s huge freight depot (opened 2024), and The Reject Shop’s busy state distribution centre—now owned by Dollarama.

New developments keep coming: Stage 4 unlocked additional western land, Stage 5 brought fresh subdivided lots, and Stage 7 is set to expand north of the Warrego Highway. The new SmartStores project will also deliver around 50 small-business units in 2025.

Explore Citiswich →

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Australian Training Insitute RTO 30200: Become a qualified drug & alcohol test collector (HLTPAT005). Learn compliant urine/oral-fluid collection, chain-of-custody and device use to AS/NZS 4308 & 4760. Ipswich dates now open: Book now →

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$2.2m in Karalee: Off-the-plan house-and-land package at River Retreat, Karalee. Leonard Homes’ Montville with attached granny flat (5 bed, 3 bath, 354 m²) on a 4,003 m² block. Turn-key inclusions; artist impressions; multiple designs available. See full listing →

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🏗️ Ipswich Central Cultural Heart Gets $3.8m For Designs

A $3.8 million Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program grant funds detailed designs to expand Ipswich Art Gallery, redevelop the Civic Centre, refresh Brisbane Street and connect the inner-CBD cycle network. Design work aims to make the project shovel-ready, unlocking future construction funding for the city centre. Ipswich First Full Story →

🚧 Augusta Parkway Rehab In Planning For 2026 Works

The federal Roads to Recovery page lists the $4,783,256 pavement renewal "in planning" with works scheduled May-November 2026. Expect smoother, safer trips through Augustine Heights after resurfacing. Full Project Description →

🏛️ Old Tallegalla School Lease EOI Heads To Council

Officers recommend Expressions of Interest to lease the 146-year-old site, estimating $120,000 in upgrades plus $180,000 maintenance over 10 years. Council will consider the report at its Ordinary Meeting on Thursday 25 September. ICC Media Release →

🏉 Ipswich Teen Shalom Sauaso Wins NRLW Rookie Award

Broncos centre Shalom Sauaso was named the RLPA Players' Rookie of the Year on 17 September after 74 tackle breaks in eight games. Local talent shines on the national stage and inspires the region's next generation. Full Annoucement Story →

Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:

• 🌳 Free Green Waste Weekends: 25-26 Oct, 8-9 Nov →
• 🏃‍♂️ Active Kids School Holiday Program Now Live →
• 📅 Seniors Month October Calendar Released →
• 🤠 Sustainable Living Festival: 18 October, Nicholas Street →
• 🍕 Vapiano Opens At Nicholas Street - See Menu →
• 🍔 Hello Harry Opens At Nicholas Street - See Menu →
• 🚆 MPs Demand Release of Ipswich-Springfield Rail Report →
• 🌿 White Rock Access Update: Burns Completed; Check Status →
• ⚖️ Lehrmann Case Mentioned In Ipswich District Court →
• 🏟️ Jets Eliminated In 34-12 Semi-Final Loss →
• 💰 Greater Springfield Chamber Announces 2025 Business Winners →
• 🦁 Brisbane Lions Into Grand Final Against Geelong Saturday →

Wednesday (24 September)

💵 YMCA Springfield Lakes - Kids shows & fun 10:30-11:30 AM ALL WEEK see what's on

💵 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Thriving Seniors Choir 1-2 PM ($5) info

🍻🍽️ 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 7 PM ($25 buy-in)

🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Trivia & Bingo 7-9 PM info

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

Thursday (25 September)

🆓 Queens Park Environmental Centre - Mini worm farm workshop (age 5+) 10-11 AM info

🆓 Redbank Plains Community Centre - Teen Chef Workshop 1-2:30 PM info

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

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

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 8 PM info

Friday (26 September)

💵 Queensland Raceways, Willowbank - Queensland Racing Drivers Championship ALL WEEKEND details

💵 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Thriving Seniors Crafting, free morning tea 9:30-11:30 AM ($5) more info

🍻🍽️ Stony Creek Brewing - Live music: Sean P. 6-9 PM details

🆓 Orion Hotel - Themed Trivia 6:30 PM details

💵 Banshees Bar & Artspace - Live music: pop-rock, R&B, surf rock 7 PM more info

Saturday (27 September)

💵 Ipswich Historical Society - Metalworking course 7:30 AM ($315) details

💵 Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway, Swanbank - Swanbank Collier rides 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM ($15-25) book

🆓 Ipswich Musketeers Baseball Club, Goodna - Working Bee 9 AM-1 PM help out

💵 Goodna Cemetery - Haunted history tour 7:30 PM more info

Sunday (28 September)

🆓 Ipswich Cycle Park - Beginners cycling (kids) 9-10 AM more info (PDF)

🆓 Western Spirit Football Club - Community Planting Day from 9 AM details

💵 Ipswich Art Workshop - Keychain Workshop 10 AM-2 PM ($10) more info

💵 Marburg Community Centre - Gut-friendly cooking workshop 11 AM-2 PM ($80) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Opera: Pavarotti with Paul Tabone 2 PM ($55+) tickets

💵 Brighton Homes Arena - Brisbane Lions vs Richmond, 2025 NAB AFLW 3:05 PM tickets

Monday (29 September)

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

🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - Asia Pacific Triennial Kids on Tour, QAGOMA activities ALL WEEK 10 AM-2 PM info

Tuesday (30 September)

💵 Ipswich Cycle Park - Learn to Rollerskate 9-10 AM ($5) more info (PDF)

🆓 Queens Park Environmental Education Centre - Sustainable play 9 AM-2 PM info

💵 Brookfield Gardens - Kids gardening & craft (age 5+) 10-11:30 AM ($35) tickets