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INSIDER #030: Top 17 Iconic Wildlife and Ipswich's True Size
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π Queenslander! What a year for sport β and what a newsletter weβve got today. INSIDER #030: to celebrate the Lions (AFL) and Broncos (NRL + NRLW) winning, weβre naming Ipswichβs Top 17 Iconic Wildlife and running a True Size: Ipswich vs 29 places comparison (Bali, the Grand Canyon, and more). Letβs go! πΎ Top 17 Iconic Wildlife in IpswichWe scored Ipswich wildlife on 7 dials: commonness, lovedness, civic weight, mythic pull, Ipswich distinctiveness, ecological role, and encounter reliability (how likely you'll see one). That ranking gave us the Top 17: koala, rock-wallaby, platypus, tawny frogmouth and more. Once the list was locked, we built a custom infographic for eachβsuperpower, best local hotspots (Nerima Gardens to Flinders-Goolman), and quick factsβplus a tight By The Numbers snapshot. How Big Is Ipswich (QLD)?βοΈ 29 real world comparisonsFrom Basin Pocket to Amberley, then out to Singapore, London, the Grand Canyon and Fiji - we overlaid Ipswich on real places to show our cityβs true scale. Clean maps, quick facts, and a By The Numbers box make it easy to picture how big Ipswich really is. Perfect for settling the next pub debate or helping out-of-towners get their bearings. Today till Monday 13 Oct is Amazon Australia's Prime Big Deal Days. To unlock the deals, you need a Prime membership or free trial. Prime is Amazon's video streaming platform which also gives you free and faster next-day shipping. You can start a free 30-day trial to grab the discounts, then cancel if itβs not for you. 4 Peck-worthy Dealsπ₯ Hottest DealPhilips XXXL Airfryer β 64% OFF π₯ Best Seller in Australia (#1 in Birding & Wildlife)OFFO Bird Spikes Fence Kit β π€© Shut Up and Take My Money:Amazon Kindle Scribe (write directly on books as you read) β π Ooh Shiny!Arlo Pro 5 Wireless Night Vision Security Camera β 65% OFF Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Ipswich Insider may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you β thanks for the support. Want a poster here? Details β Ange did my family Christmas Minis - 15-minute sessions. $175 with 5 images - upgrade to full gallery for extra. Cosy, colourful, at home setup in Eastern Heights. First slots from 8 Nov. Let's Partner β Unique advertising across the Ipswich Insider newsletter, website and social media. Reach 10k locals across channels. We are looking for longterm partners, not one-off ads. Letβs talk ideas and build something that works. More infoβ TEAS! TEAS! TEAS! An old Cribb & Foote ad from 1903. See the ad β $1.69m, East Ipswich - Fully renovated, raised Queenslander on 1,181 sqm: 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, with high ceilings, VJ walls, hoop pine floors and a new Bosch kitchen. Dual-level family layout, walk to Ipswich Grammar, CBD and train. See full listing β π³οΈ Vote
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𧩠Scrambleπ GuessWhereHow 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. Play GuessWhere βποΈ Riverlink Towers Plan Triggers Flood Evacuation ConcernsLEDA proposes 471 units across 23 towers at North Ipswich, with residents required to evacuate whenever a major flood warning is issued. Council says no decision; documents estimate 1,377 residents evacuating each event. ABC News β π€ Viral 'Cliff Rider' Sparks Playground Safety DebateAn ABC report highlighted the 'cliff rider' at Outlook Park, Springfield (58B Fossicker Circuit), amid renewed debate over risky play and safety. Experts in the story say calculated risk aids learning. ABC News β π Broncos Seal NRL And NRLW Premiership DoubleBrisbane beat Melbourne 26-22 in the NRL grand final, while the Broncos NRLW won the women's decider 22-18. A rare club double capped a huge weekend for Queensland league. NRL.com β ποΈ Council Explains Sexfest Permit Assessment ProcessIpswich City Council says Sexfest will be assessed under a Temporary Entertainment Event Licence, not on undefined community standards. If approved, conditions may address traffic, waste, noise, security and emergency access. Ipswich City Council β π³ Flood Action Plans For High-Risk Suburbs ReleasedCouncil released community flood emergency action plans for Brassall, Bundamba, Gailes, Goodna, Grandchester, Karalee and North Booval. A short survey on Shape Your Ipswich invites feedback to tailor each suburb's plan. Ipswich City Council β Quick-fire snippetsβlocal buzz & chatter:
Want your event poster here? Details β Events Labels:π Free entry Wednesday (8 October)π΅ Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Seniors daily events (free - $10) See full activity menu here π»π½οΈ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Open Mic 6 PM info π΅ Springlake Hotel - Balls Out Bingo 6pm ($20) tickets π»π½οΈ Monte Lane Wine Bar - Trivia 6:30-8 PM info π»π½οΈ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info π»π½οΈ Hotel Commonwealth - Harry Potter Trivia 6:30pm info Thursday (9 October)π Riverlink Shopping Centre - Mental Health Expo 10am-6pm details π΅ Willowbank Raceway - Kenda Tires 660 Drag Racing 10am-8:30pm on all weekend ($30) details π΅ Springfield Central SHS Performing Arts Centre - 2025 Dance Night 6pm ($5) tickets π»π½οΈ Club Services Ipswich - Trivia 6:30 PM info π»π½οΈ Orion Hotel - Trivia 7-10 PM ($1) details π»π½οΈ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 8 PM info Friday (10 October)π Barista Sistas Cafe, Brassall - 1st birthday, free cake 9am info π΅ North Ipswich Reserve Sports Fields - Battle of the Zones Rugby, cultural shows 10am (Fri + Sat) more info π΅ Rising Sun Hotel, Rosewood - Bull riding from 5:30 PM ($20-35) info π΅ St Edmund's College - Fatty & Sterlo rugby league stories 6:30-10:30pm ($180) info π΅ St Peter Claver College Performing Arts Centre, Riverview - "I Am Frankenstein", SPCC drama students 6:30pm Fri + Sat shows ($20) tickets π΅ Brighton Homes Arena - Social Club Wild West Casino Night 7pm ($99) tickets π΅ Orion Hotel - Comedy 7-9 PM ($15) tickets π΅ Ipswich Civic Centre - Stand-up Comedy: Ashwin Segkar, Georgina Humphries, Jack Knight, Kat Davidson 8pm ($30) tickets Saturday (11 October)π΅ Rosewood Memorial Hall - Martial arts seminar, BBQ 8am-3pm more info π Nicholas St Precinct - The Handmade Expo 9am-1pm info π Park Near Splash 'n' Play, South Ripley - Ripley Markets 3-8pm details π Ipswich Art Gallery - Residue + Response: Tamworth Textile Triennial opening 5:30-7:30pm RSVP π΅ Queensland Raceway - Cruise the Night, track meet 4-10pm info π΅ Ipswich Showgrounds - Business Excellence Awards Gala Ceremony 6-11pm ($195) info π΅ Studio 188 - Solo: Kate 'Babyshakes' Dillon 7:30pm ($24) info π΅ Ipswich Civic Centre - Echoes of Pink Floyd 8pm ($82) info π΅ The Racehorse Hotel - ABBA hits 8pm ($16) tickets π΅ Springlake Hotel - Killer Queen and David Bowie Experience 8pm ($39) tickets Sunday (12 October)π Orion Hotel - KIDS RAVE, glow sticks, music 10am-12pm JOIN WAITLIST π΅ Monte Lane - Paint & Sip 2:30-4:30pm ($59) details Monday (13 October)π¦Tuesday (14 October)π¦π Top 5 Upcoming Events:18 Oct - Ipswich Sustainable Living Festival, Nicholas St Precinct info 24-25 Oct - Goodna Jacaranda Festival details 25 Oct - Native Plant Sale and Enviro Day, Rosewood Showgrounds info 25 Oct - Carnival of Screams, Ipswich Showgrounds info 25 Oct - Antique & Collectables Fair, Ipswich Showgrounds details 𧩠This Week's AnswersScramble Answer: TALLEGALLATallegalla, Ipswich (pop 351, 2021; 27.3 km2). Hilltop cemetery: 10 acres surveyed 1876, opened 1877. $2.3m upgrades 2024-25 (roads, parking, amenities, memorial path), ridge views. GuessWhere Answer:Taken from near the entrance looking out over Tallegalla Cemetery. This Week's Trivia Answer:C.) Drayton State School (Toowoomba) β 1851. Drayton opened in 1851, making it the oldest school still operating in SEQ. Because the SEQ regional plan includes Toowoomba, Drayton edges out Ipswich West SS (1 Aug 1861) and Brisbaneβs All Hallowsβ (first enrolment 15 Dec 1861) π Last Week's ResultsThe Trivia:What is the main advantage of a Queenslander house?β Roof shape helps collect rainwater - 0% β Being high-set eliminates flood risk - 2.6% guessed wrong β It keeps interiors cooler with deep verandahs for shade, high ceilings to vent heat, and a layout that encourages airflow - 97.4% guessed correct β Lightweight materials trap heat for warmth during cooler nights - 0% π GuessWhere:GuessWhere #029
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