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Today we're having a look at Merton (1870s) on York Street, East Ipswich, then winding back time with a guide to historic satellite imagery of Ipswich. And it’s last-chance week for Christmas fun at Nicholas St Precinct. All the details below. Catch ya round.
Merton (2 York Street): East Ipswich’s Near-Acre Victorian Queenslander
Ipswich Then & Now: Historic Satellite Images
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236 participants - Wow, that's an impressive win for Aus Post. I'm gunna email them and see what they say about a small tour. 🤔 Trivia
🧩 ScrambleUnscramble your GuessWhere hint📍 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. Ipswich, GuessWhere →🏟️ Buildcorp Awarded $41 Million North Ipswich Reserve Grandstand ContractIpswich City Council awarded Buildcorp the $41 million design-and-construct contract for a new western grandstand at North Ipswich Reserve, with operational works due August 2026 and completion targeted September 2027. The project will change match-day facilities and bring demolition and construction disruption ahead of the precinct's longer-term stadium expansion. Ipswich City Council → 🚧 Ripley Road And Fischer Road Upgrade Moves Into Stage OneStage 1 construction on the Ripley Road and Fischer Road Upgrade began in December 2025, upgrading Ripley Road between the Cunningham Highway and Monterea Road, backed by $73.6 million from the Residential Activation Fund. Ripley Road carries 22,000 vehicles daily and is forecast 40,000 by 2030, so Stage 1 widens the road and adds footpath, cycle and bus links. Watch video of project scope → 🧒 Ipswich Set To Receive New Perinatal Mental Health BedsQueensland's latest mental health package commits more than $160 million for 30 new perinatal mental health beds, including four beds for Ipswich, announced 16 December 2025. It adds specialist perinatal inpatient support for local families during pregnancy and early parenthood. Queensland Government → 🎉 Council Confirms New Year's Eve Fireworks At Five Ipswich SitesIpswich's official New Year's Eve fireworks will launch at 9pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025 across Springfield Central, South Ripley, Ipswich Central, Rosewood and Goodna. It gives residents five viewing locations across the Ipswich LGA for the 9pm display. Ipswich Fireworks Locations → 🌳 Woogaroo Forest Koala Petition Seeks Federal EPBC ScrutinyA Change.org petition asking Environment Minister Murray Watt to assess four Woogaroo Forest developments under the EPBC Act and reject them has reached ~19,300 verified signatures. The campaign targets proposals including a Stockland plan for more than 1,800 houses, arguing threatened-species habitat needs federal scrutiny. Change.org → Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:
Advertise your event to 6,500 locals: Let's chat... Events Labels:🆓 Free entry Wednesday (17 December)💵 Summerland Camels, Harrisville - Little Humpty Day Christmas Party 9am ($10) details 🍻🍽️ Ipswich Turf Club - Ipswich Race Day noon info 🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Open Mic 6 PM info 🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info 🆓 Nicholas St Precinct - Christmas in Ipswich 6-9pm ALL WEEK info 💵 Springlake Hotel - Mighty Broncos w/ Adam Reynolds 7PM ($64) details Thursday (18 December)💵 Everyday Mums Hub - Zumba class 6:30-7:30 PM ($12) tickets 🍻🍽️ Club Services Ipswich - Trivia 6:30 PM info 🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Trivia 7-10 PM ($1) details 🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar & Artspace - Tape/Off Work Xmas Party 7-11 PM ($15) info Friday (19 December)💵 Orion Shopping Centre - Saboteurs live game ALL WEEK ($35) info 💵 Banshees Bar & Artspace - Stoner rock: The Worm Turns 7-11pm ($13.50) details 🆓 Hotel Commonwealth - Yacht Rock Tribute 8-11pm details Saturday (20 December)🆓 Challenge Employment Collingwood Park - The Collier Markets 7am-1pm details 🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Boxing Event: AJ vs. Jake Paul 11am info 💵 Camira Courts - Social Badminton 12:30-2:30 PM ($9.50) tickets 🆓 Layard St, Goodna - Goodna Street Life Christmas Carols 5pm info 💵 Camira Basketball Court - Social basketball 6:30-8 PM ($8.50) tickets Sunday (21 December)🆓 Orion Shopping Centre - Springfield Markets 9am-4pm info 🆓 Orion Hotel - Christmas Kids Rave 10am-noon details 🍻🍽️ Stony Creek Brewing - Live music (Rebecca Lee Nye) and smoker BBQ 11:30-3pm info Monday (22 December)🆓 Weekly Adventure Walk - Coffee + walk (free) w/Kez @thingstodoIpswich 9am follow her page for details Tuesday (23 December)💵 Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Ipswich Thriving Seniors Bingo 9:30-11:30 AM ($10) info 🍻🍽️ Hotel Metropole - Trivia 7pm info 😎 Upcoming Events:31 Dec - Fireworks across Ipswich details 31 Dec - NYE Twilight Picnic in the Park, Providence Market Green details 31 Dec - 80s/90s New Years Eve Party, Brothers Leagues Club details 31 Dec - New Years Eve Beach Party, Orion Hotel info 5 Jan - Vapiano Pizza Kids Masterclass, Nicholas St info 5 Jan - Vapiano Pizza Kids Masterclass, Orion details All upcoming events →🧩 This Week's AnswersScramble Answer: COLLEGES CROSSINGColleges Crossing isn't named for universities. It honours settler George College (Colledge). The low bridge on Mount Crosby Rd shuts during Wivenhoe releases and floods. The riverside reserve reopened Dec 2024 after 2022 damage, rebuilt more flood-resilient and reopens fast. GuessWhere Answer:📍Taken from the lookout at Colleges Crossing This Week's Trivia Answer:b). $1.5 million 📊 Last Week's ResultsThe Trivia:At a normal walking pace of 5km/h, how many hours would it take to walk (non-stop) the Ipswich LGA perimeter?204 participants ❌ A.) 15 hours — 9% guessed wrong ✅ B.) 26 hours — 33% guessed right
❌ C.) 39 hours — 58% guessed wrong 📍 GuessWhere:GuessWhere #039
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