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TOGETHER WITH Today we kick off Rise of Ripley, a three-part deep dive into Queensland's fastest growing community. We also investigate the curious case of Binnies Road, finished on both sides but missing 337 metres in the middle. And we welcome Loan Market Ripley Valley as our first Ipswich Insider Partner. All the details below. Catch ya round. 🗺️ The Rise of RipleyRipley Valley is one of the biggest growth bets in Australia. And it's in Ipswich. Most locals know Providence and Splash 'n' Play. Few realise the official growth area runs all the way south to Dalys Lagoon. 4,680 hectares. 48,750 homes planned. Already Queensland's fastest growing community. Today we open The Rise of Ripley. Three parts. The valley. The masterplan. The buildout. 🤝 Now sponsoring Ipswich InsiderJustin Hewitt and his team at Loan Market Ripley Valley open the doors at Providence Town Centre on 21 May. They've signed on to sponsor Ipswich Insider for the next six months. Justin is our resident mortgage broker. If you've got questions about a home loan, a refinance, or buying your first place, he's the person to talk to. Say hello when you first visit the new Providence Town Centre, or meet him online: The Curious Case of Binnies Rd in RipleyBinnies Rd was meant to connect Deebing Heights and Ripley. Most of it is built. Except for one 337m section in the middle. Two estates either side. One gap that has never been filled. Cadence residents now wear a detour through their own streets every time anyone's heading through. So why's there still a missing link? Find out more... $1.45m, Woodend — Grand character Queenslander on a rare 1,022m² block, with polished timber floors, VJ walls, high ceilings, flexible living spaces, a pool, paved entertaining area, storage underneath and easy access to Ipswich CBD and schools. See Full Listing → Help rank Ipswich’s best things to do — From local icons and family spots to walks, museums, events and hidden gems. Pick your favourites and help shape this local list. Cast your votes → Marburg Show, Sat May 9th — One of the district’s great country show days, with rides, displays, competitions, animals, food and family fun at the Marburg Showgrounds. Part of a local show tradition that dates back to 1887. See Event Details → Powercruise, May 9 — Queensland Raceway fires up from 7am-7pm, with on-track action from 8am: cruise sessions, powerskids, off-street racing, burnouts and Show'N'Shine. Spectator tickets are $35, kids 13 and under free, with VIP options from $150-$550. Grab tickets → 🗳️ Vote
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🧩 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. GuessWhere in Ipswich →🏗️ 20-23 The Terrace Tower DA Targets North IpswichDA documents for Strud Property show a proposed 10-storey mixed-use tower at 20-23 The Terrace, North Ipswich, with 90 apartments and 141 car parks. The proposal would put one of Ipswich’s biggest local property names behind a major apartment plan near Riverlink. Application Documents → 🤝 Ipswich Food Barn Races To Find A New HomeIpswich Food Barn has been told to leave its home after more than 14 years, giving volunteers about 30 days to find a new base. The service provides cheap food, produce, clothing, showers and household essentials for struggling Ipswich families. Local Ipswich News → 🚨 $38m Ripley Police Hub Opens As Ipswich District HQThe new $38 million Ripley Police Facility has opened as both Ripley Police Station and Ipswich District Police headquarters, with room for more than 200 staff. The hub adds 30 general duties officers at Ripley and brings specialist police units together for the growing Ipswich District. myPolice → 🚆 Ipswich Trains Shift To Saturday-Style TimetableFrom Tuesday 5 May, SEQ trains moved to a reduced weekday timetable similar to Saturday services because of protected industrial action. Peak services on the Ipswich and Springfield lines are running every 15 minutes until further notice. Translink Updates → 🏛️ Trades Hall Parking Fight Returns To CouncilIpswich councillors are weighing a request for five free CBD car parks for the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee. Council officers warned approval could cost about $325,000 over 10 years and set a precedent. Local Ipswich News → Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:
Events Labels:🆓 Free entry Wednesday (06 May)🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Open Mic 6 PM info 🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info Thursday (07 May)🆓 West Brassall Woolies - Shopping Centre Grand Opening 7am details 💵 Riverlink - A Moment With Mum Polaroid photo + keepsake frame ALL WEEKEND 10am-3pm ($60 centre spend required) details 🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 6pm info 💵 Everyday Mums Hub - Zumba class 6:30-7:30pm ($12) details 🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Trivia 7-10 PM ($1) details Friday (08 May)💵 Imbibis Craft Distillery - Craft distillery tour and tasting 2-3pm info 🆓 Croquet Club Hall, Queens Park - Boardgame Club Night 4:45-8:45pm more info 💵 Ipwich Indoor Sports Centre, Showgrounds - Pickleball 5:30-7:30pm ($8-15) See all weekly sessions here → 💵 Orion Hotel - comedy night 7-9pm ($15) tickets 🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar & Artspace - Nathan Cavaleri stripped down amped up 7-11pm ($40) info Saturday (09 May)💵 Marburb Showgrounds – Marburg Show 9am-8pm ($15 adults, $10 students and seniors, kids under 5 free) details 💵 Queensland Raceway – Powercruise 7am-7pm ($35+) tickets 💵 Ipswich Art Gallery - Egg tempera masterclass 10am-2pm ($85) info 💵 Ipswich Turf Club - Eddies Race Day 12:30-4:30pm ($150) details 💵 Studio 188 - The Hillbilly Goats 3-5pm ($15-30) tickets 🆓 Ripley Markets details 💵 Banshees Bar & Artspace - Bingo with Nuts May Show 6pm ($20) tickets 💵 North Ipswich Bowls Club - Mischievous May dancing with the Queens 6-9:30pm info 💐 Sunday (10 May)💵 CSI Ipswich – Mother’s Day Buffet Brekky 6:30am-9:30am ($60) details 💵 Brothers Leagues Club – Mother’s Day various specials from 8am info 🆓 Leslie Park, Goodna - Trees for Mum 9-11am info 💵 The Rusty Nail - Mum's Day brunch 11am-2pm ($65+) details 💵 Orion Hotel - Mother’s Day buffet lunch 11am & 1:30pm ($55) tickets 🆓 NY Dance Studio, Raceview – Tea Party Day with Mum 2-3:30pm info 💵 Cunningham Room, Ipswich Civic Centre - Song Factory songwriters showcase 5-8pm ($10, kids free) more info Monday (11 May)🆓 Weekly Adventure Walk + coffee (BYO) with Kez and crew from @thingstodoIpswich 9-10am info Tuesday (12 May)🆓 Springfield Lakes YMCA - Ipswich Thriving Seniors daily events timetable → 🧩 This Week's AnswersScramble Answer: Tulmur PlaceTulmur Place is the civic square at the heart of the Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich's hub for dining, events, libraries and cinema. Tulmur means Ipswich in a shared Indigenous language. GuessWhere Answer:📍Taken from the grass in front of the Children's Library looking up at the Council building on Nicholas St. This Week's Trivia Answer:b) True. JBS Dinmore is considered the largest meat processing facility in the southern hemisphere. 📊 Last Week's ResultsThe Trivia:Fully Charged, the flagship event of the Planes, Trains and Autos festival, is back this weekend. Last year, how many people went to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops for it?❌ A.) Less than 5,000 - 7% guessed wrong ✅ B.) More than 5,000 - 93% guessed right 204 participants - thanks for playing! 📍 GuessWhere:GuessWhere #059
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