The Curious Case of Those 3,400+ km to Darwin Signs in Ipswich

Surely you've noticed those distance to Darwin signs on the Warrego?

3,434 km to Darwin...

...That's nice to know.

But have you ever wondered:

1. Why are we being told how far to Darwin... in Ipswich?
2. Does Darwin have distance to Ipswich signs?
3. How long the drive actually takes?

Let's find out →

Ipswich’s Core Bremer Bridges

Have you heard all the talk of a second Bremer River crossing?

If you’re new to Ipswich, you’d think there’s just the one.

The David Trumpy Bridge connecting Ipswich with North Ipswich.

Not true.

There are quite a few, actually.

Today we are going to look at 8 Bremer River bridges. 2 rail, 6 road.

Have a look →

The Absurd Scale of Redbank Motorway Estate — I flew the drone over Redbank Motorway Estate and turned the best 10 shots into an image carousel. Each drone image of a warehouse has a fact about that warehouse, like for Aus Post: "#1 online shopping hub in the Southern Hemisphere." See 10 drone images →

Providence Town Centre, Drone and details — The new Providence Town Centre opened last week so I put together a page for it. I'll probably make a page like this for all shopping centres around Ipswich. Let me know if it's useful. See the drone footage and centre details →

eWasteConnection Bundamba, Volunteers Wanted — eWaste Connection is a local social enterprise where old electronics are pulled apart for recycling while creating inclusive workshop opportunities for people of all abilities. They’re looking for volunteers at the Bundamba site. Get involved →

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🤔 Trivia

🧩 Scramble

Unscramble your GuessWhere hint

📍 GuessWhere

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.

GuessWhere in Ipswich #063 →

🛒 Providence Town Centre Officially Opens In South Ripley

Stockland opened the $65 million Providence Town Centre on 21 May, with almost 30 retailers, Coles, Priceline and a 140-place childcare centre. It gives fast-growing South Ripley a local shopping hub instead of another drive out of the estate. Ipswich Insider →

🍽️ Riverlink Launches The Link Dining And Entertainment Precinct

Riverlink opened The Link, a 400sqm dining and entertainment precinct, after a $150,000 redevelopment in East Mall. The new space adds 110 seats, QR ordering, stages and family entertainment beside existing food and cinema tenants. Riverlink Shopping Centre →

🏥 Mater Opens Springfield Public Hospital

Mater Hospital Springfield officially opened on 20 May with 186 beds, emergency care, ICU, six theatres and maternity services. The hospital is expected to treat about 185,000 patients a year and ease pressure on Ipswich Hospital. Mater →

🏗️ Crane Goes Up For Ipswich Hospital Car Park Build

ADCO is delivering Stage 2 works for Ipswich Hospital’s new seven-storey car park, with at least 800 spaces planned. The build is part of the wider hospital expansion and should improve access for patients, staff and visitors. ADCO Constructions →

🚌 Ipswich Bus Upgrade Slips To Late 2026

Stage 2 of the Ipswich bus upgrade is now programmed to go live in late 2026, after Stage 1 began in November 2025. The next stage includes new Karalee, Ripley and Riverlink routes and more than 20 new bus stops. Ipswich City Council →

Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:

• 🍦 Yo Yo Fro Yo Opens In Nicholas Street →
• 🏎️ Festival of Horsepower Runs Through June →
• 🐎 Ipswich Cup Marks 160 Years →
• 🏉 Ipswich Jets Edge Tweed At Goodna →
• 📺 Today Show Visits Norths Tigers Volunteers →
• ⚽ Western Spirit Change Rooms Reopen →
• 🛡️ Springfield HOPE Hub Opens →
• 🍽️ Ipswich Meals On Wheels Marks 70 Years →
• 🥈 Ipswich Student Wins Oceania Hurdles Silver →
• 🏡 7NEWS Profiles Family's Move To Ipswich →
• 🎖️ Cameron Park Honour Stone Removed For Repairs →
• ♻️ Ipswich Recycling Campaign Wraps Up →

Wednesday (27 May)

🆓 Pound Street Reserve, West Ipswich - Deebing Creek Ipswich land based clean 8am-1pm info

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Nostalgia & Nonsense 10am and 1pm ($20) info

💵 Camira Community Centre - 3x3 halfcourts session 5:30-7pm ($6) tickets

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

💵 Falvey's Hotel Yamanto - State of Origin Game 1 food & beverage package 6-9:30pm ($109) tickets

🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info

Thursday (28 May)

🆓 Rosewood Library - Rosewood History Group Gathering 10:30am-12:30pm info

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 6pm info

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Comedy: Ross Noble Cranium of Curiosities 8-10pm details

Friday (29 May)

🆓 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 →

🍻🍽️ Stony Creek Brewing - Live music: DJ Gav 6pm info

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Johnny Cash tribute 7:30pm ($74) tickets

💵 Studio 188 - Mitch Bell's Emissaries of Jazz 7:30-9:30pm ($10-15) tickets

Saturday (30 May)

💵 Springlake Hotel - Tails of Hope fundraiser 6:30-11pm ($35) tickets

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - The Spooky Men’s Chorale 7:30pm ($49) info

Sunday (31 May)

💵 Limestone Park - Ipswich Colour Frenzy FUN RUN 8:30am-12pm details

Monday (1 June)

🆓 Mocha Grande, Springfield Lakes - Reset Walk Club 6-7am details

Tuesday (2 June)

🆓 Springfield Lakes YMCA - Ipswich Thriving Seniors daily events timetable →

—Jamey (Support Monthly · Facebook · Instagram)
Eastern Heights, Ipswich, QLD 4305
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