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The Curious Case of the Cheapest Million-Dollar View in Ipswich

Guess how much the Goodna billboard earns?

You drive past it every time you head home from Brisbane.

Surely, you've wondered?

This week we dug through planning documents, property listings, advertising rates, traffic data and more to find out.

3 curious cases in one report:

1. Who gets paid what (from hundreds to millions?)
2. Why that particular block hosts Ipswich's #1 billboard
3. How it got approved back in 2019 and how it now owns the monopoly over Ipswich Motorway advertising

Kudos to Bishopp, the billboard company – they're clever.

Discover the curious case of the Goodna Billboard →

🔑 Checked out Providence Town Centre yet?

Loan Market Ripley Valley is now open at Providence Town Centre, and Justin Hewitt and the team are happy to talk home loans.

First home, refinancing, upgrading, investing, or just wanting to know where you stand... Justin is your local contact.

Stop in for a chat when you’re at the centre, or see more online:

See how Justin can help →

$3.5m+ in Haigslea – 50 acres, a 2021 Garth Chapman Queenslander, 10 car spaces and enough room for horses, cattle, machinery or a very serious weekend mowing habit near the highway. See Full Listing →

The Curious Case of those “Nuclear Free Zone” signs – Not 1980s leftovers. Ipswich was once shortlisted for a uranium enrichment plant, council pushed back, and the wording still survives on today’s giant gateway signs. Ipswich Insider full curious case here →

Think Nothing Ever Changes in Blackstone – Did a little drive around Blackstone checking out the landmarks and found something new and big has emerged on the old school Blackstone State School site. Check the video on Facebook →

Pickleball NEW Venue Launch – Ipswich Pickleball Association opens its new George Alder Tennis Centre home on 6-7 June with a Saturday welcome, sausage sizzle and social play, plus Sunday beginner sessions. More details →

🗳️ Vote

🤔 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 #064 →

🏥 Mater Emergency Department Opens At Springfield

Mater Hospital Springfield’s emergency department opened at 10am on Monday 25 May, with 80 patients on day one and more than 600 expected in its first week. It gives Greater Springfield closer emergency and paediatric care and should ease pressure on hospitals across Ipswich, Brisbane and Logan. Mater Annoucement →

🚧 School Road Set For $60m Upgrade

Ipswich Council says School Road at Redbank Plains is set for a $60 million, three-stage upgrade from two to four lanes starting in 2029. The 1.5km project includes intersection upgrades, cycle lanes and footpaths, but may affect 39 private properties. Shape Your Ipswich →

⚖️ Misconduct Finding Ends Pisasale Bridge And Drive Saga

Ipswich Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic was found to have engaged in misconduct after accidentally sending confidential council documents to a journalist during the Pisasale renaming dispute. She must complete confidential-information training, closing a four-year dispute over the former Pisasale bridge and drive names. ABC News →

🐜 Fire Ant Infestation Spreads At Colleges Crossing

Recent vegetation clearing at Colleges Crossing revealed widespread fire ant activity along the riverbank and surrounding parkland. The infestation affects one of Ipswich’s busiest recreation spots for families, walkers, cyclists and nearby residents. Local Ipswich News →

🏛️ Ipswich Council Releases Five-Year Growth Plan

Ipswich Council released its Corporate Plan 2026-2031 on 28 May, setting four themes for services, growth, sustainability and governance. The plan will guide annual reporting as the city plans for its population to reach 533,000 by 2046. Ipswich City Council →

Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:

• 📰 Local Ipswich News Wins Best Editorial Campaign →
• 🥒 Pickleball Moves To New One Mile Venue →
• 🅿️ Nicholas Street Carpark Rename Dropped Before Vote →
• 🐦 Festival Of Feathers Wrapped Up At Marburg Showgrounds →
• 🏁 Festival Of Horsepower Starts With Winternationals And Cruise Night →
• 🚐 Council Backs First Ipswich Caravan And RV Expo →
• ⭐ Ipswich's Sam Walker Debuts As Queensland Falls →
• ✈️ Jets Hold Off Tweed In Goodna Thriller →
• 🐕 Young Guns Finals Deliver Group 3 Upset →
• 🚨 Reward Offered Over Ebbw Vale Memorial Vandalism →

Wednesday (3 June)

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

🍻🍽️ General Public - Trivia 6:30 PM info

Thursday (4 June)

🍻🍽️ Banshees Bar and Artspace - Karaoke 6pm info

Friday (5 June)

🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - Pink Lemonade exhibition 10am-3pm info

💵 RVSSC Performing Arts Centre - Drama Night 6-8:30pm ($5) tickets

💵 Walloon Hotel - Fred Brophy boxing 7-11pm (FRI + SAT) ($50) tickets

💵 Banshees Bar and Artspace - DEDWAY heavy music and alternative rock 7pm $13.50 details

💵 Club Ipswich - Comedy: VOTE 1 PAULY! 8:30pm ($40) tickets

Saturday (6 June)

🆓 Pine Mountain Hall - Landholder burn planning workshop 9am-2pm info

🆓 Creative Hearts Co. Art Gallery & Creativity Hub - The Creative Coffee Drop In 9am-12pm details

💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - Diesel By Request 7:30-9:45pm ($85+) tickets

🍻🍽️ Brothers Leagues Club - The Eagles tribute show 9:30-11:59pm info

Sunday (7 June)

💵 The Rusty Nail - The Brunch Club 11am-12pm ($65) info

Monday (8 June)

🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - Bronwyn Sargeson artist in residence drop-in sessions info

💵 Ipswich Turf Club - Jail & Bail Fundraiser 5-9pm ($45) tickets

Tuesday (9 June)

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

🍻🍽️ Hotel Metropole - Tuesday Trivia 7pm info

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