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INSIDER #081: panthers in Pine Mountain?
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TOGETHER WITH Let’s sort fact from folklore with 16 Ipswich urban legends, from Pine Mountain panthers to secret CBD tunnels. Then find a walking group near you and see who won the $629 lawn mower. Details below. Catch ya round. 16 Ipswich Urban Legends: Fact or Folklore?Sharks in flooded streets. A panther prowling Pine Mountain. Ned Kelly’s brother buried in Ipswich. You can explore the history behind each story and check its Fact-to-Folklore meter. Would you put the needle in the same spot? Lawn Mower Winner!Congratulations to Susan Schloss, winner of the $629 Ryobi lawn mower from our Insider Partner, Loan Market Ripley Valley. Justin and Tennille have now been backing Ipswich Insider for 5 months, and this is their 2nd big giveaway. They want to help you find the loan that best suits your needs. Home loan? Yup. Refinancing? Sure. Needing a bridging loan? Of course. Text Justin on 0402 149 690 saying “Could I be getting a better rate?” Your Guide to Ipswich Walking GroupsPrefer to walk with mates? Together with Things To Do in Ipswich, we’ve rounded up 16 local walking groups and parkruns. A regular walk. Some new faces. A reason to get out of the house. Up to $5,000 for Ipswich history – Viva Cribb was a local historian and great-granddaughter of Cribb & Foote founder Benjamin Cribb. The bursary in her name helps individuals and not-for-profit groups document our city’s past through books, films and digital projects. Apply 1–31 October. Wolston Farmhouse Open Day – Explore the historic farmhouse at Wacol on Sunday 4 October, 10am–2pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds, then hear from Arthur Frame AM, who helped establish Great Houses of Ipswich, from 10:30–11:30am. Books available for purchase and signing. Adult entry $12. See more info → The Cribb & Foote Story – $10 Ipswich Uniting Men’s Breakfast. Hear Rev. Trevor Foote share The Cribb & Foote Story on Saturday 10 October at 7:30am in the Kids Space at Ipswich Uniting Church, Booval. RSVP by Wednesday 7 October. Email Trevor to book your spot today → National Carers Week, 11–17 October – A chance to recognise the unpaid carers supporting family and friends across Ipswich. Caring for someone yourself? Find events, support information and ways to connect. Or explore practical ways to help a carer you know. See how to get involved → 🗳️ Vote
🗳️ Last Week's Poll ResultsIf someone says “I’ll call you in the morning”, what time do you expect them to call?
397 participants - Wow! Thanks for voting. 🤔 Trivia
🧩 SWICHEROOUnscramble the word to reveal your GuessWhere hintClick the Swicheroo card to play on the gameboard, or have a go in your head! Play Swicheroo #081📍 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 #081 →🏗️ Construction Begins on $40 Million North Ipswich Reserve GrandstandConstruction has begun on the $40 million western grandstand at North Ipswich Reserve, with completion scheduled for late 2027. The Ipswich Jets’ home will gain 2,199 seats, four changerooms and function space for 250 people. 🏭 State Advances $640 Million Swanbank Steel Mill ProposalThe Queensland Government has given the proposed $640 million Swanbank steel mill prescribed project status, enabling the Coordinator-General to help progress approvals. The NewGen Business Park project is expected to create more than 400 construction jobs and up to 200 operational jobs. Love your Wednesday INSIDER?A few people have asked me how they can back Ipswich Insider. You can now become a supporter for $10 a month. Just 12 monthly supporters would cover my email software bill, helping me deliver INSIDER to nearly 10,000 Ipswich locals every week. The newsletter stays free for everyone. You’re simply saying, “I enjoy this. I want to support something positive for Ipswich.” P.S. You can cancel your support anytime and still receive your Wednesday INSIDER. 🏆 Three in a Row for the Lions Who Call Ipswich HomeThe Brisbane Lions won their third consecutive AFL premiership on 26 September, defeating Fremantle by seven points at the MCG. The club’s headquarters and training base are at Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield Central, inside the Ipswich council area. 💼 Ipswich Added 3,893 Jobs in 2024–25Ipswich added 3,893 local jobs in the year to June 2025, taking the city’s total to 99,323, according to council’s latest economic update. Growth included 488 additional retail jobs, with healthcare and social services remaining the city’s largest employer. 🏛️ Council Expands Councillors’ Access to Media Staff Despite Mayor’s OppositionIpswich City Council voted on 24 September to let all councillors use its communications team for media releases, despite opposition from Mayor Teresa Harding. The cost to ratepayers remains unclear, with council estimating additional work equivalent to between half and two full-time staff. Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:
Event Labels:🆓 Free entry Wednesday (30 September)
💵 Summerland Camels - Little Farmer Humpty Day 9am ($10) info
💵 Orion Springfield Central - Butterfly Wing Workshop 10am ($4.50) tickets
Thursday (1 October)💵 YMCA Springfield Lakes - Beanie Boo adopt a pet party 10-11:30 AM ($5 donation) tickets
💵 Ipswich State School - Shrek the Musical 7:30-10pm ($15) details
Friday (2 October)🆓 Croquet Club Hall, Queens Park - Boardgame Club Night 4:45-8:45pm more info 🆓 Riverview and District Community Centre - Queensland Seniors Month Morning Tea 10am-12pm info 💵 Ipswich Indoor Sports Centre, Showgrounds - Pickleball 5:30-7:30pm ($8-15) See all weekly sessions here → 🍻🍽️ Orion Hotel - Sex and the City trivia 6:30-8:30pm info 💵 Ipswich Civic Centre - One Voice: Greatest Hits of John Farnham 7:30-10pm tickets Saturday (3 October)🆓 Resident's Home, Ipswich (address on Registration) - Sustainable Open Garden Trail 8am-12pm tickets
💵 Silkstone State School Hall - Ipswich Garden Spectacular 8:30am-3pm ($5, under 18s free) details
💵 Ipswich Showgrounds – Supersonic Flyball Racing 9am details
💵 Vapiano Orion, Orion Shopping Centre - Pizza Making Kids Workshop 10-11am ($27) tickets
💵 Brighton Homes Arena - Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns 5:05pm ($15) tickets
💵 Springlake Hotel - The Battle for King of Pop: Michael Jackson vs Bruno Mars 8pm ($24) tickets
Sunday (4 October)🆓 Inverness St, Flinders View - Ipswich Succulents Open Day 9am-3pm info
💵 Rosewood Girl Guides building - Ipswich Boardgame Club 9am-3pm (gold coin donation) details
🆓 Heritage Poultry Farms - Sunday Farm Day 10am-12:30pm info
🆓 Goodna Community Centre, 6 Layard Street - SpringCon tabletop gaming convention 10am-5pm (free to watch, pay to play) tickets
Monday (5 October)
🆓 Weekly Adventure Walk + coffee (BYO) with Kez and crew from @thingstodoIpswich 9-10am info
Tuesday (6 October)🆓 The Y Springfield Lakes Community Centre - Thriving Seniors Trivia 9:30-11am info (PDF)
🆓 Ipswich Art Gallery - Yoga in the Gallery 9-9:45am info
🍻🍽️ Hotel Metropole - Tuesday Trivia 7pm info
😎 Top 7 Upcoming Events:8 Oct – Ipswich Health and Wellbeing Expo, Riverlink info 11 Oct – National Carers Week more info 11 Oct – Bluey and Bingo Event, Sutton Park Brassall info 30 Oct - Sports Lunch with Jeff Horn & Darius Boyd, Ipswich Turf Club info 31 Oct – Native Plants Sale & Enviro Day, Rosewood Showgrounds info 31 Oct – Halloween Carnival of Screams, Ipswich Showgrounds info 20-21 Nov – National Rodeo Finals, Ipswich Showgrounds info 🧩 This Week's AnswersScramble Answer: IPSWICH CEMETERYEstablished in the mid-1840s, Ipswich General Cemetery covers around 14.6 hectares. Its headstones and memorials trace generations of local history, with more than 35,000 burials and ashes placements recorded here. GuessWhere Answer:📍Taken from just inside the Briggs Rd entrance to the Ipswich General Cemetery looking towards the industrial area with Burson Auto Parts and Mitre 10. This Week's Trivia Answer:A) Manson Park, Raceview. This small park on Cemetery Road served as an American war cemetery during World War II. More than 1,400 burials were recorded there before the remains were exhumed in 1947. 📊 Last Week's ResultsThe Trivia:How many tonnes of rubbish does Riverview tip handle each day (thereabouts)?❌ A) 20 tonnes - 3% guessed wrong ❌ B) 80 tonnes - 23% guessed wrong ✅ C) 200 tonnes - 58% guessed right ❌ D) 500 tonnes - 16% guessed wrong 271 participants - thanks for playing! 📍 GuessWhere:GuessWhere #080
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