Thought Brisbane had all the traffic?

You’ve seen traffic around Ipswich get worse and worse.

But have you ever stopped to wonder exactly which roads are the busiest?

Let’s find out. Drum roll please:

• The Ipswich Motorway comes out on top, with about 128,000 vehicles a day at Goodna

Brisbane’s busiest TMR count, at Pine River Bridge (Bruce Highway), is only 1.4× as high. 

See Ipswich's 22 busiest roads →

$1.25m, Raceview – ‘Haswell Castle’ at 18 Haswell Court has four bedrooms, an upstairs attic retreat and wide verandahs. Built in 1992 on a 727m² block, it also has a saltwater pool with a spa seat and a separate double garage with workshop space. View the listing →

Halloween Carnival of Screams – Ipswich Showgrounds hosts a haunted house, trick-or-treating, rides, a spooky disco and a best-dressed competition on Saturday 31 October, 4–9pm. Entry is $8 prepaid or $10 on the day, with kids 12 and under free. See more info →

Woogaroo Forest decision due Friday – Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is due to decide on the Springview Village 2 & 3 housing proposal, with koala habitat at stake. Take a walk through the forest. Watch here →

COLLECTORMANIA FAIR – Browse antiques, records, coins, jewellery and retro homewares at Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday 24 October, 8am–2pm. It’s Collectormania’s final Ipswich fair for 2026. Adults $8, under 14s free. Learn more →

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💰 Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich Awards $119,529 to 40 Local Community Groups

Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich awarded $119,529.39 to 40 organisations through its 2026 community grants, presented on 7 October. Funding includes volunteer shirts for Ipswich Hospice and commemorative medals for Ipswich Little Athletics’ 50th Anniversary Twilight Carnival. Ipswich Insider →

🌳 Woogaroo Forest Awaits Springview Villages 2 and 3 Development Decision

Springview Villages 2 and 3, proposing more than 1,800 homes near Woogaroo Forest, remain under federal environmental assessment. The proposal covers more than 120 hectares of bushland and includes a town centre and sports field. Save Woogaroo Forest →

🔥 Battery Fire Breaks Out at Ipswich Tip

CCTV footage shared by 9 News shows a battery fire erupting at an Ipswich resource recovery centre. Residents can dispose of household batteries at dedicated drop-off points at Riverview and Rosewood resource recovery centres. Facebook video →

🏐 Limestone Park Netball Courts Closed as Upgrades Target March Finish

Limestone Park’s netball courts closed on 28 September for upgrades scheduled to finish in early March 2027, weather and site conditions permitting. The project replaces 24 courts with 21 resurfaced courts, adds shelters and improves drainage, with nearby parking and toilets also affected. Shape Your Ipswich →

Quick-fire snippets—local buzz & chatter:

Wednesday (14 October)

Thursday (15 October)

Friday (16 October)

Saturday (17 October)

Sunday (18 October)

🆓 White Rock Conservation Area - White Rock bush walk 9am-12pm details 

🆓 Nicholas Street Precinct - Country Fair and Produce Markets 10am-2pm info

🆓 Marburg Showgrounds - Harriott Day 2026 11am info

🆓 Orion Hotel - Family Fun Day Science Show 12-2pm info

💵 Banshees Bar & Artspace - Alive at Midnight Volume One 2-10pm ($9) tickets 

Monday (19 October)

💵 Orion Town Centre - Ipswich Thriving Seniors Movie & Mingle: Sense and Sensibility 10am-1pm ($8) tickets 

Tuesday (20 October)

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