Local Ipswich News

15/06/2026

Stolen vehicle charges, Redbank Plains

Detectives from the Ipswich Property Crime Team have charged four teenagers following the alleged theft of a vehicle from Ripley on 25 April.

Around 2.20am police were called to Bloomfield Mews following reports a 2006 Holden Calais had been stolen from a unit complex.

Around midnight on 13 June, officers sighted the stolen vehicle in Redbank Plains where it was tracked before a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed.

The vehicle eventually came to a stop on Frawley Drive in Redbank Plains where the four occupants allegedly fled from the scene.

PD Tank was deployed and located three of the alleged offenders hiding in a nearby property, where they were taken into custody.

The fourth offender was taken into custody after being located on an adjacent street.

A 19-year-old Churchill woman and an 18-year-old Walloon man have each been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

They appeared in Ipswich Magistrates Court today.

An 18-year-old Inglewood woman has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

She is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on 15 July.

A 16-year-old Booval boy has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possess dangerous drugs and possess utensils.

He is appeared in the Ipswich Childrens Court today.

10/06/2026

🏃‍♂️⚡ GOUT GOUT GETS A TASTE OF THE BIG TIME IN OSLO 🇦🇺🌍

Australia's teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has faced his toughest challenge yet, finishing sixth on his Diamond League debut at the famous Bislett Games in Oslo.

🥇 Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo showed his class, winning the 200m in 19.84 seconds.

⏱️ Gout crossed the line in 20.60 seconds after a slow start, unable to unleash his trademark late charge against a stacked world-class field.

🔥 Despite the result, the 18-year-old Queenslander gained invaluable experience competing against some of the fastest men on the planet.

AAP Gout Gout has discovered in chastening fashion about life at the very top of global sprinting as the teenage sensation found the going far too hot on his Diamond League debut at the famed Bislett Games meeting in Oslo. Having looked forward to making his bow against the “big boys” on Wednesd...

10/06/2026

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10/06/2026

🗞️✨ THIS WEEK IN LOCAL IPSWICH NEWS – OUT TOMORROW! ✨🗞️

🔥 Big stories. Real voices. Your city.

🩸 600 Reasons to Give Blood - A remarkable Ipswich father and son have donated blood almost 600 times between them. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

🥃 History Made - Ipswich's first locally produced whisky has officially arrived. Imbibis Craft Distillery

🏘️ Residents Speak Out - Anger grows over conditions and maintenance concerns at a One Mile social housing complex.

💙 Community in Action - The Industry School - Ipswich teams up with Ipswich Meals On Wheels Inc.

🌏 Looking to the Future - Beny Bol discusses multiculturalism, community connection and the future of communities.

🎸 Exclusive Interview - Australian country music favourites The Wolfe Brothers get ready to rock our city.

🎪 Roll Up, Roll Up! -Ipswich's first-ever Circus Festival is coming to town. Circus Ipswich

🤘 Local Music Spotlight - Meet Cherry Green, frontman of Riot Revolver and one of Ipswich's rising unique talents.

🎭 Arts & Entertainment
📸 Community News
📰 Local Stories That Matter

❤️ Support local journalism and grab your copy tomorrow!

10/06/2026

🍽️ Roamin Rowan: The Hunt for Ipswich’s Best Parmi 🍽️

Roamin Rowan has tried some pretty amazing parmis, from classic pub favourites to towering creations loaded with toppings. But now it's time to settle the debate once and for all...

Who serves Ipswich's best parmi?
Napkins ready… game on.

This week, Rowan is on the hunt for Ipswich’s ultimate chicken parmi — and everyone reckons their local serves the best one 👀

⭐ Golden, crispy schnitzel
🧀 Loaded with perfectly melted cheese
🍅 Rich, flavour-packed Napoli sauce
🍗 Tender chicken that stays juicy with every bite
🍟 Crispy chips and fresh salad on the side
✨ And those extra toppings that take a parmi from good to unforgettable

Classic pub parmi? Hawaiian? Meat lovers? A loaded creation piled high with toppings?

No judgement… just seriously good parmis.

👇 Drop your favourite parmi spot in the comments
📍 Tell Rowan where the REAL parmi legends are

Because somewhere out there...

There’s a parmi worth bragging about.

🏆 The hunt is on. 🏆

09/06/2026

Ipswich definitely has a HUGE reason to watch The Voice this year 🍒🍒

We will learn the name that’s for sure 🙏

Grab the newspaper tomorrow 🗞️

08/06/2026

🚨 IPSWICH, WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

Earlier this year, you legends helped put Imbibis Craft Distillery at #3 in Australia's Hottest 100 Gins. 🥉🍸

Now we're asking for your support once again.

We're in the running for Best Bevvy in Ipswich, and we'd love to bring this one home for our city. ❤️

If you've enjoyed a gin, shared a laugh at the distillery, visited us at a market, or simply love supporting local businesses, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote.

👉 Head over to the Local Ipswich News page
👉 Find their post from 2 June
👉 Cast your vote for Imbibis Craft Distillery

Every vote counts, and as you've shown before, this community can achieve amazing things when it gets behind local.

Thank you for supporting local makers, local jobs, and local dreams. Let's see if we can bring this one home for Ipswich! 🍸

06/06/2026

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STATEMENT FROM THE IPSWICH JETS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB

The Ipswich Jets are aware of a media report in circulation, regarding an alleged proposal by select Queensland clubs to break away from the QRL and form a rival competition.

The Jets want to be very clear on our position. Contrary to what has been reported, this club has had no involvement in any such discussions, has not been approached about any breakaway proposal, and has not indicated support for this concept in any way.

The Ipswich Jets are fully committed to our relationship with the QRL and to competing in the Hostplus Cup under our competition agreement. Our obligations to our stakeholders, to the game, and to the communities we serve across the Ipswich region are not something we take lightly.

We note that QRL Chair Brian Canavan has responded publicly to this matter today and the Jets stand with the governing body on this issue.

To our members, sponsors, and partners, thank you for your ongoing trust and support. Anyone with questions is welcome to contact the club directly.

05/06/2026

🎉 HAPPY QUEENSLAND DAY TOMORROW! 🎉

Queenslanders across the Ipswich region are gearing up to celebrate Queensland Day this Saturday, marking 167 years since Queensland officially separated from New South Wales and became its own colony on June 6, 1859.

🥃 Imbibis Distillery will launch the first-ever Ipswich-made whisky from 12pm to 4pm.

🎶 Queensland Day celebrations at Club Parkview Goodna from 10am until late.

🇦🇺 Community events, family gatherings, barbecues and local celebrations will be happening right across the region.

Got a Queensland Day event happening? Add it in the comments below so we can help spread the word.

How will you be celebrating Queensland Day?

03/06/2026

Stolen vehicle and dangerous operation offences

Police have charged two men after two stolen vehicles were tracked through the Ipswich area yesterday.

It will be alleged that a Toyota Landcruiser Prado and a Mazda 3 were stolen from a Matthews Way, Wakerley address on 2 June.

Around 8.16am yesterday, 3 June, the Toyota was spotted on Pine Mountain Road in Pine Mountain. Officers attempted to track the vehicle but lost sight of it around 11.30 am.

At 1.30pm, both vehicles were spotted near Bognuda Street, Bundamba, and were tracked driving dangerously by POLAIR.

The Mazda was later dumped at a shopping centre on Collingwood Drive, Redbank and its single occupant entered the Toyota.

Officers were able to retrieve the Mazda.

The Toyota was tracked before it collided with a GWM Tank 300 on Collingwood Drive, Collingwood Park, and the vehicle’s two occupants were taken into custody.

The two female occupants of the GWM vehicle were assessed for injuries at the scene.

A 22-year-old Deebing Heights man has been charged with 26 offences including six counts of face masked with intent to commit indictable offence, four counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, three counts of attempted enter dwelling with intent to commit indictable offence, two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle.

A 22-year-old Pine Mountain man has been charged with 11 offences including four counts of attempted enter dwelling with intent to commit indictable offence, two counts each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and unlawful use of motor vehicles and one count each of attempted enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and face masked to commit indictable offence.

Both men have been refused bail and are due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court today.