Detour tips, difficult planning decisions ahead, Marburg dance memories, Ipswich awards predictions

Detour tips around Mount Crosby Road overpass while it is closed, councillors to finally face some hard planning decisions on controversial applications likely to be decided in 2026, North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand demolition finally underway, memories of attending the Marburg dances, and before the winners are announced predictions on the six Ipswich Australia Day awards categories. All that and more as Ashleigh Mac and Walter Williams join the show for another yarn over the back fence. Content note: this episode names a deceased Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Published: 20 January 2026.
Theme music: AudioJungle - Mark_Music and Matt Steiner
Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdf
North Ipswich Reserve grandstand: https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/design-and-construction-set-to-kick-off-for-north-ipswich-reserve-grandstand/
Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY
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Ipswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7
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Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/
Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/
Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-gallery
Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/
Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/
Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshops
Ipswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events
Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/
Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/
Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/
The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/
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