Reserve revamp closer, Swifts start work, comedy ends the year, what’s on at IAG and local music

Work to begin on the revamp of North Ipswich Reserve western grandstand, what’s going on at Swifts Booval, Walt’s car park gripe, emerging local issues in 2026, Stitch in the Swich wraps up for the year, what’s on at Ipswich Art Gallery and local music from Damien J Johnson. All that and more as Walter Williams and Ashleigh Mac join the show for another yarn over the back fence.
Published: 16 December 2025.

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/
Damien J Johnson music: https://damienjjohnson.com/
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
Inside Ipswich: https://ipswichtoday.com.au/inside-ipswich/
Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/
Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/
Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/
The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/
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/
Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/
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