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Ipswich is home to 650 listed buildings and in his opinion column, David Ellesmere shares the importance of investing in the town's history.

Premium Content Subscriber only RESIDENTS across Ipswich will soon be given the opportunity to voice their concerns or frustrations in person to a couple of the city’s elected representatives. Division 3 councillors Marnie Doyle and Andrew Fechner are set to appear at local businesses across the region in coming months. The pair will visit multiple sites over a five-week period, including Booval Fair and Ipswich Central Library, as part of council’s ‘Community Matters’ program. Visits to Coles Silkstone, Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre, Riverview Community Centre and Redbank Pla...

Premium Content Subscriber only IPSWICH City Council’s upgraded CBD cinema complex is expected to be up and running by early next year even with an operator yet to be confirmed for the site. An expressions of interest campaign is under way by the council to secure an operator as the Nicholas Street Precinct takes shape. It ends on March 2. Construction of the new Ipswich City Council administration building in the Nicholas Street Precinct is expected to be completed by March. Construction of the $95 million council administration building is expected to be completed by March with staff se...

Premium Content Subscriber only IPSWICH’s redeveloped Nicholas Street Precinct has neared closer to completion following its latest installation of indigenous artwork. Created by local artists Lincoln Austin, Aunty Kim Ah Sam and Kyra Manktelow, the trio on Friday revealed their stunning pieces to public eyes at Tulmur Place. Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle also joined in on the festivities. The installations include hanging fish traps, a family of platypus sculptures, an indigenous trade routes ceiling mural and a large sculpture. Mr Austin said part of his inspiration ...

Architecture news & editorial desk International architectural practice Buchan created a community-centric design for the new Ipswich Central Library and Tulmur Place, adding new life to the city’s historic CBD. Imagined as a centrally located, culturally expressive and inclusive space for the local community, the design of the new library and civic plaza in Ipswich references the surrounding natural and built context, with Buchan’s architectural and masterplanning approach drawing from a rich and diverse history, and layering new elements to encourage engagement. A lushly green and enjoy...