Arts & Entertainment

‘Materialists’ - love in a modern age of perfection and chaos

WHAT happens when the heart wants what the algorithm cannot explain? That’s the central question pulsing beneath the surface of Materialists, the stylish, star-studded romantic drama set for release this week.

Alexis Poulsen

11 Jun 2025

Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 11th June 2025

ROARING Lion performs classic roots reggae. In 2024, Roaring Lion opened the Queensland premiere for the Bob Marley: One Love’ movie by Paramount Pictures.

Staff Writers

11 Jun 2025

Arts

Tarts & Friands (Get your ARTS into Gear)

The famous Tuesday T’Arts will take up residence in a vacant shop space from June 18 to 24 in an art exhibition called Tarts & Friands.

Glen Smith

11 Jun 2025

Arts

Photography Club on display (Get your ARTS into Gear)

The Ipswich Photographic Society has a new display of photography by their members at the Artsconnect Community Gallery in Booval Fair.

Glen Smith

11 Jun 2025

Arts

Final shoutout for Portrait Prize entries

DRUMMERS, actors, partners, children, priests, socialites, neighbours, friends and even politicians.

Rob Mellett

11 Jun 2025

Screen

‘Ballerina’ dances into the deadly world of John Wick

THE high-octane, bullet-sprayed world of John Wick continues to expand its cinematic universe with the much-anticipated release of Ballerina, a spin-off feature that shifts the spotlight to a new assassin and injects a fresh yet familiar dose of adrenaline into the franchise.

Alexis Poulsen

04 Jun 2025

Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 4th June 2025

ROARING Lion performs classic roots reggae. In 2024, Roaring Lion opened the Queensland premiere for the Bob Marley: One Love’ movie by Paramount Pictures.

Staff Writers

04 Jun 2025

Arts

Get your ARTS into Gear - June 4th 2025

I always enjoy seeing Ipswich artists standing out and winning at art events and shows outside our city.

Glen Smith

04 Jun 2025

Arts

Elitism in the art world (Get your ARTS into Gear)

EVER since the Ipswich Art Gallery has hung the artwork by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at $116,000,000 on display, I have been bombarded with people asking me why this piece of artwork holds so much value over other pieces of art.

Glen Smith

28 May 2025

Arts

Creatives at the starting gate – festival entries are open

IT’S TIME for all the creatives to get painting, crafting, sculpting, rehearsing and writing as competition entries have opened for the 2025 Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival.

Staff Writers

28 May 2025

Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 28th May 2025

In 2024, Roaring Lion opened the Queensland premiere for the Bob Marley: One Love’ movie by Paramount Pictures.

Staff Writers

28 May 2025

Screen

Karate Kid: Legends brings the past and future together in a bold new chapter

OVER four decades since Daniel LaRusso first crane-kicked his way into the hearts of movie-goers and more than a decade since Dre Parker found his footing under Mr Han’s guidance in Beijing,

Alexis Poulsen

28 May 2025

Arts

Arttime Colour Challenge Exhibition (Get your ARTS into Gear)

The annual colour challenge art competition at Arttime Supplies in Brisbane Street is now open for viewing.

Glen Smith

21 May 2025

Arts

Ipswich Show awards night a huge success (Get your ARTS into Gear)

Chief Stewards of the Fine Arts, Photography and Art and Bark, Glen Smith, Mel Sinclair and David Leisman have worked hard to make this year’s Ipswich Show a memorable, inclusive and enjoyable event.

Glen Smith

21 May 2025

Screen

Lilo & Stitch set to bring heart, humour. and ohana to a new generation

AS DISNEY continues to expand its roster of live-action re-imaginings, Lilo & Stitch is next in line to tug at our heartstrings and bring a beloved animated classic into a fresh spotlight.

Alexis Poulsen

21 May 2025

Travel

More than a destination, base camp Boonah

IF YOU base your overnight stay or choose to linger even longer in Boonah, you’ll find you are at the gateway to some spectacular bushwalks.

Staff Writers

21 May 2025

Events

What’s On In Ipswich - 21st May 2025

MUSIC Bob Marley Tribute ROARING Lion performs classic roots reggae. In 2024, Roaring Lion opened the Queensland premiere for the Bob Marley: One Love’ movie by Paramount Pictures.

Staff Writers

21 May 2025

City Life

Zoobombs back louder, funkier than ever

JAPAN’S Zoobombs have been thrilling audiences worldwide with their garage and funk grooves since the mid-’90s.

Rob Mellett

21 May 2025

Events

Some of the things to see and do at the 2025 Ipswich Show

FLAIR’s Freestyle Trials blends the precision of Trials Motorcycling with the high-flying excitement of Freestyle Moto-X.

Staff Writers

14 May 2025