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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Family Fun Found All Over Ipswich

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TIME flies when you're having fun and it goes even quicker when the kids are too.

It seemed Ipswich was not short of activities to keep the younger ones busy when we asked for some ideas on places to take the kids on Facebook.

Queens Park and Ipswich Nature Centre were popular choices for parents as was the Ipswich Art Gallery.

"Ipswich has heaps of fantastic parks, a picnic is always a great fun way to spend an afternoon with the kids," said Sharon Ross.

"So much to do in Ipswich, Art Gallery rocks but be prepared for you kids to want to spend hours there," said Janice Freiberg.

Other out of the box suggestions included a trip to the Riverheart Parklands and simply touring the city, looking at its history.

"Take them for a walk to look at heritage houses," said Lois Kilmartin.

"Ipswich has heaps, they are beautiful and all have information out front on plaques."

Other educational activities for the kids included trips to the Ipswich Library and the Workshops Rail Museum.

For those looking for more of a thrill the Tactical Ops Paintball fields in Rosewood were suggested for children aged 15 and over.

Trampoline park and indoor play centre Just Jump was also a popular choice for adventure seekers.

"Just Jump is at the sport complex across from Redbook Plaza. it's fun (we) went there last weekend," said Melissa Small.

Just Jump - trampoline park Ipswich
Just Jump - trampoline park Ipswich
Source: http://www.qt.com.au/news/family-fun-found-all-over-ipswich/2360459/
By Anna Hartley

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Robbie Williams | The Swing Tour Live


Rumours of a return tour have been running hot since the release of his latest studio offering late last year, and now Chugg Entertainment can proudly confirm that the rumours are true. Few artists can boast that they’ve sold 55 million albums globally, but Robbie can.

One of Britain’s premier pop superstars, known for his cheeky wit as much as his hit-studded albums, the one and only Robbie Williams will be making his long overdue return to Australia for a national run of dates this September, bringing his incredible swing album, Swings Both Ways.

It’s been nearly eight years since the British superstar treated Australian audiences to his myriad talents on the live stage. In December 2006 Williams undertook a stadium tour of monumental proportion across Australia.







Williams' love for Australia has been well documented over the years, with a slew of tours and special performances (including the 2009 ARIA awards), he can also boast his most well known collaborations being with Australians; Kids, a duet with pop star Kylie Minogue and a cover of Frank & Nancy Sinatra's Somethin' Stupid with Nicole Kidman. Add to this that 2.6 million Robbie Williams albums have been sold in Australia to date – making that 1 in 10 Australians who own a Robbie album – it’s a certainty that the love affair continues.

Robbie’s latest album Swings Both Ways is the follow up to his original 2001 swing release, Swing When You’re Winning, which spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts, and likewise garnered unprecedented success in Australia, going four times platinum and remaining his best selling album of all time. Swings Both Ways sees the reunion of Robbie’s collaboration with songwriter and producer Guy Chambers; the creative pairing responsible for some of Robbie’s biggest hits (Rock DJ, Feel, Millenium, Let Me Entertain You, Angels, Supreme).



The album debuted at #1 in the UK and #5 on the ARIA charts, and within the first 4 weeks of release, the album was certified Gold in Australia. This is his eleventh chart-topping album in the UK, which now means that he draws level with Elvis Presley as the male solo artist with the most number one albums.

Armed with an arsenal packed with ballads, pop songs and massive sing-along hits, Robbie returns to the swing genre for his tenth studio album and current world tour.

Tour Dates:

Ticketek is selling for the following venues only:

Thursday 11 September - Perth Arena
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 September - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September - Allphones Arena, Sydney

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Opera Queensland Present Puccini’s La Boheme - Ciivic Theatre Ipswich


The most romantic opera of all time, La bohème appeals to devotees and newcomers alike.
On a snowy Christmas Eve a love affair begins between Mimi and her neighbour Rodolfo. We follow their youthful romance as it blossoms and falters, until Mimi dies in her poet’s arms in the most heart-rending final moments in all of opera.
Popular conductor Guy Noble directs an ensemble of musicians from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in
Richard Gill’s chamber orchestration of La bohème. This intimate and revealing new production presented as a concert performance stars some of Queensland’s most exciting young singers as a group of rent-dodging flatmates living and loving precariously on the edge of society.
Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
FREE Program Included, FREE Pre Show Entertainment, FREE Meet & Greet Post Show, FREE Pre Performance Talk in the Cunningham Room.
Project Puccini is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Playing Queensland Fund, and is also supported by the Graeme Wood Foundation.
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
Stars Cafe Open 6:00pm l Show Starts 7:30pm 
Adult $55.00
Concession $50.00
Group10+ $45.00
Purchase Tickets Online

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Coates Hire Ipswich 360 Parade Ipswich

Mack the truck from the Disney Pixar movie Cars brought up the rear of the parade to the delight of young fans.

The Ipswich CBD and surrounding suburbs were treated to a spectacular sight this afternoon when the V8 Transporter Parade rolled through town. 

The parade featured a convoy of B-Double Transporters. Starting at Queensland Raceway, the convoy took the Cunningham Highway and Warwick Rd into town and turned in the centre of Ipswich before heading out again the same way. 

The Coates Hire Ipswich 360 will be held at Queensland Raceway from this Friday to Sunday.


Red Bull Truck - The Parade Begins on East St.



The parade begins on East St.
View the official Coates Hire Ipswich 360 Event Website

See the Ipswich Council Facebook page for additional images and information

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Platform 9 Restaurant and Bar | Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Platform 9 Restaurant and Bar is not just a restaurant. While we are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, we also offer café style coffees and cakes throughout the day.
Platform 9 Restaurant and Bar Ipswich is the preferred dining spot for visitors, locals and the Ipswich business and networking community.
So whether you require a five star a-la-carte dinner or just want to pop in for coffee with friends, Platform 9 Restaurant and Bar Ipswich is the best place around!
The restaurant is open from morning to night to please all patrons, from hotel guests and visitors to Ipswich locals.
Opening Hours
Platform 9 Restaurant and bar is open 7 days a week, meals are available at the following times.
Monday – Friday
  • Breakfast: 06:30am to 09:30am
  • Lunch: 12.00 – 2.30pm Monday-Friday
  • Dinner: 06:00pm to 09:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
  • Breakfast: 07:00am to 10:00am
  • Saturday Dinner: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
  • Sunday Dinner: 05:30pm to 08:30pm
For the enjoyment of all guests staying at the hotel room service is available 24 hours a day.
Bar Opening Hours
Adjoining the main restaurant is a stylish lounge and bar, perfect for drinks after work, entertaining clients or pre-dinner drinks
  • Mon – Fri   10:00 – Late
  • Sat – Sun  17:00 – Late
  • Platform Nine is open to the public and to hotel guests.
  • Dress code: No singlets, no torn clothing & no thongs.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

72 Hour Sale - Metro Hotels Accommodation





For a limited time only, we are offering this massive 72 hour sale across all our Metro hotels and apartments nationwide!

Get 20% OFF the Best Available Rate! This unprecedented sale has never been offered across all our hotels and apartments before - so get in quick or miss out!

Simply select a property and browse dates, click a date range to complete the booking.