FLASHBACK: Ipswich New Year’s Eve celebrations

Ipswich knows a thing or two about putting on a good party for New Year’s Eve, playing host to some sensational events over the years. The Queensland Times has compiled dozens of pictures taken at some of the very best. See the full gallery.

Jessica Baker

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December 31, 2021 - 10:51AM

Ipswich Queensland Times

Jane and Simon Donaldson with their children from left, Aedan, 11, Leah, 13, Ashlea, 13, and Emma, 9 on New Year’s Eve 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

1/40Jane and Simon Donaldson with their children from left, Aedan, 11, Leah, 13, Ashlea, 13, and Emma, 9 on New Year’s Eve 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Kate Lillywhite, Chloe Lillywhite, 6, Ava Lillywhite, Maddison Neale, 8, Lisa Neale and Kirralee Neale, 6 celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

2/40Kate Lillywhite, Chloe Lillywhite, 6, Ava Lillywhite, Maddison Neale, 8, Lisa Neale and Kirralee Neale, 6 celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

3/40Shana Maguire and Martin Pickering with Jesse, 1, at North Ipswich Reserve for New Year’s Eve 2015. Picture: David Nielsen

4/40Birgit and Brett Hann with Ethan, 6, Jordan, 5, and Caleb, 9, on New Year’s Eve 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

5/40Brett and Jennifer Ross with Gemma, 5, and James, 3, in 2015 on New Year’s Eve at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

6/40Donna Isaacs of North Ipswich and her daughter Teah, 4, rang in 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

7/40Lilli White, 11, Bella White, 7, Ella Campbell, 7, and Tom Campbell, 11, celebrated New Year’s Eve 2014 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Charlotte Da Silva, 5, Olivia Tobin, 3, Zavier Da Silva, 2, Claudia Tobin, 7, and Isabella Da Silva, 8, at North Ipswich Reserve for New Year’s Eve 2014. Picture: David Nielsen

8/40Charlotte Da Silva, 5, Olivia Tobin, 3, Zavier Da Silva, 2, Claudia Tobin, 7, and Isabella Da Silva, 8, at North Ipswich Reserve for New Year’s Eve 2014. Picture: David Nielsen

Cathy Mason of North Ipswich with her sons Jack Vallance, 4, and Lukah Vallance, 6, on New Year’s Eve 2014 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

9/40Cathy Mason of North Ipswich with her sons Jack Vallance, 4, and Lukah Vallance, 6, on New Year’s Eve 2014 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Ipswich residents rang in 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Front from left, Taylen, 6, Ella, 7, Serena, 8, Isabel, 8 months, Lily, 12, and rear from left, Shelly, Dean, 8, Walter, 13, Aaron, Bailey, 3, and Jordan, 12, all of Karalee. Picture: David Nielsen

10/40Ipswich residents rang in 2015 at North Ipswich Reserve. Front from left, Taylen, 6, Ella, 7, Serena, 8, Isabel, 8 months, Lily, 12, and rear from left, Shelly, Dean, 8, Walter, 13, Aaron, Bailey, 3, and Jordan, 12, all of Karalee. Picture: David Nielsen

Kylie and Matt Bowe of Raceview and their son Caleb, 2, welcomed in 2014 with a free community celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

11/40Kylie and Matt Bowe of Raceview and their son Caleb, 2, welcomed in 2014 with a free community celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Ipswich families welcomed 2014 with a free community celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. From left, Natalie Taylor, 12, Steve Solomon, Elisha Solomon, 4, Kim Solomon, and Olivia Solomon, 6. Picture: David Nielsen

12/40Ipswich families welcomed 2014 with a free community celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. From left, Natalie Taylor, 12, Steve Solomon, Elisha Solomon, 4, Kim Solomon, and Olivia Solomon, 6. Picture: David Nielsen

13/40Kayla Thorburn, 4, and Harrison Thorburn, 2, of Eastern Heights at North Ipswich Reserve on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Picture: David Nielsen

Jodie and Wayne Pearson of Churchill and their daughter Sarah, 12, welcomed 2014 with a celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

14/40Jodie and Wayne Pearson of Churchill and their daughter Sarah, 12, welcomed 2014 with a celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Stephanie Robinson, 10, and Mariette Robinson, 6, of Saddliers Crossing at North Ipswich Reserve on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Picture: David Nielsen

15/40Stephanie Robinson, 10, and Mariette Robinson, 6, of Saddliers Crossing at North Ipswich Reserve on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Picture: David Nielsen

Scott and Tanay Trudgett of Goodna with their kids from left, Madalyn, 8, Elijah, 2, Harlee, 11 months, and Ayla, 6, on the eve of 2013 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

16/40Scott and Tanay Trudgett of Goodna with their kids from left, Madalyn, 8, Elijah, 2, Harlee, 11 months, and Ayla, 6, on the eve of 2013 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Catherine Hayward of Brassall, Nicole Francey of Karalee, and Lauren Kahler of Yamanto rang in 2013 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

17/40Catherine Hayward of Brassall, Nicole Francey of Karalee, and Lauren Kahler of Yamanto rang in 2013 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

Julie Karlsrud (left), 17, of Norway, and Keana Lomas, 14, of Flinders View celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2012 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

18/40Julie Karlsrud (left), 17, of Norway, and Keana Lomas, 14, of Flinders View celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2012 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

19/40Annabelle Steinhardt, 6, enjoyed her favourite treat at New Year’s Eve in 2012 at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: David Nielsen

20/40Kate Hannan with Oliver, 2, and Jack, 4, at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

21/40Ivy Beard, 3, and Jorja Delaforce, 5, at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

22/40Tori, Katie, both 11, and Jessie-Leigh Grieger, 4, at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

23/40Maree and Rebecca Robinson at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

Jelie Lewis with her children Tiana Mathewson, 6, and baby Kane Mathewson at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

24/40Jelie Lewis with her children Tiana Mathewson, 6, and baby Kane Mathewson at the New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2011. Picture: Claudia Baxter

25/40Kyla, Mia and Josh from Ipswich enjoyed 2009 New Year's Eve festivities at Brennan Park.

26/40Rob and Nez Gaden with Sadie, Asha, Elka at the Ipswich New Years Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2016. Picture: Rob Williams

Korina Terei and Tangata Tatuira with their children Taliahna, Tianna, Taniana and Tahina Terei-Tatuira at the Ipswich New Years Eve celebrations at North Ipswich Reserve in 2016. Picture: Rob Williams

27/40Korina Terei and Tangata Tatuira with their children Taliahna, Tianna, Taniana and Tahina Terei-Tatuira at the Ipswich New Years Eve celebrations at North Ipswich Reserve in 2016. Picture: Rob Williams

28/40Emma and Barbara Jobson at the Ipswich New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve in 2016. Picture: Rob Williams

Charmaine Armstrong, Mia Counsell, Cassie Armstrong, Aleisha Armstrong, Chloe Counsell and Bruce Armstrong at the 2016 Ipswich New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: Rob Williams

29/40Charmaine Armstrong, Mia Counsell, Cassie Armstrong, Aleisha Armstrong, Chloe Counsell and Bruce Armstrong at the 2016 Ipswich New Year’s Eve celebration at North Ipswich Reserve. Picture: Rob Williams

Emma Johnson, 14, and Kate Pearson, 14, both of Ipswich at the 2010 New Year’s Eve celebration at Timothy Moloney Park, Woodend. Picture: David Nielsen

30/40Emma Johnson, 14, and Kate Pearson, 14, both of Ipswich at the 2010 New Year’s Eve celebration at Timothy Moloney Park, Woodend. Picture: David Nielsen

Tanya McPhail of Redbank Plains with her children from left, Jamie, 11, Breana, 4, and Warren, 4, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations held in Timothy Moloney Park, Woodend. Picture: David Nielsen

31/40Tanya McPhail of Redbank Plains with her children from left, Jamie, 11, Breana, 4, and Warren, 4, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations held in Timothy Moloney Park, Woodend. Picture: David Nielsen

Steve Jones of Silkstone with his twins Justin (left) and Jack, 5, Bob Masmeyer of North Ipswich and his son George (right), 15, and Colin Fogarty of Raceview and his son Tyler, 2, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations at Timothy Moloney Park. Picture: David Nielsen

32/40Steve Jones of Silkstone with his twins Justin (left) and Jack, 5, Bob Masmeyer of North Ipswich and his son George (right), 15, and Colin Fogarty of Raceview and his son Tyler, 2, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations at Timothy Moloney Park. Picture: David Nielsen

Michael Jeffrey and Sarah King of Grafton and Karen Jeffrey and Simon Davis of Fernvale (rear from left) and Corbin Jeffrey, 6, Ellie-Mai Jeffrey, 2, Deakon Jeffrey, 4, Charlotte Jeffrey, 6, and Talia Jeffrey, 11, (front from left) at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Timothy Moloney Park, Ipswich. Picture: David Nielsen

33/40Michael Jeffrey and Sarah King of Grafton and Karen Jeffrey and Simon Davis of Fernvale (rear from left) and Corbin Jeffrey, 6, Ellie-Mai Jeffrey, 2, Deakon Jeffrey, 4, Charlotte Jeffrey, 6, and Talia Jeffrey, 11, (front from left) at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Timothy Moloney Park, Ipswich. Picture: David Nielsen

Amanda Hey of Fernvale with her daughters Taylah (front), 10, and Summah, 6, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Timothy Moloney Park, Ipswich. Picture: David Nielsen

34/40Amanda Hey of Fernvale with her daughters Taylah (front), 10, and Summah, 6, at 2010 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Timothy Moloney Park, Ipswich. Picture: David Nielsen

Braydan (left) and Kayleigh (right) Miller with their friends Codi (middle) and Cooper (front) Foord at the Ipswich Turf Club for the New Year’s Eve celebration in 2009. Picture: Sarah Harvey

35/40Braydan (left) and Kayleigh (right) Miller with their friends Codi (middle) and Cooper (front) Foord at the Ipswich Turf Club for the New Year’s Eve celebration in 2009. Picture: Sarah Harvey

36/40Meagen Dyball with her daughter Kimberley at the Ipswich Turf Club for 2009 New Year’s Eve celebrations. Picture: Sarah Harvey

37/40Pat and Nigel Huyton with their daughter Libby at the Ipswich Turf Club for the New Year’s Eve celebration in 2009. Picture: Sarah Harvey

38/40Luke Belcher, Lucas Wilson and Matt Flick at the Ipswich Turf Club in 2009 for New Year’s Eve. Picture: Sarah Harvey

39/40Megan Forbes with her two girls Taylah and Emily at the Ipswich Turf Club for New Year’s Eve in 2009. Picture: Sarah Harvey

40/40Laura Noack, 20, and Jason Raby, 21, from Ipswich on New Year’s Eve in 2003. Picture: David Kelly

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