Weekender is Channel Seven’s Sunday afternoon lifestyle and travel program, showcasing the best of Brisbane, Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Toowoomba region and everything in between each Sunday at 5.30pm.
https://7weekender.com/

Jessie Maris is a passionate Ipswich-based writer, content creator, mum, and teacher dedicated to exploring the best family-friendly spots, local events, and parenting resources in the community. She shares engaging stories, helpful guides, and insider tips to help families make the most of life in Ipswich.

Experience the thrill of Ipswich's vibrant event scene with Ipswich Festivals. Discover what this major event city in Queensland has to offer and join the excitement! Follow www.ipswichfestivals.com.au to see what’s on.

Erin Nightingale has over 17 years experience in the tourism and events industry. With a love for her hometown of Ipswich and a passion for tourism in Queensland you can keep up to date with her adventures by following @erin_nightingale_ on Instagram.

Wendy Hughes has meandered through a long career as a journalist, often with a fork in one hand.. or a glass. She spent several years as a food writer at the Sunday Mail and reviewed for various magazines. These days Wendy produces content and runs social media within the tourism, hospitality and travel sectors. Email wendeditor@gmail.com

Sarah is a visitor experience officer at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre, she's also a tour guide, dog walker and loves to capture the beauty of natural surrounds around her. Sarah is also an experienced traveler and loves to hike.

Josh ‘The Bear’ Kerr, is an Ipswich local, hiker, tour guide, photographer, fitness instructor and, Ipswich’s Google Trekker. Having grown up in the area since age 7 and quickly becoming involved in the outdoor scene, he would eventually put these skills to good use trekking almost all of Ipswich and its surrounds for Google Maps. What would ensue, is some of the most comprehensive mapping of any city in the southern hemisphere, from our historic streets and suburbs to our most rugged mountain peaks. “After 8 grueling months and over 3 million steps, Ipswich is finally on the map!”

Ashleigh Howarth is a journalist with more than 12 years experience in the media industry.
Her passions include travelling, dessert bars, cocktails and attending music concerts.
She aims to inspire others to unlock their own sense of wanderlust to explore this beautiful big world, whether that be on a local or more global scale.
You can keep up to date with her stories by following @journo_ash_ on Instagram. 

Kathryn Fletcher is an Ipswich local with a passion for travelling domestically and internationally. She loves exploring her own backyard and recommending places to locals, as well as exploring new places. She has visited over 50 countries to date and plans to keep adding to the list.

On a mission to sniff out the best bites, sights, and delights in Ipswich—because boring days are banned. If it’s fun, I’ll find it (and probably Instagram it).