Daniel Bouwmeester

Daniel was born in a mining town in New South Wales to Dutch and Welsh immigrants, before relocating to Logan City, where he attended Canterbury College for twelve years. He pursued his passion for music by completing a first-class honours degree at the University of Queensland (UQ), and later signed with a local record label. He has travelled the world from a young age, including a student exchange in rural France, a job working the ski lifts in Colorado, and visits to the islands of the South Pacific. After a six-year career in market research, Daniel returned to UQ to complete a Bachelor of Journalism and Arts dual degree, majoring in political science. His varied experiences at home and abroad have contributed to a passion for spreading good news while defending the truth buried inside complex societal paradigms.
The government has so far bought back 100 Ipswich homes as part of the Resilient Homes Fund, freeing residents from future flood risk.

100 homes and counting: a milestone, and look to the future

By Daniel Bouwmeester / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on 100 homes and counting: a milestone, and look to the future

The government has so far bought back a hundred Ipswich homes as part of the Resilient Homes Fund, which enabled families to voluntarily sell flood-impacted properties – and be freed from future flood risk. The program was established in May last year following the catastrophic 2021-22 rainfall and flooding events, which predominantly devastated homes in […]

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This Saturday, October 14, all Australians are required to vote in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander "Voice to Parliament" referendum.

The Voice: Greater Springfield polling places

By Daniel Bouwmeester / October 9, 2023 / Comments Off on The Voice: Greater Springfield polling places

This Saturday, October 14, all Australians are required to vote against or in support of changing the constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “Voice to Parliament.” Referendum voting day will run between 8am and 6pm. Early voting is available (at similar hours) throughout the week leading up to this Saturday. Polling place […]

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Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School.

Bring on SpringCon!

By Daniel Bouwmeester / October 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Bring on SpringCon!

Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School. SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State […]

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Ash Barty reads to students for Festival of Learning

By Daniel Bouwmeester / October 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Ash Barty reads to students for Festival of Learning

Ash Barty returned to her school days to lead a book-reading event as part of the Festival of Learning in Springfield on September 6. The tennis champion read one of her “Little Ash” books to Prep to Year 2 students at Springfield Central State School. The event was live-streamed for students of similar age across […]

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Chicken restaurateurs can taste success

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Chicken restaurateurs can taste success

By Megan Woolley Bellbird Park residents Rhutu Prayaga and Bhavani Vakity Reddy are hoping Latin American inspired cuisine catches on after recently opening a new chicken restaurant in the region. In November, the pair officially opened the brand new Capricho Grilled Chicken to patrons at the Park Ridge Town Centre, marking the chain’s first location […]

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BNI’s big show for local kids science

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on BNI’s big show for local kids science

Members of Springfield’s local BNI (Business Network International) raised nearly $8,000 to fully fund a science show extravaganza at Camira State School held last month. Leisa Gill and Sharon McGrory – franchise owners of BNI Brisbane South West & Toowoomba and BNI Brisbane North, respectively – proudly presented the cheque of $7,980 at the school’s […]

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Grounds for high achievement at Springfield Anglican

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Grounds for high achievement at Springfield Anglican

The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) celebrated the commencement of the College’s new Sports Centre with a turning of the sod ceremony on Wednesday, August 2.  The event commenced with a welcome from Principal Steven Morris and the College Council Chair, Michael Willis. Year 12 student Olivia Harding, the College Leader, gave the Acknowledgement of Country […]

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Spring Mountain shops opening in September

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Spring Mountain shops opening in September

Construction of the new Spring Mountain Village shopping strip is nearing completion, with doors expected to open later this month. The Spring Mountain Village retail centre will be located on the corner of Spring Mountain Boulevard and Grande Avenue, beside the Harmony Early Learning Centre. Once complete, it will serve as a convenient regular shopping […]

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Fundraising wishes come true

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Fundraising wishes come true

Springfield has been abuzz with the success of real estate agent Ryan Breaden’s June fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish is a charity that makes childhood wishes a reality – something Ryan himself experienced years ago through the organisation’s Ipswich branch. Ryan organised and hosted the event at Ballistic Beer, Springfield Central, on June 8, […]

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Free help with tax returns

By Daniel Bouwmeester / September 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Free help with tax returns

Residents earning $60,000 or less can get their 2022-23 tax return completed free of charge via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Help Program. The free program is made possible through local resident volunteers generously donating their time and expertise. One such volunteer, Joe Buhagiar, has been offering his services two days a week, since […]

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