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.

Grande plans for new shopping centre

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Grande plans for new shopping centre

Construction of the long-planned shopping centre in south-west Springfield Lakes will finally begin soon, according to the site’s new owner. The new Springfield Grande shopping centre – previously referred to as Springfield Lakes Shopping Village – will be built on the corner of Springfield-Greenbank Arterial and Grande Avenue. It will serve as the first retail […]

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Finding local treasure’s a real pleasure (UPDATED 16/23)

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Finding local treasure’s a real pleasure (UPDATED 16/23)

UPDATE 16/6/2023 – PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED / POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 2023. Residents are invited to come hunting for a bargain at the ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ morning market at the Camira Springfield Community Centre on Saturday, June 24. The flea-market-style event allows for members of the community to sell their pre-loved […]

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Inspiration to charge on

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Inspiration to charge on

Springfield resident Jomar Nieva refused to let four broken ribs stop him from completing a lofty cancer fundraising goal for this year’s ‘The March Charge’. It was a decision in solidarity with Jomar’s many friends and family members who had lost their lives in recent years, due to cancer and COVID-19. “I lost good friends […]

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McLeod’s on the horizon

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 13, 2023 / Comments Off on McLeod’s on the horizon

McLeod Country Golf Club is a perfect destination for golf-lovers or families looking for a fun day out – with some special events coming up in the month ahead. Located in picturesque Mount Ommaney, the 18-hole golf course is well-maintained and challenging, with lush fairways and scenic views. The club also offers lessons and clinics, […]

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A helping hand for weddings

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 13, 2023 / Comments Off on A helping hand for weddings

By Rachel Waddington, My Precious Events | Edited by Daniel Bouwmeester Planning any event for yourself, friends, or family can be challenging, time-consuming, overwhelming, and overall frustrating. Even then, when it comes to weddings, for some reason there seems to be an added layer of pressure. In the last two years, the demand for assistance […]

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A ‘wish’ to pay it forward

By Daniel Bouwmeester / June 8, 2023 / Comments Off on A ‘wish’ to pay it forward

A local real estate agent and past Make-A-Wish recipient is spearheading a fundraiser for the same charity that made his childhood wish a reality – from 6pm tonight, Thursday June 8. Recently turned 19-year-old Ryan Breaden, from Brookwater, is organising and hosting the event at Ballistic Beer brewery on Thursday, June 8, at 6pm, where […]

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Blue Fin Cancer Fundraising a “Reel Effort”

By Daniel Bouwmeester / May 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Blue Fin Cancer Fundraising a “Reel Effort”

The Blue Fin Fishing Club in Inala is hosting its biggest morning tea yet this month to help raise funds for cancer patients. On May 25, the Cancer Council will host its annual ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’ national day of fundraising, and the Blue Fin crew will be joining in from 9am. It is a continued tradition […]

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Awesome display for Grand Autumn Festival weekend

By Daniel Bouwmeester / May 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Awesome display for Grand Autumn Festival weekend

The inaugural Grand Autumn Festival will be a multicultural community spectacular, taking place across the weekend of May 27-28 at Robelle Domain parklands.

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City Cave relaxation therapy floated for working mums

By Daniel Bouwmeester / May 7, 2023 / Comments Off on City Cave relaxation therapy floated for working mums

In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we sat down with Director of City Cave Springfield Kathy Rees and asked about her experiences as a working mum.

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New multicultural centre arrives at Lions Arena

By Daniel Bouwmeester / May 6, 2023 / Comments Off on New multicultural centre arrives at Lions Arena

Brisbane Lions’ Brighton Homes Arena welcomed a new multicultural community centre established by Multicultural Australia – an organisation dedicated to supporting newly arrived Queenslanders. The Multicultural Centre will provide a space for Springfield residents who come from a refugee or migrant background to access support to help them feel more connected and cared for. The […]

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