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.

Inaugural fish-monitoring competition casts off tomorrow

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Inaugural fish-monitoring competition casts off tomorrow

By Guy Hazlewood Brisbane Valley Anglers will be hosting the inaugural Springfield Lakes Native Fish Monitoring Program Fishing Competition at Spring Lake, tomorrow morning, April 16. Entry is only $5, with tickets available on Eventbrite. Jordan MP Charis Mullen encouraged all Springfield Lakes residents to head down for a bit of learning and fun. “We […]

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Words with the Toastmasters: April 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Words with the Toastmasters: April 2023

Speaking of nerves… are you nervous or anxious when you are asked to speak in a group or at an event? Do you try to avoid it as much as possible?  According to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking in fact this fear ranks higher than fearing death! […]

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Catching up with the Wildcats: April, 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Catching up with the Wildcats: April, 2023

South West Wildcats Netball Club is a local netball club situated at the Springfield Central Sports Complex on Sportstar Drive. Established in 2011, the Wildcats have more than tripled in size since opening. We have over 220 members currently on board – mixed and women’s teams – with around 30 volunteers helping drive the club […]

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Earth Day, 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Earth Day, 2023

by Luise Manning – Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and falls on Saturday, April 22. Since 1970, billions of people from all countries have taken part on April 22 to raise awareness about the need to become a greener planet and to have a more equitable […]

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Pioneers Basketball: ‘Activating in April’

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Pioneers Basketball: ‘Activating in April’

After a very busy March, the Greater Springfield Basketball Association (‘The Pioneers‘) is about to take it up a notch with an even more busy and active April. First up, we are concluding the first term of our various local UBL competitions. All these comps have been producing highly competitive games, showcasing the great local […]

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In the zone with the Brumbies: April 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 11, 2023 / Comments Off on In the zone with the Brumbies: April 2023

Established in 2008, Springfield Brumbies Basketball Club has grown over the past 15 years to become the largest basketball club in the Ipswich region. Our club is run by a committee of parent volunteers with a goal of providing a solid basketball program for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 to enjoy this wonderful […]

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Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school's sports program

Staines students ‘goo’ for gold

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Staines students ‘goo’ for gold

On the last day of Term 1, Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school’s sports program. The school raised a total of $5,200, an impressive result. It was an event that all students could participate in — from kindergarten to Year 12 — communications officer […]

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Off-ramp upgrade on track

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Off-ramp upgrade on track

Work is now well underway on the widening of the Exit 32 off-ramp, which connects the Centenary Motorway southbound to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial. The existing off-ramp lanes will be doubled from two to four lanes, and the current roundabout will be upgraded into a major intersection. $6.5 million in has been committed by the […]

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Fun and friendship at the One and All Harmony Day Festival

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Fun and friendship at the One and All Harmony Day Festival

MEDIA RELEASE It was laughter and friendship at the One and All Harmony Day Festival organised by Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes on Saturday, March 18. The fun and informative event featured free entertainment for the whole family including a petting zoo, face-painting, markets, food, the Brisbane Lions teaching AFL skills, and live music from […]

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‘The Zones’ attracts commercial interest

By Daniel Bouwmeester / April 4, 2023 / Comments Off on ‘The Zones’ attracts commercial interest

MEDIA RELEASE The increasing demand for commercial property in Greater Springfield has sparked The Zones – a new development already proving popular for small and medium businesses. Springfield City Group has started earthworks on The Zones – a project in excess of $7 million that will offer 22 strata-titled units for mixed use including retail, […]

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