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 Greater Springfield Rotary stepped up to assist families grappling with escalating costs of education at a recent back-to-school event.

Rotary helps ease back-to-school burden

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Rotary helps ease back-to-school burden

In a display of community spirit, the Rotary Club is stepping up to assist local families grappling with escalating costs of education. The Greater Springfield Rotary Club teamed up to assist Westside Community Care with its “Back to School Pop-up Shop”, hosted on January 19 at the Camira Springfield Community Centre. The Pop-up Shop offered […]

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Springfield Photography Club had a nice break over the holiday period, and returns to meeting every second Wednesday at Aveo Springfield.

Springfield Photography Club: back in focus for 2024

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Photography Club: back in focus for 2024

After a nice break over the Christmas and New Year period, Springfield Photography Club picked back up again last week. Springfield Photography Club meets fortnightly at Aveo Springfield. Meetings are usually held every second Wednesday from 7pm until 8:30pm. It is a time for each of us to be able to share our expertise, including […]

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Pioneers Basketball believes in creating more than just a game. It's about building a community, a home for players in Greater Springfield.

Attitude of gratitude: Pioneers in 2024

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Attitude of gratitude: Pioneers in 2024

At Pioneers, we believe in creating more than just a game; we’re building a community, a home for players. Fostering a welcoming environment is a privilege. It’s about more than pixels and code; it’s about creating a space where every player feels valued and cared for. Embracing the transformative journey of tournaments, where mind, heart, […]

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Ipswich City Council is bringing a four-week aquatic access and skills program to Orion Lagoon for people living with a disability.

Rising ‘STAARS’ at Orion Lagoon

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Rising ‘STAARS’ at Orion Lagoon

Ipswich City Council is bringing a four-week aquatic access and skills program to Orion Lagoon, beginning February 5, for people living with a disability. The Water STAARS (Support to Access Aquatic Recreational Spaces) Program is a partnership between the Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) and the Council’s SEAL Pool Safety Program. Qualified Royal Life […]

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Greater Springfield resident Neetu Singh Suhag has announced her candidacy for Division 2 in the upcoming Ipswich City Council elections.

Neetu Singh Suhag announces Division 2 candidacy

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Neetu Singh Suhag announces Division 2 candidacy

Greater Springfield resident and president of the Haryanvi Welfare Association in Australia, Inc. (HWAA) Neetu Singh Suhag has announced her candidacy for Division 2 in the upcoming Ipswich City Council elections. Speaking on social media earlier this week, Neetu said she was “excited” to announce her official candidacy to represent Division 2, which covers the […]

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Ipswich City Council has released its meeting schedule for the remainder of the current term ahead of the upcoming elections on March 16.

Council meets as elections loom

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Council meets as elections loom

Ipswich City Council has released its meeting schedule for the remainder of the current term ahead of the upcoming local government elections on March 16. All government divisions under the purview of Ipswich City Council will be up for election in mid-March, including Division 2, which covers all of Greater Springfield. In the meantime, regular […]

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The University of Southern Queensland has teamed up with St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital to install an exhibition in its oncology ward.

Art aids wellbeing for hospital patients and staff

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Art aids wellbeing for hospital patients and staff

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has teamed up with St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital to install an exhibition in its oncology ward to help address health and wellbeing for both patients and staff. The exhibition, titled Undercurrent: Arts and Wellbeing, is not just for hospital patients – it’s also for healthcare workers and staff who might […]

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Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors.

Pop up for a free jab

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Pop up for a free jab

Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors this year. The Community Immunisation Clinic is available for vaccinations from now until July, and will be open on the first Tuesday of each month – from 9am to 11am – and fourth Tuesday of the […]

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The Greater Springfield Indian Association is holding its second annual Kite Festival next Friday, January 26.

Kite festival flies high next Friday

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Kite festival flies high next Friday

The Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA) is holding its second annual Kite Festival next Friday, January 26, making it a great way to get out and celebrate Australia Day. The Greater Springfield Kite Festival 2024 will take place on the college oval at Woodcrest State College, from 12 noon until 6pm. Entry into the festival […]

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Finalists have been named for the 2024 Ipswich Australia Day awards – including three Springfielders – with winners announced tomorrow.

Five young Springfielders receive Australia Day recognition

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Five young Springfielders receive Australia Day recognition

Twenty-one finalists have been named for the 2024 Ipswich Australia Day awards – including five Springfield residents – with winners announced tomorrow. · UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2024 Filipino-Australian siblings Jozef and Maynah Borja-Erece both received recognition for their contributions to organising the annual Grand Autumn Festival, which took place in May last year at Robelle […]

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