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.

Raising her voice for the voiceless

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Raising her voice for the voiceless

By Megan Woolley From national forums to Parliament House, 16-year-old Amelia Ayris of Springfield Central State High School is using her voice to speak up on behalf of the most voiceless among us – children. Amelia is a 2023 Logan Young Person of the Year nominee. She is an actress, model, singer, writer, producer, and […]

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Help extinguish fire ants with free bait

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Help extinguish fire ants with free bait

A joint government initiative is offering free fire ant bait to all Greater Springfield residents over the summer to help prevent their spread. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said households in eligible suburbs who register by February would receive a free round of bait. “The bait […]

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Ipswich paramedic to receive service medal on Australia Day

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Ipswich paramedic to receive service medal on Australia Day

An Ipswich-based paramedic has been announced today as one of three recipients of an Ambulance Service Medal, as part of the Australia Day 2023 Honours List. Mark Nugent is the Ipswich Senior Operations Supervisor for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), and is responsible for emergency services support across the West Moreton region, including Springfield. He […]

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Councillor Jonic opens up

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Councillor Jonic opens up

Local councillor Nicole Jonic has opened up about a past brush with the law, posting a statement on the matter to her Facebook profile yesterday. Representing Ipswich City Council Division 2 – which covers all of Springfield – Cr Jonic revealed she had been charged with offences in her youth related to the drug cannabis. […]

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One and all invited to Harmony Day festival

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 24, 2023 / Comments Off on One and all invited to Harmony Day festival

MEDIA RELEASE: 24 JANUARY, 2023 Vedanta Centre, the intercultural faith and community centre in Springfield Lakes, today announces that it will hold ‘One and All Harmony Day Festival’ on Saturday 18 March from 10am to 2pm. The festival is supported by the Queensland Government. The Harmony Day Festival which will feature live music, artisan stalls, […]

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Christmas wrap-up: Anglican students spark joy with ‘Giving Tree’ generosity

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Christmas wrap-up: Anglican students spark joy with ‘Giving Tree’ generosity

The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) has continued its Christmas tradition of helping children in need by donating toys as part of Anglicare’s ‘Christmas Giving Tree’ program. Throughout November, the school encouraged students to donate small gifts and, for the first time, gift cards up to the value of $20. Principal Steven Morris said that the […]

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Memorable Moments: January 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Memorable Moments: January 2023

We are Amanda and Antoine, a husband-and-wife team and the founders of local gift creation and delivery service Jane’s Handcrafts & Gifts. We’re taking on the gifting world by putting together beautifully presented hampers for all occasions. After identifying an opportunity within the Greater Springfield area for beautiful gift hampers, we decided to start our […]

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Splendid display for Christmas Lights 2022

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Splendid display for Christmas Lights 2022

Every night in December was a shimmering spectacle thanks to the many Springfield residents proudly illuminating their neighbourhoods with creative outdoor Christmas light decorations. It was all part of the annual City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, for both residential and business. The rising stars this year were Greater Springfield’s own residents of 6 Conlan […]

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Keeping pets cool over summer

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Keeping pets cool over summer

Cool pets have cool owners – so, as the weather heats up, help your furry friends stay cool with the following information courtesy of the RSPCA. Emma Lagoon, spokesperson for RSPCA Queensland, said water and shade are the biggest things to remember this season. “Chances are if you feel hot, so does your pet,” Emma […]

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December crossword and puzzle solutions

By Daniel Bouwmeester / January 7, 2023 / Comments Off on December crossword and puzzle solutions

The solutions for December’s Christmas themed crossword and other puzzles are below. As always, if you have any questions, email us at crossword@lnp.net.au. For solution hints and tips — feel free to email us, or work on solving them together as a community, for example, through social media. Don’t forget: January’s issue is out now, […]

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