The newly built Brighton Homes Arena got its first test in November after hosting the 2022 AFL Women’s Grand Final match to excited crowds. On Sunday, November 27, fans from near and far descended upon the brand new Michael Voss Oval, the elite playing field central to the recently opened Lions home base stadium on […]

Bellbird Park State Secondary College reached a significant milestone last year with the graduation of the school’s foundation cohort of Year 12 students. The school opened in 2017 to classes of only Year 7 students – who had the special honour of growing up in tandem with the school over its first six years, symbolically […]

Column by Springfield Mo-Men For the Springfield Mo-Men and our many supporters and generous donors, 2022 was truly a success from top to… bottom. At our Gala Night on November 25, we celebrated 10 years of spreading the word about men’s health in our community, and we raised over $15,000 on the night! This amount […]

After weathering the pandemic, Southside Flower Market is now approaching its third year of operations, and its owner is hoping for a very ‘flowerful’ Valentine’s Day! The Logan-based fresh flowers business opened in May 2021 at the peak of the lockdowns and economic uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Perhaps surprisingly, the demand for fresh flowers actually trended […]

A group of local secondary students has come into its stride in recent years with some spellbinding performances of traditional Australian didgeridoo music. The “Didge Boys” – a talented septet of seniors at Bellbird Park State Secondary College – has been growing up over the years along with their school, forming in its first year […]

Two of the biggest celebrities in Greater Springfield just so happen to be two of the most humble residents you’ll come across. In truth, Terry and Frances Slaughter are as much a staple of the region as are the fruits, meats, and dairy they sell every day at IGA Springfield Lakes. The couple has lived […]

The newly opened Brisbane Lions stadium facilities welcomed the first school cohort to the grounds a few weeks ago, a sign of bustling community engagement.  Jordan MP Charis Mullen explained why ensuring the newly opened Brighton Homes Arena and Brisbane Lions Training & Administration Headquarters would directly benefit the local community was so important. “I […]

By Chandler Milligan A local women’s football team celebrated their fourth-consecutive National Premier Leagues (NPL) Championship win in September, capping off an historic two-year 50-game streak without a loss. For football fans who live in Greater Springfield, the Lions Football Club (Lions FC) Women, based in Richlands, are the closest participating team. For a little […]

The solutions for November’s moustache and Remembrance Day themed crosswords and puzzles are below. As always, if you have any questions, email us at crossword@lnp.net.au. Don’t forget: December’s issue is out from Tuesday, December 6. For tips — feel free to email us, or work together on solving the puzzles as a community! Good luck!

The Springfield City Cave massage therapy and wellness centre now offers a special infrared sauna that incorporates full-spectrum electromagnetic radiation. Infrared saunas generate the same type of heat that is naturally produced by the sun, but without the UV rays. The heat sinks below the skin to create a gentle warming effect that generates deeper […]