Adults of Springfield who have never learned how to swim – or who simply need a refresher – can head down to the public swimming pools at Orion Lagoon in late November or early December to get up to speed. Ipswich City Council is partnering with Royal Life Saving Society Queensland to offer two free […]

Construction on the first stages of the new Springfield Town Centre North precinct is expected to begin soon, delivering more residential living, public parklands, and eventually hotel accommodation for the fast-growing region. Stage 1A of the hospitality hub is located on the corner of Eden Station Drive and Brookwater Drive, just north of the new […]

A local truckie from Camira is volunteering to mow the lawns of some of Springfield’s most vulnerable residents, and is reluctant to receive recognition. Tony Holt, a self-employed concrete truck driver, heads out when he can to neighbouring homes in Camira, Goodna, Ellen Grove, and Inala, among others. “I just like people to feel good […]

Friendships form fast at a local seniors club, where residents from near and far come to chat over coffee, play cards and board games, and have a ball. The Springfield Seniors Group runs on Monday mornings at the Bob Gibbs Oval Club House, and one of its organisers is inviting new guests to come along […]

Queenslandʼs fastest-growing region is ready and willing to assist a national initiative to provide free TAFE training places to increase skill levels in a changing workforce. Greater Springfield Chairman Maha Sinnathamby said plans for a five-storey TAFE college had been finalised to complement the existing TAFE facility in the city. The plans can assist in […]

As Greater Springfield prepared to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the region received its first birthday present: its own radio station, Radio Springfield City Springfield enthusiast Maria Becis, director of Radio Springfield City, said it will be “your voice, online” in the local community. “We are on air to let the local community know just what […]

A feel-good afternoon of yoga is on the way in mid-October, giving Springfield residents a special opportunity to care for both themselves and others in need. Greenbank-based holistic accounting firm Business Wellness Hub (BWHub) and Ahimsa Hot Yoga are partnering together with Sol Natural Foods to offer a workshop session of yoga, meditation, and sound […]

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