On Saturday, November 25, the Springfield Mo-Men hosted our big casino-themed annual gala fundraiser evening: Movember Gala Casino Night 2023. The evening of fundraising kicked off at 6pm at Springlake Hotel – with tickets costing $150 per person. Many dignitaries representing the local area and community were in attendance. After an incredibly successful 2022 where […]
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Ipswich City Council has revealed the community’s official Olympic legacy wish list as part of its new ‘Leveraging 2032’ roadmap. Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games was launched at Brighton Homes Arena on December 8. The Springfield Central venue is scheduled to host the modern pentathlon during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics […]
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The circus has arrived in Springfield, courtesy of Weber Bros Entertainment, and will be in town throughout the month of January. Running from January 3 to 28, “The Circus” is being billed by Weber Bros as the “entertainment spectacle of the year” and offers great live family entertainment. Located next-door to Orion Springfield Central, the […]
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Locals and dignitaries donated funds as well as much-needed maternal care gifts at the annual Ipswich Hospital Foundation (IHF) Impact Day. The event took place at Ipswich Hospital the morning of Wednesday, December 13. The primary purpose of Impact Day is to raise funds so that regional-based mums and others can receive vital care closer […]
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The Springfield Central Park ‘n’ Ride has received worldwide recognition in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Project Awards. This year, US magazine ENR honoured 31 winning projects from 23 countries in the awards. The awards panel selected the winners based on quality, innovation and safety, teamwork, collaboration, and benefits to local communities. Springfield Central […]
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A further 43,400 tuition-free TAFE places will be available for Queenslanders in 2024 following a federal government announcement last week. The new Fee-Free TAFE places are backed by almost $85 million in federal funding, as the Australian and Queensland governments team-up to tackle skills shortages in the state. The additional places from 2024 are set […]
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Four years ago, IGA Springfield Lakes joined forces with Two Butchers to provide fresh local produce for their customers. The partnership between the two stores began in earnest on April 16, 2019. But according to IGA store owner Terry Slaughter, it wasn’t an instant “yes”. “Two Butchers had a really good name throughout the community,” […]
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From national forums to Parliament House, 17-year-old Amelia Ayris is speaking up on behalf of those who often have no voice – children. A recent Year 12 graduate of Springfield Central State High School (SCSHS), Amelia is also an actress, model, singer, writer, producer, and the first Junior Bravehearts Youth Ambassador. In January, she won […]
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Financial education program Saver Plus – an initiative of The Smith Family – celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Camira-Springfield Community Centre in early December. On Tuesday, December 5, representatives of The Smith Family and Saver Plus, program partner ANZ Bank, and Westside Community Care marked the significant milestone recognising the program’s positive impact within […]
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‘Memorable Moments’ by Amanda and AntoineJane’s Handcrafts & Gifts Now is a great opportunity to remind businesses and employers how giving gifts to your clients and team members can produce great moments and stronger business relationships. Importantly, corporate gift-giving can ensure that relationships that have been built throughout the year create more business in the […]
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