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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Being a mother can effectively be a full time job on its own, let alone running your own business too. Yet Browns Plains award-winning entrepreneur Rie Bredow has managed to do both – on top of living with an invisible disability. Inspirationally, the 35-year-old mum has turned her hurdles into hoops and now is the […]
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The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has opened a new three-level corporate education and engagement hub in the Brisbane CBD. UniSQ Brisbane – located at 293 Queen Street – will provide short course programs delivered by university experts in partnership with industry leaders from early 2024. The venue includes modern teaching and learning spaces, community […]
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Summer is a notoriously busy time for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), who respond to an average of 3,900 calls per day throughout December and January. QAS Director Lisa Dibley said heat-related emergencies were very common during the summer period in Queensland. “Queensland is known for sunshine and particularly hot weather,” Ms Dibley said. “Whilst […]
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The Westpac and St.George bank branches at Orion Springfield Central have merged, with the new co-located shopfront opening at Shop 58, yesterday. Open to the public from Tuesday, December 12, the space has been designed to facilitate banking services for both Westpac and St.George customers. It includes improved video conferencing facilities to connect customers with […]
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Work is now complete on the widening of the Centenary Motorway Exit 32 off-ramp, which connects the motorway southbound to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Existing off-ramp lanes were doubled from two to four lanes. The exit was reopened to the public at 5am yesterday, Monday, December 11. Focus will now turn to removing the Main […]
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The Greater Springfield Times has learned that Santa Claus is in town! Over the next few weeks, Santa is apparently ditching his sleigh, and instead will be travelling around South East Queensland by train. According to reports, Santa will reach Springfield Central tomorrow – that’s Wednesday, December 13 – and will be eagerly taking selfies with […]
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One year after moving to Springfield, the Brisbane Lions have clinched the AFL Women’s premiership for the second time, defeating the North Melbourne Kangaroos by 17 points. The grand final game against the Roos took place at Ikon Park in Melbourne on Sunday, December 3. The Springfield-based Lions Women’s team had ups and downs during […]
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The 2023 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition winners were announced in early December with a Springfield Lakes residence taking second place in the New Entry category. In late November, Ipswich City Council announced 29 Waterside Drive, Springfield Lakes as one of two finalists in the “Best New Entry” category out of a total of […]
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Residents have been diligently reporting potholes and other public safety issues in a matter of seconds, thanks to some handy digital tools. For council property maintenance issues, including deteriorating footpaths or overgrown foliage, the Ipswich City Council offers a plethora of services to customers wishing to make a complaint, including by phone and via the […]
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