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.
There's plenty of wholesome Christmas activities on the cards for Greater Springfield residents at Orion Springfield Central this month.

It’s good tidings at Orion this Christmas

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 10, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s good tidings at Orion this Christmas

There are plenty of wholesome family Christmas activities on the cards at Orion Springfield Central this month. Santa Photos The jolly man in red is back for your family Santa photo experience! Capture your magical Christmas moment in Santa’s Cottage, with pet-friendly sessions available – as well as ‘Sensitive Sessions’ for families with children who […]

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Springfield Lakes Nature Care and other wildlife preservation groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders.

Endangered Greater Gliders need Greater Springfield’s trees

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Endangered Greater Gliders need Greater Springfield’s trees

Local nature groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders (Petauroides volans). In the last 20 years, glider populations have plummeted across the south-east by as much as 80% and endured extreme habitat loss during bushfires. Accordingly, in 2022, the Threatened Species Scientific Committee recommended the federal government uplist Greater Gliders […]

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A new GP clinic opened its doors to Springfield residents on November 6, and a cafe at the new Spring Mountain Village opens early December.

New clinic and café open doors in December

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 9, 2023 / Comments Off on New clinic and café open doors in December

Woodcrest Way Family Practice A new GP clinic opened its doors to Springfield residents on November 6. Woodcrest Way Family Practice is located at the roundabout on the corner of Commercial Drive and Woodcrest Way, in the suburb of Springfield, north-west of Woodcrest State College. Jordan MP Charis Mullen and Oxley MP Milton Dick attended […]

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Bellbird Park's "Didge Boys" have come into their stride recently with spellbinding performances of traditional Australian didgeridoo music.

Didge-ya hear that thunder?

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Didge-ya hear that thunder?

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. They formed in the school’s […]

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University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are studying the role of "third places" in the health and wellbeing of older adults in Springfield.

UQ needs study participants aged 60 years and older

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 8, 2023 / Comments Off on UQ needs study participants aged 60 years and older

Do you live or work in Springfield and are aged 60 years or older? University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are exploring the role of “third places” in the health and wellbeing of older adults in Springfield and are looking for participants. By helping, you could win a $50 Coles Group Gift Card. Third places refer […]

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Friendships form fast at the Springfield Seniors Group, where residents from near and far come to club meetings over coffee each week.

An ace of a club for Springfield’s seniors

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on An ace of a club for Springfield’s seniors

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 […]

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The Rotary Clubs of Greater Springfield and Brisbane united their efforts to inaugurate the Lift the Lid Walk for mental health, in October.

‘Lift the Lid’ walk for mental health

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on ‘Lift the Lid’ walk for mental health

By Sue Roger Community Services Director – Greater Springfield Rotary On October 29, the Rotary Clubs of Brisbane Taylor Bridge, Brisbane Centenary, and Greater Springfield united their efforts to inaugurate the Lift the Lid Walk. This annual event is a tangible expression of support for “Lifting the Lid” on mental illness, and is Australian Rotary […]

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Nayda Hernandez celebrates her 2023 monthly "community champions": local heroes who work so hard to better the lives of those around us.

‘Community Hero’ Celebration: 2023

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 6, 2023 / Comments Off on ‘Community Hero’ Celebration: 2023

by Nayda Hernandez I would like to begin by saying thank you to every single reader who has read and been inspired by my community spotlight monthly articles. It is hard not to shed a tear or two when reflecting on what these articles mean to me and all who have been part of this […]

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University of Southern Queensland, Springfield graduate Nicole Spencer-Scarr has begun a dream career, landing a job at Brisbane Airport.

Springfield student spreads wings with aviation degree

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Springfield student spreads wings with aviation degree

When Nicole Spencer-Scarr first walked into the University of Southern Queensland’s Springfield campus, she was an enthusiastic Year 12 student at St Peters Lutheran College Springfield with an unwavering desire for an aviation career. Four years later, her determination landed her a job in the industry, fulfilling a dream she’s had for as long as […]

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During the holidays, where food is a big part of the celebrations, it is important to be aware of which foods are safe and unsafe for pets.

Myths and facts about pet snacks

By Daniel Bouwmeester / December 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Myths and facts about pet snacks

In the lead up to Christmas holidays, where food is a big part of the celebrations, it is important to be aware of which foods are safe and unsafe for pets. The latest research from pet insurance comparison site Compare the Market revealed that many people were not aware of foods that can be a […]

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