The annual ‘Welcoming the Babies’ community event was held at Brighton Homes Arena late last month. Families were invited to register their baby (up to 18 months) for the welcome ceremony on Sunday, October 22, where they received a special named certificate, gift bag, and commemorative photo. Plenty of parenting tools and tips made the […]
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A calendar highlight and a wonderful way to see in the Christmas season, the Springfield “Night of Light” Carols returns early next month. Taking place at The Circle at Robelle Domain on Saturday evening, December 9, the Springfield Carols is organised by a committee of community representatives and church members – predominantly the Greater Springfield […]
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Local First Nations community champion and artist Jessica Skeen (Widi, Biri, and Kuku Thaypan) is changing the face of the art world – in the Greater Springfield area and across Queensland. Jessica is also known as “Muralappi”, meaning “youngest of my generation”, a name proudly given to her by her father – respected elder and […]
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Smoking tobacco continues to be a major hazard to people’s long-term health and quality of life in Australia – with 50 people a day dying from smoking-related illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and several cancers. Rates of smoking, however, have decreased dramatically over the years through a strong public health approach regarding […]
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Four Springfield-based practices have received grants under a new program aimed at improving services and patient access. As part of the federal government’s new Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, four clinics based in Springfield Central received funds. They include Springfield Doctors, Australian Veteran Health Services, My Medical & Dental Centre, and Wellness […]
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After jumping onto the silver screen earlier this year for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo’s mascot has gone back to his “roots” to star in a wildly imaginative and innovative console 2D platformer. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a Nintendo Switch exclusive title, is the first new 2D Mario game in a decade – and, […]
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The Federal Government has announced funding for improved security measures at the Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes. The $50 million Securing Faith Based Places government program aims to protect Australians from crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance at places of worship, faith-based community centres, and religious schools and preschools. Blair MP Shayne […]
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The Queensland Government has warned residents to prepare their homes and family for extreme weather this summer. The week of October 9-15 was ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’, helping to raise awareness for the extreme weather Australians may face year-round. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) […]
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The Queensland Government will build new social housing in Goodna, Redbank Plains, and other Ipswich suburbs, following the announcement of vital federal funding last month. The funding forms part of the $2 billion so-called Social Housing Accelerator, a federal initiative to inject urgently needed funds into state projects investing in social and affordable housing – […]
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Local veterans, residents, students, and other dignitaries commemorated Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11. Remembrance Day is a powerful reminder of the service of Australian defence personnel and their acts of sacrifice across more than a century of wars, conflicts, and operations. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, worn to commemorate this day. […]
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