Construction of a new $3 million clubhouse at the Silver Jubilee Sports Facility in Spring Mountain is about to begin, with Ipswich City Council awarding the contract for the project.  The development will be funded by a $1.9 million grant from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, supplemented by additional funding […]

The Riverview Recycling and Refuse Centre will host a free household hazardous waste drop-off day on Sunday, 22 September, providing Greater Springfield residents with a safe and responsible way to dispose of dangerous chemicals and materials. The event, which will run from 7am to 5pm, allows residents to discard items such as paint, pesticides, acids, […]

Ipswich families will have plenty of options to keep their kids active during the upcoming school holidays, with Ipswich City Council offering 26 free events through its popular Active and Healthy program. Spread across two weeks, the events aim to engage children and teens of all ages with a range of outdoor activities and sports. […]

The Springfield Panthers CSI Volunteer Cup senior men’s side are looking to make it back-to-back grand final wins after defeating the Goodna Eagles 30 – 20 in the preliminary final on Sunday. The win means the Panthers will take on minor premiers Brothers Ipswich who they were defeated by in the semi-final 40 – 18. […]

Springfield Lakes State School has opened its doors to a new Community Hub, marking a significant step forward in fostering social cohesion and providing support to culturally diverse families in the region.  The hub, a part of the National Community Hubs Program (NCHP) operated by Community Hubs Australia, is designed to connect families, particularly mothers […]

Ipswich City Council has announced a three-year partnership with the Brisbane Lions, aimed at fostering the development of female athletes and aspiring sports administrators in the Ipswich region. This collaboration is set to bring numerous benefits to the local community, including increased visibility for Ipswich at Brisbane Lions’ home games, access to AFLW players for […]

Urban Utilities has partnered with the Brisbane Lions to launch two new water stations at Brighton Homes Arena, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective option for fans to stay hydrated during games. This initiative comes just in time for the Lions’ first home game of the season this weekend, where temperatures are forecasted to reach 34 […]

The Salvation Army’s Salvos Stores, which has a store in Goodna, is set to establish a pioneering textile recycling facility in Carole Park, with the aid of a substantial $4.97 million grant from the Queensland Government.  This initiative marks a significant step towards creating a circular economy hub for textiles in South East Queensland. The […]

The Federal and State Governments, along with local councils, have announced over $19.8 million in funding for key revitalisation projects in the Ipswich and Somerset regions.  Among the standout beneficiaries of this investment is the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve, which is set to receive over $8.9 million in joint funding. This initiative is part of […]