At the Mater Cancer Care Centre in Springfield, 67-year-old volunteer Maree Burns offers a unique blend of compassion and care to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Maree, a dedicated nurse with over 350 hours of volunteer service at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, spends her weekly shifts providing hand and foot massages to patients, ensuring their comfort, […]
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Bellbird Park State School was officially opened in April with foundation students, parents, teachers and local members in attendance. The $85.5 million investment is part of the expansive Building Future Schools program, which helps provide state-of-the-art educational facilities. Bellbird Park State School foundation principal Roger Sheehan said he was excited to see the students excel […]
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The Greater Springfield Community Festival 2024, which was hosted by the Varnam Cultural Society of Queensland, took place on May 11 at the Robelle Domain in Springfield Central. The festival was a celebration of culture, diversity, and community spirit, drawing an estimated 15,000 attendees. The festival featured nearly 700 performers, 60 stalls, and close to […]
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Greater Springfield is home to many hobby farms and Crime Stoppers Queensland has launched a comprehensive campaign to bolster farm-related crime reporting. The initiative seeks to highlight the significance of reporting such crimes and emphasises the role of community involvement in combating rural crime. Logan West is home to many hobby farms. Source: Pexel/Matthias Zomer […]
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In a proactive move towards supporting victims of domestic and family violence (DFV), designated ‘safe spaces’ have been established in Queensland Police stations statewide. These safe spaces serve as confidential areas within police stations where community members, particularly DFV victim-survivors, can safely and comfortably discuss their experiences with authorities. Assistant commissioner of the Domestic, Family […]
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In a bid to bolster cultural preservation and linguistic diversity, community language schools in Greater Springfield have received a substantial funding boost under a program initiated by the Federal Government. Among the beneficiaries are institutions catering to Hindi and Dinka languages, highlighting the diverse tapestry of immigrant communities in the region. The $15 million scheme […]
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In a bid to ease the burden on educators and prioritise classroom teaching, two schools in Greater Springfield have eagerly embraced a pioneering pilot initiative launched by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments. The $1.88 million program aims to alleviate the administrative workload faced by teachers. With the employment of 11 specialist staff across 33 schools […]
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Georgia Fuller was just seven years old when she received a life-changing health diagnosis, which set her on the path to becoming a wonderful nurse who patients can rely on. The now-18-year-old was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) – a cardiac condition that affects the heart’s upper chambers by essentially setting the heart racing. While […]
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The eastern suburbs of Ipswich are experiencing significant development, evidenced by a notable increase in population and housing construction during the first quarter of 2024. Ipswich City Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Quarterly Report, covering the period from January 1st to March 31st, 2024, underscores the momentum in the region’s expansion. According to the report […]
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The State Government has announced a $39 million investment to establish 30 new mother-baby mental healthcare beds across the state, including in Logan. Currently, Queensland has only 12 public perinatal mental health inpatient beds, concentrated in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. To address this gap in service provision, the State Government’s investment will see the […]
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