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Springfield Camira Men’s Shed

By Guy Hazlewood and Jim Wilmen / March 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Camira Men’s Shed

This article is about a once-only piece of furniture, which became a reality in the Springfield Camira Men’s Shed. The year was 2020, a first major project for the men’s shed. Applied for by in-house management and granted for structure within the confines of the shed. The project was a large round table and 9 […]

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Leisa helps small businesses shine

By Guy Hazlewood / March 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Leisa helps small businesses shine

Leisa Gill’s journey in entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and adapting to new challenges in small businesses. Starting with a cafe in Paddington, Leisa recognized the value of networking and joined BNI to grow her catering business. Over the years, she transitioned into mortgage broking and eventually became the franchise […]

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Call for community: improving cardiovascular health with nature-based physical activity

By Guy Hazlewood and Vicky Sullivan, UQ at Springfield / March 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Call for community: improving cardiovascular health with nature-based physical activity

UQ at Springfield is asking community members who live in Greater Springfield to join our research project so that we can explore ways to support people who might be at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.  Being active in nature supports our physical, mental, and social health in many ways, with opportunities to improve fitness, and […]

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Springfield infrastructure expansion nears milestone

By Guy Hazlewood / March 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield infrastructure expansion nears milestone

As Springfield continues to burgeon as a thriving community, significant infrastructural enhancements are underway to accommodate its growth. The latest update reveals the completion of Stage 1 of the Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial expansion project, with progress reports on Stages 2 and 3. Stage 1, stretching from Hymba Yumba Independent School to Centenary […]

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2024 ANZAC Cup AFL showdown coming to Brighton Home stadium

By Guy Hazlewood / March 26, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 ANZAC Cup AFL showdown coming to Brighton Home stadium

The men and women of the QLD Fire and Rescue and SEQ Australian Army will go head-to-head in an AFL match at Brighton Home Stadium for the 2024 ANZAC Cup on Friday April 19. In the inaugural 2023 ANZAC Cup, the QLD Fire and Rescue women got the win and the men ended in a […]

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Springfield Central Library sees surge in visitors

By Guy Hazlewood / March 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Central Library sees surge in visitors

In 2023, the Springfield Central Library saw a significant increase in visitor numbers, reflecting a growing demand for its services. Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer Sonia Cooper said the 2023 report card showed visitors at all branches increased considerably and the library programs experienced a resurgence in popularity exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. “Libraries perform such […]

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Springfield community comes together for Clean Up Australia Day

By Guy Hazlewood / March 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield community comes together for Clean Up Australia Day

Last month, Springfield community members came together for the Clean Up Australia Day event coordinated by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. held on March 3. Those who attended included Scouts Camira and Redbank Plains, Navodaya Group, Greater Springfield Indian Association and residents of Springfield. Springfield Lakes Nature Care president Luise Manning expressed gratitude to the […]

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Springfield Central Library school holiday programs

By Guy Hazlewood / March 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Central Library school holiday programs

Springfield Central Library will be offering a range of events and activities for kids during these school holidays. Proudfoot and Friends Live at the Springfield Central Library Day: Thursday April 4 Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Foot stomping family fun! Enjoy a hilarious, sing-along story time with award winning First Nations performer Lucas Proudfoot. Be entertained […]

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Mo Men

Mo-Men hosting 80’s trivia night at Springlake Hotel

By Guy Hazlewood / March 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Mo-Men hosting 80’s trivia night at Springlake Hotel

Dust off your Jane Fonda aerobics VHS, don your denim-on-denim ensemble and get ready to relive the glory days of the 80s at Mo-Men’s Trivia Night on April 19 at the Springlake Hotel. Embracing the nostalgic charm of the 1980s, the event promises a trip down memory lane for attendees of all ages. Founding member […]

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Springfield Panthers RLFC return with a roar

By Guy Hazlewood / March 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Panthers RLFC return with a roar

After a hiatus of over a decade, the senior men’s team of the Springfield Panthers RLFC made a triumphant return to the field last season, winning the Division 3 competition in their first season back. Springfield Panthers president Natalie Fox was excited to see the senior side back after some time without them. “We decided […]

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