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Westside Community Care Seeds fundraising dinner taking place June 10

By Guy Hazlewood / April 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Westside Community Care Seeds fundraising dinner taking place June 10

The Westside Community Care (WCC) will hold its annual Seeds Dinner fundraiser, not only commemorating the organisation’s 20th anniversary but also honouring the memories of those whose stories have shaped its journey. The event aims to raise over $50,000, with proceeds going towards WCC and the Westside Transformations program, a vital initiative that has impacted […]

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Centenarian’s remarkable journey celebrated in Springfield

By Guy Hazlewood / April 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Centenarian’s remarkable journey celebrated in Springfield

Suzanne Paruit-Chauvin, a centenarian with a life story that spans continents and generations, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at The Springlake Hotel in Springfield. Born on April 3, 1924, in Mauritius off the coast of Madagascar, Suzanne is the oldest of ten siblings. Her daughter, Gloria, shared insights into Suzanne’s […]

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DFV Night of Remembrance coming to Brighton Homes Arena

By Guy Hazlewood / April 22, 2024 / Comments Off on DFV Night of Remembrance coming to Brighton Homes Arena

Each May, Queensland stands united in recognition of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, shedding light on the crucial issues surrounding domestic violence. Charis Mullen, Member for Jordan, has announced plans for a special DFV Night of Remembrance, emphasising the importance of community awareness and action in ending domestic violence. “Most of us will […]

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Unity in diversity celebrated at One and All Harmony Festival

By Guy Hazlewood / April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Unity in diversity celebrated at One and All Harmony Festival

The Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes hosted the One and All Harmony Day Festival on Saturday, March 23, celebrating multiculturalism. The festival, dedicated to commemorating Australian multiculturalism and the successful integration of migrants into the community, drew in approximately 450 attendees.  From lively jumping castles to market stalls from local businesses, delectable cuisine, live music […]

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Women Empowerment and Leadership Association celebrates women

By Guy Hazlewood / April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Women Empowerment and Leadership Association celebrates women

The Springfield community came together during the week for International Women’s Day in March to celebrate diversity and the achievements of women from all walks of life. Organised by the Women Empowerment and Leadership Association, the event held at the local Indian Rastruan served as a beacon of multiculturalism, with women representing various corners of […]

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Youth Week celebration at The Base

By Guy Hazlewood / April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Youth Week celebration at The Base

The Base Support Services Inc. (TBSSINC), or ‘The Base’ in Goodna, recently concluded a vibrant Youth Week event at their premises, reaffirming their commitment to the local youth community. The event, held in the car park of The Base, brought together young individuals from the area to celebrate Queensland Youth Week. The Base service manager […]

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‘Sea of Pink’ for breast cancer research

By Guy Hazlewood / April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on ‘Sea of Pink’ for breast cancer research

Less than 12 months ago Brookwater mum Maria Jenner was handed a shock breast cancer diagnosis – and underwent 17 rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy to fight the disease. Maria’s story After discovering a hard lump measuring about 3cm in her left breast last April, Maria Jenner was diagnosed with stage two HER2 […]

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Milton Dick APRIL

By Guy Hazlewood / April 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Milton Dick APRIL

Last month, primary and secondary schools from across Ipswich sent their student leaders to the Ipswich City Council chambers to participate in the Parliamentary Civics Program.  As the Speaker of the House of Representatives, I’m passionate about introducing more education about how the Parliament works to kids in our local area.  Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding, […]

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KE Select partners with Southern RNA

By Guy Hazlewood / April 4, 2024 / Comments Off on KE Select partners with Southern RNA

KE Select, a leading scientific and medical recruitment agency, has entered into partnership with Southern RNA, a ground-breaking biomanufacturing organisation, to source and select exceptional technical talent to further their research into mRNA technology and nucleic acid manufacturing. “We’re thrilled to be working with Southern RNA and look forward to helping them find and recruit […]

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Transforming women’s health in Springfield and beyond

By Guy Hazlewood / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Transforming women’s health in Springfield and beyond

In the heart of Springfield stands a beacon of empowerment and advocacy, Emma Atherton, whose unwavering dedication to enhancing women’s health and well-being is truly inspiring. As a Co-Founder of iCare4U, Emma’s commitment shines through in every initiative she spearheads, whether orchestrating events, managing social media, or advocating for holistic healthcare. Her leadership role on […]

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