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Guy Hazlewood

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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finance

Empowering financial futures

By Guy Hazlewood / April 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Empowering financial futures

In a world often fraught with financial complexities and uncertainties, having a guiding light like Belinda Wilson, Director of JJ Family Finance, is nothing short of a blessing. With her unwavering commitment to helping others and her steadfast belief in treating everyone with respect and devoid of judgment, Belinda embodies the essence of a compassionate […]

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Springfield’s first ‘Sea of Pink’ attracts hundreds

By Guy Hazlewood and Jamie Furness / April 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield’s first ‘Sea of Pink’ attracts hundreds

Breast cancer survivors and their families were among 200 people who helped paint Springfield pink for the community’s first International Women’s Day Fun Run, presented by Queensland X-Ray. The ‘Sea of Pink’ that swept through Brisbane and dozens of regional Queensland communities, including Springfield, has raised $1.78 million to fight breast cancer. Runners, joggers and […]

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Common People Dance Project returns to SPARK Ipswich 2024

By Guy Hazlewood / April 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Common People Dance Project returns to SPARK Ipswich 2024

The Common People Dance Project is returning this year and are looking for performers to dance battle for the city at SPARK Ipswich. The Common People Dance Project takes people of all ages and abilities, including those with no previous dance experience, and teaches them a choreographed dance number to hit songs. SPARK Ipswich is […]

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Orion Springfield Central celebrates remarkable local women for International Women’s Day

By Guy Hazlewood and Jamie Furness / March 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Orion Springfield Central celebrates remarkable local women for International Women’s Day

Orion Springfield Central celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 by featuring five exceptional women from the Greater Springfield community in a special in-centre display.  The exhibit showcased the women’s stories and achievements, as well as celebrating their aims to inspire the community to strive for greatness and positive change.  This year’s theme, “Invest in […]

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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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business

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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