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Promoting a new Rotary Club

By Guy Hazlewood / March 5, 2024 / Comments Off on Promoting a new Rotary Club

Who are the Provisional Rotaract Club of Bremer & Beyond? We are a newly budding group of young adults looking to make a difference within the community we live in. We are an Ipswich-based club formed and supported by both of our sponsor clubs within Rotary known as The Greater Springfield Rotary Club and The […]

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Kids’ activities at Springfield Central Library

By Guy Hazlewood / March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Kids’ activities at Springfield Central Library

Springfield Central Library offers a range of activities for children of all ages – helping them get out of the house and become immersed in the library’s educational atmosphere. To browse a full list of these activities and to register your child, visit ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children, filter by library location “S’Field”, then click on the “Register Now” […]

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Students start at Mater Health Hub

By Guy Hazlewood and Daniel Bouwmeester / March 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Students start at Mater Health Hub

Two local high schools are now offering students a health career pathway by gaining nationally-recognised qualifications at the new Mater Health Hub, Springfield. Mater Education’s Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program will support the region’s growing demand for healthcare professionals. This will be especially true when Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 – the […]

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Revised Ipswich city plan awaits approval

By Guy Hazlewood and Daniel Bouwmeester / March 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Revised Ipswich city plan awaits approval

Ipswich City Council has revised its draft Ipswich Plan 2024 following community consultation, with the plan now sent to the state government for final review and approval. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the Council resolved at its January 25 meeting to progress the proposed new planning scheme to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and […]

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Women Empowerment and Leadership Association

By Guy Hazlewood / March 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Women Empowerment and Leadership Association

Women Empowerment and Leadership founder and president Rita Anwari has ignited a movement with an unwavering commitment to empower women and uplift the most marginalised among the community. Rita and her dedicated team understand the pivotal role women played in shaping the fabric of society. They believe that, by harnessing their potential, women can catalyse […]

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Make March Purple for lives without limits

By Guy Hazlewood / February 29, 2024 / Comments Off on Make March Purple for lives without limits

This March, Queenslanders will join footballing legend Wally Lewis to turn the nation purple and change lives for people living with epilepsy Every 33 minutes, someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that can affect anyone at any time. “I wish I’d opened up about my condition to my friends and teammates, instead of […]

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Stingers buzzing for 2024 season

By Guy Hazlewood / February 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Stingers buzzing for 2024 season

The 2024 season for the Springfield Stingers Touch Football Club kicked off in February at the newly minted Silver Jubilee Park fields. Stingers President Shelleigh Lole is excited about the future of the club and the wider community. “We are super excited and very grateful to be able to call this amazing new facility our […]

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Ipswich Council Bolsters Mowing Resources After January Downpour

By Guy Hazlewood / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Ipswich Council Bolsters Mowing Resources After January Downpour

Council last month increased its mowing resources to take full advantage of the sunshine in February following the 19 days of rain in January. The deluge of water spurred faster-than-normal grass growth across local parks, sporting fields, and footpaths, while also significantly impacting the Council’s ability to mow these areas. Mowing crews are now working […]

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Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

By Guy Hazlewood / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

This year, Easter falls at the end of March, so it is right around the corner. For many people, Easter means an extra-long weekend, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying tasty foods. For most of us, this includes lots of chocolate for adults and children alike. There are scientific reasons why chocolate tastes […]

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Springfield charity Westside Community Care has received a $35,000 grant as part of the state government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Springfield charity scores with new refrigerated vehicle funding

By Guy Hazlewood / February 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield charity scores with new refrigerated vehicle funding

Springfield charity group Westside Community Care will be expanding its fresh food reach after securing funding for a new refrigerated vehicle. The organisation received funding from the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, one of Queensland’s biggest one-off grant programs. Obtaining the $35,000 is an important step for the organisation, which runs a foodbank at […]

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