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Bureau urges Springfield residents to prepare for severe weather season

By Guy Hazlewood / October 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Bureau urges Springfield residents to prepare for severe weather season

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning Australians to prepare for the country’s peak severe weather season, which runs from October to April.  Communities in Greater Springfield and surrounding areas are being reminded of the risks, with severe thunderstorms, heatwaves, and flooding expected to intensify during this period. Greater Springfield is no stranger to extreme weather.  […]

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SpringCon 2024 brings gamers together

By Guy Hazlewood / October 28, 2024 / Comments Off on SpringCon 2024 brings gamers together

The Greater Springfield Gamers united the gaming community at their annual SpringCon event, held on September 28 at Goodna State School.  The event drew over 600 attendees, offering a fun-filled day of tabletop gaming while supporting the local charity, Goodna Street Life. SpringCon 2024 welcomed gamers of all ages, interests, and experience levels to explore […]

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Veggie Fun program nurtures healthy habits in young learners

By Guy Hazlewood / October 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Veggie Fun program nurtures healthy habits in young learners

The Queensland Childcare Service (QCCS), which has a centre in Springfield, is celebrating sustainable living and healthy eating through its Veggie Fun Program, aligning with World Food Day which took place October 16.  The Veggie Fun Program, led by QCCS’s in-house Accredited Practising Dietitian, Jim Arrowgros, takes place monthly and focuses on teaching children the […]

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New dog off-leash area opens at Spring Mountain

By Guy Hazlewood / October 23, 2024 / Comments Off on New dog off-leash area opens at Spring Mountain

A new dog off-leash area has opened at Mountain Park, located at the corner of Grande Avenue and Sierra Drive in Spring Mountain, offering residents a safe space for their pets to exercise and socialise. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the park was designed to meet the growing demand for pet-friendly recreational spaces in the […]

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Goodna gears up for annual Jacaranda Festival

By Guy Hazlewood / October 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Goodna gears up for annual Jacaranda Festival

Goodna is preparing for a vibrant weekend as jacaranda trees blanket the suburb in purple, marking the return of the Goodna Jacaranda Festival from October 25 to 27 at Evan Marginson Park. Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic described the three-day event as a celebration of community, culture, and local talent. “The Goodna […]

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Ipswich celebrates local olympic and paralympic heroes

By Guy Hazlewood / October 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Ipswich celebrates local olympic and paralympic heroes

The Ipswich community gathered at Tulmur Place to honor local athletes Mollie O’Callaghan, Ella Ramsay, Poppy Wilson, and Taymon Kenton-Smith, following their return from the Paris 2024 Games.  The celebration recognised their achievements and highlighted their efforts to inspire the next generation of athletes in the region. “Our local athletes are fabulous role models, giving […]

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Call for candidates to support fairer share of government advertising for local newspapers

By Guy Hazlewood / October 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Call for candidates to support fairer share of government advertising for local newspapers

The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) has urged candidates in the upcoming election to support a policy ensuring regional and local newspapers receive a fairer share of government advertising. QCPA President Wendy Creighton, highlighted that most government advertising currently benefits major city media outlets and tech platforms like Facebook, leaving local newspapers at a disadvantage. […]

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Springfield Lakes police officer shares breast cancer battle to raise awareness

By Guy Hazlewood / October 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Springfield Lakes police officer shares breast cancer battle to raise awareness

Springfield Lakes police officer and mother of two, Melissa Dickson, is urging women in Greater Springfield to prioritise breast self-examinations after her shocking breast cancer diagnosis just over a year ago. At 49, Mrs Dickson discovered a marble-sized lump during a self-exam and quickly scheduled an appointment with her GP.  A mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy […]

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Diwali Festival offers free transport as popularity soars

By Guy Hazlewood / October 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Diwali Festival offers free transport as popularity soars

The annual Diwali Festival of Lights in Springfield is gearing up for another year of growth, with organisers offering complimentary transport to accommodate the increasing number of attendees. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 19, at Brookwater Golf and Country Club, where last year’s event drew more than 3,000 people. To ensure smooth […]

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Meet the Incumbent – Labor State Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen

By Guy Hazlewood / October 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Meet the Incumbent – Labor State Member for Jordan, Charis Mullen

As an elected Member, I have always listened, worked hard and prioritised what matters to my community. I also have a strong record of delivering a significant number of projects and services for Jordan. This includes the upgrade to the Centenary Motorway / Logan Motorway Interchange, delivering a new Park n Ride at Springfield Central […]

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