Get ready to embark on a cosmic adventure as iLAuNCH brings space-themed family fun to Springfield for National Science Week. The exciting Space Family Fun Day, will take place on Sunday, August 11 from 10am to 2pm in Springfield. Held during the University of Southern Queensland’s Open Days, these events are designed to spark curiosity […]

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is set to host its 2024 Open Days, welcoming thousands of prospective students and their families to its campuses in Springfield, Toowoomba, and Ipswich. Vice-Chancellor Professor Geraldine Mackenzie expressed her enthusiasm about the upcoming events, highlighting the chance to showcase UniSQ’s beautiful campuses, vibrant student life, and academic excellence. […]

The SPARK Ipswich Festival, a signature event that spanned 11 days from July 4 to 14, transformed the city and Greater Springfield into a vibrant hub of music, art, and cultural experiences.  The festival kicked off with the deLight program, where artworks by 17 Ipswich artists were projected onto the facades of 143 Brisbane Street […]

The Queensland Government is taking significant steps to support veterans and their families in Ipswich through the newly funded ‘Food4Heroes’ project.  With an investment of $820,400 from the latest State Budget, Wounded Heroes Australia will spearhead this initiative under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program. The project aims to provide 30 job seekers, primarily ex-Australian […]

The Goodna Jacaranda Festival, a beloved annual community event, is gearing up for its 2024 edition with new opportunities for local businesses.  President Mathew Taylor announced the addition of Kate Miller from Lo Key Agency as the Event Manager, bringing fresh energy and expertise to the festival. “The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is run by volunteers, […]

The YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre has been a long-standing beacon of support and activity for the local community.  Managed by Bec Andlemac, the centre offers a wide range of services and programs that cater to diverse community needs. The centre’s offerings are diverse, catering to various segments of the community.  The YMCA Springfield Lakes […]

RJ Richardson Park on Brisbane Terrace in Goodna, has been transformed into a modern recreational haven following a significant upgrade funded by the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council.  Named after Alderman Roly Richardson, who represented Goodna on the Ipswich City Council from 1949 to 1952, the park now boasts a range of new amenities […]

Goodna resident Markell Alaiasa has always had a passion for fighting and it was an epiphany that shifted his focus from boxing to MMA in January 2022. “One day, I just had an intuition that I was going to do MMA and be good at it,” he said. “It came as a shock to many […]

More than 1,000 operations to restore sight for First Nations Queenslanders have been completed thanks to a unique partnership between the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and Mater.  Groups of up to 30 near-blind patients at a time have been treated during cataract surgery sessions at Mater Private Hospital Springfield. First Nations people are […]