A much-loved Spring Mountain nurse has been recognised for providing care and support to Mater patients for the past 15 years. Mater Private Hospital Springfield Medical Rehabilitation Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Warburton received a Mater Long Service Award on Tuesday night for the 15 years she has dedicated to her patients and much-loved nursing team. […]
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Poets, both seasoned and aspiring, are invited to submit their works for the prestigious 2024 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize. This competition, hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), stands as one of Australia’s most significant poetry accolades. Established 25 years ago by the celebrated poet Bruce Dawe AO, following his distinguished career as […]
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Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man captured on CCTV who may hold vital information regarding an armed robbery on May 8 in Augustine Heights. The robbery took place shortly before 5:30 a.m. at a business located on Augusta Parkway. A male suspect, wearing a face covering and wielding a knife, entered the […]
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The Queensland Government has unveiled a substantial investment in public transport aimed at transforming the commuting experience for residents in the fast-growing Greater Springfield area. With an initial outlay of almost $70 million through the Bus Services Investment Program, coupled with ongoing annual funding exceeding $24 million, this initiative promises to significantly enhance bus services, […]
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Mirvac’s Orion Springfield Central is spearheading a new initiative to promote sustainable shopping habits with the launch of the “Cool New Era” winter campaign. Partnering with RCYCL, this campaign encourages shoppers to recycle their unwearable clothing and textiles, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental consciousness. Mirvac’s collaboration with RCYCL will feature collection boxes across their […]
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Springfield resident Darren Bennett has put a twist on his life-changing experience of surviving Cyclone Tracy in a new novel. The debut novel aptly titled 25.12.74, takes readers on an intriguing journey back to the devastating events of December 1974 through time travel. The catastrophic event that struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974 left […]
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A new health and education centre, Mater Health Hub, was officially opened in Springfield on June 8, marking a significant milestone in community-based services for the rapidly growing region. Mater Health Hub, Springfield is a purpose-built centre providing healthcare services for families and educational courses for school-leavers and career-changers. This innovative centre represents Mater’s first […]
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The Queensland Small Business Month wrapped up with a grand finale as the 4th annual Small Business Friendly Program conference and the inaugural awards ceremony took place in Cairns. This event marked the culmination of a month dedicated to celebrating and supporting Queensland’s vibrant small business sector, which encompasses over 482,000 enterprises. The conference, which […]
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The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 396th position in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. This marks an impressive rise of 14 places from its previous standing, reflecting the university’s continuous commitment to excellence in education and research. The latest QS World University Rankings evaluated over 5000 […]
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Ipswich City Council has unveiled its new structure for the upcoming four-year term, establishing five standing committees and two new sub-committees. This change reflects the council’s strategic focus on infrastructure and planning amid significant population growth in the city. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic will participate in all five committees, though […]
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