Ipswich City Council is inviting residents to provide their input on a proposal to regulate off-street parking at a major site in Springfield Central. This consultation aims to address concerns about equitable access to parking near several key community facilities. The proposal, spearheaded by the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee chairperson, councillor Andrew Antoniolli, involves […]
Read MoreThis weekend marks the beginning of a significant phase in the Redbank Plains Road upgrade, with a key section of the road set to close for intensive construction work. The closure, which aims to accelerate progress on the council’s major road upgrade, is expected to benefit motorists in the long run. Infrastructure, planning and assets […]
Read MoreLocal frontline emergency responders, volunteers and community support workers involved in the February-March 2022 flood events in South East Queensland may now be eligible for the National Emergency Medal. The medal will recognise the extraordinary efforts and sacrifice of those who provided sustained or significant service between 23 February and 3 March 2022 across 21 […]
Read MoreThe generosity of Mater supporters across Queensland is catalysing a remarkable transformation in healthcare at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, with nearly $1 million worth of cutting-edge medical equipment being delivered this year, thanks to community donations to the Mater Foundation. This influx of advanced technology includes a state-of-the-art robotic surgery system for knee replacements and […]
Read MoreIpswich City Council is inviting residents to provide their input on a proposal to regulate off-street parking at a major site in Springfield Central. This consultation aims to address concerns about equitable access to parking near several key community facilities. The proposal, spearheaded by the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee chairperson, councillor Andrew Antoniolli, involves […]
Read MoreThe Silverfox Initiative, a community walking group, is making significant strides in Springfield by providing support for individuals waiting to see a psychologist. The initiative, which was founded by Neil Collie on the Sunshine Coast aims to bridge the gap between recognising the need for professional help and actually receiving it. Founder of the Springfield […]
Read MoreThe last big block of forested hill country in Springfield has been proposed by Stockland to be totally cleared and hills cut down. This area provides a central view of tall forests along a high ridgeline for residents of Brookwater, Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Camira and Bellbird Park. This is a steep wild block with deep […]
Read MoreThe annual Seeds Fundraising Dinner for Westside Community Care took place at the Spring Lake Hotel on June 10, pulling in over $50,000 for the Springfield charity. This years annual event also held special significance with Westside Community Care after a tragic accident in the Springfield community that happened 20 years to the day. Anne […]
Read MoreKambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) which operates in Goodna and Ipswich, has made history by becoming the first Indigenous group to be awarded the prestigious Viva Cribb Bursary. This annual bursary, first awarded in 2008, provides up to $5,000 to fund projects focused on significant aspects of Ipswich’s local […]
Read MoreThe Springfield Anglican College secondary campus has taken a bold step in the fight against domestic and family violence by unveiling a new Red Bench on June 10. This initiative, part of the Red Rose Foundation’s Red Bench project, aims to raise awareness and foster community education on domestic violence through a permanent and visually […]
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