Winter is a great time to get out into nature and Springfield Lakes Nature Care (SLNC) has got a host of wonderful, adventurous, educational, environmental and family-friendly events to keep you busy from July to August. The Peaks to Points Festival, a fortnight-long festival proudly supported by the Brisbane, Redlands, Logan and Ipswich City Council, […]
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The 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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Ipswich City Council has unveiled its 2024-2025 Annual Plan and Budget, outlining a path to support sustainable growth, major road upgrades, and the provision of free and low-cost services. With Ipswich identified as one of the fastest-growing cities in Queensland, Mayor Teresa Harding spoke on the need to balance ratepayer needs with the city’s expanding […]
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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 […]
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This 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 […]
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Local 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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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 […]
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The 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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