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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In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 7, Donut King is set to delight Australians with free hot cinnamon doughnuts all day long. This sweet giveaway is available at Donut King stores nationwide, including Springfield Orion. Donut King Marketing Manager Raquel Hine highlighted the popularity of National Donut Day, which has become a […]
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St Augustine’s College is beaming with pride as three standout athletes have recently achieved remarkable feats on the international sports stage. Isabela Hoyos Yanez has been selected as part of the Junior Matildas, representing Australia in the Asian Football Confederation U17 Women’s Asian Cup First Round competition last month. The Junior Matildas secured a commendable […]
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Ipswich City Council is reaching out to the community to find out how residents love their libraries through a quick online survey. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich libraries were a treasured resource for many in the region, and this latest survey will help shape future services and programs provided. “Our libraries are more than […]
Read MoreAs National Volunteer Week unfolded from May 20 to 26, Ipswich celebrated its volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including Goodna SES volunteer, Maranda Buchanan. This year’s theme, ‘Something for Everyone,’ underscores the wide range of volunteering opportunities available in the city, from nature restoration with Bushcare to engaging with visitors at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre. […]
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