Arts & Entertainment

Game review: “Starfield” takes off, despite crash landings

Royce Wilson November 12, 2023 2 min read 0

I love a really big, in-depth roleplaying game (RPG) and have been looking forward to playing (and reviewing) Starfield for a long time. Starfield, developed and published by Bethesda for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation is a traditional open-world (well, open-galaxy) first-person RPG in exactly the same tradition as The Elder Scrolls or Fallout games. Even…

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Former St Augustine’s student lands Universal contract

Jamie Furness November 12, 2023 3 min read 0

Past St Augustine’s student Caitlyn Madden is heading to Universal Studios in Beijing this month to perform full-time in live performances over a 12-month contract. Caitlyn, 21, has been a part of Allstars Performing Arts in Forest Lake since she was three years old and now also works at the studio, mentoring and encouraging local…

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Round of clapping for Springfield’s inaugural Dandiya night

Daniel Bouwmeester November 4, 2023 3 min read 0

In October, thousands of people converged on The Circle at Robelle Domain for the first-ever Dandiya Night – a vibrant evening of live Hindu-inspired music, group dances, clapping ‘dandiya’ sticks, and plenty of family entertainment. It was another successful event organised this year by the Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA), following February’s kite festival. Taking…

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The Greater Springfield community is invited to a cherished Hindu celebration, the 'Diwali Festival of Lights', this Sunday, November 5.

Community to celebrate Diwali Festival of Lights

Daniel Bouwmeester November 3, 2023 2 min read 0

The Greater Springfield community is invited to come together for one of the most cherished multicultural celebrations at the ‘Diwali Festival of Lights’ – to be held this Sunday night. The festival celebrates the significant annual Indian holiday of Diwali, which has become a popular event across Australia in recent years. The Diwali Festival of…

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Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School.

Bring on SpringCon!

Daniel Bouwmeester October 6, 2023 2 min read 0

Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School. SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State…

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Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin? Ipswich City Council's Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start.

A first ‘portal’ of call

Daniel Bouwmeester August 1, 2023 2 min read 0

Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin or whom to ask? Ipswich City Council’s Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start. Around 400 volunteers from across the Ipswich region currently help the Council run smoothly thanks to accessibility tools like the Volunteer Portal. The portal lists all currently…

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Although The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, it is in fact far superior.

Game review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’

Corin Mackay July 11, 2023 3 min read 0

In a nutshell: A masterpiece. Although it shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in fact a far superior, refined experience, and is chock-full of fresh ideas. Developed and Published by: Nintendo Available on: Nintendo Switch Price: About $80 After six long years of waiting, the…

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This top-ten wedding bouquet guide, courtesy of Southside Flower Market, will help make your dream wedding a most unforgettable celebration.

Top 10 wedding bouquet designs

Daniel Bouwmeester July 11, 2023 3 min read 0

Courtesy of Southside Flower Market / FlowerHub Wedding flowers have a significant impact on the overall mood and style of your dream wedding. Here’s a guide to the top 10 floral creations for your most unforgettable celebration, courtesy of Southside Flower Market. 1. Round bouquet. One of the most classic, formal-looking, and thus popular styles,…

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A talented young Springfield performer has launched a weekly breakdancing class in Springfield Central on Saturday mornings.

‘Breaking’ out

Daniel Bouwmeester June 30, 2023 3 min read 0

A talented young performer has launched a weekly breakdancing class – for all ages, beginners through to intermediate – in Springfield Central on Saturday mornings. 19-year-old Springfield Lakes resident Ethan Hart began teaching the one-hour breakdancing class in late April – just months after moving here from Canberra. “I have started this new class in…

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Words with the Toastmasters: April 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 12, 2023 2 min read 0

Speaking of nerves… are you nervous or anxious when you are asked to speak in a group or at an event? Do you try to avoid it as much as possible?  According to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking in fact this fear ranks higher than fearing death!…

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