Community
The 151st Annual Ipswich Show, which occurred from Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, 2024, drew large crowds with its diverse attractions and community-centred events. The theme, “Celebrating our community,” showcased a colourful array of community groups, schools, and businesses, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Ipswich. The Grand Parade kicked off the show on…
Springfield residents gathered at Brighton Homes Arena on May 9, to remember and support those who have been affected by domestic and family violence. Each May, Queensland holds Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about domestic and family violence, including coercive control. The month-long initiative aims to highlight the…
Ipswich police have intensified their efforts against the region’s most high-risk and high-harm domestic and family violence (DFV) offenders through the launch of Operation Shield. This initiative leverages the expertise of local officers and specialists from the Domestic, Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit, alongside the Ipswich District Tactical Crime Unit, to create a comprehensive…
The Springfield Markets, held at various locations throughout the month, offer a unique shopping experience with a wide array of bespoke gifts, clothes, candles, jewellery, toys, plants, and more. Springfield markets Director Vicki Martin has been running these markets for over a decade and they have become a cherished community event. The markets take place…
Unilever Australia, the renowned maker of household staples such as Omo and Rexona, has partnered with Clean Up Australia, Cool.org, and Coles to supply free Clean Up Kits and online educational resources to schools in Greater Springfield. This initiative aims to address the growing environmental concerns among young Australians, with 44% of them identifying the…
The Greater Springfield community came together in remarkable numbers to honour the spirit of ANZAC Day on April 25. The annual Dawn Service, held at the Springfield Central War Memorial in the Robelle Domain Parklands, commenced at 5:30 am and marked one of the largest and most memorable services in recent years. The Dawn Service…
A Big Thank You to RACQ Orion The Men’s Shed movement has been growing steadily around the world, providing a unique space for men to gather, share skills and support each other. Springfield Camira Men’s Shed is one such group, and it offers numerous benefits to its members. Recently, our Men’s Shed received a much-needed…
Demolition has commenced in Goodna on the first community title scheme to be voluntarily bought back under the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund (RHF). This initiative, jointly funded by the federal and state governments, marks a pivotal moment in the effort to mitigate future flood risks. The unit complex on Mill Street was severely impacted…
At the Mater Cancer Care Centre in Springfield, 67-year-old volunteer Maree Burns offers a unique blend of compassion and care to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Maree, a dedicated nurse with over 350 hours of volunteer service at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, spends her weekly shifts providing hand and foot massages to patients, ensuring their comfort,…
Bellbird Park State School was officially opened in April with foundation students, parents, teachers and local members in attendance. The $85.5 million investment is part of the expansive Building Future Schools program, which helps provide state-of-the-art educational facilities. Bellbird Park State School foundation principal Roger Sheehan said he was excited to see the students excel…