Community
The Greater Springfield Community Festival 2024, which was hosted by the Varnam Cultural Society of Queensland, took place on May 11 at the Robelle Domain in Springfield Central. The festival was a celebration of culture, diversity, and community spirit, drawing an estimated 15,000 attendees. The festival featured nearly 700 performers, 60 stalls, and close to…
Greater Springfield is home to many hobby farms and Crime Stoppers Queensland has launched a comprehensive campaign to bolster farm-related crime reporting. The initiative seeks to highlight the significance of reporting such crimes and emphasises the role of community involvement in combating rural crime. Logan West is home to many hobby farms. Source: Pexel/Matthias Zomer…
In a proactive move towards supporting victims of domestic and family violence (DFV), designated ‘safe spaces’ have been established in Queensland Police stations statewide. These safe spaces serve as confidential areas within police stations where community members, particularly DFV victim-survivors, can safely and comfortably discuss their experiences with authorities. Assistant commissioner of the Domestic, Family…
In a bid to bolster cultural preservation and linguistic diversity, community language schools in Greater Springfield have received a substantial funding boost under a program initiated by the Federal Government. Among the beneficiaries are institutions catering to Hindi and Dinka languages, highlighting the diverse tapestry of immigrant communities in the region. The $15 million scheme…
Georgia Fuller was just seven years old when she received a life-changing health diagnosis, which set her on the path to becoming a wonderful nurse who patients can rely on. The now-18-year-old was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) – a cardiac condition that affects the heart’s upper chambers by essentially setting the heart racing. While…
The eastern suburbs of Ipswich are experiencing significant development, evidenced by a notable increase in population and housing construction during the first quarter of 2024. Ipswich City Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Quarterly Report, covering the period from January 1st to March 31st, 2024, underscores the momentum in the region’s expansion. According to the report…
The State Government has announced a $39 million investment to establish 30 new mother-baby mental healthcare beds across the state, including in Logan. Currently, Queensland has only 12 public perinatal mental health inpatient beds, concentrated in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. To address this gap in service provision, the State Government’s investment will see the…
Ipswich City Council has thrown its support behind one of the region’s iconic events as a sponsor of the 2024 Ipswich Show. Council has provided the city’s 151st annual show with financial backing of $30,000 to help stage the three-day event from 17-19 May. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich stages a series of top-class…
Heart Week takes place from May 6 to 12 and Ipswich residents are being urged to lace up their shoes and engage in conversations about heart health. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular wellness within the community. Ipswich, like many regions, faces significant health challenges, with six out of 10…
At just 18 years old, Sebastian Jovanovic embodies the qualities of compassion, patience, and intelligence required to succeed in the nursing profession. As a student with Mater Education and an assistant-in-nursing at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, Seb is proudly following in the footsteps of his parents. Seb’s journey into healthcare seems almost predestined, given his…