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I was delighted to join both the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, as we toured the Rheinmetall Centre of Excellence in Redbank. Rheinmetall produce critical supplies for the Australian Defence Force. The Prime Minister was in our local area to announce a new deal that is worth $1 billion. The deal…
On Thursday April 4 at our Rotary meeting, we had the great privilege of listening to a presentation by Emily Williamson, the Founder and Program Director of the Non-Government Organisation REACH Siem Reap, created to help break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia. REACH Siem Reap was founded in August 2019 and the community centre…
Local Springfield resident John Sinisa created the Lions Den walking group in 2016 which has since become more than just a fitness routine for himself and the locals. What started as a personal journey for weight loss has blossomed into a movement that encourages everyone to step out, take a stroll, and connect with others….
Several fighters from Camira-based boxing gym Warrior Boxing made impressive strides at the Boxing Queensland Novice titles held on March 8 at the Mermaid Waters Hotel. The Boxing Queensland Novice titles bring together some of the best emerging boxers in the region to compete across three days. “The novice championships is one of the highlights…
For more than 40 years, Probus Clubs in Queensland have been enriching the lives of retired and semi-retired seniors with social activities, regular guest speaker presentations, travel opportunities, monthly outings, all mixed with some plain old-fashioned fun and friendship. Probus Clubs are simple in their structure and are non-political, non-secular, not-for-profit and non-fundraising associations with…
Elijah Buol OAM Elijah Buol, OAM and Act for Peace CEO is the Greater Springfield Times Community Hero Spotlight Hero for this month. The clock never stops ticking for this proud Greater Springfield dad of four and his wife Ashol, who balances giving back to the community and caring for family. When he’s not busy…
On February 29, 2024 Meta (Facebook) announced that it will no longer negotiate deals with news publishers once their current agreement expires. This will result in the removal of the “Facebook News” tab from the Facebook website, and the end of vital grants from Meta which are currently being provided to news publications. LINA (Local…
Springfield Lakes Nature Care (SLNC) starts every year with one of our most well supported events, Clean Up Australia Day. This event has become Australia’s largest community-based environmental event with over 10,000 clean ups taking place across the nation. From the beaches of the Torres Strait Islands, to Tasmania, from Byron Bay to Western Coast…
The second annual Anzac Cup was held at Brighton Homes Arena on April 19, with the free event attracting 2000 people across the afternoon. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Blazing Bears Women clinched a 17-3 win against the South East Queensland Army Lions. The South East Queensland Army Lions men’s side retaliated with a 26-16…
The Westside Community Care (WCC) will hold its annual Seeds Dinner fundraiser, not only commemorating the organisation’s 20th anniversary but also honouring the memories of those whose stories have shaped its journey. The event aims to raise over $50,000, with proceeds going towards WCC and the Westside Transformations program, a vital initiative that has impacted…