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Suzanne Paruit-Chauvin, a centenarian with a life story that spans continents and generations, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at The Springlake Hotel in Springfield. Born on April 3, 1924, in Mauritius off the coast of Madagascar, Suzanne is the oldest of ten siblings. Her daughter, Gloria, shared insights into Suzanne’s…
A new chapter was written on April 2 with the swearing in of Ipswich City Council’s mayor and councillors. Following the Electoral Commissioner for Queensland declaring the results of the 16 March elections, Ipswich’s new council team now includes: The suburbs of Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Spring Mountain, and Augustine Heights are included…
Each May, Queensland stands united in recognition of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, shedding light on the crucial issues surrounding domestic violence. Charis Mullen, Member for Jordan, has announced plans for a special DFV Night of Remembrance, emphasising the importance of community awareness and action in ending domestic violence. “Most of us will…
The Queensland Police Service has launched a major multi-level operation to reduce crime across Queensland with the first deployment of officers arriving in Ipswich and Logan on April 2. Operation Whiskey Legion involves additional specialist police deployed alongside local officers to target and prevent offences, including vehicle theft and property crime, robbery, assault and Domestic…
A precinct plan for Springview Villages 2 and 3 in Springfield has been approved by Ipswich City Council following extensive assessment and consideration. The Springview Villages 2 and 3 Precinct Plan application was lodged by developer Stockland in June 2023 for land at 7001 Mur Boulevard, 7006 Panorama Drive and 1 Telopea Way, Springfield. Ipswich…
The Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes hosted the One and All Harmony Day Festival on Saturday, March 23, celebrating multiculturalism. The festival, dedicated to commemorating Australian multiculturalism and the successful integration of migrants into the community, drew in approximately 450 attendees. From lively jumping castles to market stalls from local businesses, delectable cuisine, live music…
The Springfield community came together during the week for International Women’s Day in March to celebrate diversity and the achievements of women from all walks of life. Organised by the Women Empowerment and Leadership Association, the event held at the local Indian Rastruan served as a beacon of multiculturalism, with women representing various corners of…
The Base Support Services Inc. (TBSSINC), or ‘The Base’ in Goodna, recently concluded a vibrant Youth Week event at their premises, reaffirming their commitment to the local youth community. The event, held in the car park of The Base, brought together young individuals from the area to celebrate Queensland Youth Week. The Base service manager…
This world is a better place thanks to our Greater Springfield community champion, Jacqui Martin. You can’t help but be charmed by her fun-loving, bobbly personality, and compassionate spirit. She has lived in the local area for over 30 years, where she is proud to have raised her incredible children and continues to work and…
Less than 12 months ago Brookwater mum Maria Jenner was handed a shock breast cancer diagnosis – and underwent 17 rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy to fight the disease. Maria’s story After discovering a hard lump measuring about 3cm in her left breast last April, Maria Jenner was diagnosed with stage two HER2…