Community
Council last month increased its mowing resources to take full advantage of the sunshine in February following the 19 days of rain in January. The deluge of water spurred faster-than-normal grass growth across local parks, sporting fields, and footpaths, while also significantly impacting the Council’s ability to mow these areas. Mowing crews are now working…
This year, Easter falls at the end of March, so it is right around the corner. For many people, Easter means an extra-long weekend, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying tasty foods. For most of us, this includes lots of chocolate for adults and children alike. There are scientific reasons why chocolate tastes…
Springfield charity group Westside Community Care will be expanding its fresh food reach after securing funding for a new refrigerated vehicle. The organisation received funding from the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, one of Queensland’s biggest one-off grant programs. Obtaining the $35,000 is an important step for the organisation, which runs a foodbank at…
Now in his final year of high school, St Augustine’s College student Louie Galman has a determined mindset and ambitious goals. Louie won the Young Citizen of the Year award at the 2024 Ipswich Australia Day Awards in January. His continuous involvement in various organisations and initiatives such as the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council and…
Springfield Pastor Philip Cutcliffe has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his exceptional contributions to the community, particularly through his dedicated service within the church. Pastor Phil, as he is fondly known, has been an integral figure in the Springfield community for many years. Since 1996, he has been the…
January 26th, Australia Day, holds a special place in the hearts of Australians as it is celebrated with citizenship ceremonies across the nation. Among the organisations contributing to the festivities was the Varnam Cultural Society (QLD), renowned for the many successful and popular multicultural events it organises. This year, they proudly hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on…
International humanitarian agency, Act for Peace, has appointed Springfield resident and 2019 Australian of Year QLD Hero Award winner Elijah Buol OAM to the role of Chief Executive Officer. As a former refugee with extensive experience in human services, advocacy, people management and not-for-profit leadership, and a member of the Anglican Church, Mr Buol is…
Springfield based not-for-profit charity Westside Community Care has received a grant valued at $35,000 as part of the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The community outreach organisation, which runs a food bank at the Camira Springfield Community Centre, will use the funds to purchase a refrigerated vehicle. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund, a state…
The Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA) held its second annual kite festival in late January. The Greater Springfield Kite Festival 2024 took place in the afternoon of January 26, coinciding with both Australia Day and India’s Republic Day. The free event took place on the college oval at Woodcrest State College, in Springfield. Despite dark…
Queensland Police are calling for the assistance of Springfield Lakes residents regarding their investigation of a homicide that took place on Saturday, February 3. Detectives from the Ipswich Homicide Investigation Unit, who are investigating the homicide of a 70-year-old woman at Redbank Plains, have established four persons of interest in relation to the case. The…