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The Bureau of Meteorology is warning Australians to prepare for the country’s peak severe weather season, which runs from October to April. Communities in Greater Springfield and surrounding areas are being reminded of the risks, with severe thunderstorms, heatwaves, and flooding expected to intensify during this period. Greater Springfield is no stranger to extreme weather. …
The Greater Springfield Gamers united the gaming community at their annual SpringCon event, held on September 28 at Goodna State School. The event drew over 600 attendees, offering a fun-filled day of tabletop gaming while supporting the local charity, Goodna Street Life. SpringCon 2024 welcomed gamers of all ages, interests, and experience levels to explore…
The Queensland Childcare Service (QCCS), which has a centre in Springfield, is celebrating sustainable living and healthy eating through its Veggie Fun Program, aligning with World Food Day which took place October 16. The Veggie Fun Program, led by QCCS’s in-house Accredited Practising Dietitian, Jim Arrowgros, takes place monthly and focuses on teaching children the…
A new dog off-leash area has opened at Mountain Park, located at the corner of Grande Avenue and Sierra Drive in Spring Mountain, offering residents a safe space for their pets to exercise and socialise. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the park was designed to meet the growing demand for pet-friendly recreational spaces in the…
Goodna is preparing for a vibrant weekend as jacaranda trees blanket the suburb in purple, marking the return of the Goodna Jacaranda Festival from October 25 to 27 at Evan Marginson Park. Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic described the three-day event as a celebration of community, culture, and local talent. “The Goodna…
The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) has urged candidates in the upcoming election to support a policy ensuring regional and local newspapers receive a fairer share of government advertising. QCPA President Wendy Creighton, highlighted that most government advertising currently benefits major city media outlets and tech platforms like Facebook, leaving local newspapers at a disadvantage….
Springfield Lakes police officer and mother of two, Melissa Dickson, is urging women in Greater Springfield to prioritise breast self-examinations after her shocking breast cancer diagnosis just over a year ago. At 49, Mrs Dickson discovered a marble-sized lump during a self-exam and quickly scheduled an appointment with her GP. A mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy…
The annual Diwali Festival of Lights in Springfield is gearing up for another year of growth, with organisers offering complimentary transport to accommodate the increasing number of attendees. The festival will take place on Saturday, October 19, at Brookwater Golf and Country Club, where last year’s event drew more than 3,000 people. To ensure smooth…
As an elected Member, I have always listened, worked hard and prioritised what matters to my community. I also have a strong record of delivering a significant number of projects and services for Jordan. This includes the upgrade to the Centenary Motorway / Logan Motorway Interchange, delivering a new Park n Ride at Springfield Central…
We have a beautiful community in Jordan, and I’ve always wanted to support that. As my children grew up, I was heavily involved in my community. I volunteered across many organisations, including as a junior football coach, on the Richlands East Primary PNC and with the Rural Fire Brigade. In my professional career, I have…