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Local veterans, residents, students, and other dignitaries commemorated Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11. Remembrance Day is a powerful reminder of the service of Australian defence personnel and their acts of sacrifice across more than a century of wars, conflicts, and operations. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, worn to commemorate this day….
Bellbird Park Secondary State College principal Michael West received a teaching fellowship award at a prestigious ceremony held in Canberra last month. The 2023 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards ceremony, held at Parliament House in early September, is an initiative of Australian Schools Plus – a nonprofit dedicated to fighting education inequality. This year, the awards…
by Springfield Mo-Men Last night, the Springfield Mo-Men hosted our big annual gala fundraiser evening: the Movember Gala Casino Night 2023. After an incredibly successful 2022 where the Mo-Men raised over $100,000 for the Movember Foundation Australia, we hope our big gala night for 2023 can bring us close to if not top last year’s…
By Sue Roger Community Services Director – Greater Springfield Rotary On Saturday, September 30, our District Governor Paul Roger and his wife Sue attended the annual Bordie Awards 2023 for Borderline. Rotary International received the ‘Create Impact Award’. This is a new award given to an individual, business, organisation, or group who has made a…
A large plot of bushland north of Springfield is the proposed site for a new residential development, which locals argue does not appropriately consider native wildlife. The land is just across Woogaroo Creek from Springfield and Camira and sits in the easternmost pocket of Bellbird Park, along Eugene Street and bound by Fiona Street. Named…
The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee (SRJC) recently released a report analysing the career pathways of Greater Springfield residents. The 2023 ‘Educate to Employ’ Report provides valuable insights into further education and employment opportunities especially for young people in the Greater Springfield region. A state government initiative established in 2018, the SRJC brings together local industry…
Next month sees the return of the annual Charlton’s Fishing ‘Springfield Lakes Pest Fishing Competition’ – with the goal of clearing out Springfield’s invasive fish species. On Sunday, December 3, locals from near and far are invited to Spring Lake, the major lake in Springfield Lakes, from 7am to 2pm, with a chance to win…
UPDATE (12/11/23): EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE SOON. The Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA) is inviting the community to an open-air Bollywood movie screening at Robelle Domain next weekend. The free night of entertainment will take place on Saturday, November 25, from 5:30pm – with pop-up food stalls available…
A hundred Ipswich homes have now been bought back as part of the government’s Resilient Homes Fund, which enabled families to voluntarily sell flood-impacted properties – and be freed from future flood risk. The program was established in May last year following the catastrophic 2021-22 rainfall and flooding events, which predominantly devastated homes in Goodna,…
The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC)’s school esports team “Titans” brought home bronze in an Overwatch 2 video game tournament last month – a local example of a fast-growing worldwide sport. Taking place on September 2, the High School Esports Overwatch 2 tournament concluded with the Titans team securing a third place finish after virtually battling…