Community
This Saturday, October 14, all Australians are required to vote against or in support of changing the constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “Voice to Parliament.” Referendum voting day will run between 8am and 6pm. Early voting is available (at similar hours) throughout the week leading up to this Saturday. Polling place…
Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School. SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State…
Ash Barty returned to her school days to lead a book-reading event as part of the Festival of Learning in Springfield on September 6. The tennis champion read one of her “Little Ash” books to Prep to Year 2 students at Springfield Central State School. The event was live-streamed for students of similar age across…
By Megan Woolley Bellbird Park residents Rhutu Prayaga and Bhavani Vakity Reddy are hoping Latin American inspired cuisine catches on after recently opening a new chicken restaurant in the region. In November, the pair officially opened the brand new Capricho Grilled Chicken to patrons at the Park Ridge Town Centre, marking the chain’s first location…
Members of Springfield’s local BNI (Business Network International) raised nearly $8,000 to fully fund a science show extravaganza at Camira State School held last month. Leisa Gill and Sharon McGrory – franchise owners of BNI Brisbane South West & Toowoomba and BNI Brisbane North, respectively – proudly presented the cheque of $7,980 at the school’s…
The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) celebrated the commencement of the College’s new Sports Centre with a turning of the sod ceremony on Wednesday, August 2. The event commenced with a welcome from Principal Steven Morris and the College Council Chair, Michael Willis. Year 12 student Olivia Harding, the College Leader, gave the Acknowledgement of Country…
Construction of the new Spring Mountain Village shopping strip is nearing completion, with doors expected to open later this month. The Spring Mountain Village retail centre will be located on the corner of Spring Mountain Boulevard and Grande Avenue, beside the Harmony Early Learning Centre. Once complete, it will serve as a convenient regular shopping…
Springfield has been abuzz with the success of real estate agent Ryan Breaden’s June fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish is a charity that makes childhood wishes a reality – something Ryan himself experienced years ago through the organisation’s Ipswich branch. Ryan organised and hosted the event at Ballistic Beer, Springfield Central, on June 8,…
On Saturday, July 8, Greater Springfield residents organised a rally in support of The Voice constitutional amendment referendum set to be put to the public by October. Lead organiser for ‘Greater Springfield for Yes’ Keegan Peace, alongside co-organiser Bec Andlèmac, held the community forum, which invited supporters for the “Yes” campaign and other interested parties….
Residents earning $60,000 or less can get their 2022-23 tax return completed free of charge via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Help Program. The free program is made possible through local resident volunteers generously donating their time and expertise. One such volunteer, Joe Buhagiar, has been offering his services two days a week, since…