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Residents can now get around more quickly thanks to the recent opening of a new major connecting road – Australia Avenue. On May 25, master developer Springfield City Group (SCG) officially completed its construction of the road, transferring ownership to Ipswich City Council as planned. Australia Avenue runs north to south from Eden Station Drive,…
A Springfield mum has put herself through the ringer on a new reality competition program – mirroring the survival situation her own son endured after his cancer diagnosis and treatment. “A lot of people have been surprised to find out I was cast on a reality TV show – but in reality, this has been…
A talented young performer has launched a weekly breakdancing class – for all ages, beginners through to intermediate – in Springfield Central on Saturday mornings. 19-year-old Springfield Lakes resident Ethan Hart began teaching the one-hour breakdancing class in late April – just months after moving here from Canberra. “I have started this new class in…
Ipswich City Council is planning to release parcels of land in Greater Springfield for potential future development into community facilities. Registration of interest for proposed use of the land by community organisations for the benefit of the public is open until July 23. Council notified residents and community groups of the decision early last month….
Orion Springfield Central is celebrating 2023 National NAIDOC Week with a two-week program of events, including art workshops and displays, perfect for the school holidays. Running from Monday, 26 June, until Sunday, 9 July, the program gives children the chance to explore Australia’s rich Indigenous culture through activities such as boomerang decorating, message stick art,…
Local senior residents are now eligible for Federal Government assistance with their power bills in an ongoing effort to ease cost of living pressures. From July, all Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are eligible for up to $500 per household in energy price relief – as part of the Government’s Energy Price Relief Plan to…
Friday, June 23, is Take Your Dog to Work Day, which aims to celebrate the love and friendship that dogs provide and to encourage adoption. RSPCA Queensland said pet ownership comes with many health benefits, and a dog in the office for a day can also help create a positive working environment. “Having pets in the office,…
Construction of the long-planned shopping centre in south-west Springfield Lakes will finally begin soon, according to the site’s new owner. The new Springfield Grande shopping centre – previously referred to as Springfield Lakes Shopping Village – will be built on the corner of Springfield-Greenbank Arterial and Grande Avenue. It will serve as the first retail…
UPDATE 16/6/2023 – PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED / POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 2023. Residents are invited to come hunting for a bargain at the ‘Trash 2 Treasure’ morning market at the Camira Springfield Community Centre on Saturday, June 24. The flea-market-style event allows for members of the community to sell their pre-loved…
Springfield resident Jomar Nieva refused to let four broken ribs stop him from completing a lofty cancer fundraising goal for this year’s ‘The March Charge’. It was a decision in solidarity with Jomar’s many friends and family members who had lost their lives in recent years, due to cancer and COVID-19. “I lost good friends…