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Meet Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Principal Christine Ioannides

Daniel Bouwmeester May 3, 2023 4 min read 0

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Principal Christine Ioannides has experience working at six Brisbane Catholic Education schools.  Previously at Kenmore, Yeronga, Inala, Holland Park, and Darra, and now at Springfield Lakes, Christine has taught students of all ages from 3 to 13, although starting out as an early childhood educator. She is also a trained…

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Night of Remembrance brings a big issue to light

Daniel Bouwmeester May 2, 2023 3 min read 0

This Thursday May 4, the Domestic Violence Action Centre(DVAC) will host a ‘Night of Remembrance & Candlelight Ceremony’ to commemorate those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

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It’s pedal to the metal for ‘Planes, Trains and Autos’ weekend

Daniel Bouwmeester April 28, 2023 4 min read 0

For its third year, the adrenaline-pumping action of Planes, Trains and Autos returns to Ipswich this long weekend, wowing audiences with astounding horsepower, heritage locomotive treasures, and warbird flyovers. The festival weekend began today, Friday, April 28, with the first of three days of the Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway in Willowbank, running until…

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Bellbird Park State Secondary College – Meet the Principal April 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 28, 2023 5 min read 0

Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the fastest growing school across the Greater Springfield and Ipswich region.

We sat down with Foundation Principal Mr Michael West to learn about his journey so far.

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Four years ago, IGA Springfield Lakes joined forces with Two Butchers to provide fresh local produce... but it wasn't an immediate "yes".

Cut from the same cloth

Daniel Bouwmeester April 27, 2023 3 min read 0

Four years ago, IGA Springfield Lakes joined forces with Two Butchers to provide fresh local produce for their customers. The partnership between the two stores began in earnest on April 16, 2019. But according to IGA store owner Terry Slaughter, it wasn’t an instant “yes”. “Two Butchers had a really good name throughout the community,”…

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RAAF Personnel Stories creating an enduring record

Daniel Bouwmeester April 25, 2023 3 min read 0

By Royce Wilson Calling all former RAAF service members – local production company Perfekt Studios wants to hear from you about your Air Force careers. The studio is spearheading a project – RAAFDocumentary.com – as a long-term commitment to document the history of the RAAF with personal interviews, timelines, short documentaries, and other resources, all…

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Tower of honour

Daniel Bouwmeester April 25, 2023 7 min read 0

If you attended Springfield’s annual Anzac Day Dawn Service at The Circle at Robelle Domain, you would certainly have noticed the shining beacon on the centre stage. The 10-metre metal light tower is a beautiful sight no matter the time of day or year. With a special perforated white steel sleeve, it can hold poppies…

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Inaugural fish-monitoring competition casts off tomorrow

Daniel Bouwmeester April 15, 2023 2 min read 0

By Guy Hazlewood Brisbane Valley Anglers will be hosting the inaugural Springfield Lakes Native Fish Monitoring Program Fishing Competition at Spring Lake, tomorrow morning, April 16. Entry is only $5, with tickets available on Eventbrite. Jordan MP Charis Mullen encouraged all Springfield Lakes residents to head down for a bit of learning and fun. “We…

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Words with the Toastmasters: April 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 12, 2023 2 min read 0

Speaking of nerves… are you nervous or anxious when you are asked to speak in a group or at an event? Do you try to avoid it as much as possible?  According to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking in fact this fear ranks higher than fearing death!…

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Catching up with the Wildcats: April, 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 12, 2023 2 min read 0

South West Wildcats Netball Club is a local netball club situated at the Springfield Central Sports Complex on Sportstar Drive. Established in 2011, the Wildcats have more than tripled in size since opening. We have over 220 members currently on board – mixed and women’s teams – with around 30 volunteers helping drive the club…

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