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A feel-good afternoon of yoga is on the way in mid-October, giving Springfield residents a special opportunity to care for both themselves and others in need. Greenbank-based holistic accounting firm Business Wellness Hub (BWHub) and Ahimsa Hot Yoga are partnering together with Sol Natural Foods to offer a workshop session of yoga, meditation, and sound…
South East Queenslandʼs premier arts organisations will spark an unearthing of Greater Springfieldʼs next generation of creatives at the opening of the inaugural Arts Magic Festival this week. During Arts Magic 2022, a series of in-school movement, dance, and visual arts workshops is being held across Greater Springfield in September and October, both in public…
A new special school is in the pipeline for the Greater Springfield region, according to the Queensland Government, a reprieve for families with severely limited options. Last month, Jordan MP Charis Mullen said the new special state school was on the way, and was a much-needed addition to the region’s education network. “During the 2020…
Dedicated young ringsters at a local boxing club have recorded some amazing feats in the last few months, under the guidance of their hard-working coach. Warrior Boxing Gym, located in Springfield, is run by coach Johnny Black, who trains both junior and senior team classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. At the recent XXII…
A long-serving accountant and former refugee is helping fellow Springfield residents complete their tax returns, free of charge. 85-year-old Joe Buhagiar is now decades into retirement, and he shows no signs of slowing down. \”I like to help people,” Joe said. “This year, I decided I wanted to go back to volunteering.” The accredited helper…
This weekend, Woodcrest State College will officially celebrate its 25th birthday – a remarkable milestone and testament to the enduring and ever-growing community of Greater Springfield. As part of the celebrations, from 10am, the school is welcoming everyone through its doors to join in on the festivities. “We hope you can join us on Saturday…
Half a year has passed since the major flooding that ravaged Ipswich and surrounds. For many residents and workers in the Greater Springfield region who had to deal with its impact, it was yet another burden after years of the ongoing COVID crisis. Mayor Teresa Harding, in the immediate aftermath, captured the sentiment: “After the…
In August 1992, the nearly 3,000 hectares of topographically awkward bushland at the outskirts of Brisbane, west of Greenbank, was almost unknown. It was the sprawling estate of not much more than an abandoned tree-farming operation. It is incredible to think that, just three decades later, it is now home to the world’s 10th biggest…
Next weekend at Robelle Domain parklands, crowds of all stripes will welcome in spring together at “PAMA SpringFest 2022” – a celebration of cross-cultural cooperation. The free event takes place Sunday, 4 September at The Circle, in Springfield Central – 9am to 7pm – and is being organised by the Philippines-Australia Multicultural Association (PAMA), an…