Community
In a sprinkle of Christmas cheer, a local patisserie baked over a hundred cakes that were personally delivered to tireless health care workers by some not-so-‘tyre’-less volunteers. For the second year in a row, the non-profit organisation Bloodbikes Australia sent out its crew of motorcyclists to Puckles Family Bakehouse at Orion Springfield Central on December…
By Megan Woolley From national forums to Parliament House, 16-year-old Amelia Ayris of Springfield Central State High School is using her voice to speak up on behalf of the most voiceless among us – children. Amelia is a 2023 Logan Young Person of the Year nominee. She is an actress, model, singer, writer, producer, and…
A joint government initiative is offering free fire ant bait to all Greater Springfield residents over the summer to help prevent their spread. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said households in eligible suburbs who register by February would receive a free round of bait. “The bait…
An Ipswich-based paramedic has been announced today as one of three recipients of an Ambulance Service Medal, as part of the Australia Day 2023 Honours List. Mark Nugent is the Ipswich Senior Operations Supervisor for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), and is responsible for emergency services support across the West Moreton region, including Springfield. He…
Local councillor Nicole Jonic has opened up about a past brush with the law, posting a statement on the matter to her Facebook profile yesterday. Representing Ipswich City Council Division 2 – which covers all of Springfield – Cr Jonic revealed she had been charged with offences in her youth related to the drug cannabis….
MEDIA RELEASE: 24 JANUARY, 2023 Vedanta Centre, the intercultural faith and community centre in Springfield Lakes, today announces that it will hold ‘One and All Harmony Day Festival’ on Saturday 18 March from 10am to 2pm. The festival is supported by the Queensland Government. The Harmony Day Festival which will feature live music, artisan stalls,…
The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) has continued its Christmas tradition of helping children in need by donating toys as part of Anglicare’s ‘Christmas Giving Tree’ program. Throughout November, the school encouraged students to donate small gifts and, for the first time, gift cards up to the value of $20. Principal Steven Morris said that the…
We are Amanda and Antoine, a husband-and-wife team and the founders of local gift creation and delivery service Jane’s Handcrafts & Gifts. We’re taking on the gifting world by putting together beautifully presented hampers for all occasions. After identifying an opportunity within the Greater Springfield area for beautiful gift hampers, we decided to start our…
Every night in December was a shimmering spectacle thanks to the many Springfield residents proudly illuminating their neighbourhoods with creative outdoor Christmas light decorations. It was all part of the annual City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition, for both residential and business. The rising stars this year were Greater Springfield’s own residents of 6 Conlan…
Cool pets have cool owners – so, as the weather heats up, help your furry friends stay cool with the following information courtesy of the RSPCA. Emma Lagoon, spokesperson for RSPCA Queensland, said water and shade are the biggest things to remember this season. “Chances are if you feel hot, so does your pet,” Emma…