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January crossword and puzzle solutions

Daniel Bouwmeester February 4, 2023 1 min read 0

The solutions for January’s New Year themed The Bossword and other puzzles are below. As always, if you have any questions, email us at crossword@lnp.net.au. For solution hints and tips — feel free to email us, or work on solving them together as a community, for example, through social media. Don’t forget: February’s issue is…

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Lure of competition has environmental angle

Daniel Bouwmeester February 2, 2023 4 min read 0

Last month saw the return of a true ‘classic’ in Springfield’s annual sporting calendar, and one with an environmental benefit to boot: the Charlton’s Fishing Springfield Lakes Pest Fishing Classic. On Sunday, December 4, locals from near and far came down to Spring Lake, the major lake in Springfield Lakes, not just in the spirit…

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Back-to-school shopping support

Daniel Bouwmeester February 1, 2023 3 min read 0

IGA Springfield Lakes continues to show its ongoing commitment to the local community by kicking off the school year with financial support for some needy students. In January, store manager Terry Slaughter partnered with local charity group Westside Community Care to sponsor the school book list purchases for ten of the most needy Springfield Lakes…

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Biotech facility a big boost for Springfield

Daniel Bouwmeester January 31, 2023 4 min read 0

A biopharmaceuticals company will build a new $352 million plasma manufacturing facility in Springfield – a major economic and scientific injection into the region. Plasma therapeutics company Aegros, currently based in Sydney, will establish its global headquarters and new facility at BioPark Australia, in Augustine Heights – the cutting-edge industrial zone central to Greater Springfield’s…

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Medical delivery takes the cake

Daniel Bouwmeester January 30, 2023 5 min read 0

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…

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Raising her voice for the voiceless

Daniel Bouwmeester January 30, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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Help extinguish fire ants with free bait

Daniel Bouwmeester January 26, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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Ipswich paramedic to receive service medal on Australia Day

Daniel Bouwmeester January 26, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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Councillor Jonic opens up

Daniel Bouwmeester January 25, 2023 3 min read 0

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….

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One and all invited to Harmony Day festival

Daniel Bouwmeester January 24, 2023 3 min read 0

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,…

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