Community
Friendships form fast at a local seniors club, where residents from near and far come to chat over coffee, play cards and board games, and have a ball. The Springfield Seniors Group runs on Monday mornings at the Bob Gibbs Oval Club House, and one of its organisers is inviting new guests to come along…
Queenslandʼs fastest-growing region is ready and willing to assist a national initiative to provide free TAFE training places to increase skill levels in a changing workforce. Greater Springfield Chairman Maha Sinnathamby said plans for a five-storey TAFE college had been finalised to complement the existing TAFE facility in the city. The plans can assist in…
As Greater Springfield prepared to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the region received its first birthday present: its own radio station, Radio Springfield City Springfield enthusiast Maria Becis, director of Radio Springfield City, said it will be “your voice, online” in the local community. “We are on air to let the local community know just what…
2022 has been an incredible year for the Springfield United Football Club (SUFC), and 2023 looks to be even brighter. Not only did the club reach record registration numbers of 1,050 total players, but they won their first Senior Men’s Championship and fielded their first fully competitive Women’s side. The Junior side of the club…
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…