Community
Ipswich’s former mayor John Nugent continues to serve the community he used to run, by helping out a local charity with grocery trips. Mr Nugent, who prefers to go by “John” (although his first name is actually Owen), was the first mayor of the restructured Ipswich City Council from 1995 to 2004 – and before…
The young owner of a traditional Italian restaurant is committed to donating pizzas on a weekly basis to those most in ‘knead’. Claudio d’Andrea, the boisterous head chef behind the kitchen counter at Pizzeria La Prima, in Springfield Central, gives away at least one pizza every Monday in partnership with Westside Community Care, a local…
Residents of Greater Springfield have been diligently reporting potholes and other public safety issues in a matter of seconds, thanks to some handy digital tools. Most public roads are controlled by the local council, while the major roads, like the Centenary Highway, are owned by the state government. For council property maintenance issues, including deteriorating…
September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion, founders of a new cancer research charity held a very special fundraising gala at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club on Saturday, September 3. Attendees from near and far paid heartwarming tribute to Richie “Little” Walsh, the son of Karl and Lisa Walsh, whose…
The Springfield community is coming together with fundraising events held next weekend to support a young local mum diagnosed with cancer. The events on October 15 and 16 will feature a special cupcake fundraiser followed by a day of wholesome family entertainment, with all proceeds going to 32-year-old mum-of-two Amanda Crossley, from Augustine Heights, as…
Adults of Springfield who have never learned how to swim – or who simply need a refresher – can head down to the public swimming pools at Orion Lagoon in late November or early December to get up to speed. Ipswich City Council is partnering with Royal Life Saving Society Queensland to offer two free…
Construction on the first stages of the new Springfield Town Centre North precinct is expected to begin soon, delivering more residential living, public parklands, and eventually hotel accommodation for the fast-growing region. Stage 1A of the hospitality hub is located on the corner of Eden Station Drive and Brookwater Drive, just north of the new…
A local truckie from Camira is volunteering to mow the lawns of some of Springfield’s most vulnerable residents, and is reluctant to receive recognition. Tony Holt, a self-employed concrete truck driver, heads out when he can to neighbouring homes in Camira, Goodna, Ellen Grove, and Inala, among others. “I just like people to feel good…
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…