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Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) which operates in Goodna and Ipswich, has made history by becoming the first Indigenous group to be awarded the prestigious Viva Cribb Bursary. This annual bursary, first awarded in 2008, provides up to $5,000 to fund projects focused on significant aspects of Ipswich’s local…
The Springfield Anglican College secondary campus has taken a bold step in the fight against domestic and family violence by unveiling a new Red Bench on June 10. This initiative, part of the Red Rose Foundation’s Red Bench project, aims to raise awareness and foster community education on domestic violence through a permanent and visually…
The Ipswich City Council is set to host its first-ever Active Kids all-abilities multisport day. The event will occur on July 2 at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre. Community and Sport Committee Chairperson, Councillor Jacob Madsen, highlighted the event’s significance as part of the council’s broader Inclusion and Connectedness Implementation Program, launched in January….
A much-loved Spring Mountain nurse has been recognised for providing care and support to Mater patients for the past 15 years. Mater Private Hospital Springfield Medical Rehabilitation Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Warburton received a Mater Long Service Award on Tuesday night for the 15 years she has dedicated to her patients and much-loved nursing team….
Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man captured on CCTV who may hold vital information regarding an armed robbery on May 8 in Augustine Heights. The robbery took place shortly before 5:30 a.m. at a business located on Augusta Parkway. A male suspect, wearing a face covering and wielding a knife, entered the…
The Queensland Government has unveiled a substantial investment in public transport aimed at transforming the commuting experience for residents in the fast-growing Greater Springfield area. With an initial outlay of almost $70 million through the Bus Services Investment Program, coupled with ongoing annual funding exceeding $24 million, this initiative promises to significantly enhance bus services,…
Mirvac’s Orion Springfield Central is spearheading a new initiative to promote sustainable shopping habits with the launch of the “Cool New Era” winter campaign. Partnering with RCYCL, this campaign encourages shoppers to recycle their unwearable clothing and textiles, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental consciousness. Mirvac’s collaboration with RCYCL will feature collection boxes across their…
Springfield resident Darren Bennett has put a twist on his life-changing experience of surviving Cyclone Tracy in a new novel. The debut novel aptly titled 25.12.74, takes readers on an intriguing journey back to the devastating events of December 1974 through time travel. The catastrophic event that struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974 left…
A new health and education centre, Mater Health Hub, was officially opened in Springfield on June 8, marking a significant milestone in community-based services for the rapidly growing region. Mater Health Hub, Springfield is a purpose-built centre providing healthcare services for families and educational courses for school-leavers and career-changers. This innovative centre represents Mater’s first…
The Queensland Small Business Month wrapped up with a grand finale as the 4th annual Small Business Friendly Program conference and the inaugural awards ceremony took place in Cairns. This event marked the culmination of a month dedicated to celebrating and supporting Queensland’s vibrant small business sector, which encompasses over 482,000 enterprises. The conference, which…