Environment

Ipswich City Council released a report on its ratepayer funded environmental program levy – with hazard reduction receiving greater focus.

Outcomes of environmental levy in new report

Daniel Bouwmeester February 1, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council released a report on its ratepayer funded environmental protection initiative last month – with hazard reduction receiving greater focus. The City of Ipswich Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2022-2023, released on January 5, outlines recent progress in the Council’s Enviroplan program. According to the annual report, the Council spent nearly $4…

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Ipswich City Council is encouraging Springfield's residents to put safety first when trying to beat the heat this summer.

Safety first when making a splash this summer

Daniel Bouwmeester January 6, 2024 3 min read 0

Ipswich residents are being encouraged to put safety first when trying to beat the heat this summer. Just like with permanent pools or spas, store-bought portable swimming pools and spas must adhere to local council safety regulations. “With the weather warming up, it may be tempting to cool down by purchasing an affordable store-bought portable…

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Summer is the perfect time to spot koalas as it’s koala breeding season, and koalas are on the move through Springfield.

Summer is the season for koala spotting

Daniel Bouwmeester December 30, 2023 4 min read 0

Did you know that South East Queensland has the highest concentration of koalas in the state? by Luise Manning President, Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc. However, since February 2022 the status of the koala changed from vulnerable to endangered. Although this is not good news, the change in status does mean an increased level of…

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As the summer weather heats up, help keep your pets cool with these top tips courtesy of RSPCA Queensland.

Keep your pets cool over summer

Daniel Bouwmeester December 15, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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The Queensland Ambulance Service warned Springfield residents to be vigilant of heatwaves and heat-related emergencies during summer.

Reminder to help prevent summer emergencies

Daniel Bouwmeester December 13, 2023 3 min read 0

Summer is a notoriously busy time for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), who respond to an average of 3,900 calls per day throughout December and January. QAS Director Lisa Dibley said heat-related emergencies were very common during the summer period in Queensland. “Queensland is known for sunshine and particularly hot weather,” Ms Dibley said. “Whilst…

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Springfield Lakes Nature Care and other wildlife preservation groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders.

Endangered Greater Gliders need Greater Springfield’s trees

Daniel Bouwmeester December 9, 2023 3 min read 0

Local nature groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders (Petauroides volans). In the last 20 years, glider populations have plummeted across the south-east by as much as 80% and endured extreme habitat loss during bushfires. Accordingly, in 2022, the Threatened Species Scientific Committee recommended the federal government uplist Greater Gliders…

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World Soil Day, December 5, focuses on the importance of healthy soil and advocates for the sustainable management of soil resources.

Soil: a precious resource

Daniel Bouwmeester November 27, 2023 3 min read 0

by Luise Manning President of Springfield Lakes Nature Care World Soil Day is held annually on December 5 to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil. It also advocates for the sustainable management of soil resources. It is a unique global platform that celebrates soils and empowers and engages citizens to improve soil health….

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Fishing competition lures local anglers

Daniel Bouwmeester November 20, 2023 2 min read 0

Next month sees the return of the annual Charlton’s Fishing ‘Springfield Lakes Pest Fishing Competition’ – with the goal of clearing out Springfield’s invasive fish species. On Sunday, December 3, locals from near and far are invited to Spring Lake, the major lake in Springfield Lakes, from 7am to 2pm, with a chance to win…

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Here are some of the citizen science activities Springfield Lakes Nature Care is running for the month of November.

Community planting day & ‘Bioblitz’ events – volunteers wanted!

Daniel Bouwmeester November 15, 2023 3 min read 0

By Luise Manning President of Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc Community Planting Day Our next community planting event takes place on Saturday, November 18, at the Opossum Creek Bushcare site in Brookwater. Springfield Lakes Nature Care is looking for volunteers to help plant and water 300 native trees, making the event a real hive of…

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A first ‘portal’ of call

Daniel Bouwmeester November 3, 2023 3 min read 0

Ever felt like volunteering, but had no idea where to begin or whom to ask? Ipswich City Council’s Better Impact Volunteer Portal is a great place to start. Around 400 volunteers from across the Ipswich region currently help the Council run smoothly thanks to accessibility tools like the Volunteer Portal. The portal lists all currently…

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