Environment
The government has so far bought back a hundred Ipswich homes as part of the Resilient Homes Fund, which enabled families to voluntarily sell flood-impacted properties – and be freed from future flood risk. The program was established in May last year following the catastrophic 2021-22 rainfall and flooding events, which predominantly devastated homes in…
The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC) celebrated the commencement of the College’s new Sports Centre with a turning of the sod ceremony on Wednesday, August 2. The event commenced with a welcome from Principal Steven Morris and the College Council Chair, Michael Willis. Year 12 student Olivia Harding, the College Leader, gave the Acknowledgement of Country…
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…
NOTE: Consultation period is now closed. The Greater Springfield community can now nominate new projects as part of a major funding boost to infrastructure and facilities across South East Queensland (SEQ). The SEQ Liveability Fund is a pool of $285.8 million committed by all three levels of government under the newly outlined SEQ City Deal….
Ipswich City Council launched its six-month e-scooter trial over the weekend – allowing Springfield residents access to convenient personal transportation. The distinctive purple e-scooters require a smartphone and can be found at designated parking hubs and along footpaths in Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, and Spring Mountain. Initially scheduled for May, the trial will now run…
Public chess tables have finally been installed at Robelle Domain Parklands – thanks to the initiative of the founder of Springfield’s regional chess club. The idea for an outdoor venue was a gambit made by Springfield Ipswich Chess Club president Eduardo “Ed” Cubilla – part of his long-term goal to encourage more social gaming, especially…
Ipswich City Council is planning to release parcels of land in Greater Springfield for potential future development into community facilities. Registration of interest for proposed use of the land by community organisations for the benefit of the public is open until July 23. Council notified residents and community groups of the decision early last month….
by Luise Manning – Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and falls on Saturday, April 22. Since 1970, billions of people from all countries have taken part on April 22 to raise awareness about the need to become a greener planet and to have a more equitable…
The inaugural Valentine’s Adoption Sale, a local animal welfare initiative, took place last month, with some heart-warming results. The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) offered pets for adoption at a heavy discount from February 8 to 14. Adult cat adoption cost just $29, and selected adult dogs were available at $99. In total, 41…
The Queensland Government recently announced a commitment to investing $400 million into the state’s fire and emergency services capabilities and bureaucratic structure. It comes as Greater Springfield awaits the construction of a new centrally located fire and emergency rescue station in Augustine Heights. The announcement followed the completion of an independent review that recommended “more…