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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…
Four Springfield-based practices have received grants under a new program aimed at improving services and patient access. As part of the federal government’s new Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, four clinics based in Springfield Central received funds. They include Springfield Doctors, Australian Veteran Health Services, My Medical & Dental Centre, and Wellness…
The Federal Government has announced funding for improved security measures at the Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes. The $50 million Securing Faith Based Places government program aims to protect Australians from crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance at places of worship, faith-based community centres, and religious schools and preschools. Blair MP Shayne…
The Queensland Government has warned residents to prepare their homes and family for extreme weather this summer. The week of October 9-15 was ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’, helping to raise awareness for the extreme weather Australians may face year-round. The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)…
The Queensland Government will build new social housing in Goodna, Redbank Plains, and other Ipswich suburbs, following the announcement of vital federal funding last month. The funding forms part of the $2 billion so-called Social Housing Accelerator, a federal initiative to inject urgently needed funds into state projects investing in social and affordable housing –…
The state government is planning to deliver a new Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) facility for Woodcrest State College. The proposed development will provide the school with new facilities to meet curriculum and extra-curricular needs, and support enrolments. Some of the proposed facilities include three multi-purpose workshops, an engineering workshop, graphic design studio, staff workroom,…
A large plot of bushland north of Springfield is the proposed site for a new residential development, which locals argue does not appropriately consider native wildlife. The land is just across Woogaroo Creek from Springfield and Camira and sits in the easternmost pocket of Bellbird Park, along Eugene Street and bound by Fiona Street. Named…
The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee (SRJC) recently released a report analysing the career pathways of Greater Springfield residents. The 2023 ‘Educate to Employ’ Report provides valuable insights into further education and employment opportunities especially for young people in the Greater Springfield region. A state government initiative established in 2018, the SRJC brings together local industry…
Nurse training at Mater Education will be free next year for Springfield school-leavers and career-changers thanks to a major funding boost from the State Government. Minister for Training and Skills Di Farmer MP announced today that Mater Education’s Diploma of Nursing courses in Springfield, as well as South Brisbane and Townsville, are included in the…
A hundred Ipswich homes have now been bought back as part of the government’s 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 Goodna,…