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The Springfield Brumbies Basketball Club held their annual Family Day on Sunday, December 3, honouring the season’s best and also unveiling new jerseys. The presentation event in particular celebrated the Brumbies’ 15th anniversary, with local dignitaries in attendance for the occasion. Coaches, referees, supporters, volunteers, committee members, and sponsors were all acknowledged in some capacity…
Ipswich City Council has revealed the community’s official Olympic legacy wish list as part of its new ‘Leveraging 2032’ roadmap. Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games was launched at Brighton Homes Arena on December 8. The Springfield Central venue is scheduled to host the modern pentathlon during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics…
The circus has arrived in Springfield, courtesy of Weber Bros Entertainment, and will be in town throughout the month of January. Running from January 3 to 28, “The Circus” is being billed by Weber Bros as the “entertainment spectacle of the year” and offers great live family entertainment. Located next-door to Orion Springfield Central, the…
From national forums to Parliament House, 17-year-old Amelia Ayris is speaking up on behalf of those who often have no voice – children. A recent Year 12 graduate of Springfield Central State High School (SCSHS), Amelia is also an actress, model, singer, writer, producer, and the first Junior Bravehearts Youth Ambassador. In January, she won…
The Greater Springfield Times has learned that Santa Claus is in town! Over the next few weeks, Santa is apparently ditching his sleigh, and instead will be travelling around South East Queensland by train. According to reports, Santa will reach Springfield Central tomorrow – that’s Wednesday, December 13 – and will be eagerly taking selfies with…
One year after moving to Springfield, the Brisbane Lions have clinched the AFL Women’s premiership for the second time, defeating the North Melbourne Kangaroos by 17 points. The grand final game against the Roos took place at Ikon Park in Melbourne on Sunday, December 3. The Springfield-based Lions Women’s team had ups and downs during…
By Sue Roger Community Services Director – Greater Springfield Rotary On Saturday, September 30, our District Governor Paul Roger and his wife Sue attended the annual Bordie Awards 2023 for Borderline. Rotary International received the ‘Create Impact Award’. This is a new award given to an individual, business, organisation, or group who has made a…
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…
Term 2 ended with a lot of excitement for Staines Memorial College students with a day of jungle mayhem followed by a visit from some brave local heroes. Under 8s Day On Friday, June 16, students and teachers alike took part in the school’s annual Under 8s Day. This year, the day was jungle-themed, and…
Augustine Heights resident and Pallara State School teacher Keegan Peace has been nominated as primary school teacher of the year at the Australian Education Awards. The Australian Education Awards are presented to top-performing government and non-government schools, principals, department heads, and teachers for their outstanding achievements in making a difference to the lives of young…