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Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School. SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State…
Construction of the new Spring Mountain Village shopping strip is nearing completion, with doors expected to open later this month. The Spring Mountain Village retail centre will be located on the corner of Spring Mountain Boulevard and Grande Avenue, beside the Harmony Early Learning Centre. Once complete, it will serve as a convenient regular shopping…
Residents earning $60,000 or less can get their 2022-23 tax return completed free of charge via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Help Program. The free program is made possible through local resident volunteers generously donating their time and expertise. One such volunteer, Joe Buhagiar, has been offering his services two days a week, since…
With spring season just around the corner, it’s time to consider a thorough home clean-up to get rid of all the accumulating dust and clutter. Spring cleaning might seem daunting, but breaking it down into small steps with a clear goal in mind can help. And setting aside a day or two to complete the…
The University of Queensland Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing has been active in Springfield since March 2023. The Centre is made up of researchers, professional staff, and students – who work together on their vision of creating happy, healthy communities. The Centre values working with community members in research and decision making, creating genuine…
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…
Springfield resident Luke Hinschen will be walking from Grafton to Brisbane next month to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Luke has set a bold fundraising target of $50,000 – to be donated to the Movember Foundation. A monumental 386-kilometre journey along the Pacific Highway, “Luke’s Long Walk” will begin on the morning…
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….
When it comes to indulging in a perfect Sunday afternoon, McLeod Country Golf Club at Mount Ommaney has you covered with its enchanting monthly event, Music Over the Green. This live music event beckons families and friends to come together, bask in the soothing sounds, and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the lush golf…
The annual Seeds Fundraising Dinner for Westside Community Care took place at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club last month, pulling a record fundraising haul for an important cause. On Monday, June 12, from 7pm, dignitaries and guests took their seats for a night of auctions and raffles to raise funds for Westside Transformations, the…