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Local realtor Beautique Realty is helping to calm anxious young ones with an original bedtime story about moving to a new home.

‘Moving’ book for moving home

Daniel Bouwmeester January 8, 2024 3 min read 0

A local realtor is helping to calm anxious young ones with her original bedtime story about moving to a new home. Beau Miller, the owner of real estate business Beautique Realty, in Augustine Heights, published a children’s story book in 2021 titled Little Red is Moving House. “At Beautique Realty, we believe that with an open…

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An expansion to Springfield's WesTEC Trade Training Centre, comprising a new emergency health workshop and classroom, was completed recently.

New WesTEC health ward opens

Daniel Bouwmeester December 31, 2023 2 min read 0

An expansion to the WesTEC Trade Training Centre in Springfield comprising a new emergency health workshop and classroom was completed recently. The brand new $4.2 million Health Experiential Centre features a simulated hospital ward with eight beds plus a nursing station and medical equipment for students to take on vital practical experience. Courses making use…

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Construction of commercial site The Zones is now complete, with Springfield City Group announcing another development will follow suit.

The Zones of commercial interest

Daniel Bouwmeester December 27, 2023 2 min read 0

Construction of new commercial site The Zones is now complete, with Springfield City Group announcing another development will follow suit. The Zones, located along Success Circuit in Augustine Heights, features 22 strata-titled units for mixed use. These include retail, office, warehouses, and hybrid office-warehouse units – as well as a café and a gym. All…

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The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has opened a new three-level corporate education and engagement hub in the Brisbane CBD.

UniSQ expands to new Brisbane hub

Daniel Bouwmeester December 14, 2023 2 min read 0

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has opened a new three-level corporate education and engagement hub in the Brisbane CBD. UniSQ Brisbane – located at 293 Queen Street – will provide short course programs delivered by university experts in partnership with industry leaders from early 2024. The venue includes modern teaching and learning spaces, community…

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A new GP clinic opened its doors to Springfield residents on November 6, and a cafe at the new Spring Mountain Village opens early December.

New clinic and café open doors in December

Daniel Bouwmeester December 9, 2023 2 min read 0

Woodcrest Way Family Practice A new GP clinic opened its doors to Springfield residents on November 6. Woodcrest Way Family Practice is located at the roundabout on the corner of Commercial Drive and Woodcrest Way, in the suburb of Springfield, north-west of Woodcrest State College. Jordan MP Charis Mullen and Oxley MP Milton Dick attended…

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A large plot of bushland north of Springfield is a proposed site for a development that inadequately considers native wildlife, locals argue.

The plot thickens with new Bellbird Park proposal

Daniel Bouwmeester November 22, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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A hundred Ipswich homes have now been bought back as part of the government’s Resilient Homes Fund – and be freed from future flood risk.

100 flooded Ipswich homes bought back so far

Daniel Bouwmeester November 12, 2023 4 min read 0

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,…

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The government has so far bought back 100 Ipswich homes as part of the Resilient Homes Fund, freeing residents from future flood risk.

100 homes and counting: a milestone, and look to the future

Daniel Bouwmeester October 11, 2023 6 min read 0

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…

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Open road a good sign for Springfield

Daniel Bouwmeester July 5, 2023 3 min read 0

Residents can now get around more quickly thanks to the recent opening of a new major connecting road – Australia Avenue. On May 25, master developer Springfield City Group (SCG) officially completed its construction of the road, transferring ownership to Ipswich City Council as planned. Australia Avenue runs north to south from Eden Station Drive,…

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Council offering up spare land for community use

Daniel Bouwmeester June 30, 2023 3 min read 0

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….

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