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From the shelves of Springfield Central Library…

Daniel Bouwmeester March 10, 2023 3 min read 0

Top shelf Springfield Central Library was the most popular Ipswich City Council library in 2022, according to recently released statistics. It welcomed a total of 208,989 visitors, a 17 per cent jump year-on-year. It also topped the region’s libraries for total book loans and new memberships. That means in all three categories it beat out…

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A woman holds a black puppy dog after adopting it from the local animal welfare centre

Pet adoption wins hearts at first-ever Valentine’s sale

Daniel Bouwmeester March 8, 2023 4 min read 0

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…

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Changing season for local emergency services

Daniel Bouwmeester March 8, 2023 6 min read 0

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…

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Staines kids ‘dig’ day in the sand

Daniel Bouwmeester March 7, 2023 2 min read 0

Year 7 students at Staines Memorial College recently took part in a ‘Great Archaeological Dig’ activity – and they certainly made some “sweet” discoveries. As part of their latest archaeology project, the class trekked to the school’s long-jump pit. The makeshift dig site was perfect for the occasion. According to Mr Jeremy Williams, head of…

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BNI awards night winners posing with fellow members and chapter leaders, including franchise owner Leisa Gill and BNI Catalyst president Alexander Sparrow

Springfield businesses celebrate BNI success

Daniel Bouwmeester March 3, 2023 3 min read 0

Brisbane’s network of small businesses celebrated success at the ‘BNI One Brisbane Awards’ night last month, with several Springfield business owners recognised. On Friday, February 10, members of Springfield’s two local BNI (Business Network International) chapters met with their regional counterparts at The Greek Club in South Brisbane for an evening of great food –…

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Olympian Natalie Cook with Mayor Harding at Olympic Summit in November 2022

Council seeking input for new Olympics ‘legacy roadmap’

Daniel Bouwmeester March 1, 2023 3 min read 0

The Ipswich City Council is inviting Springfield residents to have their say in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics by participating in two new community engagement activities. They are the very first official steps along the ‘Ipswich 2032 Legacy Roadmap’, which the Council launched today. One of the activities is an online survey that eligible people can…

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Wing drones flying out from the Orion shopping centre rooftop in Springfield Central

Two birds with one drone

Daniel Bouwmeester March 1, 2023 2 min read 0

Springfield’s Orion shopping centre is partnering with drone company Wing to deliver its consumer goods to customers’ homes.

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Applications soon closing for senior student’s award

Daniel Bouwmeester February 28, 2023 2 min read 0

The state legislative member for Jordan, Charis Mullen, is offering $1,000 to one Year 11 or 12 student in the Greater Springfield region who best embodies the virtues of leadership — with entries closing in just a few days. Jordan MP Charis Mullen recently announced the competition for the Violet Jordan Leadership Award, with application…

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Hearing the importance of sign language education

Daniel Bouwmeester February 28, 2023 4 min read 0

A local provider of online sign language courses is planning a new series of videos and an increased focus on community education programs to help dismantle the barrier between Deaf and hearing people. Michaela Reece operates Awesome Auslan, a Camira based education service founded in 2021 that specialises in the teaching of Australian Sign Language,…

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Memorable Moments: January 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester January 12, 2023 2 min read 0

We are Amanda and Antoine, a husband-and-wife team and the founders of local gift creation and delivery service Jane’s Handcrafts & Gifts. We’re taking on the gifting world by putting together beautifully presented hampers for all occasions. After identifying an opportunity within the Greater Springfield area for beautiful gift hampers, we decided to start our…

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