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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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Brookwater’s slice of operatic heaven

Daniel Bouwmeester September 11, 2022 3 min read 0

A trio of Australia’s leading opera singers will serenade a glamorous gathering at a special event at Brookwater Golf & Country Club on Sunday, September 25th. With the stunning backdrop of Brookwater Golf & Country Club, the two-hour “Opera On the Green” spectacular features Opera Queensland’s pre-eminent soprano soloist Rebecca Cassidy, as well as long-time…

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Physio extends reach to Brookwater and beyond

Daniel Bouwmeester September 3, 2022 3 min read 0

Springfield’s pre-eminent family Physiotherapy practice opened the doors to a brand new clinic on July 1, with an official grand opening celebration scheduled later this month. Principal Physiotherapist Adam Atherton and his business partner and wife Emma will mark the occasion with good food, music, and conversation with their fellow staff, friends, and family, they…

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New mobile podiatry service up and running

Daniel Bouwmeester August 5, 2022 4 min read 0

Young entrepreneur Kirsty Thian has launched a mobile podiatry service, Imperial Podiatry, to help greater Springfield residents get back on their feet. The service involves driving to local residences to help cure foot woes in-home. “I knew it was something that I enjoyed doing,” she said. “I had helped a fellow colleague with her business…

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