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Springfield United FC sees surge in women’s participation

Nathanael Priebbenow March 28, 2024 3 min read 0

The Springfield United Football Club (SUFC) community is looking to keep up their momentum after seeing women’s participation increase by 20 per cent in the wake of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.  Springfield United has grown every year since their inception in 2008, and now have over 95 teams with over 1,400 players. Now seeing…

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clean up

Springfield community comes together for Clean Up Australia Day

Guy Hazlewood March 25, 2024 2 min read 0

Last month, Springfield community members came together for the Clean Up Australia Day event coordinated by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. held on March 3. Those who attended included Scouts Camira and Redbank Plains, Navodaya Group, Greater Springfield Indian Association and residents of Springfield. Springfield Lakes Nature Care president Luise Manning expressed gratitude to the…

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Springfield Panthers

Springfield Panthers RLFC return with a roar

Guy Hazlewood March 22, 2024 2 min read 0

After a hiatus of over a decade, the senior men’s team of the Springfield Panthers RLFC made a triumphant return to the field last season, winning the Division 3 competition in their first season back. Springfield Panthers president Natalie Fox was excited to see the senior side back after some time without them. “We decided…

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Rotaract club

Promoting a new Rotary Club

Guy Hazlewood March 5, 2024 2 min read 0

Who are the Provisional Rotaract Club of Bremer & Beyond? We are a newly budding group of young adults looking to make a difference within the community we live in. We are an Ipswich-based club formed and supported by both of our sponsor clubs within Rotary known as The Greater Springfield Rotary Club and The…

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epilepsy

Make March Purple for lives without limits

Guy Hazlewood February 29, 2024 3 min read 0

This March, Queenslanders will join footballing legend Wally Lewis to turn the nation purple and change lives for people living with epilepsy Every 33 minutes, someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that can affect anyone at any time. “I wish I’d opened up about my condition to my friends and teammates, instead of…

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touch football

Stingers buzzing for 2024 season

Guy Hazlewood February 27, 2024 2 min read 0

The 2024 season for the Springfield Stingers Touch Football Club kicked off in February at the newly minted Silver Jubilee Park fields. Stingers President Shelleigh Lole is excited about the future of the club and the wider community. “We are super excited and very grateful to be able to call this amazing new facility our…

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On-demand kerbside collection now active

Daniel Bouwmeester February 23, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich residents can now book their free annual on-demand large item kerbside collection. The on-demand service offers every eligible Ipswich household one free collection each year, and is specifically designed to increase the amount of reclaimed materials by more than 50 per cent. Under the program, free collection will now be available every year, instead…

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Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

Guy Hazlewood February 22, 2024 5 min read 0

This year, Easter falls at the end of March, so it is right around the corner. For many people, Easter means an extra-long weekend, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying tasty foods. For most of us, this includes lots of chocolate for adults and children alike. There are scientific reasons why chocolate tastes…

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Springfield charity Westside Community Care has received a $35,000 grant as part of the state government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Springfield charity scores with new refrigerated vehicle funding

Guy Hazlewood February 22, 2024 2 min read 0

Springfield charity group Westside Community Care will be expanding its fresh food reach after securing funding for a new refrigerated vehicle. The organisation received funding from the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, one of Queensland’s biggest one-off grant programs. Obtaining the $35,000 is an important step for the organisation, which runs a foodbank at…

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St Augustine’s student continues youth advocacy

Guy Hazlewood February 21, 2024 2 min read 0

Now in his final year of high school, St Augustine’s College student Louie Galman has a determined mindset and ambitious goals. Louie won the Young Citizen of the Year award at the 2024 Ipswich Australia Day Awards in January. His continuous involvement in various organisations and initiatives such as the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council and…

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