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The annual ‘Welcoming the Babies’ community event was held at Brighton Homes Arena late last month. Families were invited to register their baby (up to 18 months) for the welcome ceremony on Sunday, October 22, where they received a special named certificate, gift bag, and commemorative photo. Plenty of parenting tools and tips made the…
Local veterans, residents, students, and other dignitaries commemorated Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11. Remembrance Day is a powerful reminder of the service of Australian defence personnel and their acts of sacrifice across more than a century of wars, conflicts, and operations. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, worn to commemorate this day….
Christmas is coming and we’ve got some gift suggestions to help with any shopping you might be doing for tech, gaming or gadget oriented family and friends. From tablets to headsets to cameras to gaming, there’s plenty to choose from – and every item here is something the Local News Publications team have personally used,…
UPDATE (12/11/23): EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE SOON. The Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA) is inviting the community to an open-air Bollywood movie screening at Robelle Domain next weekend. The free night of entertainment will take place on Saturday, November 25, from 5:30pm – with pop-up food stalls available…
The Queensland Retired Police Association (QRPA) Beenleigh Branch is looking to extend its membership to fellow retired officers across Greater Springfield and surrounding areas. The QRPA is made up of former Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers, officers from other recognised Police Services within Australia and overseas, and former Queensland Police Service public servants who have…
Don’t forget – Saturday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. From 10:45am, all are welcome to attend a special service at the Springfield Central Australian Defence Force (ADF) Memorial to reflect on the sacrifices of soldiers during and since the First World War. The ceremony will culminate in a traditional minute’s silence at 11:11am. Former Royal…
Monthly ‘Community Hero’ Spotlight by Nayda Hernandez Lions members past and present will be very excited to read that past Council Chairperson Kim Forrest is stepping up to create a Lions Club in the Greater Springfield area. She has always had a soft spot for the Greater Springfield community, having a strong track record of…
The Greater Springfield community is invited to come together for one of the most cherished multicultural celebrations at the ‘Diwali Festival of Lights’ – to be held this Sunday night. The festival celebrates the significant annual Indian holiday of Diwali, which has become a popular event across Australia in recent years. The Diwali Festival of…
On the last day of Term 1, Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school’s sports program. The school raised a total of $5,200, an impressive result. It was an event that all students could participate in — from kindergarten to Year 12 — communications officer…
Work is now well underway on the widening of the Exit 32 off-ramp, which connects the Centenary Motorway southbound to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial. The existing off-ramp lanes will be doubled from two to four lanes, and the current roundabout will be upgraded into a major intersection. $6.5 million in has been committed by the…