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At Pioneers, we believe in creating more than just a game; we’re building a community, a home for players. Fostering a welcoming environment is a privilege. It’s about more than pixels and code; it’s about creating a space where every player feels valued and cared for. Embracing the transformative journey of tournaments, where mind, heart,…
Local small and medium businesses (SMEs) can now apply for a share in new funding to help them safely and responsibly adopt artificial intelligence. The federal government launched the $17 million Responsible Artificial Intelligence Adopt Program earlier this month. The program will involve the establishment of up to five so-called ‘AI Adopt Centres’ across Australia….
There are plenty of wholesome family Christmas activities on the cards at Orion Springfield Central this month. Santa Photos The jolly man in red is back for your family Santa photo experience! Capture your magical Christmas moment in Santa’s Cottage, with pet-friendly sessions available – as well as ‘Sensitive Sessions’ for families with children who…
Local nature groups are working tirelessly to help restore the numbers of Greater Gliders (Petauroides volans). In the last 20 years, glider populations have plummeted across the south-east by as much as 80% and endured extreme habitat loss during bushfires. Accordingly, in 2022, the Threatened Species Scientific Committee recommended the federal government uplist Greater Gliders…
Do you live or work in Springfield and are aged 60 years or older? University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are exploring the role of “third places” in the health and wellbeing of older adults in Springfield and are looking for participants. By helping, you could win a $50 Coles Group Gift Card. Third places refer…
by Nayda Hernandez I would like to begin by saying thank you to every single reader who has read and been inspired by my community spotlight monthly articles. It is hard not to shed a tear or two when reflecting on what these articles mean to me and all who have been part of this…
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…