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Greater Springfield resident Neetu Singh Suhag has announced her candidacy for Division 2 in the upcoming Ipswich City Council elections.

Neetu Singh Suhag announces Division 2 candidacy

Daniel Bouwmeester January 21, 2024 3 min read 0

Greater Springfield resident and president of the Haryanvi Welfare Association in Australia, Inc. (HWAA) Neetu Singh Suhag has announced her candidacy for Division 2 in the upcoming Ipswich City Council elections. Speaking on social media earlier this week, Neetu said she was “excited” to announce her official candidacy to represent Division 2, which covers the…

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Ipswich City Council has released its meeting schedule for the remainder of the current term ahead of the upcoming elections on March 16.

Council meets as elections loom

Daniel Bouwmeester January 20, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has released its meeting schedule for the remainder of the current term ahead of the upcoming local government elections on March 16. All government divisions under the purview of Ipswich City Council will be up for election in mid-March, including Division 2, which covers all of Greater Springfield. In the meantime, regular…

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Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors.

Pop up for a free jab

Daniel Bouwmeester January 18, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors this year. The Community Immunisation Clinic is available for vaccinations from now until July, and will be open on the first Tuesday of each month – from 9am to 11am – and fourth Tuesday of the…

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Ipswich City Council is encouraging Springfield's residents to put safety first when trying to beat the heat this summer.

Safety first when making a splash this summer

Daniel Bouwmeester January 6, 2024 3 min read 0

Ipswich residents are being encouraged to put safety first when trying to beat the heat this summer. Just like with permanent pools or spas, store-bought portable swimming pools and spas must adhere to local council safety regulations. “With the weather warming up, it may be tempting to cool down by purchasing an affordable store-bought portable…

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Ipswich City Council​​ has revealed the community’s official Olympic legacy wish list as part of its new ‘Leveraging 2032’ roadmap.

Ipswich’s 2032 roadmap released

Daniel Bouwmeester December 23, 2023 3 min read 0

Ipswich City Council​​ has revealed the community’s official Olympic legacy wish list as part of its new ‘Leveraging 2032’ roadmap. Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games was launched at Brighton Homes Arena on December 8. The Springfield Central venue is scheduled to host the modern pentathlon during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics…

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The newly widened Centenary Motorway Exit 32 off-ramp, connecting to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial, opened to the public yesterday.

Centenary off-ramp reopens

Daniel Bouwmeester December 12, 2023 3 min read 0

Work is now complete on the widening of the Centenary Motorway Exit 32 off-ramp, which connects the motorway southbound to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial. Existing off-ramp lanes were doubled from two to four lanes. The exit was reopened to the public at 5am yesterday, Monday, December 11. Focus will now turn to removing the Main…

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Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition results were announced on December 8, with a Springfield Lakes residence taking second best new entry.

Lakes home a runner-up in Christmas lights competition

Daniel Bouwmeester December 11, 2023 2 min read 0

The 2023 City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition winners were announced in early December with a Springfield Lakes residence taking second place in the New Entry category. In late November, Ipswich City Council announced 29 Waterside Drive, Springfield Lakes as one of two finalists in the “Best New Entry” category out of a total of…

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Springfield residents have been diligently reporting potholes and other public safety issues in seconds thanks to apps like Snap Send Solve.

Potholes… there’s an app for that

Daniel Bouwmeester December 10, 2023 3 min read 0

Residents have been diligently reporting potholes and other public safety issues in a matter of seconds, thanks to some handy digital tools. For council property maintenance issues, including deteriorating footpaths or overgrown foliage, the Ipswich City Council offers a plethora of services to customers wishing to make a complaint, including by phone and via the…

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Friendships form fast at the Springfield Seniors Group, where residents from near and far come to club meetings over coffee each week.

An ace of a club for Springfield’s seniors

Daniel Bouwmeester December 7, 2023 2 min read 0

Friendships form fast at a local seniors club, where residents from near and far come to chat over coffee, play cards and board games, and have a ball. The Springfield Seniors Group runs on Monday mornings at the Bob Gibbs Oval Club House, and one of its organisers is inviting new guests to come along…

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Local veterans, residents, students, and other dignitaries commemorated Remembrance Day on Saturday, November 11, in Greater Springfield.

Reflecting on Remembrance Day

Daniel Bouwmeester November 28, 2023 3 min read 0

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….

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