ipswich city council

Extinguishing fire ants with free bait

Daniel Bouwmeester November 11, 2022 3 min read 0

Over the summer, a joint government initiative is offering free fire ant bait to all Greater Springfield residents to help prevent their spread. The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is a long-term project delivered by Biosecurity Queensland, with ongoing coordination and support across all three levels of Australian government. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and…

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Lions stadium set for kick-off

Daniel Bouwmeester September 15, 2022 4 min read 0

Next month will mark the very first matches on the grounds of the brand new “home of the Brisbane Lions”, as construction ends in the coming weeks on the multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art, and newly-named Brighton Homes Arena. “It is late in the final quarter of construction at Brighton Homes Arena,” Jake Anson, General Manager of Infrastructure,…

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Not forgetting the floods

Daniel Bouwmeester August 31, 2022 6 min read 0

Half a year has passed since the major flooding that ravaged Ipswich and surrounds. For many residents and workers in the Greater Springfield region who had to deal with its impact, it was yet another burden after years of the ongoing COVID crisis. Mayor Teresa Harding, in the immediate aftermath, captured the sentiment: “After the…

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‘Field’ of dreams: our city turns 30

Daniel Bouwmeester August 26, 2022 6 min read 0

In August 1992, the nearly 3,000 hectares of topographically awkward bushland at the outskirts of Brisbane, west of Greenbank, was almost unknown. It was the sprawling estate of not much more than an abandoned tree-farming operation. It is incredible to think that, just three decades later, it is now home to the world’s 10th biggest…

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Friendships forming for Filipino spring festival

Daniel Bouwmeester August 25, 2022 4 min read 0

Next weekend at Robelle Domain parklands, crowds of all stripes will welcome in spring together at “PAMA SpringFest 2022” – a celebration of cross-cultural cooperation. The free event takes place Sunday, 4 September at The Circle, in Springfield Central – 9am to 7pm – and is being organised by the Philippines-Australia Multicultural Association (PAMA), an…

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Walk in the park to get pet smart

Daniel Bouwmeester August 20, 2022 4 min read 0

Next month, dog owners are invited to the howling return of Bark in the Park, a day of fun family entertainment to spread awareness about responsible pet ownership. On Sunday, 18 September, from 10am to 1pm, residents of the Greater Springfield area can come along with their fluffy friends – ensuring they are properly leashed…

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New hub of activity in Augustine Heights

Daniel Bouwmeester August 14, 2022 2 min read 0

Community groups and residents are now able to use a brand new public meeting facility in Augustine Heights. The Augustine Heights Community Hub, situated at the south-eastern corner of Jane Gorry Park, was officially opened to the public by Division 2 Councillors Nicole Jonic and Paul Tully in May this year. Cr Jonic said the…

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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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