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Elijah Buol OAM Elijah Buol, OAM and Act for Peace CEO is the Greater Springfield Times Community Hero Spotlight Hero for this month. The clock never stops ticking for this proud Greater Springfield dad of four and his wife Ashol, who balances giving back to the community and caring for family. When he’s not busy…
Springfield Springfield United FC hosted its annual Mini-Roo Carnival last month, drawing in a crowd of enthusiastic young footballers and supporters from across Brisbane. The event, which saw a remarkable 1400 players participating, provided a platform for budding talents to showcase their skills, learn the game, and even take on the role of referees. Tom…
Springfield Lakes Nature Care (SLNC) starts every year with one of our most well supported events, Clean Up Australia Day. This event has become Australia’s largest community-based environmental event with over 10,000 clean ups taking place across the nation. From the beaches of the Torres Strait Islands, to Tasmania, from Byron Bay to Western Coast…
The second annual Anzac Cup was held at Brighton Homes Arena on April 19, with the free event attracting 2000 people across the afternoon. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Blazing Bears Women clinched a 17-3 win against the South East Queensland Army Lions. The South East Queensland Army Lions men’s side retaliated with a 26-16…
The Westside Community Care (WCC) will hold its annual Seeds Dinner fundraiser, not only commemorating the organisation’s 20th anniversary but also honouring the memories of those whose stories have shaped its journey. The event aims to raise over $50,000, with proceeds going towards WCC and the Westside Transformations program, a vital initiative that has impacted…
A new chapter was written on April 2 with the swearing in of Ipswich City Council’s mayor and councillors. Following the Electoral Commissioner for Queensland declaring the results of the 16 March elections, Ipswich’s new council team now includes: The suburbs of Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, Brookwater, Spring Mountain, and Augustine Heights are included…
Each May, Queensland stands united in recognition of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month, shedding light on the crucial issues surrounding domestic violence. Charis Mullen, Member for Jordan, has announced plans for a special DFV Night of Remembrance, emphasising the importance of community awareness and action in ending domestic violence. “Most of us will…
The Springfield community came together during the week for International Women’s Day in March to celebrate diversity and the achievements of women from all walks of life. Organised by the Women Empowerment and Leadership Association, the event held at the local Indian Rastruan served as a beacon of multiculturalism, with women representing various corners of…
This world is a better place thanks to our Greater Springfield community champion, Jacqui Martin. You can’t help but be charmed by her fun-loving, bobbly personality, and compassionate spirit. She has lived in the local area for over 30 years, where she is proud to have raised her incredible children and continues to work and…
The Federal Government is on track to eliminate the unacceptable backlog of veteran compensation claims. In the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report, serious concerns were raised about how the claims backlog – which was at 42,000 in mid-May 2022 – was detrimental to the mental health of veterans. As at 31…