Springfield Central
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…
KE Select, a leading scientific and medical recruitment agency, has entered into partnership with Southern RNA, a ground-breaking biomanufacturing organisation, to source and select exceptional technical talent to further their research into mRNA technology and nucleic acid manufacturing. “We’re thrilled to be working with Southern RNA and look forward to helping them find and recruit…
In the heart of Springfield stands a beacon of empowerment and advocacy, Emma Atherton, whose unwavering dedication to enhancing women’s health and well-being is truly inspiring. As a Co-Founder of iCare4U, Emma’s commitment shines through in every initiative she spearheads, whether orchestrating events, managing social media, or advocating for holistic healthcare. Her leadership role on…
In a world often fraught with financial complexities and uncertainties, having a guiding light like Belinda Wilson, Director of JJ Family Finance, is nothing short of a blessing. With her unwavering commitment to helping others and her steadfast belief in treating everyone with respect and devoid of judgment, Belinda embodies the essence of a compassionate…
The Ipswich City Council was required to repeat extensive cleanup operations of Robelle Domain Parklands after heavy rainfall throughout December, January and February. Robelle Domain is a large recreational public space located adjacent to Orion Shopping Centre in central Springfield. The popular spot, spreading over 24 hectares, saw its lower areas completely submerged at certain…
Breast cancer survivors and their families were among 200 people who helped paint Springfield pink for the community’s first International Women’s Day Fun Run, presented by Queensland X-Ray. The ‘Sea of Pink’ that swept through Brisbane and dozens of regional Queensland communities, including Springfield, has raised $1.78 million to fight breast cancer. Runners, joggers and…
The Common People Dance Project is returning this year and are looking for performers to dance battle for the city at SPARK Ipswich. The Common People Dance Project takes people of all ages and abilities, including those with no previous dance experience, and teaches them a choreographed dance number to hit songs. SPARK Ipswich is…
Orion Springfield Central celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 by featuring five exceptional women from the Greater Springfield community in a special in-centre display. The exhibit showcased the women’s stories and achievements, as well as celebrating their aims to inspire the community to strive for greatness and positive change. This year’s theme, “Invest in…