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2024 ANZAC Cup AFL showdown coming to Brighton Home stadium

Guy Hazlewood March 26, 2024 2 min read 0

The men and women of the QLD Fire and Rescue and SEQ Australian Army will go head-to-head in an AFL match at Brighton Home Stadium for the 2024 ANZAC Cup on Friday April 19. In the inaugural 2023 ANZAC Cup, the QLD Fire and Rescue women got the win and the men ended in a…

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Springfield Central Library sees surge in visitors

Guy Hazlewood March 26, 2024 2 min read 0

In 2023, the Springfield Central Library saw a significant increase in visitor numbers, reflecting a growing demand for its services. Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer Sonia Cooper said the 2023 report card showed visitors at all branches increased considerably and the library programs experienced a resurgence in popularity exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. “Libraries perform such…

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Kids’ activities at Springfield Central Library

Guy Hazlewood March 4, 2024 3 min read 0

Springfield Central Library offers a range of activities for children of all ages – helping them get out of the house and become immersed in the library’s educational atmosphere. To browse a full list of these activities and to register your child, visit ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children, filter by library location “S’Field”, then click on the “Register Now”…

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Students start at Mater Health Hub

Guy Hazlewood and Daniel Bouwmeester March 3, 2024 3 min read 0

Two local high schools are now offering students a health career pathway by gaining nationally-recognised qualifications at the new Mater Health Hub, Springfield. Mater Education’s Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program will support the region’s growing demand for healthcare professionals. This will be especially true when Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 – the…

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epilepsy

Make March Purple for lives without limits

Guy Hazlewood February 29, 2024 3 min read 0

This March, Queenslanders will join footballing legend Wally Lewis to turn the nation purple and change lives for people living with epilepsy Every 33 minutes, someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that can affect anyone at any time. “I wish I’d opened up about my condition to my friends and teammates, instead of…

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Stingers buzzing for 2024 season

Guy Hazlewood February 27, 2024 2 min read 0

The 2024 season for the Springfield Stingers Touch Football Club kicked off in February at the newly minted Silver Jubilee Park fields. Stingers President Shelleigh Lole is excited about the future of the club and the wider community. “We are super excited and very grateful to be able to call this amazing new facility our…

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On-demand kerbside collection now active

Daniel Bouwmeester February 23, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich residents can now book their free annual on-demand large item kerbside collection. The on-demand service offers every eligible Ipswich household one free collection each year, and is specifically designed to increase the amount of reclaimed materials by more than 50 per cent. Under the program, free collection will now be available every year, instead…

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Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

Easter and the chocolate hunt – how to find the happy balance

Guy Hazlewood February 22, 2024 5 min read 0

This year, Easter falls at the end of March, so it is right around the corner. For many people, Easter means an extra-long weekend, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying tasty foods. For most of us, this includes lots of chocolate for adults and children alike. There are scientific reasons why chocolate tastes…

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Springfield Photography Club had a nice break over the holiday period, and returns to meeting every second Wednesday at Aveo Springfield.

Springfield Photography Club: back in focus for 2024

Daniel Bouwmeester January 24, 2024 2 min read 0

After a nice break over the Christmas and New Year period, Springfield Photography Club picked back up again last week. Springfield Photography Club meets fortnightly at Aveo Springfield. Meetings are usually held every second Wednesday from 7pm until 8:30pm. It is a time for each of us to be able to share our expertise, including…

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Pioneers Basketball believes in creating more than just a game. It's about building a community, a home for players in Greater Springfield.

Attitude of gratitude: Pioneers in 2024

Daniel Bouwmeester January 23, 2024 2 min read 0

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,…

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