Springfield Central
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has opened a new three-level corporate education and engagement hub in the Brisbane CBD. UniSQ Brisbane – located at 293 Queen Street – will provide short course programs delivered by university experts in partnership with industry leaders from early 2024. The venue includes modern teaching and learning spaces, community…
The Westpac and St.George bank branches at Orion Springfield Central have merged, with the new co-located shopfront opening at Shop 58, yesterday. Open to the public from Tuesday, December 12, the space has been designed to facilitate banking services for both Westpac and St.George customers. It includes improved video conferencing facilities to connect customers with…
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…
The Greater Springfield Times has learned that Santa Claus is in town! Over the next few weeks, Santa is apparently ditching his sleigh, and instead will be travelling around South East Queensland by train. According to reports, Santa will reach Springfield Central tomorrow – that’s Wednesday, December 13 – and will be eagerly taking selfies with…
Woodcrest Way Family Practice A new GP clinic opened its doors to Springfield residents on November 6. Woodcrest Way Family Practice is located at the roundabout on the corner of Commercial Drive and Woodcrest Way, in the suburb of Springfield, north-west of Woodcrest State College. Jordan MP Charis Mullen and Oxley MP Milton Dick attended…
The Federal Government has announced funding for improved security measures at the Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes. The $50 million Securing Faith Based Places government program aims to protect Australians from crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance at places of worship, faith-based community centres, and religious schools and preschools. Blair MP Shayne…
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….
The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee (SRJC) recently released a report analysing the career pathways of Greater Springfield residents. The 2023 ‘Educate to Employ’ Report provides valuable insights into further education and employment opportunities especially for young people in the Greater Springfield region. A state government initiative established in 2018, the SRJC brings together local industry…
Local retirement village Aveo Springfield hosted a community open day last month – a day of free family fun including live music and entertainment. The Spring Open Day was a chance for residents to tour the village and inspect display apartments and state-of-the-art facilities. The event ran from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, October 14….
In October, thousands of people converged on The Circle at Robelle Domain for the first-ever Dandiya Night – a vibrant evening of live Hindu-inspired music, group dances, clapping ‘dandiya’ sticks, and plenty of family entertainment. It was another successful event organised this year by the Greater Springfield Indian Association (GSIA), following February’s kite festival. Taking…