Springfield Central
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…
This Saturday, October 14, all Australians are required to vote against or in support of changing the constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “Voice to Parliament.” Referendum voting day will run between 8am and 6pm. Early voting is available (at similar hours) throughout the week leading up to this Saturday. Polling place…
Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School. SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State…
Woolworths is supporting Australian menstrual care charity Share the Dignity this month through its biannual ‘Dignity Drive’ – helping eradicate period poverty in Greater Springfield. Period poverty is a lack of access to feminine sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, and other related washing and waste services. It is both a local and global problem, especially…