Springfield Lakes

Early educators to receive 15% pay rise, keeping childcare fees down for families

Guy Hazlewood August 22, 2024 2 min read 0

The Australian Government has announced a 15% wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workers, benefiting those in Blair and across Australia. This pay rise, aims to properly compensate educators while ensuring that childcare fees remain manageable for families. “This $3.6 billion investment from the Government recognises the vital role that ECEC workers…

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SEEDS fundraising dinner celebrates community spirit

Guy Hazlewood June 19, 2024 2 min read 0

The annual Seeds Fundraising Dinner for Westside Community Care took place at the Spring Lake Hotel on June 10, pulling in over $50,000 for the Springfield charity. This years annual event also held special significance with Westside Community Care after a tragic accident in the Springfield community that happened 20 years to the day. Anne…

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Greater Springfield hosts ANZAC Day dawn service

Guy Hazlewood May 22, 2024 2 min read 0

The Greater Springfield community came together in remarkable numbers to honour the spirit of ANZAC Day on April 25. The annual Dawn Service, held at the Springfield Central War Memorial in the Robelle Domain Parklands, commenced at 5:30 am and marked one of the largest and most memorable services in recent years. The Dawn Service…

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Former patient follows her heart to pursue nursing with Mater Springfield

Guy Hazlewood May 13, 2024 3 min read 0

Georgia Fuller was just seven years old when she received a life-changing health diagnosis, which set her on the path to becoming a wonderful nurse who patients can rely on. The now-18-year-old was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) – a cardiac condition that affects the heart’s upper chambers by essentially setting the heart racing. While…

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Rotary Club of Greater Springfield

Sue Roger May 1, 2024 2 min read 0

On Thursday April 4 at our Rotary meeting, we had the great privilege of listening to a presentation by Emily Williamson, the Founder and Program Director of the Non-Government Organisation REACH Siem Reap, created to help break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia. REACH Siem Reap was founded in August 2019 and the community centre…

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Local walking group inspires community wellness

Guy Hazlewood April 30, 2024 2 min read 0

Local Springfield resident John Sinisa created the Lions Den walking group in 2016 which has since become more than just a fitness routine for himself and the locals. What started as a personal journey for weight loss has blossomed into a movement that encourages everyone to step out, take a stroll, and connect with others….

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Join Probus – Fun and Fellowship for Seniors 

Guy Hazlewood April 28, 2024 2 min read 0

For more than 40 years, Probus Clubs in Queensland have been enriching the lives of retired and semi-retired seniors with social activities, regular guest speaker presentations, travel opportunities, monthly outings, all mixed with some plain old-fashioned fun and friendship. Probus Clubs are simple in their structure and are non-political, non-secular, not-for-profit and non-fundraising associations with…

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The Greater Springfield Times – Community Hero Spotlight

Nayda Hernandez April 27, 2024 4 min read 0

 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…

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Centenarian’s remarkable journey celebrated in Springfield

Guy Hazlewood April 23, 2024 3 min read 0

Suzanne Paruit-Chauvin, a centenarian with a life story that spans continents and generations, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at The Springlake Hotel in Springfield. Born on April 3, 1924, in Mauritius off the coast of Madagascar, Suzanne is the oldest of ten siblings. Her daughter, Gloria, shared insights into Suzanne’s…

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Unity in diversity celebrated at One and All Harmony Festival

Guy Hazlewood April 17, 2024 2 min read 0

The Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes hosted the One and All Harmony Day Festival on Saturday, March 23, celebrating multiculturalism. The festival, dedicated to commemorating Australian multiculturalism and the successful integration of migrants into the community, drew in approximately 450 attendees.  From lively jumping castles to market stalls from local businesses, delectable cuisine, live music…

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