Springfield Lakes
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…