Springfield Lakes
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…
In the heart of Springfield stands a beacon of empowerment and advocacy, Emma Atherton, whose unwavering dedication to enhancing women’s health and well-being is truly inspiring. As a Co-Founder of iCare4U, Emma’s commitment shines through in every initiative she spearheads, whether orchestrating events, managing social media, or advocating for holistic healthcare. Her leadership role on…
The Ipswich City Council was required to repeat extensive cleanup operations of Robelle Domain Parklands after heavy rainfall throughout December, January and February. Robelle Domain is a large recreational public space located adjacent to Orion Shopping Centre in central Springfield. The popular spot, spreading over 24 hectares, saw its lower areas completely submerged at certain…
UQ at Springfield is asking community members who live in Greater Springfield to join our research project so that we can explore ways to support people who might be at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Being active in nature supports our physical, mental, and social health in many ways, with opportunities to improve fitness, and…
Last month, Springfield community members came together for the Clean Up Australia Day event coordinated by Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. held on March 3. Those who attended included Scouts Camira and Redbank Plains, Navodaya Group, Greater Springfield Indian Association and residents of Springfield. Springfield Lakes Nature Care president Luise Manning expressed gratitude to the…
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…
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…
Moeys Butcher and Grill in Springfield Lakes has been named Brisbane’s Best Butcher in the Triple M “Best of Brisbane” competition. The competition highlights all of the best Brisbane businesses, with winners receiving an advertisement created by Triple M producers. Owner Moey Altaaf Sharif started the business only three years ago and has seen constant…
January 26th, Australia Day, holds a special place in the hearts of Australians as it is celebrated with citizenship ceremonies across the nation. Among the organisations contributing to the festivities was the Varnam Cultural Society (QLD), renowned for the many successful and popular multicultural events it organises. This year, they proudly hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on…
Queensland Police are calling for the assistance of Springfield Lakes residents regarding their investigation of a homicide that took place on Saturday, February 3. Detectives from the Ipswich Homicide Investigation Unit, who are investigating the homicide of a 70-year-old woman at Redbank Plains, have established four persons of interest in relation to the case. The…