Springfield Lakes

New multicultural centre arrives at Lions Arena

Daniel Bouwmeester May 6, 2023 2 min read 0

Brisbane Lions’ Brighton Homes Arena welcomed a new multicultural community centre established by Multicultural Australia – an organisation dedicated to supporting newly arrived Queenslanders. The Multicultural Centre will provide a space for Springfield residents who come from a refugee or migrant background to access support to help them feel more connected and cared for. The…

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Southside staff’s fresh work-life balance 

Daniel Bouwmeester May 4, 2023 2 min read 0

Southside Flower Market has switched up its opening hours this year to give staff a better work-life balance, says owner Nicki Christensen.

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Night of Remembrance brings a big issue to light

Daniel Bouwmeester May 2, 2023 3 min read 0

This Thursday May 4, the Domestic Violence Action Centre(DVAC) will host a ‘Night of Remembrance & Candlelight Ceremony’ to commemorate those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

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Bellbird Park State Secondary College – Meet the Principal April 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 28, 2023 5 min read 0

Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the fastest growing school across the Greater Springfield and Ipswich region.

We sat down with Foundation Principal Mr Michael West to learn about his journey so far.

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Tower of honour

Daniel Bouwmeester April 25, 2023 7 min read 0

If you attended Springfield’s annual Anzac Day Dawn Service at The Circle at Robelle Domain, you would certainly have noticed the shining beacon on the centre stage. The 10-metre metal light tower is a beautiful sight no matter the time of day or year. With a special perforated white steel sleeve, it can hold poppies…

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Words with the Toastmasters: April 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 12, 2023 2 min read 0

Speaking of nerves… are you nervous or anxious when you are asked to speak in a group or at an event? Do you try to avoid it as much as possible?  According to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking in fact this fear ranks higher than fearing death!…

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Catching up with the Wildcats: April, 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 12, 2023 2 min read 0

South West Wildcats Netball Club is a local netball club situated at the Springfield Central Sports Complex on Sportstar Drive. Established in 2011, the Wildcats have more than tripled in size since opening. We have over 220 members currently on board – mixed and women’s teams – with around 30 volunteers helping drive the club…

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Earth Day, 2023

Daniel Bouwmeester April 11, 2023 5 min read 0

by Luise Manning – Springfield Lakes Nature Care, Inc. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and falls on Saturday, April 22. Since 1970, billions of people from all countries have taken part on April 22 to raise awareness about the need to become a greener planet and to have a more equitable…

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Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school's sports program

Staines students ‘goo’ for gold

Daniel Bouwmeester April 6, 2023 2 min read 0

On the last day of Term 1, Staines Memorial College held a Slime Spectacular obstacle course event to help raise money for the school’s sports program. The school raised a total of $5,200, an impressive result. It was an event that all students could participate in — from kindergarten to Year 12 — communications officer…

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Off-ramp upgrade on track

Daniel Bouwmeester April 5, 2023 2 min read 0

Work is now well underway on the widening of the Exit 32 off-ramp, which connects the Centenary Motorway southbound to the Springfield Greenbank Arterial. The existing off-ramp lanes will be doubled from two to four lanes, and the current roundabout will be upgraded into a major intersection. $6.5 million in has been committed by the…

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