Springfield
Springfield resident Luke Hinschen will be walking from Grafton to Brisbane next month to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Luke has set a bold fundraising target of $50,000 – to be donated to the Movember Foundation. A monumental 386-kilometre journey along the Pacific Highway, “Luke’s Long Walk” will begin on the morning…
NOTE: Consultation period is now closed. The Greater Springfield community can now nominate new projects as part of a major funding boost to infrastructure and facilities across South East Queensland (SEQ). The SEQ Liveability Fund is a pool of $285.8 million committed by all three levels of government under the newly outlined SEQ City Deal….
Augustine Heights resident and Pallara State School teacher Keegan Peace has been nominated as primary school teacher of the year at the Australian Education Awards. The Australian Education Awards are presented to top-performing government and non-government schools, principals, department heads, and teachers for their outstanding achievements in making a difference to the lives of young…
Residents earning $60,000 or less can get their 2022-23 tax return completed free of charge via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Help Program. The free program is made possible through local resident volunteers generously donating their time and expertise. One such volunteer, Joe Buhagiar, has been offering his services two days a week, since…
The long-awaited Ipswich to Springfield rail line, a major infrastructure goal for South East Queensland (SEQ), received a key planning update last weekend. On July 15, the Australian and Queensland Governments, together with the Council of Mayors SEQ, published a so-called “Implementation Plan” for their SEQ City Deal. The City Deal is a strategy for…
When it comes to indulging in a perfect Sunday afternoon, McLeod Country Golf Club at Mount Ommaney has you covered with its enchanting monthly event, Music Over the Green. This live music event beckons families and friends to come together, bask in the soothing sounds, and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the lush golf…
by Springfield Mo-Men After an incredibly successful 2022 raising over $100,000 for Movember Foundation Australia, 2023 is shaping up to be even bigger. In June, we celebrated International Men’s Health Week (June 14-20), with the theme of forming ‘Healthy Habits’ – checking on your mates, connecting, having conversations, and getting that yearly check up. On…
Ipswich City Council launched its six-month e-scooter trial over the weekend – allowing Springfield residents access to convenient personal transportation. The distinctive purple e-scooters require a smartphone and can be found at designated parking hubs and along footpaths in Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, and Spring Mountain. Initially scheduled for May, the trial will now run…
In a nutshell: A masterpiece. Although it shares some similarities with its heralded predecessor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is in fact a far superior, refined experience, and is chock-full of fresh ideas. Developed and Published by: Nintendo Available on: Nintendo Switch Price: About $80 After six long years of waiting, the…
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School principal Christine Ioannides has a passion for authentically connecting with her students. In her short time as the school’s leader, Christine has already demonstrated initiative by planning a regular ‘Afternoon Tea with the Principal’. Each school term, students will be invited to share with her their ideas and direction for…