Springfield
Did you know the University of Queensland has a health and wellbeing research centre based right here in Springfield? The UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing – led by Professor Lauren Ball – is located at the Springfield Tower office building on Sinnathamby Boulevard. Professor Ball established the Centre in January this year. It…
Ipswich City Council announced yesterday that the next phases of the Springfield Parkway-Springfield Greenbank Arterial road duplication have been fast-tracked – with traffic changes already in effect since last Thursday. Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee Chair Teresa Harding said the upgrade from two to four lanes would now be completed some eight weeks earlier than…
A Springfield mum has put herself through the ringer on a new reality competition program – mirroring the survival situation her own son endured after his cancer diagnosis and treatment. “A lot of people have been surprised to find out I was cast on a reality TV show – but in reality, this has been…
Public chess tables have finally been installed at Robelle Domain Parklands – thanks to the initiative of the founder of Springfield’s regional chess club. The idea for an outdoor venue was a gambit made by Springfield Ipswich Chess Club president Eduardo “Ed” Cubilla – part of his long-term goal to encourage more social gaming, especially…
A talented young performer has launched a weekly breakdancing class – for all ages, beginners through to intermediate – in Springfield Central on Saturday mornings. 19-year-old Springfield Lakes resident Ethan Hart began teaching the one-hour breakdancing class in late April – just months after moving here from Canberra. “I have started this new class in…
Friday, June 23, is Take Your Dog to Work Day, which aims to celebrate the love and friendship that dogs provide and to encourage adoption. RSPCA Queensland said pet ownership comes with many health benefits, and a dog in the office for a day can also help create a positive working environment. “Having pets in the office,…
McLeod Country Golf Club is a perfect destination for golf-lovers or families looking for a fun day out – with some special events coming up in the month ahead. Located in picturesque Mount Ommaney, the 18-hole golf course is well-maintained and challenging, with lush fairways and scenic views. The club also offers lessons and clinics,…
By Rachel Waddington, My Precious Events | Edited by Daniel Bouwmeester Planning any event for yourself, friends, or family can be challenging, time-consuming, overwhelming, and overall frustrating. Even then, when it comes to weddings, for some reason there seems to be an added layer of pressure. In the last two years, the demand for assistance…
In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we sat down with Director of City Cave Springfield Kathy Rees and asked about her experiences as a working mum.
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…