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Make 2018 your year to get shaving!

The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is celebrating their 20th year in 2018.

Will this be the year that you’ll be brave and shave? Full story on page 4.

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis I recently visited an elderly relative of mine who, after we had hugged on my arrival, commented on how good it was to be hugged. She has been living on her own since her husband passed away a few years ago and although she is in a retirement village with lots of friends and is regularly visited by other family members, a daily hug is not something that happens for her.

I try to make a point of giving big hugs during hello’s and goodbye’s for anyone I know who lives on their own because I know how important it is to our overall health and well-being.

The scientific benefits of hugging have long been documented and I think there would be few of us who didn’t recognise the necessity of appropriate and meaningful human touch.

We are a very ‘huggy’ family and one daughter in particular asks for more than her fair share of hugs on a daily basis and she is never denied her request! *Disclaimer - hugs have been denied her on occasion during summer when it’s over 40 degrees and touching another human being is just not in anyone’s best interests.

One of the main things hugging and physical contact do is give us a feeling of connectedness to the other person. Feeling connected tells us we are understood, that others identify with us - basically, that we are not alone. Even if it’s simply taking someone’s hand as they share a deep hurt or difficult situation they are facing, holding their hand says “I’m with you in this.�

Physical contact anchors us. It can break through sadness, despair and even anger and frustration. Some of the most meaningful communication I’ve ever had with another person has been simply through holding their hand, no words even needed. Who hasn’t felt the comfort that comes from holding someone’s hand in a scary, stressful or distressing situation?

It’s a simple gesture that holds such power.

Sadly but not without good reason, physical touch has had to be limited and restricted in our society these days. And I wonder if it’s adding to the increasing rate of depression and dissatisfaction many now experience. Between our online interactions and the growing reticence towards physical contact, the benefits of human touch are being lost.

Touching activates the part of our brain linked to compassion and trust and also releases oxytocin which makes us feel warmly disposed to the person. We miss out on all of that when the only contact we have is digital - even great advances in technology like facetime and the like can’t reproduce the physical and chemical changes in our bodies that human touch produces. We are yet to create technology that can replace everything that the physical presence of another human being brings to our lives. In short, we need each other. And we need each other in a real and present way.

Why not make intentional physical contact with your friends and family? Maybe instead of worrying about what to say to that friend in need, we need to concentrate on hugging them tightly, taking their hand and letting their amazing human body do the rest.

Letters & feedback are always welcome email Susannah Friis at: editor@LNP.net.au or leave a comment on her blog at susannahfriis.com

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Make 2018 your year to get shaving!

This month, more than 20,000 Aussies will to come together across the country to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the most loved fundraising events – the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.

Beginning back in Lismore NSW in 1998, the World’s Greatest Shave was inspired by a daughter’s love for her dad going through leukaemia treatment. Twenty years on, more than 1.9 million extraordinary Aussies of all ages have helped beat blood cancer by getting sponsored to shave, colour, wax, cut pony tails, banish beards and trim top knots.

The Leukaemia Foundation’s CEO Bill Petch is encouraging people who have been thinking about shaving for some time to make 2018 their year to sign up.

“Whether you have a personal connection to blood cancer or simply want to have fun and raise money for a good cause, we’re asking Australians to join the World’s Greatest Shave for our big 20th anniversary. With your help we’re aiming to raise $16 million so more people survive their blood cancer,” said Mr Petch.

Money raised will give families facing blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma the free emotional and practical support they need as well as help fund vital research.

For the first time, the World’s Greatest Shave is ‘going green’ in 2018 thanks to a partnership with Sustainable Salons Australia. This means ponytails snipped from those taking part in the event will now be turned into wigs for cancer patients, shorter hair clippings will be transformed into compost and floating booms to absorb oil spills at sea and empty cans of coloured hairspray will be diverted away from landfill back into recycled resources.

Local residents can participate at Riverlink Shopping Centre, corner Downs Street and The Terrace, Ipswich, on Saturday 17 March from 10.00am - 1.00pm where participants will be shaving and colouring their hair. It is suggested to book in your spot to save on waiting time by phoning the Leukaemia Foundation on 3318 4418.

Join the 20th anniversary World’s Greatest Shave! Sign up today and be a part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s 20th anniversary World’s Greatest Shave and join thousands shaving or colouring their hair for a great cause. You’ll be taking a substantial step to help the 35 Australians diagnosed with a blood cancer every day, and that’s an amazing feeling. Simply download the World’s Greatest Shave app, sign up online at worldsgreatestshave.com or call 1800 500 088 for more information.

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Dance leader Christine Edmands and the Sparklers are in high demand with performances once or twice each month at local retirement villages as well as charity events with the rate of performances rising during the Christmas period.

The group practice each Tuesday morning from 9-10.30am at the Aveo Springfield auditorium which is well equipped with air-conditioning and sound system.

There is an annual registration fee and the cost of $20 per month to cover costuming and insurance, with the cost reduced as more members join. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Previous experience is welcome but not essential,â&#x20AC;? said Christine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone who wants to have fun and enjoys life and laughter is welcome to join us. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aim to be perfect but we do aim to entertain! â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some new numbers for the repertoire this year including an elegant Hello Dolly, an illusion dance which is easy to perform and hilarious to watch, and a comedy pas de quatre routine.â&#x20AC;?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in finding out more about joining the group, please contact Christine on 0414 451 438, preferably in the evenings, or find them on facebook Springfield Sparklers.

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Polio survivor on mission to raise awareness of late effects When Springfield Lakes resident Eric Rushton started experiencing fatigue, muscle weakness and difficulty swallowing, he chalked it up to part of the aging process.

Despite his doctor reaching the same conclusion, Mr Rushton decided to investigate further as his condition continued to worsen.

After a visit to a rehabilitation specialist, he discovered he was experiencing returning symptoms of polio, a disease he was diagnosed with when he was just two years old.

“I wasn’t aware polio was something you could mostly recover from only to have symptoms return decades later,” he said.

An estimated 25 to 40 percent of polio survivors will experience a return of symptoms decades after their original experience with the disease.

“Thanks to vaccination efforts, polio has become an after-thought for many Australians,” Mr Rushton said.

“However, there are many of us who still feel its impact.”

Mr Rushton has teamed up with Queensland disability advocacy group Spinal Life Australia to raise awareness of the late effects of polio among health professionals and the general community.

“Understanding my condition was an important first step,” he said. “Most people who have been through polio may not be aware that it can affect them at a later age and impact their responses to pain medications, anaesthetic and chemotherapy treatments.

“One of my biggest recommendations for survivors is to share their polio history with their GP so they can be fully informed on treatment options and consider a referral to a rehabilitation specialist.”

To help raise awareness of the late effects of polio, Mr Rushton conducts free presentations to organisations like Rotary, Lions, Apex and Probus Clubs as well as nursing homes and doctor’s surgeries.

“Spinal Life Australia and I are working to raise awareness and encourage polio survivors to discuss their symptoms and medical history with their health practitioners,” he said.

“We also work to connect polio survivors with their peers to share their stories and gain support and friendship.”

Eric said living through polio was a traumatic time for many people, thanks to the painful treatment methods and social isolation that came with a disease that was not fully understood until years later.

“If there was one message I want to convey to polio survivors it’s that the stigma around polio has gone and there are many people who understand your experience more than you know,” he said. “Reaching out to others for support can make a big difference.”

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Local registrations reveal most popular dog names Bella is, by far and away, the most popular dog’s name in Ipswich.

Health, Security and Community Safety Committee Chairperson Cr Sheila Ireland said latest council data showed 28,742 dogs are registered across the region.

Bella (600) is almost twice as popular as Molly (363), Max (352) and Charlie (348).

Funnily enough, Bella and Max are currently the most popular female and male names for all pets across Australia, and for dogs and cats in the USA. Bella became extremely popular after the Twilight series, the vampire-themed fantasy romance novels and films from American author Stephenie Meyer.

Cr Ireland said the top 10 names were rounded out by Buddy (293), Ruby (290), Lucy (260), Roxy (228), Jack (214) and Missy (204).

“One off names include Charze, Billie Joe, Alcapalca, Asa, Chaser, Diggory, Chata and Digi. There are also two dogs in Ipswich called Bilbo, from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fame,” she said.

“Maltese Cross (1861) and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (1746) are clearly the most popular breeds.”

The top 10 included Labrador Retriever (1287), Border Collie (1210), Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross (1076), Australian Cattle Dog (960), German Shepherd (953), Fox Terrier (796), Maltese (747) and the Australian Kelpie Cross (686).

Council data showed that roaming dogs (1573) was the most raised customer request with Health, Security and Regulatory Services in 2017. But there was good news too as, significantly, council reunited 1169 impounded dogs with their owners.

“Everyone knows that a dog is our best friend, so reuniting them after they go off wandering is very important to us. Council will continue to promote its lost-and-found portal so dogs can be reunited quickly with their owners, and there will be a continuation of free and low-cost micro-chipping events in Ipswich for dogs,” Cr Ireland said.

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Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pregnant, fully breastfeeding, partially breastfeeding, expressing or bottle-feeding, the Springfield and Surrounds Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Group provides a welcoming space and friendly members.

Formed in 2008, the group, which takes in Springfield and neighbouring suburbs, expanded in 2015 to include Forest Lake, Richlands, Darra, and Redbank and is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who have completed formalised ABA training.

The monthly meetings held at the Springfield Lakes YMCA Community Centre from 9.30-11.30am on the first Friday of each month, are attended by up to 15 mums together with their babies and small children as well as partners, friends and grandparents. Activities for the group range from discussions on breastfeeding and other parenting topics, a talk from a guest speaker, morning or afternoon tea and a chat or even a visit to a local attraction or park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All get-togethers have at least one trained breastfeeding counsellor present to answer questions and/or discuss any problems you may be having,â&#x20AC;? said Emma, group leader and counsellor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And of course, as well as being informative, they are great fun! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Programs are put together by the local members and reflect the needs of the community. Topics discussed might cover such things as basic breastfeeding tips, expressing and storing breastmilk, supply issues, returning to work, weaning, introducing solids, night-time parenting and much more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we cater to those mums who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend meetings in person but want to touch base with other like-minded mums by holding bi-monthly online facebook meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ABA was founded in 1964 by a group of mothers to help other mothers and this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mother-to-motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support is the keystone of our local groups. Mothers and family members can come along and meet new friends, chat to and get hints and tips from other mothers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;been thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and talk to a trained, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor if needed,â&#x20AC;? said Emma.

Upcoming discussion topics are: 6 April - Taking Care of Yourself - looking after You when parenting; 4th May Returning to work - expressing and storing. Returning to work can be daunting. Get some suggestions on how to make life easier as you transition back to work whilst breastfeeding; 1st June - Breastfeeding Myths, Comebacks, confrontation and witty comments - Worried about feeding in public, or comments by well-meaning loved ones? Come along for some quick comebacks and share your own.

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Autumn is upon us and the coolness will be welcomed by many but not so for our true blue Queenslanders who shiver and shake through the cold!

March is the AGM for our club, as I write this prior to the election, I can only congratulate those persons elected to the positions vacant. Remember, this is all voluntary and can be time consuming. My many thanks to Sue Pomroy our Secretary for her assistance and hard work through 2017 and to Andrew Bull for treasury duty.

January saw us celebrating Australia Day in fine form. Members participated in dressing up their tables and themselves, a great response. Jokes were told along with Eleanor Trohear giving us a rendition of “The Man from Iron Bark” which was enjoyed by all.

Games Day followed on 31st January. Always popular with different tables playing dominos,sequence, scrabble,etc. Don’t forget our weekly cards, where we play “Pennies from Heaven” – Canasta – and other games. We meet on a Saturday afternoon at the club house (excluding the 3rd Saturday) at 1pm, where lots of frivolity occurs.

The monthly meeting was on 7th February and our speakers were Julie and Travis from Australian Hearing. Julie held the groups attention with anecdotes with Travis getting a word in. They supplied morning tea – boy! This certainly appeased our group, there was food left over for a change. I think everyone enjoyed ‘hearing’ about hearing problems. Many have arranged appointments for hearing tests.

The 14th February saw us on a bus trip to Pohlmans Nursery and onto Gatton for lunch.

Numbers were down due to the heat and illness but 30 or so braved the stifling heat (it only got to 40C) in Gatton, where lunch was partaken of in the cool of the hotel.

The plant nursery train tour was informative. A thank you to Pohlmans who supplied us with some plants to raffle on the homeward journey. As per the photo our members looked ‘cool’.

Remember, don’t sit at home being lonely or downhearted, come and join us in our morning fun. If nothing else, a good cuppa and chat does wonders. You will be most welcome. Contact me on 0408 068 305 for further information.

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One of the advantages of being the grandson of Springfield Councillor David Morrison is you can join papa at some of the fun openings in the ever growing greater Springfield area.

Cr David Morrison’s grandson Judah joined him in celebrating the opening of the new pontoon at Regatta Lake, Springfield Lakes and was amongst the first to enjoy launching a canoe from the new facility.

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Ordinary – the new beauty Stepping outside your place and exploring neighbouring green and open spaces might soon become a doctor prescribed activity.

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To follow, one needs to put walking shoes on, step and venture outside to connect with nature. The power walk, plugged techno and “connecting on the go”- to be left for another experience. To truly benefit, one need to stop for a moment. Observe the ordinary and find its beauty. How does wind sound? What is the bushlands’ tune? Spotted any circular eucalyptus leaves on a pathway? Any gum leaf imprints after the rain? Watch a bee busy doing bees’ routines.

As long there is an open and green space, the treatment, the life changing remedy is there to be used, applied frequently, and it cannot be overdosed.

The research is clear...take time to notice the nature around you and in turn, it will increase your general happiness and well-being. And it is not luxury or available to a few only. Although it is already a necessity for many.

The scientific documentation is quite blunt - people who live in greenspaces are happier and live longer than those who don’t. It goes further to say that natural surroundings help to grow healthy children with less attention problems than otherwise.

Being in the presence of green, living spaces not only contributes to connectedness to nature and other people but is also elevating people’s sense of well-being and create sense of happiness.

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ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

UPDATE BY Fiona Lorimer

After completing Year 12 at Springfield Anglican College, you’d expect a graduate to head for the beach or perhaps Orion Lagoon to beat the summer heat.

In January, James Goss of Springfield Lakes chose instead sub-zero temperatures and a year of further high school studies in Sweden.

As part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, James arrived in Nyköping, a small rural city of over 30,000 located about 100 kilometres from the capital Stockholm. He will complete a senior year at Nyköping Gymnasium Gripenskolen (where the emphasis of his studies will be on Science and Technology).

James is being hosted by the Lundgren family.

Along with the obvious adjustments that go with living in a distant country, he will also face the culture shock of living with a family containing four young daughters (although one is currently on a similar Rotary exchange in Mexico). After growing up with just one brother, education, language and Swedish culture aren’t the only things James will learn this year!

James has already attended a language camp with fellow exchange students and was seen on skis within days of arrival. He will enjoy many outdoor activities with his host family, new friends and members of Nyköping Rotary Club, particularly as the long summer days and evenings arrive later in the year. After celebrating Christmas in Sweden, James will have further adjustments to make on his return as he commences an IT degree at QUT in 2019.

The Rotary Youth Exchange program commenced in 1929 and is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18 at the date of departure (mid-January in each year). James is considered an ‘outbound’ student. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield also receives ‘inbound students’. The club hosted Austrian student Paul Gorbach last year along with neighbouring Rotary clubs.

It is not essential to be a Rotarian to be considered as a suitable host family. There is no typical family structure required – an acceptable host family may have small children, older children or no children living at home. It is a tremendous experience for both hosts and students and is worth consideration.

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield meets at 6.30pm every Thursday evening at Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater. For enquiries or James Goss enjoying the snow with his Rotary Youth Exchange further information on activities mentioned in this column, Program host family, the Lundgren’s. contact Fiona Lorimer on 0413 801 300.

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a message from the desk of

Milton Dick

MP

FEDER AL MEMBER FOR OXLE Y

In recent times I’ve been approached by victims, families and groups who are suffering due to the growing issue of pay day lenders.

The number of households that are financially distressed has doubled in the past decade to now sit at 1.8 million.

This has forced over 650,000 families throughout Australia to turn to pay day lending and consumer leases just to get by.

In return they are paying interest rates as high as 884% for household goods like fridges and washing machines which would normally cost $350 but end up costing consumers almost $4,000 by loan sharks looking to rip off vulnerable Australian families.

Earlier this month we saw the story of a local resident in the Courier Mail.

She said after five years of a traumatic debt spiral where she took out hundreds of short term loans and paid tens of thousands of dollars in ridiculous interest rates that she is only now back on her feet. Stories like this are all too common and something must be done.

Almost two years ago the Government received a report and recommendations on how to fix this broken system. This includes key recommendations such as placing a total cap on the overall cost for consumer leases and lowering the threshold from 20% to 10% on income expenditure for cash loans.

These are just part of the 24 recommendations made by the committee to put in place protections for those at risk of exploitation.

The Government has already said it supports the vast majority of the recommendations, in part or in full, so it’s time we saw some action to protect vulnerable Australian families.

If you would like to share your story on how you’ve been affected by pay day loans or consumer leases, please send me an email Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au or call my office on 3879 6440.

South West Brisbane Stamp Club Update Stamp collecting... is it an investment?

by Marius, South West Brisbane Stamp Club

People collect for a number of reasons. Some have it as a life long purpose to complete a country or theme as much as their finances allow and take pleasure in this exercise. Others use collecting as a study into the various fields of philately in the hope of making new discoveries. Others collect solely for the investment in the hope that when the time comes to liquidate, the return will exceed the amount that could have been garnered from other more mainstream types of investment.

Stamp collecting, like other forms of investment, undergoes booms and busts. The aim, of course, is to buy at a low period and sell high. This is not as easy as it seems. The keys to making any investment pay in philately is knowledge, rarity, demand and condition. To think that one can just go down to the post office and buy stamps over the counter and sell at a later date at a large profit is just not true in 99% of cases.

Good investors have studied stamps for a long time, they have the knowledge of which pieces are rare and are able to judge the condition. They should also be able to understand the stamp market. No point collecting what other people do not want to buy.

The 1970’s - 80’s experienced a huge boom period when people were crowding the post offices buying up sheets of new issues and the resultant demand drove up prices. I personally recall the sheet of 1975 45c Christmas stamps available at the post office for $45 then selling within weeks by dealers for $300 and there was no shortage of buyers.

Then it all went haywire. With all that stock in the market, prices crashed and now you would be lucky to get 30c in the dollar for face value stock bought at that time. These ‘investors’ lacked three of the above four qualities and paid dearly. There is still great investment to be made but it requires skill to ensure you do not end up in the same situation as the aforementioned people.

At the South West Brisbane Stamp Club, we are able to guide you in your stamp collecting ventures particularly in education so that you can enjoy your hobby regardless of your intent to collect.

At the South West Brisbane Stamp Club, we more than welcome you to attend and we can help you with expert advice on how to build that collection. Whether you are an experienced collector or a newcomer to the hobby please come down to one of our monthly meetings which are on the third Wednesday of each month from 7pm at Forest Lake Uniting Church, 528 Waterford Rd, Ellen Grove or contact me, Marius, on 0410 366 685.

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Message from the Mayor BY

Mayor Andrew Antoniolli

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Milton Dick

Federal Member for Oxley

Latest Queensland Police data suggests the streets and suburbs of Ipswich are safer, with fewer offences against people and property over the past decade. Without doubt, some of that is due to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safe City monitoring program, which has been running for 24 years.

The Safe City camera network, from 1994 to the current date, has grown from only 11 cameras in Ipswich CBD, to more than 300 cameras in over 12 suburbs including Orion Lagoon in Springfield Central.

It has had an enormous positive impact on public safety, crime prevention and addressing the perception of crime within the Ipswich community.

Since 1994, there have been over 9,700 arrests as a direct result of Safe Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observations and actions. There have also been over 7,500 reviews of footage and over 5,000 images released to police for investigation and prosecution purposes.

The cameras, which also provide number plate recognition, have helped track down many stolen cars and other vehicles associated with various offending.

We are expanding the network in Redbank Plains (Keidges Road to Redbank Plains Road) and Brassall (Hunter Street to Pine Mountain Road) this year to make these key thoroughfares even safer.

The new monitoring facility has now moved to Brisbane Street as a result of the CBD refurbishment and the team there are doing the city proud.

Our population is growing at more than 8000 a year, which I am sure surprised many people. It is now a handful under 210,000.

The annual growth rate of 4.24 per cent is the highest in the state and in the top 10 cities in Australia (according to latest ABS figures).

Our population growth hot spots include Springfield Lakes, Redbank Plains, Ripley and Collingwood Park.

Two council activity reports from Planning and Development confirm a city on the rise.

But with that population growth comes careful attention to making sure the infrastructure is in place and council is right on top of that.

The reports also highlight 38.2km of new roads last year, 52.7km of new footpaths and bikeways, 42.9ha of new parks and parkland, and 11.6ha of community land.

There were almost 1000 new jobs created through nonresidential building activity. There are no plans to slow down.

If I can help : Phone (07) 3879 6440 Email Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au Office 255 Forest Lake Blvd, Forest Lake

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AFL - Collingwood Park Power AFC Redbank Plains - 3040 0232 powerafc@live.com.au AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC Luke 0420 476 829 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 www.goodnalittleas.com Basketball - Springfield Brumbies June Tahata 0412 181 330 springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Laurie 0421 137 406 www.wests.baseball.com.au Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes Mick 0402 643 465 Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Pat 3818 9343 Community Walking Group: Last Friday of the month 8am at Aveo Good News Group Springfield, 7004 Health Care Drive, Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Springfield Central Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Angela 3818 3449 Bruce 0418 742 307 Karate - TSKF Springfield eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District tskfspringfield@gmail.com Paul 0419 729 877 Greg 0418 732 672 Lions Club of Greater Springfield Football (Soccer) Clubs: Ray 0434 037 480 Western Spirit Phone: 3818 6160 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au Vera 3271 2772 enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Rosemaree 3282 1093 Springfield FC info.sufc@gmail.com Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Golf Groups, Social Penny 3818 7981 Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au John 3814 5633 Rotary Club of Goodna Indoor Bowls Peter 3288 3511 Eric & May 3814 0887 Springfield Community Inc Indoor Soccer, Springfield email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Soroptimist International of Springfield KICKXercise Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 contact Camira/Sfield Communty House bevditton@gmail.com 3818 0921 Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Megan 0414 237 333 E: springlakesnc@hotmail.com Samantha 0425 786 522 Facebook: Springfield Lakes Netball Club SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully sites.google.com/site/ Lee 3378 7375 springfieldlakesmmodellers/home Orion Springfield Run for Life Springfield Sparklers Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Senior Dance Troupe Radio Model Yacht Club Christine 0414 451 438 David 3879 6220 Robert 3288 3542 Table 8 Singles Rugby League Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 www.meetup.com/table8singles Rugby League, Juniors: Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Bill 0400 561 264 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Rugby Union Clubs Mike 3372 4349 Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Trefoil Guild, Centenary S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Merril 3372 2735 Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Westside Community Care Softball Club Rita 3818 0921 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Westlife Community & Westlife Care Raiders Mitch 0423 262 906 Yvonne 3381 9988 raidersips@hotmail.com Westside Business. Women Group Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Rebecca 3391 2447 Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Yvonne 0422 551 102 Amanda 0434 868 611 Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 Email: wworxrace@gmail.com Women’s Group, Touch Football Springfield & Surrounds Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Sarah 3812 0138 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social High school aged & young uni, 3381 9652 Stacey 0425 715 714 Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich Youth Space, Goodna David 3282 4708 Glen 3389 6563 Danny or Vince 3818 9934 Trim & Tone Exercise Group Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010 MA KE NEW FRI END S Walking Group: W Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and S Orion Walkers 3810 6666 O h healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Bushwalking & Environmental Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 Camira Scout Group Asst Group Leader - Stephanie - 0401 395 408 District Commissioner - Greg - 0414 494 389 Community Centres: Springfield Lakes 3288 2292 Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh)

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Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au Al-Anon Family Groups.

For friends & family of alcoholics or problem drinkers Ph: 1300 252 666 Email: afgsqu@bigpond.com Asperger Services Aust West Brisbane Region Support Group Ph Jane 3278 3082 Australian Breastfeeding Association Springfield & surrounds Amanda 0431 850 241 Email: springfieldaba@gmail.com Christian Family & Westside Community Care, Springfield Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Falun Dafa Louise 3411 1174 www.falundafa.org Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au Kites Family Day Care 3818 0329 admin@kitesfdc.org.au New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes Megann - 0499 652 808 Playtime, Camira/Springfield Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Heather 3288 1744 St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Enquiries 0413 448 031 SNAP for special needs, Camira/SField Comm Centre, Lois 0414 318 623 Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Lynne 1300 767 022 www.sosbsa.org.au

Churches Arise Lutheran Church, S’Field Central Pastor Matt Wilksch 0447 656 793 Breakthrough Church Springfield Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Christian Outreach Centre Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Disciples Church Springfield Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au El Shaddai Worship Ministry - Camira Ps Milena Stavljanin - 0424 634 825 Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Hillsong Brisbane West Springfield Central 3381 9988 email: brisbanewest@hillsong.com Maranatha Worship Centre Camira Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 Oasis Church Springfield www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish Parish Office 3324 3900 Fr Mauro Conte 0417 726 521 Springfield Anglican Church Rev’d Charlie Lacey 0476 818 763 Springfield Community Baptist Church Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph 0432 579 205 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westside Spiritual Haven Camira Yvonne 0422 551 102 Westside Christian Church Camira Ps Josh Hartog 0423 814 700 www.westsidechristianchurch.com.au

Hobbies, Arts & Craft Active Crafts Sharon 0402 342 551 Cross Stitch Club Chris 3217 0976 Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Club Karen 3814 3525 Ingrid 3288 4614

Schools Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Ph: 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au Hymba Yumba Community Hub Prep - 12 Ph: 3381 8134 www.hymbayumba.qld.edu.au Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 Redbank Plains: Primary: 3814 9222 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss State High: 3432 1222 www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Redbank Primary 3381 4111 St Augustines College 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au St Peter’s Lutheran College 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Staines Memorial College 3814 8600 www.staines.qld.edu.au The Springfield Anglican College Primary Campus 3818 5777 Senior Campus 3814 8100 www.tsac.qld.edu.au Westside Christian College (Goodna) Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 www.wcc.qld.edu.au Woodcrest State College (SField) Junior Campus 3280 2477 Middle Campus 3437 9555 Senior Campus 3437 9666 www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au

Government Federal Members Milton Dick MP (Oxley) Ph 3879 6440 Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au Shayne Neumann MP (Blair) Ph 3201 5300 shayne.neumann.mp@aph.gov.au State Members Jo-Ann Miller MP(Bundamba) 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Charis Mullen MP(Jordan) 3447 9300 jordan@parliament.qld.gov.au

Ipswich City Council Mayor Andrew Antoniolli 0419 025 407 aantoniolli@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Paul Tully (Div 2)3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) 3470 0077 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr David Morrison (Div 1) 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Local JPs Justice of the Peace (Qual) Suzanne Donovan 3818 3915 Louise Morton 3818 6765 Thien Nguyen 3288 5221 Dallas Tunnah 3288 3175 Gail Frawley 0401 222 671 Commissioner for Declarations Harold James Jackson 3389 1418

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by Cr Sheila Ireland (Division 9) 3470 0077 or Div9Office@ipswich.qld.gov.au A new house springs up in Greater Springfield almost every day. New roads, new footpaths, new parks. It is amazing to see the development going on in one of Ipswich’s growth hot spots. The October 1- December 31 Planning and Development Quarterly Activity Report – released at the most recent council meeting – showed a city-wide increase of 4.5 per cent in the growth of dwellings and population.

Springfield Lakes featured prominently with growth in dwellings and population at two percent over the previous quarter. It goes without saying that subdivision hotspots included Spring Mountain, Brookwater and Redbank.

More than 100,000 people will call Greater Springfield home over the next 20 years. We are working closely with State Government to be in a position to handle that population boom and the infrastructure necessary to cope.

Many nearby residents will be pleased to hear council approved changes which will see waste treatment company Remondis move composting operations from outdoors to indoors at its Swanbank site.

The modification will be significant as residential housing increases in nearby suburbs.

This amendment will result in the composting process now being undertaken predominately within an enclosed facility, which will allow greater control of odour and noise impacts through technical and operational methods. Composting will be relocated from an uncovered area of land on which it was originally approved into an existing storage shed and area previously constructed on the property.

The new Ipswich cycle park at Briggs Rd is almost complete and set for a March 11 opening.

It will be handy for Greater Springfield residents and will provide an opportunity to ride safely off the road around the three circuits, approximately 1.3km, 1km and 400m in length.

There will also be a running track around the outside and it is in a handy location, near the Western Pride football facilities and Ipswich hockey grounds.

We encourage everyone to get on your bike and get riding – and what’s best: it’s all free.

It was great to be on hand for the official launch of the canoe/kayak ramp at Regatta Lake, Springfield Lakes, this month. A joint venture between council, Lend Lease and the State Government enabled us to build a new pontoon and boat ramp.

This infrastructure is excellent in that it will boost local kayaking and the water sport community in Springfield Lakes.

The new Quest Springfield Central opens on March 5 and will provide apartment-style hotel rooms for guests on a short or long stay basis.

They are ideally positioned in the Health Care precinct, opposite the Mater Private Hospital, and adjacent to the Education precinct and the USQ campus.

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a look back at Greater Springfield with Cr David Morrison

Regatta Lake Regatta Lake was the second of the three lakes in Springfield Lakes to be developed with Spring Lake the first and Discovery Lake the second.

Lend Lease have done a wonderful job transforming three dry gullies into lakes. The three lakes act as detention basins and the water leaving the lakes is cleaner than when it enters. The three lakes also add to our quality of life, are aesthetically pleasing and attract various kinds of wildlife. Cr David Morrison when Regatta Lake was being developed in 2005.

The combined area of all three lakes is approximately 23 hectares.

I recall the discussion surrounding of the naming of the lakes - Spring Lake is self-evident, Regatta Lake was named as it has a 500m straight section and it was imagined that schools may become involved in canoeing and kayaking and have mini regatta races in the future, Discovery Lake was named as there are many small inlets that can be explored.

Council and Lend Lease recently made a decision for all water based activity to be encouraged to use Regatta Lake and a car park, ramp and pontoon have been developed to help with safe access. The pontoon was officially opened last month on 3rd February.

Mayor Andrew Antoniolli, State Member Charis Mullin, Cr Shelia I encourage anyone with a canoe or kayak to try out the Ireland and Cr David Morrison at the opening of the new pontoon at Regatta Lake this year. new pontoon at Regatta Lake and enjoy our wonderful lakes.

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by Robyn Girdler Providing assistance and support to children and young people, their families and their communiƟes InformaƟon and Referral The members of our Probus group come from many avenues of life. At a recent meeting, members were invited to present a short, two minute talk on a memorable childhood holiday.

As I listened to the presentations, it was brought home to me how different are all our backgrounds but somehow we all mesh together to form a cohesive group of people who have come together at a time in their lives when they have common interests.

The story of a childhood holiday at the seaside in Wales was representative of the contingent of English born members. There were Australian seaside holidays which contrasted with those English ones – a relaxed occasion which involved fishing and waterside adventures for a young boy.

There were a number of stories of ‘firsts’ - the first ride in an aeroplane, the first ride in a bus. Those early holidays in many cases demonstrated, in part, how our lives have been shaped by our early experiences.

There was a holiday by a country boy to ‘the big smoke’ and a sobering tale of a holiday to Sydney when a night was spent in an air raid shelter on the occasion of a Japanese submarine visit. We heard stories of car trips, bus trips and camping holidays and many, many more – 17 in all.

A number of listening members could be seen nodding in agreement as elements of the stories sparked memories of their own childhoods – the childhoods that helped shape who they are today.

At our coffee mornings and lunches, there is plenty of opportunity for: sitting, talking, reminiscing, discussing topics of the day, exploring friendships or just relaxing in the companionship of good company.

Are you looking for a social club for retired or semi-retired men and women? Are you looking for fun, fellowship and friendship? The Probus Club of GoodnaSpringfield meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm at Camira Friends and Neighbours Hall, Bruce Lane, Camira. If you would like to come along to a meeting or need more information, please phone Penny on 3818 7981 or email gsprobus08@outlook.com.

Visitors are always welcome.

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by J b Judith dith Vink Vi k and d Luise L i Manning M i

What frogs exist in Spring Lake?

The Springfield Lakes Nature Care Group has conducted several cane toad catching nights at Spring Lake parklands.

Whilst conducting the Cane Toad searches, the group have found two native frog species: the Striped Marsh Frog and the Eastern Sedge Frog.

The Striped Marsh Frog is between 45 and 75mm in size. They can be light or dark shades of brown with distinct darker stripes running down the frogs back. The Striped Marsh Frog is found throughout eastern Australia and is predominantly a pond-dweller but can survive in nearly any kind of water including, fish ponds and polluted ditches.

It is an adaptable frog and is often encountered in urban environments. During spawning, the female Striped Marsh Frog makes a floating foam or bubble raft in which the fertilised eggs are suspended. The tadpoles hatch after a few days and drop into the water as the nest-raft disintegrates.

The male Striped Marsh Frog’s call is a loud ‘tok’ or ‘whuck’, which sounds very much like a tennis ball being struck. It can be heard all year round, calling while floating in water or from close to the water’s edge.

The Eastern Sedge Frog is a small species no bigger than 30mm. It is green to pale brown and has a white jaw stripe and a dark band between the nostril and eye. The back of the thigh is bright orange. It’s found along the coast from north Queensland to southern New South Wales. It prefers a wide range of habitats but not rainforest and is generally found on vegetation around water bodies. Commonly found in suburban gardens and often observed `hunched’ on foliage or vertical plant stems during the day. Eggs are laid in small clumps on the surface of the water and attached to aquatic vegetation. You may hear it calling in the rain gardens beside Spring Lake with a long `wreeek’ followed by two pips.

The Eastern Sedge Frog (Photo by Judith Vink)

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The impact of Cane Toads on local frogs In 2005, the biological effects, including lethal toxic ingestion, caused by cane toads was listed as a Key Threatening Process under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Cane Toads are a superior competitor and threat to frogs at every stage of their lifecycle by; consuming approximately 200 food items, including smaller native frogs; competing with native frogs for shelter; being toxic to almost every predator at every stage of their lifecycle.

Monthly cane toad catching with the Springfield Lakes Nature Care Group is a chance to make a difference in your local area.

The toads are humanely put to sleep and the toxin glands are donated to the University of Queensland to make Bufo Tab, a product used in cane toad tadpoles traps.

Next event is March 9th at 7pm Spring Lake Park meet at BBQ tables next to the pontoon.

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Feline Respiratory Disease

Feline Respiratory Disease, also referred to as Cat Flu, is a common disease seen mostly in unvaccinated cats. It can affect cats of all ages but tends to be particularly severe in kittens and purebred cats. Cat Flu is highly contagious and can spread from one feline friend to another via eye, nasal or mouth discharge. Even contaminated food or water bowls can spread the disease.

There are several viruses responsible for Cat Flu, most of which we can vaccinate against. However, the majority of cases will be caused by one of two viruses, Feline Herpes Virus 1 (FHV-1) and Feline Calici virus (FCV).

The clinical signs of Cat Flu are similar to colds and flu in people with sneezing, coughing, runny eyes, nasal discharge, loss of appetite and tongue ulcers most common.

Some cats that are infected with Cat Flu don’t show any clinical signs and are known as ‘carrier cats’. A carrier cat is only infectious to other cats when they are shedding the virus, which may be continuous or intermittent, and occurs particularly when the carriers are stressed. Nothing can be done to change the carrier status of cats. All cats that have had Cat Flu should be considered potential carriers.

Diagnosis is usually based on the clinical signs and physical examination. Occasionally a mouth swab may be taken for viral culture and sent off to a laboratory for identification and confirmation.

The treatment of Cat Flu can vary depending on the cause but it is largely supportive treatment that includes keeping the nose and eyes clear and clean. Antibiotics are often used to control secondary bacterial infections and medication can be given to reduce swelling and thickness of secretions and help cats breathe easier. Dehydration can occur as the disease worsens, so it is important to encourage eating and drinking. Hospitalisation, close monitoring and intravenous fluids may be required for severely unwell cats.

Prevention of Cat Flu can be achieved in most households by vaccination.

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