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Memories flood back

IT'S not often we get phone calls here at The Satellite where we're told one of our articles made a reader cry, but that's exactly what Inala's Cole Tyler said...

Open day opens doors for new USQ students

RAIN held off for the day to allow more than 900 people to attend the outdoor University of Southern Queensland Springfield Open Day on Sunday, August 22.

Harping on history

SPRING may have started but Brigidine College, Indooroopilly, still has fond memories of one misty cold day in winter 2010 when the music from a humble harp...

Inala man jailed over gun, drugs

A 53-YEAR-OLD Inala man has been jailed after being found guilty of charges which included unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving tainted property,...

Action to prevent train derailments

ROBERT Dow is relieved the State Government is finally taking measures to prevent bridge strikes before a train faces derailment.

New police for Oxley

POLICE services in Oxley will soon receive a welcome boost with six new police graduates set to hit the streets in coming weeks.

Reliable taxi services arriving

RESIDENTS of Springfield Lakes, Springfield, Brookwater, Camira, Carole Park, Wacol and Gailes will no longer suffer from unreliable taxi services.

Pay paramedics tribute next week

RESIDENTS have been encouraged to take the opportunity during Ambulance Week, September 6 to 10, to recognise the life saving efforts of paramedics in the...

New centre for Springfield Lakes

SPRINGFIELD Lakes is set to get a new community centre, with construction now under way.

Drink Rite to curb anti-social behaviour

TO help combat drink driving, Goodna RSL have started a new program to encourage groups enjoying a night out to nominate a designated driver for the evening.

Local heroes given credit

THE local heroes of Meals on Wheels Services stepped into the national spotlight last Wednesday, as their enormous contribution to the community was celebrated...

Darra 'finally' remembered

TWO years ago, Darra resident Henry Eustace believed the area he has called home for 80 years had become the “forgotten suburb”.

Kids: are you ready for fun?

GOOD news kids!

Salt leaves a bad taste

ONE might think that having a female lead in Salt would give it a gentler edge – but not so.

Late mystical music to enthral

THE sublime tones of The Lark Ascending will fill the room at Camerata of St John's late evening candlelight concert, Mystical Cathedral, this Friday at 9pm.