Voices of Greater Springfield

Local musician Just Gus joins Antoine Vidal on Radio Springfield City to share the story behind his newly released single, Sock Song.Inspired by a colourful pair of odd socks, the song is a playful celebration of individuality and embracing what makes each of us unique.Just Gus also gives listeners a preview of his upcoming single, You Can’t Park There, a humorous track inspired by a phrase deeply embedded in Australian culture.During the conversation, Just Gus talks about the more than two-year journey of writing, recording and producing his music, the surprising younger audience connecting with Sock Song, and the unusual concept behind his upcoming music video.From colourful socks and karaoke nights to kiddie cars and Australian humour, this is a fun conversation with a local artist bringing plenty of personality to his music.Follow @justgus.mp3 on Instagram for new music, release announcements and behind-the-scenes content.

Rach Z is joined by Division 1 Councilor Pye Augustine to preview the inaugural Colours of Ipswich Multicultural Unity Festival.Taking place at Palmer Place on Saturday, 1 August, the festival will bring together cultures and traditions from across the Ipswich community while also celebrating Australia’s heritage.Cr Augustine shares what visitors can expect, including live music, cultural performances, international food, a multicultural fashion parade, community services and a dedicated sports alley.The entertainment program will feature Chinese drumming and a dragon dance, Indian and Malayalee drumming, Filipino dancers, and Indigenous, Ethiopian and Samoan performances.Hear how the festival came together and why the event is an opportunity for the entire community to experience the people, cultures and traditions that make Ipswich so vibrant.This interview originally aired on Lunchtime with Rach Z on Radio Springfield City.

⚽ REPLAYING SATURDAY’S INTERVIEWWe’re replaying Rach Z’s conversation with Joe Fenech from Western Spirit Football Club.Joe discusses the club’s Old Boys and Girls gathering and sponsors’ evening, a full day of football at Kippen Park and the senior men’s match against Bayside United.He also shares how Western Spirit has grown to more than 500 players, the development of its female football program and the vital role volunteers, coaches, parents, sponsors and committee members play in keeping the club strong.🎧 Hear the interview again on Lunchtime with Rach Z on Radio Springfield City.Interested? Follow the links to get in touch with the fastest growing football club in the area https://www.spiritfc.com.au#RadioSpringfieldCity #WesternSpiritFC #Goodna #IpswichFootball #CommunitySport #LunchtimeWithRachZ

School holiday fun has arrived at Orion Springfield Central—and this time, families are travelling back to the 1990s.Rach Z is joined by Yasmin, National Marketing Manager for Mirvac, to explore the new Rewind Room, an immersive experience filled with ’90s movies, music, technology and pop-culture memories.Discover the themed video store, high school locker room, iconic ’90s bedroom and plenty of items that will leave parents feeling nostalgic while introducing children to a very different time.Yasmin also shares details about the centre’s school holiday workshops, mini Comic Con experience and Throwback Thursday specials.Entry to the Rewind Room is only $5 per person, with every dollar supporting The Hope Hub and its work helping families affected by domestic and family violence.Listen to the full interview replay to find out what families can experience at Orion Springfield Central these school holidays.

Monday Madness is back with less music, more talking and absolutely no guarantees about where the conversation will end up.In this episode, Paula returns after battling the flu and shares the chaotic story of an Uber Eats delivery that left her children preparing to defend the house from an unexpected visitor.Paula and Antoine also debate whether qualifications matter when someone has years of practical experience, imagine how they would spend an unbelievable amount of money and discuss whether anyone could realistically spend one million dollars every day.Then it is time for the first-ever Monday Madness Quiz, as Paula faces questions about sport, television and the week’s biggest headlines—with mixed results, questionable hints and a little attempted cheating along the way.Add school holiday plans, pronunciation problems, Ferrero Rochers and plenty of friendly insults, and you have another unpredictable episode of Monday Madness with Paula and Antoine on Radio Springfield City.

Ipswich Cup Day is one of the biggest events on the local calendar, bringing together horse racing, fashion, food, music and the wider Ipswich community.Broadcasting from the Ipswich Turf Club in Bundamba, Rach Z speaks with Chief Executive Officer Nathan Exelby about the history and atmosphere of the iconic event.Nathan discusses the loyal racegoers who return each year, the economic benefits Cup Day delivers to local businesses and the work involved in creating an experience for everyone attending.They also chat about the strong fields of horses, the infield music festival, the wide range of fashions on display and how people can become members of the Ipswich Turf Club.Hear why Ipswich Cup Day continues to be a much-loved tradition after 160 years.