Voices of Greater Springfield

⚽ 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.

The Rosewood Show is returning on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June, just in time for the beginning of the Queensland school holidays.In this interview, Rach D speaks with Mary Harms, Assistant Secretary and Chief Steward of Cooking for the Rosewood Show Society, about what visitors can expect from this year’s event.Mary takes us behind the scenes as the committee and volunteers prepare the showgrounds, pavilions and competition displays.They discuss the huge variety of show entries, including cooking, needlework, fine arts, leatherwork, woodwork, plants, produce, schoolwork, poultry, horses and cattle.Mary also shares details about the show’s family entertainment, including rides, sideshow alley, bull riding, dog jumping, line dancing, chainsaw carving, a reptile display, animal nursery and working sheepdog demonstration.The conversation also highlights the dedicated families and volunteers whose hard work keeps this much-loved country show running each year.Tickets are available at the gate, and anyone hoping to enter a competition should check the Rosewood Show Society website for individual closing dates.Listen now and discover what is waiting for you at the 2026 Rosewood Show.Radio Springfield City — The Station Built for Springfield.

Queensland heads into State of Origin Game 2 fighting to keep the series alive after a dramatic opening-game loss.In this special preview, Antoine Vidal is joined by Radio Springfield City’s Origin expert, the 18th Man Shaun, to break down the team changes, key matchups and what the Maroons must do to force a Game 3 decider.Shaun also shares his predictions for the match, including Queensland by 1–12 points, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui for Player of the Match and Harry Grant as first try scorer.It is a fast, passionate look at the biggest talking points ahead of Game 2.

Ipswich-born and Goodna-raised country artist Brooke Seabrook joins Antoine Vidal to share the stories behind her music.Brooke reflects on growing up in a lively Queenslander filled with country music, the influence of family poetry and the inspiration behind her debut single, No City Lives in Me.She also discusses her latest release, I Took My Town Away, a deeply personal song about Goodna, changing communities and the places we continue to carry with us.Brooke shares how winning the Thornton Young Award helped bring the song to life, her upcoming performance supporting Luke O’Shea at Studio 188 and what listeners can expect from her next releases.A warm conversation about family, hometown memories, Australian storytelling and supporting local music.

Monday Madness has moved to the afternoon, and Paula and Antoine are bringing even more conversation, chaos and laughs to the drive home.In this episode, the pair chat about the latest movies and music, revisit the Toy Story and Bourne franchises, and reflect on the Mater Foundation’s sponsorship thank-you event after an incredible $2.1 million was raised for equipment, research and improved outcomes for breast cancer patients.Paula also shares some unforgettable stories from her week, including an artificial intelligence transcription that went terribly wrong, a late-night lightsaber battle witnessed by her son’s girlfriend, and what happened when she forgot to replace her hormone patch.There is also plenty of food talk, from coconut rice and lime-marinated chicken to the closure of a much-loved local Thai restaurant.It is less music, more talking and plenty of unpredictable fun with Paula and Antoine on Monday Madness, now heard Monday afternoons on Radio Springfield City.

Missed last Saturday’s interview with Rach Z?Rach was joined by Donelle Whiteley, President of the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield, for a wonderful chat about community, service and the many ways Rotary is making a difference locally and around the world.From Project Kade and the Peace Pole at Robelle Domain, to supporting education in Cambodia, Bloodbikes, ShelterBox and the End Polio Now campaign, Donelle shared how Rotary continues to bring people together for good.A warm and inspiring conversation about helping others, having fun and being part of something bigger in the Greater Springfield community.