Greater Springfield covers 1,000,000 square metres and will ultimately become home to more than 60,000 residents with a workforce of more than 25,000 people, truly making it Australia’s first and most unique Masterplanned Community. Greater Springfield is home to ORION Shopping Centre opening in April 2007, 1 University, 4 Schools and 9 Childcare Centres the award winning Brookwater Golf Course (designed by Greg Norman). Easy access is available from North, South, East and West, within short drives from Brisbane CBD, Airports and the Gold Coast.

Address: Springfield Land Corporation, Level 5, World Knowledge Centre, Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield Lakes
Phone: (+61 7) 3819 9999
Email: springfield@murgroup.com.au
Website: www.greaterspringfield.com.au

Settled in the mid 19th century by farmers of German extraction, Marburg\'s German heritage is celebrated annually with the local hotel\'s rousing Oktoberfest.  Marburg\'s annual show, held on the first weekend in May (4th & 5th May 2007), is another highlight on the town\'s calendar.  The Saturday night dance at the showgrounds, established over 50 years ago, is a particluarly lively event.

The region\'s rich history is recorded by the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Museum, which opens first and third Sunday afternoon or each month.  Several thousand historical photos, books, and documents are on display.  Be sure to see the Emu Farm, open on weekdays.

Stately, Woodlands, built in 1890, overlooks Marburg and now serves as a conference, accommodation and wedding venue and restaurant.

Address: Electorate Office, Shops 5 & 6, Rosewood Plaza, 24 John Street, Rosewood
Phone: (+61 7) 3810 7888
Email: davidp@gil.com.au

The township of Harrisville in the dairying district of the Fassifern Valley, 20 minutes south of Ipswich, celebrates a proud history.  Regular screenings are held of films by pioneer film-makers, Charles and Elsa Chauvel, producers of Errol Flynn's first epic In the Wake of the Bounty.  They used locations around Harrisville in their first film The Moth of Moonbi, as well as from Chauvel's property, Summerlands, at Mutdapilly.

Settled in the mid-1860s as a cotton growing centre, Harrisville's heritage is traced in the town's museum and buildings such as the century old School of Arts.

Visitors to Harrisville can enjoy local wines, a drink at a country pub, or a meal in a heritage cafe.

Address: Electorate Office, Shops 5 & 6, Rosewood Plaza, 24 John Street, Rosewood
Phone: (+61 7) 3810 7888
Email: davidp@gil.com.au

Goodna is a suburb on the eastern edge of the City of Ipswich.  It is bounded to the north by the Brisbane River and is a vibrant community with a rich history.  Founded in 1856 when the area was still part of New South Wales, it celebrated its 150 year anniversary in 2006.  Its beginnings can be traced back further to 1823 when it was originally visited by an exploration party led by John Oxley.  Historically Goodna was a farming community. Primarily sugar, cotton, livestock, and also had a large local timber industry.

The Brisbane River runs to the North of Goodna, adding to the serene feel of the parks together with riverfront properties, and one of the only boat ramps on the Brisbane River.  It is a multi-cultural community bringing out the best that is Australian.  There are extensive old Jacaranda, Poinciana, Hoop Pine and Mango Trees throughout the area and it is renowned for its yearly Jacaranda Festival which is held when the Jacarandas are majestically flowing towards the end of October.  In excess of 10,000 people attend the Jacaranda Festival every year.

Address: Electorate Office, 18 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: (+61 7) 3818 6900
Email: paul@tully.org.au
Website: www.tully.org.au

Rosewood is one of Ipswich's rural townships with a wealth of heritage.  Distinctive country pubs woo the thirsty visitor while the main street shops, with their characteristic timber-posted awnings, service a thriving and vibrant community.  St Brigid's Catholic Church is the largest timber church in Queensland while at the entrance to the town is the grand-turn-of-the-century Glendalough Homestead.

Rosewood hosts many annual festivals from camp drafting to country music and Christmas carnivals.  It is also home to the Rosewood Railway Museum with steam train rides on the last Sunday of each month.  Visit the arboretum at Peace Park, and see the remnants of Rosewood's mining history.

Address: Electorate Office, Shops 5 & 6, Rosewood Plaza, 24 John Street, Rosewood
Phone: (+61 7) 3810 7888
Email: davidp@gil.com.au