Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association
Proud owner & operator of The Village Pump community newspaper
CHAMPION
Advocating for residents
PATRON
Promoting sustainable progress
GUARDIAN
Preserving ecological habitats
Serving, preserving & protecting the interests of the local community since 1970
The SDPPA works on behalf of the residents of Samford and surrounding districts to promote and protect the interests of the community.
We advocate on behalf of the community to local, state and federal representatives and take pride in the relationships built over many years which have enabled great progress.
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Latest SDPPA news
Tribute to local resident, Marj Fathers
Many in our Samford Valley and beyond are mourning the passing of community champion Marj Fathers of Camp Mountain.
Foot & Mouth Disease warning
For over 130 years, Australia has been free of foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease. The disease is now on our doorstep.
Citizen science project update
Eco-Corridor birdwatchers visited QUT SERF to test a new app as part of our pilot citizen science project with TERN.
Behind the Business: Café Lagarto
At the Lifestyle Centre Samford, we speak to Café Lagarto's owner, Natalie Ross about her & her business.
The Village Pump
The SDPPA owns and operates The Village Pump community newspaper – the ‘voice’ of the local community. This free community newspaper is proudly produced and printed locally each fortnight, showcasing local activities, events, community views, achievements, news and local business advertisers.
