Logan City Council has adopted a new Standing Committee structure designed to align its day-to-day decision-making with the city’s long-term strategic vision, Logan 2075. The revised committee framework was endorsed as part of Council’s commitment to delivering ambitious goals for the city over the next five decades. Mayor Jon RavenContinue Reading
Ipswich children will have the chance to stay active, learn new skills and make new friends these winter school holidays thanks to Ipswich City Council’s free Active Kids program. Running from June 27 to July 12, the initiative will deliver 69 sport and recreation activities across 15 suburbs, offering familiesContinue Reading
Queensland Police Service (QPS) members have joined thousands of Queenslanders in Brisbane for the annual Darkness to Daylight event, a 110km relay run raising awareness and funds to prevent domestic and family violence (DFV). Hosted by Challenge DV, the overnight event symbolically represents the 110 lives lost to DFV acrossContinue Reading
Thousands of humpback whales are once again making their annual journey along Queensland’s coastline, marking the start of another spectacular whale-watching season for Redlands Coast residents and visitors. The migration, which runs from June through November, sees humpback whales travel approximately 5,000 kilometres from the icy waters of Antarctica toContinue Reading
Logan City Council has endorsed a series of evidence-based improvements to the city’s flood mapping, aiming to provide residents with clearer and more practical information while maintaining protections for people and property. The changes were approved at a Special Council meeting following an independent review of the Logan and AlbertContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council has strengthened its commitment to environmental conservation by endorsing an updated list of 180 locally significant plant and animal species across the region. The revised register includes 87 plant species and 93 animal species and will play a key role in future planning decisions, environmental managementContinue Reading
The western Scenic Rim is preparing to welcome food lovers from across the region as the second weekend of the 2026 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month delivers a packed program of farm experiences, tastings and country hospitality from 5 to 7 June. Visitors to Boonah, Kalbar, Harrisville and Mount AlfordContinue Reading
The State Emergency Service (SES) has marked 50 years of service to Queensland with a vibrant “Orange Army” parade through Brisbane’s CBD, celebrating the thousands of volunteers who have supported communities through floods, storms and emergencies since 1976. Current and former SES members, staff and families marched from Queens GardensContinue Reading
Four outstanding Gold Coast residents have been recognised for their contributions to the community at the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards. Leading the honours was Anna-Louise Kassulke, CEO of Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc, who was named Gold Coast Australian of the Year for her decades-longContinue Reading
The Scenic Rim’s celebrated Eat Local Movement has marked its 15th anniversary with a major accolade, taking out the Excellence in Collaboration Award at the Local Government Managers Australia awards. The recognition comes as Eat Local Month returns this June with more than 120 events showcasing the region’s farmers, producers,Continue Reading