Ipswich households are being encouraged to cut down on food waste with the launch of a new council initiative offering free compost bins and worm farms to eligible residents. The Organics at Home program, introduced during International Compost Awareness Week, aims to reduce the amount of household waste being sentContinue Reading
Two people remain in hospital following a serious motorcycle crash involving several parked vehicles in Eagleby overnight. Police say preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle was travelling west along River Hills Road about 9.15pm on May 6 when it collided with the rear of a parked sedan before striking two additionalContinue Reading
Australian health authorities are closely monitoring developments after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean. At least four Australians were believed to have been on board during the outbreak involving the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, which differs from most forms ofContinue Reading
Residents in Beaudesert can now access library services around the clock following the launch of new Smart Lockers and Smart Return Shelves at the local library. The Scenic Rim initiative allows users to collect reserved items 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the lockers conveniently located outsideContinue Reading
Ipswich is striking a bold note this winter, calling on 400 trombonists to take part in a world record attempt during the 2026 SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival. The event, set for Sunday July 12 at Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct, aims to break the Guinness World Record forContinue Reading
The Logan City Council has unveiled an ambitious long-term plan aimed at shaping the city’s future, officially endorsing its new vision, Logan 2075. Described as the most significant planning project in the city’s history, the strategy outlines a 50-year roadmap built around seven key goals, including improved transport, a stronger localContinue Reading
A new exhibition co-designed in Logan is set to travel from the city’s local gallery to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia, showcasing First Nations stories, culture and creativity on a national platform. The exhibition titled ‘Thread: Connecting stories and community explores the relationships between garments, identity, and the histories, labourContinue Reading