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
Ipswich City Council has unveiled a new five-year Corporate Plan designed to guide the city through a period of significant growth while maintaining its reputation as a family-friendly and liveable community. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 outlines council’s strategic priorities as Ipswich continues to expand. With the city’s population projected toContinue Reading
Ipswich is set to roll out the welcome mat for caravan and motorhome enthusiasts later this year, with the inaugural Let’s Go Ipswich Caravan and RV Expo receiving $14,000 in council sponsorship support. The three-day event will be held at Willowbank Raceway from August 28 to 30, showcasing the latest in caravans,Continue Reading
Logan City Council has resolved to formally seek changes from the Queensland Government on how rare and extreme flood events are used in local flood mapping, following consideration of an independent review into the Logan and Albert Rivers Flood Study. The decision was made at a recent Special Council meeting, whereContinue Reading
Logan City Council police have charged multiple people following a coordinated operation targeting high-risk offenders and domestic and family violence respondents across the district. The enforcement activity, conducted on 27 May under Operation Yankee Atlas, led to the execution of 13 warrants and the arrest of 13 adults, resulting in 36Continue Reading
A man has been hospitalised following a shooting at Munruben, south of Logan, with police continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services were called to a property on Norris Creek Road about 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 2, after reports that a man had been shot. Police attendedContinue Reading
Police are investigating a wounding incident after a man was allegedly stabbed at Holland Park on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to Cradock Street around 6.20pm on May 23 following reports that a man had suffered stab wounds during an altercation. When officers arrived, they located a 26-year-old manContinue Reading
A Greenbank man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of 3D-printed firearms in southeast Queensland. Detectives from the Queensland Police Service Drug and Serious Crime Group’s Illicit Firearms Team executed a search warrant at a Greenbank property, where officers allegedly uncovered a significant cache of illegalContinue Reading