Logan residents are being encouraged to have their say on the city’s environmental future as Logan City Council launches its annual Eco Survey. The survey, running from June 1 to 29, invites community members to share feedback, ideas and experiences that could help guide future environmental projects, services and activitiesContinue Reading
When the phone rings at 2.30am, Gold Coast University Hospital interventional cardiologist Professor Kuljit Singh knows someone’s life may depend on the next hour. Within minutes, he is on the road responding to a heart attack emergency as an entire hospital team mobilises behind the scenes to save a patientContinue Reading
The City of Gold Coast has launched a new campaign urging pet owners to take greater responsibility, following a rise in reported dog attacks across the region. More than 600 attacks were recorded in 2025, an average of 54 each month, with most incidents occurring in public places where dogs wereContinue Reading
Eighteen-year-old Broadbeach Waters student Robert Barber was preparing for his final Year 12 exams when everyday fatigue escalated into something far more serious. After struggling to complete a lap of his school oval and later feeling dizzy in the surf, Robert discovered his haemoglobin had dropped to dangerous levels. DaysContinue Reading
Residents across the City of Logan are being urged to have their say as council develops its next Disability Action Plan. Logan City Council has launched an online survey and a series of pop-up consultation events throughout April and May, giving locals the opportunity to help shape accessibility priorities for theContinue Reading
Young children in Logan now have access to a needle-free flu vaccine as part of Logan City Council’s community immunisation program for the 2026 flu season. The new nasal spray vaccine is available for children aged two to five years, offering a pain-free alternative to traditional injections. It will beContinue Reading
The City of Gold Coast is upgrading bus stops across the region to improve accessibility and meet the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT). In partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads(Translink Division), the project aims to make boarding and exiting buses safer and easier for all passengers,Continue Reading
Ipswich residents are embracing healthier lifestyles in record numbers, with nearly 35,000 people taking part in the city’s Active and Healthy Program in 2025. A new report from Ipswich City Council shows the initiative attracted 33,781 participants across a wide range of activities, including 48 weekly sessions, nutrition workshops, cyclingContinue Reading
Plans for a new surf lifesaving operations base at The Spit have been approved, marking a major boost for beach safety on the northern Gold Coast. Backed by the City of Gold Coast, the purpose-built facility will provide a dedicated hub for rescue operations, training, and emergency management, replacing temporaryContinue Reading
Residents across Logan, Beenleigh, Redlands, Beaudesert, and Scenic Rim are discovering the benefits of stress‑relief and mindfulness programs offered by local councils and community organisations. These initiatives provide practical tools to manage stress, improve mental wellbeing, and promote relaxation in busy daily lives.Programs include guided meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, and nature-based sessionsContinue Reading