Queensland Police are joining communities across the state to mark the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week and recognise decades of work protecting children from harm. The Queensland Police Service’s specialist child protection history dates back to 1963, when Juvenile Aid Bureaus were established across the state. The workContinue Reading
Scenic Rim residents have improved their recycling habits, with a Council program recording a 12.88 per cent reduction in contamination in recycling bins. The results came from the 2025 Let’s Get It Sorted Bin Health Check program, which was delivered across Beaudesert, Gleneagle, Boonah, Kalbar, Peak Crossing, Canungra and BoylandContinue Reading
A new exhibition at the Queensland Police Museum is shining a light on the service and sacrifice of Queensland police officers during World War I. War and Police opens on August 28 and will run until February, featuring more than 30 artefacts, including historical photographs, rare documents, replica medals andContinue Reading
Logan residents of all ages are being invited to celebrate the city through art as part of the Love Logan 2 Community Art Exhibition. Following the success of the first exhibition, Logan Art Gallery is again calling on locals to create artworks reflecting the people, places, cultures, memories and experiences that makeContinue Reading
Ipswich artists and arts groups will have another opportunity to showcase their work, with expressions of interest opening soon for the next round of Ipswich Community Gallery exhibitions. Applications will be open from August 31 to October 2, 2026, for 13 exhibition opportunities running from March 2027 to February 2028.Continue Reading
Redland City Council will remove bird exclusion netting from the ferry terminals servicing Coochiemudlo Island following concerns about birds becoming trapped. The decision comes after repeated incidents involving swallows finding their way through the netting and becoming caught behind it. The netting has also been damaged several times since itContinue Reading
Gold Coast puppy owners are being encouraged to get their new four-legged family members registered, with free initial registrations available for dogs under 12 months of age. The City’s annual dog registration renewal campaign is underway, with registrations due by August 31. Registration is a legal requirement and helps CouncilContinue Reading
Flagstone residents now have access to a new $8 million community hub, marking a major milestone for one of South East Queensland’s fastest-growing communities. The Flagstone Parklands Community Hub officially opened this week, providing local families with meeting spaces, multipurpose rooms and community services close to home. Logan Mayor JonContinue Reading
Two people have been arrested after police tracked a stolen vehicle being driven dangerously across the Gold Coast on Friday night, August 14. Police began tracking a grey Audi Q5 at about 6.40pm after it was allegedly observed being driven dangerously throughout the Gold Coast District. The vehicle had beenContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council has called on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to the Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), warning they could place greater financial pressure on councils and local communities. Councillors unanimously endorsed a four-point response at the July Ordinary Meeting, supporting reforms that simplify andContinue Reading