A major new exhibition celebrating one of Australia’s most respected living artists is set to open at Ipswich Art Gallery later this month. Painting the Celestial is the first comprehensive retrospective of Ipswich-based painter Leonard Brown, bringing together works spanning more than five decades. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the exhibition marks anContinue Reading
Families across the Scenic Rim can look forward to a busy and creative Easter break, with Council unveiling a packed school holiday program featuring free and low-cost activities for all ages. Run by Scenic Rim Regional Council, the program will see libraries and cultural centres transformed into hubs of activity, offeringContinue Reading
A 27-year-old man has been shot by police following an incident at a shopping centre in Logan Central on Saturday evening. Police were called to the Carmody Centre car park on Ewing Road about 6pm after reports of a man armed with a knife allegedly damaging property and making threats. AccordingContinue Reading
A new Olympic-sized swimming pool has officially opened at Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, marking a major milestone for sport and recreation in the City of Logan. Delivered by Logan City Council, the $24.7 million redevelopment features a 50-metre, eight-lane pool, now the city’s second Olympic-standard facility. Mayor Jon Raven said the newContinue Reading
Families across Logan can look forward to a busy April school break, with a wide range of activities on offer through the city’s latest holiday program. Logan City Council has announced the return of its popular KRANK School Holiday program, featuring everything from touch football sessions to creative workshops exploring bionic hands,Continue Reading
Construction on Logan’s future district park at Waterford West is progressing well, with the project now entering an exciting new stage. After months of major earthworks, residents will soon begin to see visible progress as new structures, playground equipment and pathways start appearing above ground. The transformation marks a significant milestoneContinue Reading
Two teenagers have died following a crash involving an e-bike and a motorcycle at Greenbank on Thursday night. Police said the collision occurred around 9pm on Middle Road when a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, travelling along the road, attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided with an e-bike travelling in the opposite direction. AContinue Reading
Six teenagers have been rescued from the summit of Mount Barney after becoming stranded overnight in the Scenic Rim. The group of six men, aged between 18 and 19, were not injured but were unable to make their way down the mountain and remained on the summit overnight while maintaining regularContinue Reading
A major recruitment drive has brought 83 new nurses to Toowoomba Hospital, strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce as demand for medical services continues to grow. The nurses are joining the hospital through Darling Downs Health’s Early Career Pathway Program, which supports graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice. AllContinue Reading
Construction has begun on a new $5.9 million clubhouse at Hammel Park in Beenleigh, marking a major boost for local sport and the growing rugby league community. The Logan City Council project will deliver a modern facility to support the Beenleigh Juniors Rugby League Football Club, which has experienced significant growthContinue Reading