Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp has called for an independent investigation into cost overruns on the Tamborine Mountain Gallery Walk off-street car park project. Council recently approved reallocating $1.6 million from its 2025–2026 Budget to cover increased costs, bringing the total first-stage budget to $6 million. The project, part ofContinue Reading
The City of Logan is putting the spotlight on the people who make it thrive, with Council launching its search for the next generation of “Logan Legends.” From sporting champions like Cameron Smith, Corey Parker, Steven Bradbury and Mollie O’Callaghan to music icons Savage Garden and Dami Im, Logan hasContinue Reading
Ten City of Logan students have received a welcome financial boost as they prepare to begin university studies, thanks to a partnership between Logan City Council and local businesses. The students were awarded tertiary bursaries through the City of Logan Tertiary Educational Bursaries program, which provides $5,000 per recipient overContinue Reading
Two local Logan City Council staff members have been recognised with a prestigious national resuscitation award for their life-saving actions. Aaron Sprigg and Mary Joy were honoured with the Australian Resuscitation Club Medalafter they helped save a man who went into cardiac arrest at the Mount Warren Sports and Fitness Centre last year. Their quickContinue Reading
Work is now underway on a major new housing community designed specifically for older Australians in Logan Reserve. Construction recently began on a large over-50s residential development by AVID Property Group, following demand for age-friendly living options in the region. The new community is expected to deliver 376 purpose-built homes tailored to the needsContinue Reading
Beaudesert is set to benefit from a growing push to promote the Scenic Rim as a leading destination for nature-based tourism, food experiences and short escapes. Local councils and tourism bodies are continuing to invest in walking trails, farm-gate experiences and regional events designed to attract visitors while supporting localContinue Reading
A friendly but fierce rivalry has emerged across South East Queensland, with Logan, Ipswich and Redland all vying to host a special $10, all-ages concert by Australian pop star Tones and I. The singer sparked the “mayoral showdown” on social media, announcing she would perform a one-off show with a fullContinue Reading
Beaudesert State High School has made history by becoming the first school in Queensland to launch a Beyond the Broncos boys program, unveiled during the school’s NAIDOC Week celebrations in July. The school has run the successful Beyond the Broncos girls program since 2022, with 17 young women graduating so farContinue Reading
Logan City Council is recognising environmentally minded residents who are helping protect local ecosystems through its Biodiversity Badge program. The initiative acknowledges landholders involved in Council’s Environmental Conservation Partnerships program who actively observe and record native plants and animals on their properties. Participants are awarded bronze, silver, or gold badges dependingContinue Reading
The festive season delivered an unexpected bonus for a Logan woman who has welcomed the new year with a life-changing win after pocketing $100,000 from an instant scratch-it ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Nextra Mount Ommaney News inside Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre, but the lucky winner didn’t discover her prize until earlyContinue Reading