Logan’s unsung heroes, inspiring leaders and outstanding achievers are once again being recognised, with nominations now open for the 2027 City of Logan People’s Excellence Awards. Delivered by Logan City Council, the annual awards celebrate residents who make a meaningful contribution to the community across a wide range of fields,Continue Reading
A major upgrade to Taylor Bridge and sections of Christmas Creek Road in Lamington will improve road safety, flood resilience and transport connections for Scenic Rim communities. The $7.43 million project will replace the existing timber Taylor Bridge with a new concrete structure built at a higher level, reducing theContinue Reading
Work has begun on a $6.7 million flood resilience project along Upper Warrill Creek, with the aim of protecting farmland, improving waterway health and reducing the impact of future floods across the Scenic Rim. The project, funded through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), will restore erodedContinue Reading
New parking measures will be introduced in suburbs between Mermaid Beach and Burleigh ahead of the opening of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3, with the City aiming to protect residential streets from becoming all-day commuter parking areas. From 14 September, a new traffic area will introduce a three-hour on-street parking limit onContinue Reading
Gold Coast Health is helping women affected by domestic, family and sexual violence rebuild with dignity through a partnership that provides brand-new clothing and essential items to those arriving at hospital in crisis. The Dress Her With Dignity initiative, delivered in partnership with charity Convoy of Hope, ensures women who have fled violenceContinue Reading
Ipswich residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of the city centre, with public consultation now open on a series of major projects designed to revitalise Ipswich Central. The Ipswich Central Heart: Arts, Commerce and Urban Greening project includes concept plans for a streetscape refresh of Brisbane Street, an expandedContinue Reading
More than $481,000 has been awarded to support 42 community projects and events across Redlands Coast over the past six months through Redland City Council’s grants program. Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the funding, delivered through six grant streams since January, helps strengthen local communities by supporting events, services andContinue Reading
A Gold Coast Health clinician has become the first Queensland-based doctor to complete a pioneering forensic medicine fellowship through the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists. Dr Rachel Marr recently earned her Fellowship of the Faculty of Clinical Forensic Medicine (FFCFM RCPA), marking a significant milestone for both her career andContinue Reading
Country music, smoky barbecue and family entertainment will take centre stage when the Flame BBQ & Music Festival returns to Jimboomba Park this September. The popular one-day event promises more than four hours of live country music, headlined by Brisbane favourites The Wet Whistles alongside Jimboomba local and returning festival performer JakeContinue Reading
Logan residents are invited to help grow a greener future by taking part in National Tree Day community planting events on Sunday, July 26, as Australia’s largest tree-planting initiative celebrates its 30th anniversary. Logan City Council will host three volunteer planting sessions from 8am to 10am at Eagleby Wetlands, BegaContinue Reading