Ipswich is striking a bold note this winter, calling on 400 trombonists to take part in a world record attempt during the 2026 SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival. The event, set for Sunday July 12 at Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct, aims to break the Guinness World Record forContinue Reading
Residents are being invited to look skyward later this month, with a special after-dark stargazing session set to take place at the historic Mayes Cottage in Kingston. The adults-only event will run from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday, May 21, offering participants a chance to explore the night sky inContinue Reading
The 18th Gold Coast Open Taekwondo Championships will return to Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium for a major weekend of competition on May 2 and 3, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels. This year’s event introduces a new format, separating disciplines across two days to create a moreContinue 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
Scenic Rim Regional Council has launched its first major exhibition for 2026 at The Centre Beaudesert, featuring a vibrant mural of 100 artworks by Beaudesert State School Year 6 students. The exhibition brings to life “Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru”, a children’s book by Australian artist Lee FullARTon, who spent years researchingContinue Reading
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
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
The Scenic Rim is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of nature and community, with the much‑loved Kalbar Sunflower Festival returning from 1 – 3 May 2026. Held in the country town of Kalbar, the annual event transforms several hectares of farmland into a golden sea of more than one million sunflowers, set against the region’sContinue Reading
Logan residents are invited to celebrate World Wildlife Day on Sunday, March 1, with a morning of hands-on activities hosted by Logan City Council. The free Wildlife Wise event will offer interactive experiences designed for animal lovers of all ages, with a focus on learning about and protecting native species.Continue Reading