Two people remain in hospital following a serious motorcycle crash involving several parked vehicles in Eagleby overnight. Police say preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle was travelling west along River Hills Road about 9.15pm on May 6 when it collided with the rear of a parked sedan before striking two additionalContinue Reading
Australian health authorities are closely monitoring developments after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean. At least four Australians were believed to have been on board during the outbreak involving the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, which differs from most forms ofContinue Reading
Residents in Beaudesert can now access library services around the clock following the launch of new Smart Lockers and Smart Return Shelves at the local library. The Scenic Rim initiative allows users to collect reserved items 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the lockers conveniently located outsideContinue Reading
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
A new creative hub has opened in Beenleigh, with the City of Logan unveiling The Line & Rail Artspace as its latest contemporary exhibition space. Located on the ground floor of Logan Water’s building on York Street, the venue officially launches with its inaugural exhibition In Motion, opening on Saturday, MayContinue Reading
Major drainage reconstruction works will begin on Mollenhagen Road next month as part of ongoing recovery efforts following recent severe storms and heavy rainfall. The project will involve removing damaged drainage infrastructure and installing two new reinforced concrete box culverts, designed to improve water flow and increase resilience during futureContinue Reading
A man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run incident that left a young woman seriously injured at Main Beach on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to a carpark on Waterways Drive around 9pm on May 2, after reports a 23-year-old woman from Seven Hills had been struck byContinue Reading
The Logan City Council has unveiled an ambitious long-term plan aimed at shaping the city’s future, officially endorsing its new vision, Logan 2075. Described as the most significant planning project in the city’s history, the strategy outlines a 50-year roadmap built around seven key goals, including improved transport, a stronger localContinue Reading
The City of Gold Coast is continuing its push to showcase the region’s natural assets, with a new round of funding set to support sustainable tourism initiatives. Round two of the city’s Nature-Based Tourism program opens on May 1, offering grants for both small-scale projects under $100,000 and larger developments exceedingContinue Reading