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
For older residents in Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim, staying socially connected is a vital part of healthy, happy ageing — and the local community is stepping up in meaningful ways. The Beaudesert Senior Citizens group continues to be a cornerstone of senior life in the area, offering regular social gatherings, activitiesContinue Reading
One of the quiet strengths of our local community is access to free outdoor spaces designed to support health and wellbeing. Across the Redlands Coast, residents are making the most of coastal walking tracks, parklands and outdoor fitness equipment to stay active and connected. Popular foreshore paths at Cleveland Point and Victoria Point are seeing regularContinue Reading
Redland City Council has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising the individuals and community groups who make a lasting contribution to life across the Redlands Coast. The annual awards celebrate local achievement, generosity and leadership, with categories including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Organisation Award.Continue Reading
Koalas remain one of South East Queensland’s most iconic yet vulnerable native species, with ongoing efforts across the region to protect their populations and habitat. In the Redlands Coast, koalas live in one of the most significant urbanised pockets in Australia, and Redland City Council’s Koala Conservation Plan (2022-2027) is working to safeguardContinue Reading
In Queensland’s Scenic Rim, a bright bus full of happy dogs is doing more than turning heads, it’s helping build connection, confidence, and community. The idea belongs to Jo McVilly who had a simple problem, too many dogs to walk. Her unique solution was to drive them instead. Her lovingly converted dog busContinue Reading
A Scenic Rim farmer says council red tape around private camping is threatening the future of his family property, highlighting ongoing challenges for rural landowners trying to diversify their income. Sarabah cattle farmer Robert Roberts began hosting campers on his 200-hectare property through online platform Hipcamp in 2020, offering a small numberContinue Reading
Health isn’t just physical, it’s deeply social. In the early weeks of 2026, when the busy festive season quiets and routines return, making connections with others can be just as important to our wellbeing as eating well and staying active. Across Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim, there are many waysContinue Reading
As the new year begins, many seniors are looking for gentle, enjoyable ways to stay active without the pressure of intense exercise. One of the simplest and most rewarding options available locally is joining a walking group. Across Logan, Heart Foundation Walking groups offer seniors the chance to improve their health whileContinue Reading
From festive concerts to arts and crafts, a range of fun events and activities will be available for the community to enjoy at Redland City Council venues throughout the Christmas period. Mayor Jos Mitchell said Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) and Redland Libraries were among the venues offering festive funContinue Reading