Redland City Council will remove bird exclusion netting from the ferry terminals servicing Coochiemudlo Island following concerns about birds becoming trapped. The decision comes after repeated incidents involving swallows finding their way through the netting and becoming caught behind it. The netting has also been damaged several times since itContinue Reading
Gold Coast puppy owners are being encouraged to get their new four-legged family members registered, with free initial registrations available for dogs under 12 months of age. The City’s annual dog registration renewal campaign is underway, with registrations due by August 31. Registration is a legal requirement and helps CouncilContinue Reading
Flagstone residents now have access to a new $8 million community hub, marking a major milestone for one of South East Queensland’s fastest-growing communities. The Flagstone Parklands Community Hub officially opened this week, providing local families with meeting spaces, multipurpose rooms and community services close to home. Logan Mayor JonContinue Reading
Two people have been arrested after police tracked a stolen vehicle being driven dangerously across the Gold Coast on Friday night, August 14. Police began tracking a grey Audi Q5 at about 6.40pm after it was allegedly observed being driven dangerously throughout the Gold Coast District. The vehicle had beenContinue Reading
Scenic Rim Regional Council has called on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to the Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), warning they could place greater financial pressure on councils and local communities. Councillors unanimously endorsed a four-point response at the July Ordinary Meeting, supporting reforms that simplify andContinue Reading
Redland City Council has reassured residents that the city’s drinking water and wastewater services remain safe and reliable, while acknowledging the need to invest in ageing infrastructure. Council said maintaining and upgrading water and wastewater networks is an issue facing local governments across Queensland as communities grow and infrastructure reachesContinue Reading
A major upgrade at the intersection of Logan Reserve Road and School Road has been completed, improving safety and traffic flow for students, families and motorists. Located beside Logan Reserve State School, the upgraded intersection is designed to make school drop-off and pick-up periods safer while reducing congestion and improvingContinue Reading
Everyday household items are taking centre stage in a new exhibition exploring the memories, identities and stories behind the objects people choose to keep. Kerbside Nation opens at the Living Museum of Logan on Friday, August 14, and examines Logan’s kerbside clean-ups through the eyes of local residents. Curated by artistContinue Reading
Logan City Council is preparing to investigate how ephemeral, or normally dry, creeks are identified in flood mapping as it responds to community concerns about the draft Logan Plan. Council’s City Shape, Economic Transformation and Transport Committee will consider the proposed investigation’s scope on August 12, before making a recommendationContinue Reading
Gold Coast residents may notice a few empty pedestals around the city as the iconic blue koala Borobi takes a temporary break for a much-needed health check. The City of Gold Coast is inspecting all eight Borobi statues located across the city after years of exposure to the region’s sun,Continue Reading