Scam awareness is becoming an increasingly important issue for older residents across Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim, as reports of phone, text and online scams continue to rise. Community organisations and police say seniors are often targeted due to increased digital use for banking, shopping and communication. Common scamsContinue Reading
The severe heatwave that gripped south-eastern Australia in early January was made five times more likely due to human-caused climate change, according to new analysis by international research group World Weather Attribution. The multi-day heatwave, the most intense in the region since the Black Summer fires of 2019–20, saw temperatures soarContinue Reading
A friendly but fierce rivalry has emerged across South East Queensland, with Logan, Ipswich and Redland all vying to host a special $10, all-ages concert by Australian pop star Tones and I. The singer sparked the “mayoral showdown” on social media, announcing she would perform a one-off show with a fullContinue Reading
Beaudesert State High School has made history by becoming the first school in Queensland to launch a Beyond the Broncos boys program, unveiled during the school’s NAIDOC Week celebrations in July. The school has run the successful Beyond the Broncos girls program since 2022, with 17 young women graduating so farContinue Reading
Logan City Council is recognising environmentally minded residents who are helping protect local ecosystems through its Biodiversity Badge program. The initiative acknowledges landholders involved in Council’s Environmental Conservation Partnerships program who actively observe and record native plants and animals on their properties. Participants are awarded bronze, silver, or gold badges dependingContinue Reading
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