Scenic Rim Regional Council has adopted its 2026–27 Budget, committing to a $94.7 million capital works program focused on roads, waste management and community infrastructure despite ongoing financial pressures. The Budget includes a $123.8 million operating program and nearly $95 million in capital works, with $45.3 million funded through externalContinue Reading
A new exhibition celebrating fantasy, creativity and storytelling has opened at The Centre Beaudesert, showcasing the work of three talented Scenic Rim artists. Enchanted Worlds, presented by Scenic Rim Regional Council, features paintings and ceramics by Maki Horanai, Lilly Piri and Fran Clancy. Running until September 5, the free exhibitionContinue Reading
Gold Coast Health is using the power of creativity to help people living with persistent pain, with two innovative workshops encouraging patients to explore music, movement and art as part of their recovery journey. Run through the Creative Health Hub in partnership with the Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Clinic (IPPC), theContinue Reading
Redlands Coast residents are being urged to keep a lookout for young koalas as the annual dispersal season gets underway, with the animals venturing out on their own in search of new territory. Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the period from June to December marks an important stage in aContinue Reading
Aspiring poets and spoken word performers are being encouraged to take centre stage later this month when Logan Libraries hosts a local heat of the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam. The free event will be held on Friday, July 31, at the Wilbur Street Youth Centre in partnership with Word Travels,Continue Reading
Logan residents are invited to experience an evening of art, culture and entertainment when Logan Art Gallery hosts a free twilight event on Thursday, July 16. Running from 3pm to 8pm, the special Where do I belong? Up Late program will transform the Logan Art Gallery and Logan Entertainment CentreContinue Reading
A 22-year-old Guanaba man has been charged following an alleged series of armed robberies across the Gold Coast on Sunday. Police allege the incidents began between 11.30am and 11.40am when the man attempted to steal two vehicles from members of the public in a shopping centre car park on BrisbaneContinue Reading
The Scenic Rim’s biggest celebration of food, farming and country hospitality is set to return later this month, with the popular Winter Harvest Festival transforming Kalbar into a paddock-to-plate paradise on June 27. The festival marks the grand finale of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month and will bring together moreContinue Reading
Logan City Council has adopted a new Standing Committee structure designed to align its day-to-day decision-making with the city’s long-term strategic vision, Logan 2075. The revised committee framework was endorsed as part of Council’s commitment to delivering ambitious goals for the city over the next five decades. Mayor Jon RavenContinue Reading
Ipswich children will have the chance to stay active, learn new skills and make new friends these winter school holidays thanks to Ipswich City Council’s free Active Kids program. Running from June 27 to July 12, the initiative will deliver 69 sport and recreation activities across 15 suburbs, offering familiesContinue Reading