Our Logan Magazine - September 2015

Volume 42 September 2015

Chekole off and running

Berrinba land sale to bring new jobs

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE

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POSTIES’ APPEAL TO PET OWNERS

‘please contain your dogs’ Posties around Australia deliver mail to our letterboxes rain, hail or shine but the weather is not the only hazard they encounter.

Logan City Council has collaborated with Australia Post (South-East Queensland) to launch a new initiative aimed at educating pet owners of the dangers a roaming dog might pose to a postal delivery employee or member of the public.

Postal delivery employees will be issuing courtesy notices to properties with a potential pet problem to help ensure owners are aware of their dogs’ behaviours.

It is important to remember that when you’re not home, even the most friendly dog is likely to view the approach of a postal delivery employee as a possible threat.

Owners are requested to contain their pets within their property, ensuring the gates are kept closed. Where possible, dogs should be contained at the rear of the property.

A message from our Mayor After more than a year of planning and preparation, last month we hosted our city’s largest ever musical event as part of the 2015 Queensland Music Festival (QMF).

Under This Sky was performed at Logan Brothers Rugby League Club to an audience of more than 15,000 people over two nights.

Under the guidance of jazz legend and QMF Artistic Director, James Morrison, Under This Sky was a resounding success.

From the very first auditions, right through to the main event, it was evident that the talent pool in Logan is an ocean – huge, incredibly diverse and artistically vibrant.

Mayor Pam Parker Phone: 3412 3412 Email: mayor@logan.qld.gov.au @MayorPam

Under This Sky featured a cast of over 700 performers including singers, musicians, actors, dancers and more, all who represented the many people and cultures of our city – the size and scale of the performance was breathtaking!

We all know Logan has a wealth of talent that doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves, however this event really turned heads. It was an incredible opportunity for our city to shine, and over these two nights, we beamed. You can see photos from this amazing weekend on pages 30 and 31 in this month’s magazine.

Under This Sky was truly a show to remember and one that will leave a lasting legacy in our city, and provide opportunities for budding artists in the future.

I would like to congratulate all those who were involved in the production – both on stage and behind the scenes.

It is my hope that the many thousands who came to witness this extraordinary event were moved and inspired by the talent and stories of Logan, told by those who live in, and love, this great city of ours.

In this month’s edition of Our Logan, we get a glimpse into Logan’s future. On page 19, we get a first look at how Flagstone’s CBD might develop one day. Meanwhile, the recent sale of SouthWest 2 is another step in the right direction for jobs growth in Logan (details on page 17).

On the subject of local jobs in the future, more than 2,000 teenagers had an opportunity to map their career pathway at our annual Youth Expo at Logan Metro Sports Centre in July.

You can read more about this great event on page 28.

Until next time,

Mayor Pam Parker City of Logan Mayor Pam Parker with Queensland Music Festival Artistic Director James Morrison.

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LOGAN’S ‘real deal’ middle distance champion Looking through his school’s record book, John Paul College student Chekole Getenet’s eyes light up as he sees times beside long standing records for the 3,000 metres and 1,500 metres events.

“I think I can beat these times,” he says with quiet confidence.

It is not wishful thinking by the shy and slightly built 15-year-old, who is rapidly making a name for himself as a medium distance and cross country runner.

At the Australian Junior Championships in March, Chekole won the 3,000 metres and finished second in the 1,500 metres events in the Under 16 division.

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Both personal best times shaved around 30 seconds off school records that had stood for almost 30 years.

In his favourite event – the cross country – Chekole won the State Championships in May by 200 metres.

Chekole’s growing achievements as a medium distance runner are made more remarkable by the cross countries journey that has delivered him into competitive running.

Growing up in a small village near the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, Chekole’s life revolved around herding the village’s dairy cattle twice a day and milking them by hand to support himself and his siblings.

Chekole encountered near death experiences, such as being stalked by packs of wild dogs while doing his chores in an active war zone.

When his parents died, leaving three orphans to fend for themselves, relatives saved the money to bring him, along with his older brother and sister, to Australia to live with their aunt, uncle and cousins in Woodridge.

Although their small house is bursting at the seams with an extended family of nine people, there are no complaints from Chekole.

and as a result he is now a student here, on a full scholarship, with assistance to travel and compete at state and national events.

“He is the best male runner we have at the school and he has what it takes to win.

When asked what he thinks about when running for hours on end, the answer is ‘winning’ – just like his hero, Olympian Mo Farah, the Somali-born, British middle distance world record holder.

“He’s the real deal.”

Chekole won the 4km Junior Dash with a time of 12 minutes 39 seconds at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in July.

Photo courtesy of Gold Coast Airport Marathon.

“I didn’t go to school before I came to Australia,” he said.

“Everything was different there – the food, our house, the city itself and the language.

“At first it was difficult, but now I am used to it and I really like it here.”

Two years ago, a teacher at Woodridge State High School rang John Paul College’s middle distance and cross country coach Murray Watkins to suggest he consider coaching Chekole after watching him lapping the oval day after day, in preparation for a regional carnival.

Murray offered his coaching services last year and Chekole started walking the 14 kilometre round trip between Woodridge and John Paul College every day to train, regardless of the weather.

Chekole’s academic progress is also coming along under the school’s modified education program.

His favourite subject is maths, and it shows with Chekole’s ability to rattle off the times needed to beat records and the winning margins behind the 10 trophies and 64 medals in his trophy cabinet.

When asked what he thinks about when running for hours on end, the answer is ‘winning’

“He’s come from unbelievably impoverished circumstances in Ethiopia and is a hard worker, so we’re doing everything we can to help him,” Murray said.

“He’s extremely dedicated, focused and competitive, but also very modest about his ability.

“Last year I presented Chekole’s circumstances to John Paul College 5

Where there’s smoke you’ll find Logan’s support network

Crestmead’s Louie Naumovski and his partner Christine Richards are passionate about helping people affected by house fire – whether they are lobbying for better smoke alarms or helping survivors who have escaped house fires with their lives and nothing else.

industry and his dealings with people in the aftermath of house fires.

“Our involvement started when we responded to Australia’s worst house fire at Slacks Creek in 2011 and everything grew from there,” Louie said.

“The worst thing about some fire alarms is they provide a false sense of security,” Louie said.

“We created the Logan House Fire Support Network to provide assistance to help a families in their time of greatest need and we’ve done the same after every house fire in Logan since then.

“Now any time there’s a house fire in South-East Queensland, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) contact us to see if we can provide assistance with things like funeral arrangements, accommodation and basic items like household furniture.”

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He’s passionate about smoke alarms, particularly after a coronial inquest found that a working photoelectric smoke alarm would have saved the victims of the Slacks Creek fire.

“If you’re relying on an ionisation smoke alarm to warn you of a typical house fire while you’re sleeping, you’ll be dead.

“Ionisation smoke alarms, the ones with a radioactive symbol inside, are easily set off by things like burning toast, but they take far too long to go off when there is a smouldering fire.

“Unfortunately, despite being recommended by QFES, many people shy away from installing the photoelectric smoke detectors, because they don’t know the difference between detector types and (photoelectric detectors) are slightly more expensive.”

Louie is now working as a full-time volunteer, after leaving his job to concentrate on broadening the scope of the fire safety network to SouthEast Queensland.

His partner Christine said the support network had become the focal point for offers of assistance every time there was a house fire, making the volunteer role a full-time job.

“One lady, who was dying of cancer, left her furniture to charity,” Christine said.

“Shortly after she died – and yet another house fire in Logan – her brother rang us and invited us to collect what we needed.

“That kind of generosity is typical of the support from the community that makes it possible for us to help people in genuine need.”

Donations can be made at www. loganhousefiresupportnetwork. com or you can follow on Facebook at Logan House Fire Support Network. Offers of storage for furniture and other donated items are particularly welcome.

Building community resilience starts with you If a disaster or emergency happened in the City of Logan, would you know what to do?

Would you and your family be able to survive – not only through the initial incident, but in the recovery period as well?

Logan’s Big Safe Day Out, happening on Sunday 13 September at Gould Adams Park, Kingston, is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about being prepared in your home for an emergency situation.

The free family event will be hosted by Logan City Council and the Logan City Emergency and Disaster Alliance (LCEDA). Representatives from emergency services and support agencies will also attend to provide all the information you need to know.

The event will be held from 9am to 3pm and will also include a jumping castle and face painting.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

You can also win great prizes and check out some of the giveaways on offer.

Entry is free. Gould Adams Park is located on Kingston Rd, Kingston.

For more information, email disastermanagement@logan.qld.gov.au or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

Sunday 13 September, 9am-3pm Gould Adams Park, Kingston Who is at Logan’s Big Safe Day Out? Come and meet representatives from the following organisations so you can be prepared for a disaster or emergency: • Logan City Council: learn about disaster management, flooding, bushfires, what to do with your animals during a disaster, road closures, and recovery • Logan State Emergency Service • Queensland Fire and Emergency Services • Queensland Police Service • Australian Red Cross • Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services • Queensland Ambulance Service • St. John Ambulance • GIVIT • ACCESS • Multilink • FM101 • Emergency Services Cadets.

Open fires in the City of Logan CURRENTLY YOU CAN: • Have an open fire for cooking food CURRENTLY YOU CANNOT: • Have an open fire to maintain property or burn vegetation without a permit from Queensland Fire and Emergency Service. (Note: Currently QFES only issues permits for fires greater than 2m2) We want you to tell us whether or not residents should be able to have a property maintenance fire (less than 2m2 in size) on their property.

Residents will continue to be protected by smoke and odour nuisance local laws.

Have your say • Online: www.logan.qld.gov. au/haveyoursay • By phone: 3412 3412 • By email: council@logan. qld.gov.au • In person at our fireside conversations. Visit the website for dates and times.

NOTE: Logan City Council will not be introducing permits, fees or charges to regulate fires.

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Dancers cheer for Tudor Park PCYC plans Poppy Hiratos shows off the skills that will be put to use in the new dance studio with her instructor Lauren Scott, Councillor Luke Smith, Trevor Bryant and Inspector Steve Pyne from Project Booyah.

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oungsters are dancing on a dream with a new dedicated dance studio to be created at the Tudor Park PCYC. Plans are in place to close in a section of the facility’s large deck area to create a new room that will cater to dance classes for children two and a half years of age and up.

Tudor Park PCYC Centre Manager Trevor Bryant said the Always Dance classes were extremely popular and without the new dance room, the school would need to relocate.

“With ballet, cheerleading and a range of other dance classes running four days a week, this new dance studio will be great for the dancers and free

New footpath for Hilder Park

up the main hall for other activities,” he said.

“The PCYC is really growing, with plans to establish the Project Booyah program at the facility also in the works.”

Councillor Luke Smith said the Tudor Park PCYC was a fantastic community hub for Loganholme and its expansion would allow it to offer even more services.

The permanent footpath replaces a well-worn track used by many locals in the area to access the park.

The new footpath will make life a little easier for locals in Loganholme.

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With handrails and seating, the new footpath has greatly improved the safety of the walkway situated on a steep incline.

CR LUKE SMITH

p: 3412 3412 e: lukesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Tanah Merah, Loganholme, part of Cornubia and part of Waterford West.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 6 NEWS

A new concrete footpath, including stairs, has been constructed in Hilder Park at Kendall Close, Loganholme.

Local roller skaters ride wheel of fortune in Adelaide It is particularly popular in the City of Logan, with two local clubs – the Revolutions Roller Sports Club and Logan City Skate Around – part of a six club contingent representing SouthEast Queensland at the national championships.

Roller skaters from Revolutions Roller Sports Club in Hillcrest have enjoyed one of the club’s most successful appearances at the national roller skating championships.

Seventeen skaters ranging in age from nine to 52 travelled to Adelaide in July to compete in the 2015 Australian Artistic Roller Skating Championships.

Councillor Laurie Smith said the results in Adelaide demonstrated the depth of roller skating talent in the city.

“Some of these skaters train up to three times a week to prepare their routines for the national stage,” he said.

Revolutions roller skaters (L-R) Olivia Peters, Viki Podlich, Amanda Webster, Michuru Encinas, Taylor Heit, Natasha Coach Greg Heit, Izzy Podlich, Madeline Black, Pearl Casey, Caitlyn Peck and Jenna McKenzie.

Peck said it was pleasing to see the places so from a club perspective hard work and hours put into training “That is a terrific commitment and it and even a state perspective, the club by the club’s skaters rewarded with is great to see competitors of all ages had a pretty successful time at these podium finishes. sharing their passion for the sport with championships.” the local community.

“Out of 35 events we competed in, our People of a certain age may well skaters came away with top 10 places “Congratulations to all the skaters, remember the disco-propelled in 29 events, which is a great result, their families and supporters who resurgence of roller skating during the considering many events had more travelled to Adelaide to represent 1970s and 1980s, but its popularity as than 20 competitors,” he said.

Logan at the national championships.” a pastime can be traced back to the “We had six first places and six second early 1900s.

New traffic signs and hazard markings have been installed along a 2.7 kilometre section of Goodna Rd, between the roundabout at the intersection with Ison Rd north, and west chevron alignment markers to the straight section from Springfield.

Traffic and accident data indicated that 22 crashes, curve warning sign with advisory speed including several fatalities, have occurred in the past 10 years along this section of road.

The new signs are now in place and include seven curve warning signs and 42 chevron alignment markers (hazard signs on the curves).

While the extra signs will alert motorists, it is important to take care through this winding section of road.

CR LAURIE SMITH

p: 3412 3412 e: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 7: Boronia Heights, Forestdale, Greenbank, Hillcrest, Munruben (part of), North Maclean (part of), Park Ridge (part of) and Park Ridge South (part of).

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 7 NEWS

Signs support safety on Goodna Road

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Little athletics champs go the distance

Major drainage project to protect homes A major drainage project aimed at protecting residents’ homes in Browns Plains will start later this year, weather permitting.

The Forestglen Master Drainage Project will significantly increase drainage capacity, providing enhanced immunity for at risk houses in Browns Plains.

Councillor Cherie Dalley said she was happy the Forestglen project was starting after many years of planning.

“I’m delighted that Council is acting to upgrade stormwater capacity above Forestglen Park and in the Browns Plains area,” she said.

“As our city continues to develop, even more pressure is being placed on the gutters and drainage network that manages seasonal downpours.

If the stamina of a club could be compared to an athlete, you would almost say the Browns Plains Little Athletics Centre is like a marathon runner.

The club is one year shy of its 30th anniversary after stepping up to the starting line in 1986 – it’s still going strong and running a solid race.

More than 200 youngsters aged between three and 17 were members last year and centre manager Craig Mills is hoping even more will sign-up for the 2015/2016 season on Saturday 29 August.

“We have Tiny Tots available for children aged three to four years, and then the age groups go from Under 6s up to Under 17s,” he said.

“While the infrastructure is largely unseen when complete, it’s vital to ensure we have the capacity to deal with torrential rain storms.

“This project will go a long way to protecting residents’ homes from water when storms roll through the city.”

Councillor Dalley said the $8.3 million project would provide a notable increase in the collection and management of stormwater in local rain events, benefiting residents and road users.

“It’s a great opportunity for them to try running, long jump, high jump, hurdling, shot put, discus and javelin.

“It’s all about family, fun and fitness.”

The club meets on Saturday mornings and families are encouraged to be involved by helping run events for the various age groups.

“I love seeing all of the kids giving their best out on the track and field and encourage people who are interested in signing up to give it a go this season,” she said.

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Browns Plains Little Athletics Centre meets at Vansittart Rd, Regents Park.

Sign-on for the 2015/2016 season is on Saturday 29 August from 8am to 1pm.

CR CHERIE DALLEY

For more information, phone 0449 647 157 or visit www.bplac.com.au

Division 8: Browns Plains, Heritage Park, Park Ridge and Regents Park.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

Photo: Stewart Treeby and Craig Mills are ready for the 2015/2016 little athletics season and will be supporting members Rylee, 6, and Harrison, 7.

p: 3412 3412 e: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au

DIVISION 8 NEWS

Councillor Cherie Dalley said the club’s proud history and active committee meant many years of success were still to come.

BEENLEIGH SHOW: Saturday 12 September, 9am-9pm, 38-44 James St Beenleigh

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9am – 11am, Meadowbrook Learn about threatened species found in Slacks Creek, and help recovery actions by planting a native species on National Threatened Species Day. A free BBQ and refreshments will be provided.

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8am – 10.30am, Slacks Creek Connect with your local community and find out what is being done in your local bushland to help it thrive. Join the fun where anyone, young and old, can work and learn alongside experts and experienced volunteers.

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Sunday 13 September 9am – 4pm, Village Green, Wharf St, Logan Village

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Anne Buist will talk about her new thriller, Medea’s Curse.

Anne is Chair of Women’s Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, and has over 25 years clinical and research experience in perinatal psychiatry. She is married to Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project.

Logan North Library, Thursday 3 September, 6pm-7pm Dr Anita Heiss: author, Indigenous Literacy Day Ambassador and member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW, will talk about her latest book, Tiddas.

Set in Brisbane, this book dishes the secrets on five best friends with something to hide.

Logan Central Library, Saturday 5 September, 2pm-3pm

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Brisbane Writers Festival events in Logan

Australia’s ‘Queen of Country’, Gina Jeffreys, will headline the Logan Village Country Music Festival later this month.The Village Green will set the stage for a day of music, food and fun for all the family.

There will be rides and activities for the kids, heritage displays, tours of the Logan Village museum and food trucks serving up tasty dishes.

Held for the first time in 2013 to celebrate 150 years of European settlement in Logan Village, the event has become a popular annual celebration, attracting thousands of people.

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9.30am – 11.30am, Logan River Celebrate World Rivers Day by giving canoeing a try. Canoes will be supplied or you may bring your own.

To book a place or find out more about these events, please phone 3412 4491 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

Dog body language/dog park etiquette seminar Saturday 19 September 10am-noon, Animal Management Centre, 213 Queens Rd, Kingston.

Have you ever wondered what your pet is saying?

Then come along to a free dog body language seminar and learn how to identify your dog’s needs and discover handy tips to solve problem behaviour. A KONG advisor will also present on how KONG pet toys can assist with your pet’s behaviour. Bookings are essential contact 3412 5397.

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Library taps into technology to help people with a disability Family history researcher Martin Hawkins has helped hundreds of people connect with their ancestors from his ‘office’ at Logan North Library over the past five and a half years.

There is a three-month waiting list for Martin’s researching expertise, which he generously donates three days a week.

Martin said his role was made easier thanks to the library’s Accessibility Centre, a room containing specialised software and computer equipment for people with a disability.

“I either rely on a wheelchair or a walker to help me get around so I’m not very mobile,” Martin said.

“When this facility was opened five years ago I asked the staff whether I could work out of here one day a week.

“Since that time, interest in ancestry research has grown tremendously and

now I work out of here three days a week.

“I can do that thanks to the wonderful facilities here, not to mention the staff who are extremely helpful.”

Logan North Library has provided special facilities for people with disabilities since 1996, when the Charles Hamilton Special Needs Centre was built at the library’s former location further up Springwood Rd. The Accessibility Centre at the library’s current home on Sports Dr is the only facility of its kind in the City of Logan.

It has computers, equipment such as height adjustable desks, magnifying devices, large key keyboards, and resources for people with vision, hearing and mobility disabilities and learning differences.

Earlier this year, the centre acquired a Tap-it touch display that can be reconfigured at different heights and angles to suit the needs of different users.

This month people and organisations across Queensland will come together to celebrate Disability Action Week, from 13 to 19 September 2015.

To find out about more about the Accessibility Centre at Logan North Library, phone 3412 4140 or email logannorthlibrary@logan.qld.gov.au Photo: Family history researcher Martin Hawkins helps Cynthia Eaton research her family history at Logan North Library’s Accessibility Centre.

Logan libraries focus on online safety Libraries in the City of Logan are on the front line of promoting safer and smarter online behaviour.

All nine branches of Logan City Council Libraries received accreditation as eSmart Libraries in April this year, the first libraries in Queensland to receive the online safety tick of approval.

Aimed at equipping people with the skills to use technology like smart phones and tablets in a safe and responsible way, the eSmart Libraries initiative is one of the most significant community online safety programs ever undertaken in Australia.

The program – created by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and the Telstra Foundation – also seeks to alleviate parents’ concerns about their child or teenager’s online habits by teaching online behaviour that reduces their potential exposure to cyberbullying, online pornography and violent content.

Representatives of both foundations will attend a free event at Logan Central Library on Wednesday 9 September from 10.30am to acknowledge the introduction of eSmart into Logan’s libraries.

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Healthy outlook for youth job pathways in Logan High school students in the City of Logan are receiving handson experience in the health sector thanks to a targeted traineeship program.

the next generation of health care professionals.

Lorraine Stevenson, the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services with Logan Bayside Health Network, said allowing young people to experience working in a hospital environment was critical to helping them decide if a career in the health sector was for them.

Eleven school-based trainees were selected through a specialised recruitment program earlier this year to gain work experience at Logan Hospital, Trinder Park aged care and Blue Care Bethania.

Established by the South East Health Pathways Alliance and supported by Logan City Council, the program has seen the students become the first intake of school-based trainees to go into local health facilities since the late 1990s.

With one in four jobs in the City of Logan expected to be created in the health sector in the next 20 years, the program aims to promote career opportunities in Logan to nurture

“Caring for patients when they are often at their most vulnerable is a great privilege and I am confident our trainees will soon feel this for themselves,” she said.

Photo: High school students from across the City of Logan have been recruited to gain work experience in local health facilities for the first time since the 1990s.

Poppy’s war story deserves medal ‘Telling war stories’ is a phrase you often hear when someone boasts of their past glories, stories that generally have nothing to do with the grim reality of war.

Ninety-one-year-old Woodridge resident Poppy Hampson doesn’t appear to be one for boasting as it has taken 70 years to see her wartime service recognised.

Mrs Hampson, a resident of Trinder Park aged care, worked on her family’s three farms in Daisy Hill during World War II, planting and harvesting crops to support Australia’s war effort

as part of the WASPS (Women’s Agricultural Security Production Service).

In June this year, Mrs Hampson received a war service medal for her contributions – a symbol of recognition she did not know she was entitled to until she began telling her story to Mabel Park High School students involved in the Every Story Counts project.

Organised by the South East Health Pathways Alliance, the project aims to connect students with elderly community members.

Photo: Local students helped Trinder Park aged care resident Poppy Hampson receive recognition for her war-time service

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Trailriders find way to new home The old pony club grounds at Chambers Flat have received a new lease on life following an extensive expressionof-interest process to secure new permanent tenants.

Club spokesperson Tracey Gray said the club was excited about finally securing a permanent base.

A number of new footpaths are set to be rolled out across Division 9 in coming months.

“We’re absolutely rapt – this is the first time we’ve had our own property,” she said.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said improving pedestrian walkways was a priority as it encouraged active lifestyles and improved safety.

“We’re looking forward to having other equestrian groups in the area come and do some activities.”

“New 1.2 metre wide footpaths will be installed in a number of locations that have been identified as frequently used by walkers and we thank the local residents for their patience during the works,” he said.

Trailriding is a non-competitive sport focused on getting into the bush and enjoying nature and horse riding.

“It’s very casual. We ride on private and public land where horse riding is allowed,” she said.

The club regularly has come-andtry days, and is looking forward to holding training days at its new facility.

Interested residents can find them on Facebook by searching for ‘Red Rivers trail riding club’.

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New walkways on the right path

New footpaths include: • Riseborough Cres, Crestmead (from Norah Drv to #18 Riseborough Driveway) on the even numbers side of the road • Waters St, Waterford West (from the existing at #32 Waters St to Moffatt Rd) on the even numbers side of the road • Munruben Drv (from Norris Creek Rd to Tempest Ct) on the odd numbers side of the road • Norris Creek Rd, Munruben (from Chloe Drv to Carter Rd) on the even numbers side of the road • Granger Rd, Park Ridge South (from Thylungra Rd to Mackunda Ct) on the odd numbers side of the road.

Come and chat with Councillor Phil Pidgeon and Mayor Pam Parker at the next Division 9 Cuppa with the Mayor on Friday 11 September from 10am to noon at Kensington Fair Bakery, 1/5-11 Julie St, Crestmead.

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p: 3412 5509 e: philpidgeon@logan.qld.gov.au Division 9: Chambers Flat, Crestmead, Jimboomba, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Munruben Forest, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, South Maclean, Stockleigh and Waterford West.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 9 NEWS

After being left out to pasture for a couple of years, the Logan River Redlands Horse Trail Riding Club has signed on to take the reins.

Daisy Hill child care named Queensland’s best Rosie’s Early Learning Centre has been named the best early childhood service in Queensland.

The Daisy Hill facility, which has been part of the local community for 23 years, was singled out as the state’s leading early childhood service in the Australian Family Early Education and Care Awards in May. The recognition is the latest accolade for Rosie’s, which saw one of its kindergarten teachers, Judith Williams, named Childhood Educator of the Year at the same awards in 2012.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning, Rosie’s caters for up to 60 children a day.

Founder Carrie Rose said the centre’s focus on child-oriented learning had seen many of its kids – aged between 15 months and kindergarten age – produce project work at a level well beyond their years.

“I think people perceive early childhood care as being just about

finger painting, collage and playing in the sandpit, and that happens here, but we also do project work that is at a really high level,” she said.

Some of that work will be on display for the community in an exhibition at Slacks Creek Primary School Hall on Saturday 12 September from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

Photo (L-R): Charlotte Zischke, 4, Olivia Omotosho, 5 and Carrie Rose at Rosie’s Early Learning Centre in Daisy Hill.

Councillor Darren Power congratulated the staff at Rosie’s for continuing to provide award-winning care for Daisy Hill kids.

in their early stages of development and the Rosie’s team seems to have found the right formula,” he said.

“It is so important for children to have a nurturing and enriching environment

“Well done and keep up the good work.”

To passing traffic on California Creek Rd, Cornubia Nature Reserve doesn’t look much more that a tangle of scrubby bushland stretching towards Cornubia Forest.

Those who take the time for a two minute stroll through the bush will find it opens up into a largely untouched wetland dotted with lily pads, its banks sheltered by trees.

Councillor Darren Power said the area – which connects to the bike trail from Shailer Park – had potential to become a popular park with a bit of love and attention.

“It is such a beautiful and calm place, tucked away just near the intersection of

California Creek Rd and Carbrook Rd, but there is no parking around there so it’s easy to see how people would never know it’s there,” he said.

“We will seek community feedback on improvement works for the park once plans are ready, but in the meantime I encourage people to come down and take a look at this wonderful place.”

Photo: Councillor Darren Power plans to fund improvement works at Cornubia Nature Reserve to make it more accessible for the community.

CR DARREN POWER

p: 3412 3412 e: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au Division 10: Carbrook, Cornubia (part of), Daisy Hill (part of) and Shailer Park.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 10 NEWS

Cornubia’s best kept secret

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Councillor Trevina Schwarz is inviting travellers to spend time at South Maclean’s Tully Memorial Park.

Tourists encouraged to spend time at Tully Memorial Park

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ourists travelling through the City of Logan in motorhomes or with caravans are being encouraged to spend more time in the Jimboomba region after new signs were installed on the Mt Lindesay Hwy and Greenbank Rd to guide travellers to Tully Memorial Park.

Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the overnight camping area located at the rear of the park had been specifically designated for motorhomes and selfcontained caravans.

“Council has really been pushing Logan’s tourism attributes for a few years now, so I’m delighted we can offer tourists somewhere to stay if they’re travelling with a caravan or motorhome,” she said.

“I know Division 11 residents and businesses will offer some good oldfashioned hospitality to our visitors, encouraging them to return to our beautiful part of the city.”

Councillor Schwarz said signs had been placed within the park to remind people of the safe camping guidelines

to ensure everyone had a comfortable stay.

“Camping is not allowed in any other part of the park, and travellers are only allowed to stay for three nights per 30-day period,” she said.

“The signs advise campers on the rules around noise in the camp grounds and the ban on alcohol consumption, as prescribed under Queensland law.

“There are also designated fire places within the camping area for campers to use.”

Council invests $10.8 million to improve Teviot Road Councillor Trevina Schwarz said a total of $10.8 million would be spent over the next 12 months to upgrade the road and improve safety, with about $4 million being spent in the first stage of works.

Construction of the first stage (between Flagstone Creek Bridge and Mountain Ridge Rd) will involve: • construction of new road pavement • 1.4 kilometres of new road surface with line marking • installation of a dedicated right-turn lane to Tralee Ct 16

• associated works including underground services relocations, culvert and drainage works and landscaping.

“These works are being jointly funded

by Council and the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program,” Cr Schwarz said.

Drivers are being encouraged to plan their journey and drive to the conditions, with reduced speed limits and half-road closures meaning potential delays of up to 15 minutes. The first stage of works is expected to be completed by early 2016.

The second stage of works, extending to Wharburton Bridge, will begin in 2016.

For more information, phone 3412 9600 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

CR TREVINA SCHWARZ

p: 3412 5511 e: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, Lyons, New Beith, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub and Woodhill. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 11 NEWS

The first of two projects to upgrade Teviot Rd in South Maclean have started.

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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Jobs to flow from SW2 sale

office of Economic Development Council’s long term strategy to drive jobs growth in Logan has received a vote of confidence from the private sector with the GPT Group purchasing the 21 hectare SouthWest 2 site at Berrinba from Council for $23.2 million (excluding GST).

SouthWest 2 has sold to ASX-listed company, the GPT Group.

Business Support

Future development of the land has the potential to create 1,000 new jobs in the City of Logan and will complement the master-planned urban village and business park at the nearby SouthWest 1.

GPT’s Head of Development Commercial and Industrial, John Thomas, said the industrial site was a strong addition to the group’s $440 million logistics development pipeline.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Entrepreneurship seminar Griffith University and the Logan Office of Economic Development will host a joint Entrepreneurship seminar on Tuesday 29 September.

Building the best PR for your business “This acquisition will help replenish the development land bank and delivers GPT additional opportunities in what is a key road freight link between Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” Mr Thomas said.

The GPT Group holds interests in a number of industrial properties across Australia, including the nearby Toll Transport facility on Forest Way, Berrinba.

Business Breakfast A Game of Inches with Nigel Collin Nigel Collin travelled solo around Australia on a motorbike in 2013, on a mission to discover enterprising Australians and to share their stories with the nation’s small business owners.

In 2014, as an ambassador of Start-up Australia, he interviewed more than 50 of the country’s top entrepreneurs and business leaders.

On Wednesday 9 September, Nigel will share his unique insights with the local business community at a joint business breakfast hosted by the Logan Office of Economic Development and Logan Chamber of Commerce.

If you want to find out what kind of public relations (PR) you need for your business and where to start, come along to this popular workshop hosted by the Logan Office of Economic Development on Thursday 24 September.

Marketing Made Easy Workshops hosted by the Logan Office of Economic Development will be starting on the first Tuesday of the month in October and November and run for four weeks.

For more information or to book your spot at any upcoming workshops, contact 3412 4888 or visit www.loed.com.au

The event follows on from the highly successful breakfast in May with Tom O’Toole hosted in conjunction with the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Nigel’s message that business is a ‘Game of Inches’ rather than a one off event.

Nigel believes 99 per cent of successes come from many small, practical steps rather than the single ‘Eureka’ idea.

For more information contact 3412 4888 or visit www.loed.com.au

Start-Up Australia ambassador Nigel Collin.

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Reserved Seating Only is a critically acclaimed comedy about life, love and the AFL from Boxing Day Productions, winners of awards at both the Melbourne and New York fringe festivals.

Starring real-life couple David Ross Paterson (Frost/ Nixon, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Chopper) as a loud, burly football fan, and Cecelia Specht (Criminal Minds, Castle,

Neighbours) as a recently divorced football widow, claiming her ex-husband’s tickets as part of a messy divorce settlement to watch the game for the first time.

Reserved Seating Only brings the colour and controversy of football to the stage, along with a witty insight into the battle of the sexes set in the context of our national obsession with sport.

LAUGH, LIFE, LOVE … AND THE AFL

Wednesday 2 September, 7.30pm

Friday 4 September, 8pm After a massive year on the road in 2014, Dave is sharper than ever and he can’t wait to get back out there with a new hour of jokes.

One of the biggest acts in Australian comedy, Hughesy is a household name. He’s loving each and every stand up gig he does from the sold out concert halls to the tiny clubs – as long as there’s a mic and an audience he’s happy.

Maintaining a huge touring schedule in 2015, Dave will be bringing his unique brand of humour to Logan for one night only.

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Adult: $33.00pp Concession: $30.00pp Group 8+/Member $28.00pp

Saturday 3 October, 7:30 pm The legendary Wickety Wak turns 40 years young and to celebrate, Greg Doolan, Rob Rosenlund and Tony Jeffrey take you on an audio visual production of their live performances integrated with footage from their incredibly successful television series with Channel 7.

The boys will pay tribute to their dearly and very missed Kiwi brother Pahnie Jantzen using modern technology to bring his majestic aura to life on the Logan Entertainment Centre stage.

Adult $42.00pp Concession $38.00pp

A glimpse of the future Flagstone city centre South-East Queensland is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia but did you know the City of Logan’s population is forecast to reach 500,000 residents in coming decades?

To meet the needs of our growing population, the Queensland Government identified Yarrabilba and Greater Flagstone as Priority Development Areas that will become satellite cities in the future.

An indication of how Flagstone’s 126-hectare central business district may look in the future were recently unveiled. The CBD will be located adjacent to the existing railway line and will also have provision for a future passenger train station, library, hospital, schools, shops and entertainment.

Logan City Council supports the upfront delivery of infrastructure required to meet the needs of these emerging communities.

An artist’s impression of how the Flagstone city centre may look in 2045.

Win tickets to An Evening with Oprah!

If Oprah were to visit, how would you spend a day with Oprah in the City of Logan?

Tell us about the innovative and interesting things you would do, highlighting some hidden treasures found in the City of Logan for a chance to win two tickets to An Evening with Oprah on Thursday 10th December.

To enter visit www.visitlogan.com.au/Oprah Terms and conditions apply.

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New car park addresses parking issues in Beenleigh A new 50-space car park will be built in the Beenleigh CBD by October to address immediate issues relating to parking in the town centre for residents and businesses.

The $330,000 car park, being funded by the Division 12 Divisional Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Program and built on Queensland Rail property, will remain operational until Queensland Rail requires the land to upgrade the Beenleigh train line.

Councillor Jennie Breene said residents, businesses and the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce had been lobbying for more parking in the CBD for many years – even before Logan City Council was responsible for the area.

“Council will continue to explore other long-term options for parking in Beenleigh, such as multi-level car parking stations, but we know these will be at a substantially higher cost for Council and ultimately ratepayers, so it is a balancing act we need to manage,” she said.

In July, the State Government announced it would fund a $1.5 million upgrade of the Southern Districts Courthouse as part of the Beenleigh Town Square project.

For more information on the Beenleigh Town Square project, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ beenleightownsquare or phone 3412 4247.

Councillor Jennie Breene and Mayor Pam Parker inspect the site of the new 50-space car park that will be completed alongside the Beenleigh Town Square project.

Week of Action rolls into Beenleigh Councillor Jennie Breene said the Week of Action was a Logan: City of Choice partnership initiative with the Queensland Police Service aimed at encouraging the community’s commitment to safety and security.

“We will run the program in Beenleigh from 21 to 26 September,” she said.

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“It’s very much a community program, with Queensland Police, Crime Stoppers, PCYC and other volunteers set to be out and about providing information and support during the week.

“The Week of Action will also coincide with the installation of nine new safety cameras in the Beenleigh CBD and the final stages of the Beenleigh Town Square project construction, so it’s definitely all happening for us.”

Sunday 6 September 10am to 3pm at Logan River Parklands, Blackbird St, Beenleigh – a day of art, live music and family fun. Councillor Jennie Breene will officially launch Under the Surface, a new public artwork at the amenities block at 11am. Arts in the Park is a special event celebrating Animating Spaces Logan, an initiative of Artslink Queensland in partnership with Logan City Council, supported

by Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Australia. All welcome!

Details about the final Week of Action program were still being confirmed as Our Logan went to print, but more information will be provided to residents in the lead-up to the event.

For more information, visit www.logan. qld.gov.au/safety

CR JENNIE BREENE

p: 3412 3412 m: 0411 658 297 e: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Beenleigh, Eagleby, Edens Landing and Holmview (part of).

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

Upcoming mobile office dates can be found at www.logan.qld.gov.au

DIVISION 12 NEWS

A range of activities focused on community safety, crime prevention and healthy living will be held in the Beenleigh area later this month as part of the Week of Action program.

Pioneering family recognised

Valma Pittendreigh (Mervyn’s sister), Mervyn Pittendreigh and June Pittendreigh, holding first born child Gail Pittendreigh, in front of the army hut the Pittendreigh family called home.

The community-building contributions of the Pittendreigh family, one of the first families to settle in the Rochedale South area, have been recognised with a sign in Graham Hogg Park.

Mervyn and June Pittendreigh purchased acreage on the corner of Underwood Rd and Rochedale Rd, including the land now used as the park.

The couple moved an old army hut onto the land and raised seven of their nine children in the home, which later became known to the local residents who used to drop in there for a cuppa as ‘Pitts Place’.

Works at Lake Dennis to deal with erosion menace

Council installed the sign in July.

Signs of the times

Works are about to start at Lake Dennis in Daisy Hill to stabilise sections of the lake’s embankment.

Council took steps to ensure the embankment was safe after trees near the lake’s edge fell over.

Recent visitors to Underwood Park might have noticed signs of change, or more accurately, a change of signs.

The current level of erosion on the embankment does not pose an immediate risk to pedestrians using the path nearby but Council is undertaking stabilisation works to prevent further erosion.

The large white electronic sign that used to stand off Underwood Rd was removed in July after beginning to show signs of wear and tear, as well as outdated information.

Engineers employed by Council to test the integrity of the lake’s dam wall have also found it to be geo-technically sound.

The capacity of the spillway has been assessed to cater to a one in one thousand year rain event. Investigations associated with the discharge channel on the northern side of the pathway are continuing.

“Some fantastic interpretative signs have also been installed around the wetland area to provide interesting information about the wetland and the wildlife that inhabit the area,” she said.

“Some fantastic interpretative signs have also been installed around the wetland area to provide information about the wetland and the wildlife that inhabit the area,” she said.

The wetland seems a hub of activity during the day but high in the tree tops some creatures sleep the day away. Many of our native animals rely on tree hollows for a cosy bed and a place to raise a family. In fact some won’t breed unless thay have a hollow to call home.

Hollows come in different shapes and sizes. Some might be a big hole in a tree trunk while some might be tiny entrances in smaller branches under shedding bark. Hollows can be formed in living or dead trees.

Taking flight at Underwood Park A little Black Cormorant sits and suns itself on a perch above the water, drying out from a mornings fishing, quietly watching the activity below.

Out in the water the small and shy Australian Grebe quickly disappears under water to feed whilst escaping the loud raucous call of the Pacific Black Duck..

Her call can only be beaten by the harsh screaming hee-ow of the Purple Swamphen skulking in the reeds on the edge of the wetland as she watches the Dusky Moorhen dash for cover with a twich of a head and a flick of a tail.

Pacific Black Duck

Dusky Moorhen Purple Swamphen

Hardhead Duck

It can take up to 100 years for hollows to form in trees and many are lost when bushland is cleared.

That’s why artificial nest boxes are so important.

Nest boxes come in all different shapes and sizes because they are designed especially for particular wildlife species.

Little Black Cormorant

Meanwhile the Hardhead Duck avoids the hustle and bustle by spending its time deep water fishing, only venturing onto land to roost as the day fades away.

As the suns sets, a pair of Australian Wood Ducks have returned to their tree hollow above the wetland where they keep their eggs safe and warm.

Australasian Grebe

Australian Wood Duck

Look up.....how many hollows can you see around the wetland?

New signs have been installed at Underwood Park to highlight the park’s facilities and wildlife.

CR LISA BRADLEY

p: 3412 3412 e: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 1: Daisy Hill (part of), Priestdale, Rochedale South, Springwood (part of) and Underwood (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 1 NEWS

Councillor Lisa Bradley said the strategically located wayfinding signs would help direct visitors to the No place like Home park’s facilities.

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Logan leader is NAIDOC’s Youth of the Year Our city is home to many people with diverse talents who are now being recognised nationally. Chris Tamwoy, NAIDOC Youth of the Year, is one such person who is an inspiration to the community.

In January 2013, when Chris was about to start Year 12 at Woodridge State High School, national media attention unfairly portrayed his neighbourhood as an urban ‘no go’ zone.

Unhappy with how his suburb and city were being portrayed, Chris joined other Indigenous youth determined to challenge the stereotypes being pushed by the media and the negative way that young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were being presented.

Chris and other concerned young people formed the Logan First Nations Youth Assembly and made extensive use of social media to provide Logan’s Indigenous youth with a voice.

As a volunteer with Logan Youth Arm, Chris has been working to create lasting reconciliation in Logan. His volunteer work, particularly with schools, resulted in Chris being nominated for the Council’s Australia Day Awards in the category of Young Citizen of the Year.

This year, Chris was elected as the Indigenous cochair of the Logan Youth Arm, Australia’s first youth reconciliation group connected with Reconciliation Queensland and Reconciliation Australia.

If his volunteer work isn’t enough to keep him busy, Chris is also becoming nationally recognised as a musician.

Dubbed ‘crazy fingers’ for his unique style of guitar playing Chris performed in front of a packed crowd last month at Logan’s Under This Sky performances.

Chris believes Australia should re-unite as a Nation, providing non-Indigenous people with the knowledge of Indigenous tradition, custom and the true identity of Indigenous Australia.

He hopes to apply this knowledge to people through his passion for music.

Game on for community and sport funding

Photo: Councillor Russell Lutton joined netball star Laura Geitz and local netballers for a skills clinic at Ewing Park in July.

Community Benefit Fund,” Councillor Russell Lutton said.

Council’s support to help local sports clubs and community organisations attract funding for new or improved infrastructure is paying off.

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“Last month we invited organisations to partner with Council to apply for Queensland Government grants and contributions from the Gambling

“Our strike rate is pretty good – over the past two years approximately $2.6 million has been distributed among 18 successful sporting, recreation and community organisations in Logan.

“Significant sporting and recreation infrastructure – including building extensions, lighting, fixed irrigation systems and playing field upgrades have all been made possible without the need for raffles or other community fundraisers.”

CR RUSSELL LUTTON

p: 3412 3412 e: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central, Kingston and Underwood.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 2 NEWS

“To help the application along, Council assists with writing the application and offers to provide a percentage of total funding to the proposed project, if a grant application is successful.

Wonders of the world in our back yard Did you know that tea masters in China devote years to studying how to make the perfect brew?

The tea ceremony is an ancient Zen Buddhist tradition, a meditative ritual designed to stimulate the senses.

Thankfully, residents and visitors to Logan don’t need fly to China to experience a traditional tea ceremony.

Visitors to the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Buddhist Temple in Priestdale can book a place to be part of a tea ceremony set to a backdrop of lush bush land and an impressive building designed in the traditional manner of Chinese Emperors.

The City of Logan is also home to two other Buddhist temples that are rich in history and host regular ceremonies and festivals.

In Forestdale, the Wat Thai Buddhist Temple regularly holds events and hosts an annual Songkran festival.

The Khmer Buddhist Temple, in Marsden, was completed in 2005 following a 14 year building program. Both welcome visitors.

Far from being a world away, some of earth’s oldest traditions are right here on your doorstep in the City of Logan.

Take a look around and discover something new at www.visitlogan.com.au

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The West Logan Rangers Under 9s will play a demonstration game before the senior men’s final at the Inline Hockey National Championships at Logan Metro Sports Centre later this month.

Logan in line for hockey championships The Inline Hockey National Championships return to Logan this month as teams do battle for the national trophy.

Logan Metro Sports Centre will be the venue for the week-long event from Friday 25 September to Saturday 3 October.

Hosted by Inline Hockey Queensland with the support of Skate Australia and Logan City Council, more than 150 players from across Australia (from age 12 through to veterans) are

expected to travel to Logan for the tournament.

There will be a local connection too, with a number of players from the West Logan Rangers Inline Hockey Club lining up in Queensland colours.

The tournament will also see the naming of the Australian teams selected to travel to Hawaii later this year for the Federation Internationale Roller Sports Inline Hockey World Championships.

The Uwin family from Boronia Heights will have four siblings – Christopher,

Michael, Shari and Ben – all looking to repeat their past successes with selection in national teams spanning the Under 15 division to the Senior Men’s squad.

Junior players from Logan will also get a chance to show their skills with the West Logan Rangers Under 9s team playing a demonstration game before the Senior Men’s national final on Saturday 3 October.

Visit www.insportslogan.com. au or phone 3412 5955 for more information.

Cornubia Park works make an entrance Cornubia Park Sports Centre is due to undergo renovations next month.

The two month project will involve replacing the centre’s main reception with two new receptions – one for gym users and one for visitors to the centre.

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The new visitors’ reception will also feature a café-style food outlet, in addition to the café that currently operates at the centre.

An alfresco extension at the centre’s entrance will include a large canopy and seating to provide a sheltered meeting space.

This will make attending sporting events held at Cornubia more accommodating and comfortable for supporters.

A temporary entrance will be in place at the centre while the works are carried out.

The renovations are expected to be completed in December.

For more information on the centre, phone 3412 4250 or visit www.insportslogan.com.au/ centres/ cornubia-park-sports-centre

Saving lives in Springwood This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Red Cross Blood Service opening the doors to its Springwood Donor Centre and since that time Logan locals have given generously to help save lives.

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime and donations made at the Springwood Donor Centre help cancer patients, newborns, women in childbirth, road trauma victims, people with blood disorders and others undergoing emergency surgery.

Councillor Steve Swenson and Adam Mills at the official opening of the new clubhouse.

Logan Hockey Club looks to future Hockey has a new home in Logan with a clubhouse facility and two new grass fields recently unveiled at Meakin Park Central.

The Logan Hockey Club was established in 1979 and Club President Adam Mills said the clubhouse marked a step towards building the club into the future.

Councillor Steve Swenson is a regular visitor to the centre in Springwood which needs to collect 1,770 whole blood, 1,746 plasma and 86 platelet donations between September and November to adequately meet patient demand.

“I would encourage everybody to come down to Logan’s local blood centre as the staff are superb and every donation can save three lives,” he said.

“If you can’t make it to Springwood, the mobile donor centre is a great option as it visits different areas around the city.”

The Springwood Donor Centre is located at 12/3360 Pacific Highway. To make an appointment to donate blood, please either call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au

“My parents ran the club in the 1980s and 1990s and hockey was more popular on the national level at that time,” he said.

“We are encouraging people from across Logan to come and give hockey a go as it is a great team sport and our Hook in 2 Hockey program is a great introduction for the kids.”

Councillor Steve Swenson said the clubhouse was a first rate facility for the community and members of the club.

For more information and details of the upcoming summer competition, visit www.loganhockey.com.au

CR STEVE SWENSON

p: 3412 3412 e: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au Division 3: Daisy Hill (part of), Kingston (part of), Slacks Creek, Springwood (part of) and Underwood (part of).

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 3 NEWS

“Since returning to the club five years ago, I have been focused on rebuilding our junior teams for boys and girls and the new clubhouse and fields are a great asset.

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Falcons swoop on Yarrabilba Birds of prey will soon be a familiar sight on the Shaw St ovals when the Logan Village Falcons Allsports Club dives into town.

The move will see the club expand its operations into the new suburb, while also providing a host organisation for the newly formed community garden.

Club President Rod Havers said the move will bring a range of ball sports to the precinct, including soccer, netball, tennis, AFL and touch football.

“Currently, we have netball and soccer teams training at the oval and plan to use the oval for competition from 2016,” he said Expansion plans have also included the community garden that has

been running in Yarrabilba. While the community garden group will become part of the club, they will continue to operate under their own committee structure.

“As lease holders of the facility, it is important for us to engage the local community and to continue to expand our membership base and the services we offer,” he said.

“We are excited to see the gardening club be the first community group to join the Falcons.”

Residents interested in getting involved can contact the club at club@lvfalcons.org.au

What’s on at the Beenleigh Library

Join professional painter and award-winning illustrator Lucia Masciullo for a hands-on workshop. Grow and explore your ability to use images to tell stories in this fun and creative session.

Please book for this free session.

Recommended for primary school aged children. Children aged seven and under require a parent/ carer to assist them.

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Smart Money Logan: Avoiding SCAMS What are the top 10 scams in Australia?

Learn why they’re so successful, how to spot a scam and how to avoid them.

Presented by the Office of Fair Trading.

Thu 17 Sep - 11am

Page Turners Page Turners Reading Program encourages the enjoyment and appreciation of books for children. Library staff and volunteers listen to children read, as well as read to children.

It is a one-on-one, personalised service, during school term.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (during school term only) 3pm

CR DON PETERSEN

p: 3412 5504 e: donpetersen@logan.qld.gov.au Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Bannockburn, Belivah, Bethania, Buccan, Cedar Creek, Holmview, Jimboomba, Logan Village, Mount Warren Park, Mundoolun, Tamborine, Waterford, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Kairabah and Yarrabilba.

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 4 NEWS

Picture this - illustration workshop with Lucia Masciullo

Councillor Graham Able inspected the new footpath at Loganlea State High School with Deputy Principal Maria Doblo and students Shawn Davies-Abra and Olivia Muld.

Footpath fix for Loganlea

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troublesome section of footpath has been replaced at Loganlea State High School providing students and staff with safer access to the school.

Loganlea High is home to 570 students and the footpath immediately opposite the front gate has now been widened and includes new stairs and a ramp to provide disability access.

Deputy Principal Maria Doblo said the new footpath removed many potential hazards and was a welcome addition.

“It is all looking really good now with the new footpath,” she said.

“In addition, more than 700 trees were planted by students and staff as part of national tree day,” she said.

Councillor Graham Able said the footpath was used by hundreds of people every school day and the works made it much safer for students, teachers, visitors and people with mobility issues.

In addition to the new footpath, extensive work was carried out to repair and rebuild the existing road area including the bus drop off zone in front of the school.

Kids give plastic bottles a new leaf on life Sustainability will be a way of life for future generations and kids at Groves Christian College Early Learning Centre in Kingston are already lending a hand to help the environment.

Staff member Annie Potaka came up with the idea after seeing similar projects on the internet and says the students are very excited to start building soon.

“Bunnings at Underwood donated bamboo for the walls and we have sourced timber from the Logan Recycling Market so this is a really fun way for the children to learn about reusing everyday items,” she said.

Photo – An example of a ‘hot house’ made from recycled bottles.

CR GRAHAM ABLE

p: 3412 3412 e: grahamable@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba (part of), Browns Plains (part of), Crestmead (part of), Kingston (part of), Loganlea, Marsden and Waterford West (part of).

Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 5 NEWS

As part of a recycling and gardening project the kids have collected 1500 plastic bottles that will be transformed into a garden ‘hot house’ that will be used to grow vegetables.

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Youth Expo excites future ambition The future is bright for students in the City of Logan with kids aged from 15 to 18 years recently given the opportunity to explore different professions and career or study options at the annual youth expo.

More than 2,000 students enjoyed 65 exhibits, guest speakers and presentations including a ‘dress for success’ fashion parade and the inspiring success stories from the founders of local clothing and apparel companies DVNT and Loosekid.

Planning on attending university in 2016?

If you are currently in Year 12 and thinking about pursuing undergraduate tertiary studies in 2016, the Logan City Council Tertiary Educational Bursary Program may be able to provide some financial assistance.

Logan City Council and some of the most respected professional service organisations in SouthEast Queensland have combined their resources to provide an opportunity for young people in Logan wishing to undertake tertiary study.

Logan residents can apply for the bursary, which provides $3,000 for each student, spread over the student’s course, depending on the study format selected.

The first bursaries were awarded in the 1996 academic year, with the aim of the bursary being to help recipients offset the cost of their course at a recognised Queensland university.

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Applications open in October 2015 and close December 2015. For more information, phone 3412 3412 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au

Hundreds of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will cruise through the City of Logan later this month in an awesome display of power and noise.

About 500 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts will ride in convoy through parts of the city for the Thunder Run, a highlight of the annual Queensland HOG (Harley Owners Group) rally between 18 and 20 September.

Rally Coordinator Doug Williamson said 12 Harley-Davidson chapters from Queensland would be joined by riders from across Australia and New Zealand.

Doug said the Thunder Run was the showpiece event for the three-day rally, which is being hosted for the first time by the Slacks Creek-based Gasoline Alley Harley Owners Group.

“It’s a pretty spectacular thing to see, with chapter flags flying, the unmistakable roar of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and horns blaring,” Doug said.

Logan run to roar like thunder The Thunder Run will roar to life on Sunday 20 September, leaving from Mount Gravatt Showgrounds at 9.30am on a two-hour ride that will pass through parts of the city, including Beenleigh’s CBD and Logan Village.

In support of the rally, local branches of Bendigo Bank are selling raffle tickets to win a Harley-Davidson. The prize is sponsored by the bank, Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson and is supported by the members of the Gasoline Alley HOG Chapter. Ticket sales go to charity.

To find out more about the rally and see the Thunder Run route to pick your viewing spot, visit http:// qldhogrally.com/

“It will be smiles all round if we get good weather.”

Doug’s passion for the iconic American-made motorcycle began when he purchased his first Harley-Davidson in 1989.

In the ensuing 25 years, he has owned no less than 15 Harley-Davidsons.

The cacophony of an approaching Harley-Davidson convoy might sound threatening but Doug said the Sunday morning Thunder Run was a great community event.

“The last one we did was in Tamworth (for the national HOG rally) and we had the streets lined with hundreds of people, so it would be great to see people join in on the fun and wave us through Beenleigh,” he said.

“People in Tamworth were giving riders air high fives as they rode past and it was a really great spectacle.”

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are hoping for a repeat of the bumper crowds that turned out for their national rally in Tamworth last year when the Thunder Run motors through the City of Logan later this month.

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More than 15,000 travelled to the Logan Brothers Rugby League Club last month to witness the two-night extravaganza that was the Queensland Music Festival’s ‘Under This Sky’ performance.

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Performed over two nights by more than 700 people ranging from school children to seniors, the show used music and theatre to celebrate a day in the life of the City of Logan.

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