Volume 31 August 2014
The sensational seniors shaping our community
Logan's own
Miss World Australia finalist
Sports stars in the spotlight at Commonwealth Games
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
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Four things we learned about Logan City while making this issue
1 The Beenleigh Historical Village, the location for our front cover photo shoot, is a local treasure. Take a step back in time by visiting the old church, family homes, the Beenleigh Council Chambers and the post office. Put it at the top of your list of things to do.
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2 It takes about 3 minutes, 2 seconds for the Australian Men’s 4x400 metre relay team to complete a race – hopefully quick enough to secure a medal at the Commonwealth Games.
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3 Approximately 250 of Australia’s best artistic roller skaters were in Logan City during July for the 2014 Australian Artistic Roller Skating Championships, held at Council’s Mt Warren Sports Centre.
4 IKEA Logan now has the second largest solar energy system in the state, behind the University of Queensland.
Mayor’s Message With the first half of the year and the budget process now behind us, we are looking ahead to a busy end of year with a continued focus on economic development and growth in our city. In June, Logan City Council hosted the inaugural Queensland Investment Expo where we showcased a range of business and development opportunities for investors from across the Asia-Pacific region. Our Logan Office of Economic Development is to be congratulated for coordinating this tremendously successful event, and we are now anticipating some exciting projects for our city. You can see photos from the event on page 19. Logan City Council’s commitment to attracting investment and business is vitally important – as our city’s population grows, we are working hard to grow our economy to create more jobs and greater prosperity for the people of Logan now and into the future.
Mayor Pam Parker Phone: 3412 3412 Email: mayor@logan.qld.gov.au @MayorPam
The second half of the year sees a busy community schedule with preparations well underway for the annual Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner. This is the premier fundraising event for the Logan Mayoress’ Community Service Committee Inc. which, over the years, has raised more than $1 million for Logan-based charities and not-for-profit organisations. It’s also that time of year when sporting teams are headed towards finals season (read about some of our sporting stars on pages 29 and 30) and students are studying hard in preparation for end of year exams. The year goes so fast and it will be Christmas before we know it! In the meantime, there are plenty of council and community events happening right across the City of Logan (see page 18 for more details). I encourage you to get involved and play an active part in your community. I also encourage you to keep spreading the word about our great city. We’ve made some great progress this year, so get active on social media, help promote Logan, and keep telling your friends, family and colleagues all the wonderful reasons we choose to call Logan City our home.
Mayor Pam Parker joined John Paul College students, Kieran and Jai Bofinger preparing for their performance of Oliver the Musical. Photo courtesy of Studio Kirby.
Mayor Pam Parker
Logan’s multicultural street festival, Kaleidoscope, drew a cheerful and colourful crowd.
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Logan glamour takes on the world Waterford West’s Adel Lazarus – the local beauty queen with a heart of gold – took to the stage last month as a finalist in the Miss World Australia pageant. The 21-year-old community services student was born in Kenya and spent her early years in a South Sudanese refugee camp, before moving to Australia as a 10-year-old. She said she was inspired to enter Miss World because of its ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ philosophy. “My main focus is to help people hope for more; to help people feel better about themselves,” she said. “I want people to know that no matter their size, who their parents are or what colour their skin is, at the end of the day, we’re human and we’re here to look out for each other. “One person can make a difference and that’s me – I want to be the one making a difference.” Miss World is a registered charitable fundraising organisation and requires contestants to engage in fundraising to support its partner charity, Variety – the Children’s Charity, a cause close to Adel’s heart. “I feel like I was bullied through my childhood, since my mum passed away in Africa. I felt like I was not loved,” she said. “I never put myself out there, I stayed in my own comfort zone, isolated myself from people. I felt like I’d lost everything. “I think that’s the whole reason why I have this love for children; children who feel like they have no one else, who feel like their life is not as good as it can be. “I still feel miserable not having my parents around, but I have more confidence now. I’m focused on achieving my dreams and helping others.” Adel said her goal was to work with disadvantaged children, firstly here in Australia and then overseas with the United Nations to support orphans in developing countries. “I’m doing this for kids from all backgrounds and cultures to show that no matter who you are, you can do something big to support others who are in need, if you put your mind to it,” she said. “At the end of the day if I make it through, if I win Miss World, I want to be the face of multicultural Australia. I want to show that we’re all Australian, and Australia can be represented by anybody.”
As Our Logan went to print, Adel was in the Hunter Valley competing with 40 young women from around Australia for the title of Miss World Australia 2014. The winner will go on to compete against 120 other titleholders from around the world at the international event in November. 4
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Keep an eye out for Adel in Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s earthquake disaster movie San Andreas, due for release next year. Adel was recently filmed as an extra on the Gold Coast set. “I auditioned a couple of months ago. I’m an extra, a wounded civilian,” she said. “I’m not sure I want to be an actor, but I want to try different things. I’m focused on community work right now, but I want to have a fun side of me too!” 5
Annette and Win Henderson.
Living a life less ordinary
Annette and Win Henderson’s eyes light up when they talk about the 18 months they spent travelling around Africa in a Kombi. Though it seems a lifetime ago, their trip has been immortalised, not only by the exquisite artefacts and photographs throughout their Greenbank home, but by Annette’s two books, Wild Spirit and Scorched. “Travelling is the most transformative thing that you can do, it changes your sense of other people on this planet, your level of confidence, vision – everything,” Annette said.
While their journey wasn’t always safe, the element of danger was sometimes when they learned the most. “I can remember one time I was sitting by myself in a town torn apart by drought, I was completely vulnerable but I did not feel unsafe; there was a lot of time when we had to rely on people’s compassion,” she said. “The trip across the Sahara taught me more about compassion than any amount of study ever could.” She said Africa also instilled in them a love of the forest which they brought back home, building a house on a
seven-acre block which was largely rainforest. “We knew after travelling we wanted a home that was unique to us, somewhere that was commutable but somewhere with a forest,” Annette said. “Having lived so long in the camp, we had become people of the forest and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. “You never know what sort of wildlife or birds you will see here, it’s a real privilege to have all this literally in our backyard.”
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Green thumb Prune your hibiscus in midAugust to prolong flowering in Spring and give the new growth a head start on erinose mites, which are not yet active.
On warm season lawns, including couch, buffalo and kikuyu, set the mower to cut only seed heads or weeds. Cutting your grass too low at this time of year will remove green leaf growth and leave you with brown lawn for some time.
A problem pest Mother of Millions is often mistaken for a succulent because of its flowers. This problem plant invades and overtakes natural pastures and can form large infestations if not managed and treated. Council sprays and treats concentrated infestations on its land using chemical, mechanical and biological methods and the planting of desirable plants. Council offers property owners free quotes to help eradicate declared class one and two pest plants from their property, including Mother of Millions. For more information on pest plants, download the biosecurity fact sheet at www. logan.qld.gov.au/weeds or phone 3412 5318 to arrange a property inspection.
Fertilise your roses towards the end of August with a good quality rose fertiliser.
IKEA soaks up the sun
IKEA is taking advantage of Queensland’s famous sunshine and turning it into energy. The Logan store was the first of seven across the country to have solar panel energy systems installed. Between the main store and its external warehouse, 2,630 panels were installed – the second largest solar energy system in the state. Combined, the solar panels will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 860t per annum, which equates to almost 290 car emissions or powering 126 family homes every year. Across all seven stores, the solar panels will take up the equivalent space of almost five soccer fields.
Changing the Landscape CPM Landscaping has taken out two major Logan Country Chamber of Commerce awards. For owners Tony and Kelly Cousins, winning the Business of the Year and Trade Services Awards was an unexpected honour. “We have focused on becoming connected to this community, and providing a great service in a timely way,” Kelly said. “We also have great staff – we look after each other.” She said short and long-term goals ensured the company didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. “We keep an eye on what is happening in the area and in the industry and we make sure that we maintain good relationships,” she said. Visit the CPM Landscaping website at www. cpmlandscaping.com.au Photo: Tony and Kelly Cousins from CPM Landscaping.
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Football goodwill knows no borders Imagine playing football (or soccer, if you prefer) in your bare feet on a pitch hewn out of the jungle, using a ball made from whatever cloth scraps were available. While foruntately this isn’t the case in Logan, it is a reality for many around the world. President Mick Griffin and the team at Park Ridge Panthers Football Club are trying to change that reality, one team at a time. “Rather than having old gear sit around we try and use it as much as possible,” he said. “I got talking to one of the guys and asked if he knew any contacts who might like some shirts. “One of the boys was going to Zimbabwe – he said they are still in villages and have nothing. “So we sent some shirts and shorts across (to Chitowa, north-east of Harare) and we’re looking to round up some balls and boots.”
New platform ready to ease the load
For Mick, it’s about giving back to the football world and helping others experience the game.
A new accessible platform on Scrubby Creek is giving residents a great new place to stop and enjoy the serenity.
Photo: Mick Griffin holding photos of former Panthers gear being put to use by the Chitowa 1 men’s team.
“It’s the first time we’ve sent gear to Zimbabwe. Hopefully we might get some of the guys over here one day.”
Councillor Cherie Dalley said the platform was inspired by a local resident who wanted to be able to get closer to the creek but had difficulty due to mobility restrictions. “The new platform and ramp will open up a new world of possibilities to explore, or to simply sit and relax,” she said. “Being able to experience the great outdoors is one of life’s great pleasures, and I’m glad we have been able to extend that to more people in the community.”
‘The great outdoors is one of life’s great pleasures!’
The platform was funded with $85,000 from the Divisional Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program. CR CHERIE DALLEY p: 3412 3412 e: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Heritage Park, Park Ridge and Regents Park.
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DIVISION 8 NEWS
Completed last month, the platform allows residents with mobility concerns easier access to the creek banks, and opens a new world of possibility for recreation.
The Crestmead campaigner making headlines Last year Division 9 resident Kathy de Leon took action against Logan stereotypes and set up the Gotta Love Logan Facebook page. Little did she know that her community page would attract the attention of local, state and national media. “This page started because I believed Logan needed a positive voice as there was so much negativity in the media at that time. I was concerned about the impact the negativity was having on our community. I wanted to highlight the great things happening in Logan as well as remind people of our very rich history that we can be very proud of. I am so pleased that so many people in the community have become involved,” she said. “Logan is an amazing place and people should be proud to live here.” She said she thought the appeal of her page, which has more than 4,000 likes, was that it was purely for one purpose. “No money is being made, I am not affiliated with anyone, not representing a business – it’s simply a place for people to come and share stories, photos and memories so as a community, we can come together and remember all that we have to be proud of. It is a place where we can come together as one voice to gain the strength to answer back to the stereotypes,” she said. Councillor Phil Pidgeon said he was delighted to see the community getting behind the positivity of the campaign. “It is great to see our residents like Kathy having such a passion for Logan and focusing on the huge amount of positive things we have going here,” he said.
Councillor Phil Pidgeon with Gotta Love Logan creator Kathy de Leon.
Locally designed Pioneer Wall gets green light
Logan Village resident and former architectural draftsman Mike Adams produced the design for the new wall as part of the redevelopment of the Green. The design was met with unanimous approval after an extensive community consultation process.
Councillor Phil Pidgeon said he was looking forward to seeing the end result and that work would begin as soon as possible on the new wall. “I think the new design is fantastic and will look great as part of the redevelopment,” he said. “Having the wall designed by locals for locals is fitting for a place so close to the heart of the local community.”
CR PHIL PIDGEON 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
A new pioneer wall design for Logan Village Green has received the green light from the community and Council.
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Roselea Park
swings into action Phoenix Biazzo with Councillor Darren Power at Roselea Park.
Completed in June, Councillor Darren Power said the concept came about from his own childhood memories of equipment in the local park. “We had one of those three-storey rocket ships in our local park that was probably the most popular piece of equipment, encouraging the imagination to run wild,” he said. “I asked if we could find something similar but even better for Roselea Park and what we have is fantastic. The tower really is the highlight – standing nine metres tall. “Kids can access the tower by bridges and climb to the top and slither down the spiral slide. “Not only is there a massive play area for kids but there is gym equipment for parents and two gazebo areas where they can sit down and relax. The concept was really focused on creating a space for everyone to use.”
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A new footpath is being built on California Creek Rd in preparation for a new pedestrian crossing at Chisholm College. A dog drinking fountain and bag dispenser have been installed in Parkview Park. Restocking of landscaping on Bryants Road. New footpaths to the gazebo in Homestead Park. New park benches in Anakie Park and Peters Park. New disabled access path to the clubhouse at Slacks Creek Rugby Club.
The new Roselea Park, during construction work.
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.
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DIVISION 10 NEWS
Another exciting project has come to life in Shailer Park with the facelift of Roselea Park complete.
A cockatoo, a carer and a dancing queen
It was an instant friendship, cemented by a love of dancing to ABBA. When Lis Alder met Porkchop, the then-resident cockatoo at Council’s Animal Management Centre (AMC), she had no idea she’d be forging an unusual – but meaningful – friendship. Porkchop the sulphur crested cockatoo instantly took a shine to Lis and blossomed in her company.
When she taught him to dance to ABBA, the friendship deepened. Lis, a carer for AMC volunteer Ray Armstrong, was clearly Porkchop’s favourite human and they could often be found grooving to Dancing Queen while Lis cleaned his enclosure. Staff and other volunteers were amazed watching their friendship grow and seeing the cheeky Porkchop show so much affection to Lis.
Now, Porkchop has found a new home and Lis said the news he was leaving was bittersweet. “I’m pleased for him of course, but it will be strange not seeing him every week,” she said. “Our bond was a surprise to me – I like birds, but I’ve never owned one and I didn’t expect that we would become so close. “He would get cranky if I couldn’t make a visit. I’ll definitely miss him.” Photo: Volunteer Lis Alder with Porkchop.
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Seniors show us how it’s done They hold up our community through their selfless volunteer work. They provide compassion, care and inspiration where it’s most needed – and they are happy to do it. We spoke to a few of our most inspirational seniors to find out what motivates them.
Logan Senior Ambassador 2009, 2013 Spirit of Logan, President of Crestmead 40+ Club, Member of Logan Seniors Network.
Charles Achilles Logan City Senior Ambassador 2012, Member of Logan Seniors Network, President of Rochedale/Springwood Branch of National Seniors Australia. Charles is a family man and enjoys tracing his family history: so far, he has reached as far back as 1700.
“I have a great interest in the community and keep involved as much as I can. I have always had a keen interest in politics, so I can always help people out and point them in the right direction if they need it – especially seniors.
“I have always thought it was important to be involved with the community, and help those who are doing it tough. I do find that when you put something in, you get something back.
“We have one journey in life, and I think we have a responsibility to make that journey with hope, faith and gratitude and to live as fully as we can.”
“I think the most important thing in life is to maintain respect as you make your way through; keep the pathway open for your future and help people who need it.”
Janice Cormick Logan Senior Ambassador 2011/12, foster carer, Foster Care Queensland delegate.
Marilyn Davies 2014 Volunteer of the Year, VicePresident of Community Care Beenleigh, established U to Me charity shop, coordinates annual Christmas hamper drive. Marilyn lost her leg five years ago but hasn’t let that slow her down. “I have been a volunteer for 25 years, and I see it as a part of me. Why would I slow down? I want to give something to the community, not do nothing. “Volunteering and helping others out helps me out when I am having a bad time – even when I was doing paid work I volunteered because I get so much enjoyment out of it. I think I get out far more than I put in. 12
“Nothing is going to stop me.”
Robin says she would never live anywhere but Logan. She loves having her family close by – she has three children, 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.
Janice has been a foster carer for 27 years, providing love, kindness and stability for hundreds of vulnerable Logan children. She has appeared in national media talking about her experiences. “I just love kids. I can’t imagine myself not being around children, and as long as I am able to give them something, I will. “I want to offer these kids a chance, and teach them something. “A lot of kids I have had in the past drop in now and let me know how they are getting on, some are here all the time. It’s extremely rewarding.”
Zena Spanswick 2010/2011 Logan Senior Ambassador Zena provided the music and dance programs for Beenleigh Senior Citizens and Old Time/ New Vogue Dance Community for years. She is legally blind but refuses to let that hold her back. “Volunteering was amazing for me. I had the best retirement – I didn’t want to go travelling or anything like that, and when I met everyone through dancing it was just wonderful. “My husband and I hadn’t danced for years but it was wonderful to take it up and to be so involved. “Now that I am not as well as I was, I am not as involved but I still go along and stay in touch and have so many great friends.”
Ann Raymond Logan Senior Ambassador, 2013/14, volunteer for Animal Welfare League, Logan Hospital Children’s Ward, court support worker. “I have been a volunteer most of my life, and I think of it as giving back to the community in one sense – but I also get a lot of joy out of it and it keeps me fit and healthy. “I love cuddling the puppies and the dogs, on the Children’s Ward I read, play games and help with craft. I also cuddle the babies, which is the best job of all. “There is so much more I would like to do if I had the time.”
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Step out in style and safety
Photo: Councillor Trevina Schwarz at the new pedestrian crossing site near South St.
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imboomba residents will soon be able to walk this way (and back) when two long awaited pedestrian safety upgrades are completed in the coming months.
Councillor Trevina Schwarz thanked the State Government for supporting the decision to proceed. “The upgraded intersection will be great news for our community and pedestrians looking for a safe crossing from one side of the highway to the other,” she said. “Council – through the Division 11 infrastructure funding – will build a new footpath from the lights to the commercial precinct on the western side of the highway.
“This is a win-win for the community and a great example of two levels of government working together for local solutions.”
Glenlogan Lakes Park will soon have permanent toilet facilities. The Tully Park facilities were rebuilt last month.
Logan City Council provided $135,000 towards the project through the Division 11 Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Fund. In related news, a new footpath along Homestead Drv in Flagstone was completed earlier this month, finalising the $200,000 walkway project. Cr Schwarz said the upgrade would significantly improve safety and connectivity for families. “Already the new path is proving to be a hit with kids, scooter and bike riders, walkers and families looking for some exercise, it’s great to see,” she said.
Pedestrian Safety Tips for Kids • Talk to your kids about how to be safe while walking. • Teach kids at an early age to put down their phones and then look left, right and left again when crossing the street. • Children under 10 should cross the street with an adult. It can be hard for kids to judge speed and distance of cars until age 10. • See more at: www.kidsafe.com.au 14
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
New pedestrian signals will be installed at the South St – Mt Lindesay Hwy intersection, connected to a new footpath, in a joint project with the State Government.
Giants in the league Now Eagleby Giants Junior Rugby League Club has added another feather to the city’s rugby league cap. National Rugby League CEO David Smith recently visited the club to congratulate members on its growth and community involvement. Since it formed in 2012, the club has tripled in size. Mr Smith said he was impressed with the club’s principles, its support of local children and value for money registration.
“The club has integrated a number of elements of the community and is a perfect example of how rugby league can bring communities together,” he said. Councillor Jennie Breene commended president Arthur Joyce and club members for their commitment to youth, rugby league and the community. “Clubs like Eagleby only survive because of the hard work and dedication of volunteers; what this group has done in a short timeframe is remarkable,” she said.
“They have given local children an avenue to pursue their love of league, keep fit, make friends and learn the many qualities team sport instils. Who knows? Maybe a future Maroons player will come from this club.” Photo: David Smith, Councillor Jennie Breene, Eagleby Giants president Arthur Joyce, chaplain Nick Carroll, with Under 9 team members Jacob Miller, Bailey Downs and Bailey Murphy.
IN BRIEF: • Works (to the value of $7.4 million) continue on 1.4km of new water mains along George St, Beenleigh, and 520m on Distillery Rd, Eagleby, as well as other minor pipeline augmentation projects as part of the Beenleigh Town Square project. • Construction of water mains along Zander, James and Alamein streets, valued at $1.54 million, will begin soon with an expected completion date of December 2014.
CR JENNIE BREENE p: 3412 3412 m: 0411 658 297 e: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Talk to Cr Breene at the following mobile office times: Thu 14 Aug, 9am – 10am Thu 14 Aug, 10.30am – 11.30am Thu 14 Aug, noon – 1pm Thu 14 Aug, 6pm – 7pm
Edens Landing Shopping Centre Beenleigh Mall Eagleby Shopping Centre Beenleigh Marketplace
125-127 Castile Crescent, Edens Landing 40-68 Main Street, Beenleigh 142-164 Fryar Road, Eagleby 114-118 George Street, Beenleigh
Division 12: Beenleigh, Eagleby, Edens Landing and Holmview (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 12 NEWS
Rugby league is a way of life for many in Logan – and the city has earned quite a reputation for producing some of the greats.
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A new playground bringing fairytales to life
More than 100 people came along to try out FUNderwood Hollow for the first time, having seen the Peter Pan-themed construction taking shape among the trees in Priestdale. Councillor Lisa Bradley said the adventure playground in Priestdale, the largest of its kind in the country, was highly anticipated.
After receiving input from the community and conducting detailed investigations onsite, the Underwood Rd Traffic Management Plan will now be delivered in two stages.
“People visiting Underwood Park could see the castles going up and the bridges being installed and it was creating a real buzz in the community,” she said.
The first stage of the plan, expected to start in August or September, will help create a safer traffic environment and, along with significant landscaping improvements, will develop a vibrant urban hub for the community to enjoy.
“Underwood Park was already a popular place to visit, but this playground has made it something really special.
The area outside Rochedale Shopping Village will be transformed to give the area a boulevard feel.
“The castle-themed towers will create a different adventure experience for children to play among the trees, some five metres from the ground.
These works will include a wider two metre pathway, relocation of the existing bus stop, a new bus shelter to match new custom trellis structures, ground cover and climber planting, new seating and a water bottle fill station.
The community was invited to be involved by suggesting a catchy and creative Thank name for the playground. With you to the an overwhelming number of volunteers suggestions, it was impossible who rolled up their sleeves to settle on just one, so a recently to be part of the number were combined to country’s largest tree-planting form FUNderwood Hollow. event, Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.
More than 2000 native trees, shrubs and ground covers were planted at Passerine Park, Rochedale South, to help revegetate the park and create a habitat for local wildlife.
FUNderwood Hollow has been designed for children between the ages of five and 16 and incorporates physically challenging equipment, scramble nets, rope, bridges, a flying fox and a climbing wall. Photo: FUNderwood Hollow playground.
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Road plans on track for community ‘hub’
The second stage, to be developed in the future, is likely to include an intersection upgrade with traffic lights at Somerset St and Underwood Rd and the entry and exit of Rochedale Shopping Village.
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
The new adventure playground at Underwood Park was officially unveiled at a special community event recently.
Young tradie takes home top award Serving business for breakfast Motivational speaker, author and business leader Bruce Sullivan will be the guest speaker at the next Logan Office of Economic Development Business for Breakfast event, to be held on 22 August at Logan Diggers. Having started his own business in his teens, Bruce had established a million-dollar network of businesses by age 24. He has an extended track record of working with a wide range of private and public organisations, both in Australia and overseas. Bruce has a unique understanding of how to relate to each other in the workplace and at home. Business for Breakfast events are designed to give local businesses the chance to listen to a high profile, experienced guest speaker and to network with other local businesses. Tickets are $40. Contact the Logan Entertainment Centre to purchase on 3412 5626 or online at www. loganentertainmentcentre.com.au Photo: Bruce Sullivan will be the guest speaker the next Business for Breakfast event.
A local mechanical plumber has been recognised as Young Tradesperson of the Year by the Welding Technology Institute of Australia. Jordan McKinley, an employee at Meadowbrook-based Permapipe Systems Australia, picked up the award at a recent ceremony in Sydney, having wowed the judges through the nominations process and developing great skills and work ethic on the job over the past four years. “Jordon has been outstanding so when the application came across my desk, I thought of him straight away,” Permapipe director Noel Jansen said. “All our employees are extremely dedicated and it’s great to see Jordan being rewarded for his hard work.”
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own research and development department. “We’ve been held to ransom in times gone by when we’ve had to order in a certain pipe and it takes weeks to get here,” Mr Jansen said. “What we’re doing now is trying to work out ways we can make it ourselves. We’re testing new things all the time; it’s quite interesting.” Permapipe’s products have been used in major projects across the country, including the Brisbane international airport extension, Darwin Prison, a major shopping centre in Townsville and the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. Even the federal government’s Australian Antarctic Division is on its list of customers. “We’re very customer focused,” Mr Jansen said. “Quite often in construction, the customer needed it yesterday so we’re trying to take control of our own materials, making ourselves quite unique in the marketplace.” Permapipe Systems Australia, 56 Badu Ct, Meadowbrook, 3200 2801, www.permapipe.com.au Photo: WITA Young Tradesperson of the Year, Jordan McKinley, from Permapipe Systems Australia.
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Sport
1-3 August 2014 This year’s Softball Queensland Masters Tournament will be the biggest yet with close to 100 teams registered. Players from across the state will vie for the top prize during this long weekend of competition. As one of the largest single sport participation events for Masters, last year’s event attracted more than 1200 participants. Logan City Softball Association, Meakin Park, Slacks Creek, 3391 2447, www.sqmasters.softball.org.au Photo: Tammy Sleeth and Patricia Young from the Green Tornadoes ahead of last year’s event.
Don’t miss it – August in Logan City Musical
Environment
Music
Community Workshop
12-13 August
17 August
23 August
23 August
27 August
From Australia’s leading producer of musical theatre comes Wombat Stew – The Musical! The modern phenomenon of children’s literature tells the story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew.
Join Logan City Council and the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland at Platypus Ponderings to learn more about the elusive and mysterious platypus including where they have been seen in the City of Logan, their biology, behaviour and how to spot them in the wild.
Enjoy the rhythms of steel drummer Alvin Rostant at this month’s Music in the Gallery event. Light refreshments will be served.
Rappers, rhymers and poets are invited to bring words to the stage at the Logan heat of the 2014 Australian Poetry Slam competition, where contestants have two minutes to impress with a performance of an original poem. A free workshop will be held prior to the heat, to help competitors polish their performance before they hit the stage.
If you are part of a sport, recreation or community based organisation that leases a Council facility, please join us for a FREE Logan Sport, Recreation and Community Lessee Workshop.
Various times, Logan Entertainment Centre, 3412 5626, www. loganentertainment centre.com.au
1pm-3pm, Slacks Creek, 3412 4491, www.logan.qld.gov.au
2pm - 3.30pm, Logan Art Gallery, 3412 5519 Pets 23 August Does your pet have a problem behaviour that drives you barking mad? Attend the free Nuisance Barking information session to learn to read its body language. 10am – noon, Springwood Community Centre, 53-57 Cinderella Dr, Springwood, 3412 5397, www.logan.qld. gov.au/animalseminars
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Poetry
Workshop from 10am-noon, heat from 1pm - 3pm, Logan Hyperdome Library, 3412 4120, www.logan. qld.gov.au/libraries
2 Sessions: 9am – noon, and 6pm – 9pm The Rec Club, 4 Alba Lane, Kingston, 3412 4620, email: sportandrecreation@ logan.qld.gov.au
On Show at
Scene out in Logan Queensland Maroons’ coach and rugby league legend Mal Meninga officially opened the Logan Sports Pavilion and fields at Griffith University Logan campus in June.
Just the Ticket Susan is scatty, chatty and ready for adventure. With 40 years baggage, she’s off to Sydney to retrace the steps of a holiday she took years ago. A cocktail in hand and an eye on the barman, she sips, slurps and tumbles her way through a hilarious journey of rediscovery.
Jeannette Soriano, Craig Shannon and Julie McDonald.
Cost: Adult: $30; Concession: $28; Group 8+ and members: $25pp When: 11, 12 September, 7.30pm
Vice Chancellor Prof Ian O’Connor, Mal Meninga, Chancellor Leneen Forde AC and Head of Logan campus Prof Lesley Chenoweth.
Bombshells by Joanna MurraySmith
Logan City Council recently hosted hundreds of local and international delegates at the inaugural Queensland Investment Expo. After hearing from expert guest speakers about investment opportunities and major projects in SEQ, attendees attended the Expo Dinner at Sirromet Winery. Nicole Tam, Lucy Wu and Jie Cheng.
Peter Burden, Mark and Julie Forbes and Anna Burden.
There are times when you have to remain cool and calm on the outside. The inside meanwhile is let loose to a flailing monologue of personal pep talks, perish-the-thoughts and perpetual panic. Starring critically acclaimed stage actor Christen O’Leary. Cost: Adult: $30; Concession: $28; Group 8+ and members: $25pp When: 2, 3 October, 7.30pm
Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live! Tour
Joey Chan, Terry Morris and Tina Chu.
Danfeng Bo, Haibo Wang and Bingrong Lv.
Glassworks at the Logan art gallery Glassworks is an exhibition of exquisite works by Beenleigh glass blower David Palmer, who creates unique works of art. This exhibition is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Logan City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
Free
When: 8 August to 13 September 2014 Where: Logan Art Gallery, Wembley Rd, Logan Central More: www.logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery
Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years”. Anh’s new stage show combines standup comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. Cost: Adult: $59.90, Concession: $54.90, Group 10+: $54.90; LEC members: $54.90 When: 18 October, 8pm For more information phone 3412 5626 or visit www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
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New mosaics represent Logan cultures Logan’s diverse cultural heritage is being celebrated with some exquisite mosaics created by local students. A new installation, representing six local cultures, was completed by Woodridge High students and overseen by artists Robyn Pell and Isaac Patmore. The mosaics, representing Sri Lanka, South Asia, Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Central Africa and East Africa, are part of an ongoing mosaic project throughout Logan Central. Ms Pell, from Logan Artists Association and Design13 design studio, said it provided the young people involved with a sense of ownership and pride about their heritage. “The kids had a ball and there was some incredible talent revealed in the process,” she said. Councillor Russell Lutton said it was a great investment in local young artists. “All the artists learned so much from this project,” he said. “Some of these kids have incredible stories to tell about coming to Australia and this is a great way for them to express their culture and share their stories.” Existing mosaics, installed in 2000 and 2001, recognise Romania, The Phillipines, El Salvador, Torres Strait Islands, Argentina, Finland, Cook Islands, Islands of Samoa and Tonga, Kurdistan, Maori and Colombia. Photo: Councillor Russell Lutton with Robyn Pell and Isaac Patmore.
Upgrades planned at local parks The dog off-leash area at Dart Park will soon be upgraded to create separate spaces for large and small dogs, and more park improvements are on the way across the local area.
“We’re lucky here in Logan to have more than 900 parks and open spaces for families to enjoy,” he said. “A number of Division 2 parks are undergoing upgrades to improve the facilities and beautify the gardens and landscape.” Planned park projects include landscaping and upgrades of the playground and facilities at Settlers Park; the installation of a safer pathway for pedestrians and cyclists through Ewing Park, as well as greater security surveillance; and a possible active play space, more lighting and public parking in Logan Gardens. City of Logan parks management, maintenance and capital was allocated $43 million in the 2014/15 Budget. 20
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
Councillor Russell Lutton said improvement works would also occur at Settlers Park, Ewing Park and Logan Gardens.
E-recycling business Substation 33 in Kingston has been recognised with a $100,000 grant from the Westpac Foundation. An initiative of Youth and Family Services (YFS) which offers work experience to youth and the long-term unemployed, Substation 33 recycles tonnes of e-waste each week. The dual mission is to reduce the community’s carbon footprint and provide work experience to people who need to gain industry skills and confidence.
Have you got a bike you don’t use anymore? Donate it to Substation 33 where it will be put to good use.
Ellysha accepts multi-challenge expedition Springwood teen Ellysha Beard is preparing for a trip of a lifetime.
Social enterprise development manager Tony Sharp said the business had grown substantially since it began in January last year, and the grant gave them an opportunity to grow it even further.
Later this year, Ellysha will join 30 other Year 10-12 students and three teachers on a month-long World Challenge expedition in Nepal, including an eight-day trek through remote mountainous terrain and a week volunteering at an orphanage.
“We have five paid positions here now, and whereas we used to have a couple of people come along for two hours, twice a week, now we are here five days a week,” he said.
The 16-year-old is spending her spare time fundraising, fitness training and studying the culture, language and history of Nepal.
“It is rewarding to see the workers change and their confidence and skills improve – a lot of the time, this is the first time they have had a workday routine.” He said the Westpac grant money would be used for business expansion and moving their e-recycling service into schools. “This is great news for Logan, and for Substation 33,” he said. E-waste can be dropped off anytime at 31 Mary St, Kingston. There is also a pickup service available. Phone 3826 1533.
Substation 33’s Tony Sharp.
“The chance to change the lives of others and myself is extraordinary and I’m hopeful I’ll come out of this expedition with vast knowledge and as a more appreciating and understanding person,” she said. To prepare them for the trek through Nepal’s wilderness, the students will spend a weekend prior to the trip camping and learning survival skills, such as how to make a fire and cook a meal. Ellysha needs to raise more than $6000 to fund her trip and the work at the orphanage. Donate online at www.mycause.com.au/page/ nepaltrip Photo: Ellysha Beard will travel to Nepal to complete a trek and volunteer at an orphanage.
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
Substation 33 moves ahead in leaps and bounds
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Artistic skaters ready to roll The club hosted the 2014 Australian Artistic Roller Skating Championships for the first time in July, with 250 of the nation’s best showing their skills right here in Logan, including eight local representatives. Club coach Anita Hunt, who is also a high performance coach for Australia, said anyone could give the sport a go,
with disciplines including figure skating, freeskate, dance and precision. “We train every Saturday morning and also offer skating classes for anyone who wants to get involved,” she said. “Adults can also try skatefit on a Friday night, which is a fun way to get fit.” Councillor Don Petersen said it was a coup that the Australian championships were held at Council’s Mt Warren Sports Centre. “The national championships normally rotate around the states, and have
Come along and plant a tree A community planting event will be held at Mundoolun Park on Sunday 24 August to restore habitat for native species of frogs, birds and other fauna. Councillor Don Petersen said the planting day would follow a similar event held in May, when 630 native plants were planted at the site. “This second planting event is being held at the request of participants, who ranged in age from threeyears-old to retirees,” he said. “Revegetating the site is one part of implementing the Mundoolun Park concept plan and Council is investigating the feasibility of establishing a Bushcare group in the Mundoolun estate to look after its natural areas as well.” Anyone wanting to attend the planting event should wear appropriate clothing, a hat and enclosed shoes and bring water. Planting will be completed from 8.30am to 10.30am, with a barbecue at the end of the event. 22
Mundoolun Park is located at John Collins Dr, Mundoolun.
been previously held at the Gold Coast, so it was really special for them to come to Logan,” he said. “I’m told the floor we have at the sports centre is really good for competitive artistic roller skating, which proves the great sports facilities we have here in the city.” For more information about Logan City Skate Around, phone 0402 470 175 or visit www.logancityskatearound.com Photo: Andrea McLean, 14, and Maddison Payne, 11, are proud members of Logan City Skate Around based at Mt Warren Sports Centre.
• $1.3 million o f culvert u pgrades have be en complete d at Minug h, McDona ld Davidso and n roads, Jimboom ba. • The $ 3.7 millio n Wuraga Rd, Bahrs S cru upgrade b, has been co mpleted . • The W indaroo State Sc ho P&C has ol CR DON PETERSEN a fridge, fo new p: 3412 5504 llowing a donati e: donpetersen@logan.qld.gov.au on from the Divis ion 4 Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Bannockburn, Belivah, Commu nity Bethania, Buccan, Cedar Creek, Holmview, Benefit F und. Jimboomba, Logan Village, Mount Warren Park,
Mundoolun, Tamborine, Waterford, Windaroo, Wolffdene and Yarrabilba. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 4 NEWS
For many of us, roller skating conjures up images of the 1980s, but the members of Logan City Skate Around know that travelling on two wheels will always be fun.
Keeping their stories alive
When Uncle Reg talks, people listen. Whether those people are schoolchildren, prison inmates, politicians, or royalty – for decades community elder Uncle Reg Knox has been sharing his art, and his words, with thousands of people, and never fails to leave an impact. With daughter Missy and wife Aunty Bev, Uncle Reg has left a lasting impression by conveying a simple message. “The message was that we are all unique, we are all special – but in the end, we as humans share more similarities than we do differences, and we should celebrate that,” said Missy, who worked alongside her dad for years touring schools and sharing art, in what she describes as the best
years of her life. Uncle Reg is one of the Aboriginal elders whose story has been told in Logan’s Aunties and Uncles Digital Stories project – a way to keep his story alive. “You need to listen to your elders, because they have gifts and peace to give to you,” Missy said. “If we don’t hear their stories, they will be lost.” He has met people from all levels of society during the past few decades – and his art is even on display at the Vatican – but Uncle Reg always had a soft spot for working with children. “I understand children,” he said simply. And they adore him – according to Aunty Bev, they are often greeted excitedly by adults who remember the
lessons that Uncle Reg taught them, and the impact of his softly-spoken but profound words. Uncle Reg received the Logan City Citizen of the Year award in 2000 and had his induction into Logan City’s Wall of Acclaim in 2004. He has also been nominated by Logan City Council to receive the Australia Council Art Award for 40 years of service to the community. Aunties and Uncles is a Logan: City of Choice project, supported with funding from the Australian Government’s Your Community Heritage Program. Council will soon be creating a new series: Black Diggers of Logan, focused on Aboriginal soldiers who fought in World War 1. View the Aunties and Uncles digital stories by scanning the QR code or visiting www.logan.qld.gov.au/libraries
Multicultural Logan 26.1% of Logan’s residents were born overseas 2.8% are from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent At least 215 different nationalities and ethnic groups are represented throughout Logan.
Approximately 12.8% of the City’s residents speak a language other than English at home Of the 36,500 residents who speak a language other than English at home, on average, 17% speak limited English or no English at all.
Languages with the highest number of people who speak limited to no English include Mandarin, Vietnamese, Khmer, Samoan, Karen, Hmong and Cantonese.
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When emergencies or disasters strike –
are you prepared? It’s often the last thing on our minds when the weather turns chilly and the skies clear, but disaster preparation is a yearround task. Before too long, cold nights rugged up will become a memory, replaced by warmer days, heavy humidity and thunderstorms. If you haven’t thought about the fire, storm or wet season, now is the right time to start preparing your house for the coming months. What may happen during an emergency or disaster? Sometimes emergencies or disasters can result in: • Loss of life, illness or injury • Property loss or damage • Damage to the environment • Loss or damage to infrastructure with possible disruptions to roads, communications, utilities (electricity and gas supplies), sewerage, water, health services and others
A major component of your emergency or disaster preparations is to identify and have an understanding of the hazards in your area, and the risks associated with these hazards. It is important that you prepare your emergency plan with all other members of your household to ensure you all have an understanding of these hazards, and how your household will respond should an emergency or disaster occur.
To reduce the likely impacts of disasters, you can: • Prepare an Emergency Plan for the likely scenarios you could face, such as thunderstorms, fires, floods and man-made disasters. • Prepare an Emergency Kit containing key essentials, such as a radio, batteries, tinned food, water and copies of critical documents. • Prepare your home by cleaning up the yard, emptying gutters, reducing risks and doing annual tree trimming. • Tune in to warnings (94.9FM, 612AM and 101FM) and subscribe to alert services, such as liking Council’s Facebook page, following our Twitter page, and those of key emergency services such as police, fire service, the SES and the Bureau of Meteorology.
For further information: •
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Contact Logan City Council on 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/disastersand-emergencies
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Visit any Council service centre or library for a free copy of Council’s Disaster Management In Logan brochure (available in 21 languages).
Runners picking up the pace at Berrinba Following the success of parkrun at two other locations across Logan, a third event has been launched at Berrinba Wetlands. parkrun is a global initiative that began with 13 runners in suburban London in 2004, based on basic principle: weekly, free, 5km, for everyone, forever. Councillor Graham Able said Berrinba was the perfect location and was sure it would be the most popular event yet. “The wetlands are such a unique location and I couldn’t think of a better place for people to enjoy a Saturday morning run,” he said. “We’ve already seen a turnout of more than 150 people and I believe this will only grow as word gets around.” The free weekly 5km run is open to people of all ages and abilities. More information at www.parkrun.com.au or scan the QR code. Photo: Runners at the first Berrinba parkrun.
New studio set to be potted up Councillor Graham Able said the upgrade of the pottery studio would be a valued addition with the classes continuing to grow at the gallery. “The existing studio is really just a tin shed that has been cobbled together over the years and is not very practical,” he said. “It is proposed the existing studio will be demolished to make way for the new building, which will accommodate
more people and enable a lot more variety of classes. “The workflow of the gallery has been considered to ensure the new studio will be functional for the association’s members and patrons. The kilns in the new studio should be firing by the end of the year and make for some very excited potters.” For more information about the association and classes visit loganartists.com Photo: Members of the Logan Artists Association with Councillor Graham Able.
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
A new pottery studio at the Logan Artists Association will replace the existing studio with a larger, purpose-built facility.
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Ever wanted to know what it feels like to fly a plane? With the Loganholme Aeromodellers Radio Control Society (LARCS), you can be behind the controls. Almost 100 spectators and pilots were recently involved in the club’s Turbine Day, where 30 turbine-powered aircraft took to the skies – some with the ability to reach speeds of more than 300km per hour.
The caring couple looking after local seniors
“They are spectacular to watch,” LARCS President Jim Kalokerinos said. Having started out in the late 1960s, LARCS now has more than 250 members, from trainee pilots to inspectors, aged between 10 and 90.
The sound of music and laughter and the aroma of home cooked food emanates from the Bethania Community Centre each Thursday – and it’s all because of Andrew and Phyllis “Mim” Hopkins.
The club hosts regular events and visitors are always welcome at the field on Burchill St, Loganholme.
Councillor Luke Smith said the couple organised entertainment, music, games and crafts for residents of local nursing and retirement homes and Anglicare. “They also host an extra-large monthly lunch which has attracted up to 96 people,” he said. “Andrew and Phyllis are really highly regarded for the work they do, and are thought of as mentors in the carers’ industry.” The lunches started as a monthly event to address a need in the community for an active social event for seniors away from their home communities.
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“The lunches were such a success that we started running weekly events with one bigger lunch per month,” Phyllis said. “It’s fantastic and we really enjoy it – and we would like the weekly lunches to be even bigger.” Andrew has been Chair of the Bethania Community Centre Steering Committee and was made a life member in the mid-1990s. Volunteers who can run art, craft or music sessions, provide entertainment or help set up and serve food are always sought after. Call the Bethania Community Centre on 3805 2687. Photo: Andrew and Phyllis Hopkins hosting lunch at the Bethania Community Centre.
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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
The generous and community-minded couple run a weekly lunch for residents of nursing and retirement homes in the area, as well as members of Bluecare and Anglicare.
Browns Plains Blue Light Committee John Cheshire, Rebecca Hall, Brian White, Katherine Davis, Deborah Roelandts, Vyv Dance, Jenny Wade and Randall Waerea.
Blue light celebrates quarter-century milestone
President Vyv Dance said the discos had enabled children aged six to 14 to interact with local police and other volunteers since 1989. “We have a good time and the kids have a good time,” he said.
“It’s a great organisation to be part of.” Councillor Laurie Smith said the Blue Light committee also hosted an annual camp at Bornhoffen for 35 children aged 10 to 14, and provided funds for students participating in representative sports. “They do a terrific job in our community,” he said.
Parks’ environmental credentials boosted Two Division 7 parks have been boosted by recent works to improve their environmental credentials. Greenbank’s Bombala Reserve has been restored after Council removed illegally-dumped rubbish and building materials from the area. “We’ve mulched the area and taken steps to stop weeds before planting hundreds of native trees and plants,” Councillor Laurie Smith said. Meanwhile, work at the nearby Hughes Park has been completed to help control lantana and cat’s claw creeper. “Both of these weeds are incredibly invasive. The weed control work started in March and already we are seeing many native species regenerating as a result,” Cr Smith said. The weed control work at Hughes Park will continue until June 2015.
“More than 300 children regularly turn up to the discos, and it’s thanks to the tireless efforts of the volunteers, some of whom have been helping out for more than 10 years. Browns Plains Blue Light Discos are held on the first Friday of the month at Logan West Community Centre, Wineglass Dr, Browns Plains, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Entry is $5.
Under Council’s Local Law, it is illegal to light and maintain a fire in the open air, except where a fire has been lit to cook food on a barbeque or hangi, or with a permit from the Fire Service. Fires lit to cook food, or when authorised by a permit, must not cause a smoke nuisance. For more information, please contact your local fire warden at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
Road rehabilitation underway Three sections of Thompson Rd, Greenbank, are being rehabilitated, with parts of the road being widened, strengthened and resurfaced, and associated drainage works also being completed. The $620,000 project is due for completion in September 2014, weather permitting.
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
Browns Plains Blue Light is celebrating 25 years of keeping local youth entertained in a fun and safe environment in 2014.
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Students share Logan stories Brisbane attracts close to 75,000 international students from all corners of the globe every year. Brisbane Marketing’s Brisbane International Student Ambassador Program encourages international student leaders, living and studying in SEQ, to share their experience on their social media channels, encouraging their family and friends to visit Brisbane for themselves. Raisa Ochola, Simone Trentino, Duho Nguyen and Roobiena Kshetri.
Meet Raisa Ochola, or Dexter as she’s known to her friends. Dexter, 24, is from Kenya and living in Woodridge while she studies Information Technology at the Queensland University of Technology. Dexter, along with 19 other student ambassadors, recently took a tour of Logan and the surrounding region and she loved what she saw. Here’s what she had to say. ‘Our Logan City trip was nothing short of amazing! Logan City Council invited myself and 19 fellow student ambassadors to discover the hidden treasures of Logan City. Although I’ve lived in Logan for over a year, I was clueless as to how much it had to offer. We started our day with a visit to Simply Beans boutique coffee roasters, where we witnessed the art behind a deliciously brewed coffee. Being a Kenyan who has had my fair share of top quality coffees, I can say my cappuccino from Simply Beans was rich, smooth and delicious. I’m so lucky it’s only a five minute drive from my house.
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Minami Sakamoto and Raisa Ochola at Daisy Hill Koala Centre. Raisa Ochola during her Brisbane International Student Ambassador visit to Logan City.
Feeling refreshed and happy, our next stop was Poppy’s Chocolate Factory. The name speaks for itself. Their chocolate artists design chocolates in the shape of iPhones, champagne glasses, World Cups and so much more, from freshly made chocolate, right on location. The best part is that customers can actually watch and learn exactly how it’s done. These ‘chocolatey’ works of art would make perfect gifts.
cutest koala in the world. The lovely Everlyn was there to answer all our questions as she has interacted with, and taken care of, koalas for years.
Because Logan is way too fantastic and time was not in our favour, we were forced to split the team. Half visited the Chung Tian Temple in Priestdale where they attended a beautiful tea ceremony. I was part of the other team that visited the Daisy Hill Koala Centre where I met Elsa, the
Keep up with Dexter’s adventures – read more from her in future editions of Our Logan and scan the QR code to follow her Brisbane Experiences Tumblr.
Needless to say, we were all thoroughly impressed with all that Logan City had to offer and I know exactly where I’ll be bringing my friends and family.’
Loganholme basketball star scores USA college deal Former John Paul College student and one of Australia’s most talented young basketballers, Kristy Wallace, has scored a prestigious scholarship at one of the United States’ top colleges. Kristy Wallace will join prestigious Baylor University on a basketball scholarship.
The 18-year-old point guard jets off for Baylor University, Texas, this month after being approached by more than 50 American colleges. Wallace said basketball was popular in the States, with an average of 9,000 people attending Baylor women’s college home games. “Baylor is a place that will both push me as a player to get better but help me develop as a person,” she said. The Loganholme star was selected by Opals coach Brendan Joyce to train at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Canberra earlier this year. She was recently named the Queensland Women’s Basketball Player of 2013 and just last month received the 2013 Female Player of the Year at the Basketball Australia Junior Basketball Awards in Geelong. y rsit n nive erica U Am ylor Ba uced d pro rstar riner e G u s p tney “I met some amazing people and programs on my d it r i B e th r yer college visits and it was a hard decision to choose just one a h – t A pl d college. They all had something great to offer but I believe B n N a W unk Baylor to be the best fit for me,” she said. o it d d o t to ne t “I really enjoyed my visit to Baylor and was very impressed with firs e in o c twi e. the facilities and hospitality demonstrated to my entire family. gam The perseverance, patience and professionalism of the coaching staff, the chance to be a part of such a great team of girls along with the success of the basketball program were major factors in my decision to attend Baylor.”
As one of Australian basketball’s biggest rising stars, Wallace accepted offers from five American colleges to visit and, after visiting them all, decided on Baylor.
Baylor University has agreed to release Wallace to participate in Australian representative commitments.
Local troupe cheering their way to China Six JL Cheer and Dance students took home top medals in the World Cup Cheer and Dance competition in China last month.
All 30 of the team’s members were eligible for the competition, but only 6 were able to make the trip.
The girls, aged between nine and 18, trained hard over the past six months to compete in the prestigious competition in Hong Kong.
“We’d been training for six months, and despite the girls’ ages, we competed in the senior category,” Ms Kirby said.
And, the hard work paid off.
“With more than 2000 people expected at the event, we were given a perfect opportunity to show that Logan has massive talent, even in small clubs.”
“The girls took out two first places, one second place and a fourth overall,” trainer Janelle Kirby said.
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Our city’s
Commonwealth Games competitors Some of our greatest local athletes are representing the country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Meet two of our sporting stars, flying the flag for Logan. The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games start on July 23.
Damon Kelly – weightlifting Heavyweight champion Damon Kelly is hoping to bring home gold when he competes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this year. The Meadowbrook father of one has been weightlifting since 1998 and, having won silver in the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and gold in Delhi in 2010, is looking to take out the super heavyweight (over 105kg) category by lifting 170kg in the Snatch and 220kg in the Clean and Jerk. Accomplished weightlifter Damon Kelly hopes to return with gold.
“Weightlifting is something no one really knows about – it’s not like AFL or rugby league which you see on TV all the time,” he said. “I’d encourage everyone to give it a go.” That’s exactly what Kelly does in his role as Queensland Weightlifting Association’s Development Officer, visiting schools to encourage more young people to take up the sport. He hopes to one day establish a facility in Logan where athletes can train and he can mentor future coaches. “There’s not too many clubs around; it would be good to have something in Logan,” he said. “There’s benefits in weightlifting for other sports – we have kids doing it to improve their athletics and football. I was looking at doing weights for my rugby when I was 14 and I’ve been doing it ever since.” Kelly received the key to the City of Logan after competing in the London Olympics. His wife and one-year-old son will be cheering him on from the stands at Glasgow. Follow his journey on Twitter @damonkelly and get involved in weightlifting by visiting the Queensland Weightlifting Association website www.qwa.org.au 30
Craig Burns – 400m relay Logan has a new national track representative with Marsden resident Craig Burns chosen to join the 400m relay team at this month’s Commonwealth Games. Burns said his selection comes off the back of a tough training season capped by success at international meets in the Bahamas. “We ran a three minute four second race; we will definitely need to get better than that. We ran a three minute, two second race at the World Championships in 2013,” he said. “Ideally we want to run a low three minute race; below three minutes would be amazing. “I ran 45.90 seconds for the first leg in the Bahamas, that’s a good time for me, and what I want to run at the Games. “We will hopefully be among it at the finals at the Commonwealth Games.”
Craig Burns is a member of the national track squad.
Go Figure!
Keep warm (and healthy) this winter with this quick beef curry.
It’s cooling down outside but that’s no excuse to hibernate. There is plenty happening here in Logan to keep you happy and healthy this winter.
Get going with a group class Health and wellbeing program Live Well Logan has something to suit everyone, from yoga, Zumba and bootcamp sessions to gardening, nutrition seminars and walking groups. For the more adventurous there’s rock-climbing, skateboarding or a circus workshop. Live Well Logan also includes lifestyle programs tailored to assist those at risk of, recovering from or living with health conditions and chronic disease. The most you’ll pay per class is $3 and many are free. Visit logan.qld.gov.au/livewell for more information.
LIVE WELL LOGAN inspiring a healthy community
Meet the trainer Name: Mark Blomeley Role: Health and Fitness Coordinator at InSports Logan Experience: I have spent 10 years in the health and fitness industry and am the current strength and conditioning coach to Brittany McGowan (2014 800m National Track Champion and Commonwealth Games competitor). Favourite exercise: Deadlift. Nothing beats the simplicity of picking weight up off the ground.
Mark Blomeley with Brittany McGowan, Commonwealth Games competitor.
Insports Health and Fitness centres are in Crestmead, Underwood and Mt Warren. Visit insportlogan.com.au for class times. Mark’s top three tips for a healthy winter: • Boost your nutrition – eat Swim foods rich in Vitamin C and avoid sugar. through winter • Exercise regularly – Logan North Aquatic and aerobic exercise in Fitness Centre in Underwood particular. has indoor heated pools perfect • Sleep – ensure for year-round use. Why not you’re getting ditch the doona and do a lap or enough sleep two instead? Book now for the to fight off any Aqualogan Lawrie Lawrence colds.
Winter warmer –
quick beef curry 1 tablespoon of oil – ideally olive oil or coconut oil 500 grams of cubed beef 1 cup of chopped onion 1 medium capsicum 1 tablespoon of curry paste – more if you like it hot 2 cups of broccoli chopped into florets 1 small chopped eggplant – optional ¼ cup fresh whole basil leaves 1 cup of beef stock 1 cup of coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce Thai chillis for garnish 1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan. While the oil is heating, cut the steak into cubes. 2. When the oil starts to smoke a little, add the meat to the pan and brown. 3. Add the onions, capsicum and curry paste and sauté for 3 minutes. 4. Add the basil, broccoli and eggplant if using and sauté for 2 minutes. 5. Add the beef stock, coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to the boil quickly, stirring often. 6. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes before serving with chillis atop.
Swim School term three program and receive your first lesson free. Phone 3412 5645.
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Food Village
Woodridge train station markets
It’s a global hot pot with a combination of street style cuisines and fresh produce you’d expect to find all over the world.
Every Sunday 6am - 2pm Corner of Station Rd and Croydon Rd, Woodridge For more information, go to visitlogan.com.au