Our Logan Magazine - April 2017

Volume 57 April 2017

Wall of Acclaim welcomes hero

Fire ants one sniff and they’re gone

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE

CONTENTS OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Editorial enquiries: 3412 5284 or media@ logan.qld.gov.au Advertising enquiries: 3412 5176 or marketing@logan.qld. gov.au Managing Editor: Ben Travaini

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Diesel – from the pound to patrol

ANZAC hero honoured

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LOGAN comes to the City of Logan

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New art and heritage trail

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Wet wipes a sewer stopper

What’s open over Easter

News Editor: Martin King Writers: Zoe Krieg Toby Walker Martin King Jan Le Maitre Julie Brumfield-Jones Jacqui Donegan Sam Burgess Graphic Design: Dina Wirawan Front cover image: Diesel, a former Logan Animal Management Centre resident has a new lease on life, working for Biosecurity Queensland with handler Chris Well to safeguard Logan against Fire Ants.

Photo: Supplied by Biosecurity Queensland Produced by Logan City Council. None of the material in this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the Chief Executive Officer, Logan City Council.

MAYOR — Luke Smith

DIVISION 2 — Cr Russell Lutton

Representing the whole of the City of Logan.

DIVISION 7 — Cr Laurie Smith

DIVISION 5 — Cr Jon Raven

Representing Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and part of Greenbank, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean.

DIVISION 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

Representing Berrinba, Marsden, Loganlea and part of Waterford West and Crestmead.

DIVISION 11 — Cr Trevina Schwarz Representing Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale and Veresdale Scrub.

DIVISION 3 — Cr Steve Swenson Representing Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah, Loganholme and Daisy Hill.

Representing Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston and Underwood.

Rochedale South

DIVISION 8 — Cr Cherie Dalley Representing Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge.

Representing Priestdale, Rochedale South and part of Daisy Hill, Underwood and Springwood.

Browns Plains

Hillcrest Regents Park

Div 7

Boronia Heights

Div 3

Bethania

Waterford West

Div 8

Cornubia Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden Crestmead

Shailer Park Meadowbrook

Div 5

Heritage Park

Greenbank

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Berrinba

Representing Shailer Park, Cornubia, Carbrook and part of Daisy Hill and Loganholme.

Springwood

Woodridge Logan Central

Forestdale

Div 1

Underwood

Div 2

DIVISION 10 — Cr Darren Power

Priestdale

Park Ridge

Div 6 Waterford

Logan Reserve

Carbrook

Loganholme Eagleby

Edens Landing Holmview

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Park Ridge South

All content accurate as of 12 March 2017.

Bahrs Scrub

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben

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New Beith

Windaroo Belivah Bannockburn

Div 9

North Maclean

Lyons

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Logan Village

Stockleigh

South Maclean

Silverbark Ridge

Div 11

Wolffdene

Div 4

Flagstone Monarch Glen Jimboomba area under review

Kairabah

Kagaru Jimboomba

Tamborine

Cedar Grove Cedar Vale

DIVISION 9 — Cr Phil Pidgeon Representing Logan Reserve, Chambers Flat, Stockleigh and part of Park Ridge, Crestmead, Waterford West, Park Ridge South, Munruben, North Maclean and South Maclean.

Cedar Creek

Yarrabilba

Flinders Lakes Undullah

DIVISION 12 — Cr Jennie Breene Representing Eagleby, Beenleigh and part of Mt Warren Park.

DIVISION 6 — Cr Stacey McIntosh Representing Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

DIVISION 4 — Cr Laurie Koranski

Woodhill

Veresdale

Div 10

Veresdale Scrub

Mundoolun

Representing Bahrs Scrub, Buccan, Belivah, Bannockburn, Logan Village, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Yarrabilba, Kairabah, Mundoolun and part of Cedar Creek, Jimboomba, Mt Warren Park and Tamborine.

Note: This map includes suburbs that are to be gazetted as well as areas currently under review.

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Our Logan is produced and delivered to every household in the City of Logan at a cost of 66 cents per household.

A message from our Mayor Welcome to the April edition of Our Logan.

This month we’re actively paying it forward in the City of Logan.

Under an initiative introduced at the Logan Entertainment Centre, Council is offering co-funded tickets to a range of children’s theatre productions.

The Page to Stage promotion encourages people who buy tickets to contribute an extra five dollars to enable a less fortunate child to attend the performance.

Under this initiative, we’re offering payit-forward tickets to three productions: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (23 May), We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (17-18 August), and Diary of a Hairy Wombat (7-8 September).

In this edition of Our Logan, we have no shortage of locals who are paying it forward, without any desire for recognition.

In the case of Council’s Animal Care staff, they came across a cattle dog that was just too active for his owner.

It seemed no fence or gate could hold back Diesel, but the Animal Care team thought he’d make a good working dog and contacted Biosecurity Queensland.

The pooch from the pound now protects the community from fire ants.

The ultimate pay-it-forward is the potential loss of life or limb that comes with military service.

The story of former Sub Lieutenant Ken Briggs may be known to some of you. During World War II, as a diver on a midget submarine, he cut a vital communications cable near Saigon.

Ken, now living in Underwood, didn’t think much at the time of his 10-minute task but has since been credited with bringing the war in the Pacific to an earlier end.

Ken holds the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions and it’s only fitting that he join our Wall of Acclaim.

Sub Lieutenant Ken Briggs wa s joined by his Rear Admiral Pe nephew ter Briggs AO (R td) when he wa s inducted to Logan’s Wa ll of Acclaim

Military life is rich with tales of bravery and mateship, such as the friendship between Arty White, 93, and Bert Cox, 92, who will march together on Anzac Day in Beenleigh.

While Arty was fighting in the forests of Papua New Guinea, he used to look up at RAAF bombers in the sky, one of which turned out to be piloted by Bert.

On page 27, they share with us what it’s like to wear their medals again, to see the young faces in the crowd, and reflect on those who didn’t make it back home.

Management Once a resident of Council’s Animal r with Centre, Diesel has found a new caree Biosecurity Queensland

One good deed, large or small, can go a very long way, whether it’s paying for someone else’s coffee, bringing in the neighbour’s wheelie bin, or boosting a community cause.

How will you pay it forward today?

This month, as we commemorate Anzac Day, we honour the men and women whose selfless acts of gallantry have had a major impact.

Mayor Luke Smith City of Logan

Pay it forward at the Very Hungry Caterpillar show at the LEC. 3

Diesel’s high octane energy winning the war on fire ants

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A cattle dog cross that turned up at the Logan City Council Animal Management Centre (AMC) because he was too active for his owner, is now using that energy to detect fire ants in South-East Queensland.

Diesel was placed with trainers who also saw his potential and contacted Biosecurity Queensland, which was looking for dogs to train for its National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Diesel’s history was one of escapism – it seemed no fence or gate could hold him back – but that drive was soon recognised by the team at the AMC, which thought he would make a good working dog.

Queensland is one of the very few places in the world that has dogs trained for the purpose of hunting fire ants and Program Director Geoff Kent said Diesel ticked all the boxes.

“What attracted us was his high energy levels and high play drive,” he said.

“A large part of the dog’s reward for tracking fire ants is play time with their handler, so play is an important characteristic that we look for in the dogs.

“To work for the program, each dog undergoes intensive training over several months with their dog handler, followed by stringent validation testing to gauge their abilities.

“Each dog needs to show high level sensitivity for detecting fire ants in order to secure their place on the team.

“Diesel passed his validation test with flying colours and continues to show great enthusiasm for tracking fire ants.”

Fire ant facts • Fire ants are small, varying in size between 2–6mm and are coppery-brown with a dark abdomen.

Mr Kent said the successful use of odour detection dogs to sniff out invasive ants was a world first innovation and had earned Queensland dogs quite a reputation.

“Australia is the closest any country has come to eradicating fire ants, but they are a formidable opponent and we still have a lot of work to do to beat this serious invasive pest,” he said.

“Fire ants can have devastating impacts, threatening industries, the environment, community health and our outdoor lifestyle.

“They’re very small aggressive ants, and experience has shown us that tracking down fire ant nests can be like finding a needle in a haystack.

“This is why the dogs are such an asset for the program — they can detect ant pheromones from several metres away and sniff out a solitary ant.

“They can also pinpoint the location of ant nests long before they become obvious to the human eye.

“While our surveillance activities with the dogs help track down fire ants, the program could not have achieved its success to date without the ongoing awareness and vigilance of local communities.

“In fact, up to 70 per cent of fire ant sightings in South-East Queensland are reported by the general public.

“The high level of support we’ve received from the Logan community in identifying and reporting fire ants has assisted in the containment of this serious pest.

“We urge Logan residents to continue to check their yards, local parks and recreational areas for fire ants.

“With continued public vigilance and the skill of dogs like Diesel, we aim to eradicate them once and for all.”

• They are aggressive and inflict a painful sting, which can be life threatening.

• Fire ants would have been unknowingly imported into Brisbane, possibly more than 20 years ago.

The pathway of entry into Brisbane is unknown, but was possibly in an international shipping container. They were first detected in the Brisbane area in February 2001.

• Fire ants live in large colonies that consist of up to 250,000 worker ants.

• Fire ants get their name from their sting – stings from fire ants can cause a painful, burning itching sensation, and multiple stings give the sensation that the body is on fire.

• As far as their nesting habits are concerned, fire ant mounds are not always easily identifiable. The nests can be up to 40cm high, but may also be flat and look like a small patch of disturbed soil. They are usually found in open areas such as lawns, pastures, along roadsides and unused cropland.

• Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) are one of the world’s most invasive and destructive ant species.

This ant is a serious pest because it has the potential to cause major social, environmental and economic impacts in Queensland.

• Though fire ants feed primarily on insects and other invertebrates, they are actually omnivores and will also feed on plants, floral nectar, honeydew, small animals and birds.

• If you think you’ve spotted fire ants, take a photo if possible and send it to Biosecurity Queensland via www.daf.qld.gov.au/fireants or call 13 25 23.

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Logan’s Wall of Acclaim welcomes a war hero Ken Briggs’ exploits as a World War II submariner could easily be the plot of an action movie.

In July 1945, 22-year-old Sub Lieutenant Briggs was tasked with Operation Sabre, a daring mission to cut the underwater telecommunications cables linking Hong Kong, Saigon and Singapore.

They then travelled, submerged, through heavily patrolled waters back to HMS Spearhead, before heading off to cut the cable linking Saigon to Hong Kong.

For his daring actions, Sub Lieutenant Briggs was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the Royal Navy.

Recalling the operation, Mr Briggs said he practised on an old submerged cable off Mon Repos, near Bundaberg.

“We were the quickest at the task so we were sent in to do the job,” Ken said.

“Because of our age it was a bit of a hoot.”

Allied forces desperately needed to tap into Japanese intelligence as the allies prepared to deploy the atomic bomb. Cutting communications would force the enemy to use radio transmissions to communicate, which the allied forces could then intercept and decode.

Acting Mayor, Councillor Cherie Dalley, said Mr Briggs’ outstanding service, his contribution to ending the war in the Pacific in 1945 and his years of service to the community of Logan made him an ideal addition to the Wall of Acclaim.

To complete his task, Ken Briggs and a fellow Australian submariner, Lieutenant Max Shean, were towed 170 miles in their mini submarine XE4, by a full sized submarine, the HMS Spearhead, to their target.

“His life is an amazing story that recalls a much different world to the one we live in,” Cr Dalley said.

Lying on top of the batteries that powered their tiny submarine, they made the 15-hour trip to locate the cable. Ken then exited the sub and cut the cable in just 10 minutes with air powered cutters, taking a small section of the cable with him as proof of success.

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Acting Mayor Councillor Cherie Dalley; Ken Briggs’ granddaughter Melissa Anderson; Ken Briggs; and Ken’s nephew Rear Admiral Peter Briggs AO (Rtd)

“His brave act in cutting the communication link between Saigon and Singapore greatly assisted the war effort.”

Mr Briggs has been a Life Member of the Springwood RSL Sub Branch since 1983 and has been a member of the Slacks Creek and District Seniors Citizens Club for 30 years.

LOGAN has a new landmark 20th Century Fox fittingly included the City of Logan as a focus of its Australian promotion for its latest movie LOGAN, featuring Hugh Jackman’s final portrayal of Wolverine in the X Men movies.

Visiting the site, Mayor Luke Smith said he was hopeful that Hugh Jackman could be coaxed to visit Logan through the power of social media.

"We would love to encourage LOGAN to visit his namesake city in the near future, so we're asking our residents to hit Facebook, Instagram and other social media with images of the site and the message, "Logan wants LOGAN".

Creating the mural was no small feat for Marsden artist Jnr Tanielu. He was given a 160 square metre concrete canvas, just five letters to work with and a brief to depict LOGAN’s gritty character, when he tackled one of the largest and most prominent art works to be commissioned in the city.

Jnr Tanielu said his biggest challenge was how to bring LOGAN to life in a visually striking way on a steeply sloping site on the Mt Lindesay Hwy at Hillcrest.

“The site itself was difficult. Apart from measuring it all up so I could work to such a large scale, I had to abseil down the wall while painting,” Jnr said.

Diggers' stories to be retold Students from at least three Logan schools will participate in the first Youth of Tomorrow School Education Program to be held at the Pat Rafter Arena on 21 April.

Sponsored by Logan City Council, the Queensland Turkish Consulate, Tennis Queensland and the Queensland Government, the program will teach children about the Gallipoli campaign, the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and the values of mateship that were integral to the Anzacs.

Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Queensland, Turgut Allahmanli, attended the launch and said the initiative would strengthen the existing relationship between Australia and Turkey.

Mayor Luke Smith said Logan City Council was a proud sponsor of the program, which promotes diversity, social cohesion and physical activity.

“Our council is behind this initiative, which recognises the diverse backgrounds of our residents and retells a series of events that are such an important part of Australian history,” he said.

“Because it's such a prominent site, I was more excited about having such a significant wall to work on, rather than being daunted by the size of the project.”

Jnr Tanielu was selected by Logan City Council and 20th Century Fox to paint the mural due to his unique style and experience.

He has an international following on Instagram with more than 10,000 fans.

You can view more of Jnr's work at www. instagram.com/jxxnz.jpg/?hl=en

From left, Umit Oraloglu co-founder and Director, Youth of Tomorrow, Mayor Luke Smith, and Australian tennis legend Pat Cash at the launch of the School Education Program

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DIVISION 1 NEWS

Council builds a bridge for you to get over

Enjoying the new pedestrian bridge at Rochedale South are Councillor Lisa Bradley, Joshua and Shelley Lowther and their dog, Canine

Ken Briggs (left) with his good mate Sub Lieutenant (ret) Adam Bergius

Standing ovation for a Logan legend A full house at the Logan Council chamber rose as one to pay tribute to Ken Briggs, a Logan man whose feat of gallantry struck a telling blow in World War II. He now finds himself on Logan City Council’s Wall of Acclaim alongside some of the city’s best known citizens.

“Ken’s story, so rivetingly told by his family at the Wall of Acclaim ceremony, is an amazing one and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his service to this country,” Councillor Lisa Bradley said.

“It’s wonderful that his achievement and his service to the community will now be immortalised on the city’s Wall of Acclaim.

“It’s also particularly poignant with Anzac Day just around the corner.”

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Council is building bridges in the community – literally.

Two new pedestrian bridges are now open to the public, one at Arlington Park, Underwood, and the other at Bill Kohlmann Park, Rochedale South.

Aging bridges at both sites were demolished last year to make way for more modern, sturdier constructions.

“These bridges are proof of Council’s commitment to renewing and strengthening the city’s public spaces,” Division 1 Councillor Lisa Bradley said.

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“The new bridges have been built to withstand floods and will last long into the future.

“I’d like to commend Logan City Council’s Parks Branch and the contractor for doing such a magnificent job.”

As part of Council’s ongoing maintenance program, Council assessed the aging bridges to be uneconomic to maintain and decided to replace them with purposedesigned bridges, fabricated off-site.

Shelley Lowther, who lives near Bill Kohlmann Park, said the new bridge was a vast improvement on the old one.

“This one doesn’t have any steps and seems to be much safer,” Ms Lowther said.

“The pathway is used a lot by people who live around here so it’s important that the bridge is able to be used by everyone.”

Cr Bradley said the new bridges were the start of a program of significant public works planned for this year.

COUNCILLOR LISA BRADLEY Chairperson Health, Environment and Sustainability Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 1: Priestdale, Rochedale South and part of Daisy Hill, Underwood and Springwood.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 2 NEWS

Road on right path Work has started on a project to improve pedestrian access between Woodridge and Logan Central.

This exciting project will strengthen cycle and pedestrian links between Woodridge Railway Station, Council’s Administration Centre, Logan Entertainment Centre and Logan Gardens, making it safer and easier for people to move around.

A new set of traffic lights will replace the current pedestrian crossing on Wembley Rd. The new shared pathway will have CCTV safety cameras and lighting along its length, as well as trees and groundcover planting. Seating, paving and entrance statements are also included in the project.

Councillor Russell Lutton said the new pathway would provide a vital community link for the area.

“Wembley Rd is a busy four-lane road that divides an area also busy with pedestrian traffic,” Cr Lutton said.

“When you consider the students at two schools, players and supporters of Logan Brothers, Council staff and the wider community who regularly walk the area and use Logan Gardens, this project is essential.”

To help deliver the works, Woodridge State School (through Education Queensland) struck a deal with Council to provide a 12 metre wide strip of land.

The State Government also contributed $1,072,180 to the project, which is expected to cost $2.1 million to deliver.

Works are expected to be completed by October this year, weather permitting.

Councillor Russell Lutton reviews plans for the Wembley Rd path upgrade with Woodridge State School principal Garry Molloy

New look for a popular meeting place Mabel Park man Greg Duncan has spent the past few months working on a labour of love — designed to brighten up a popular public space.

He’s been spending his spare time painting a mural on the toilet block at Woodridge Adventure Park.

“It represents all the suburbs of the Logan Central area coming together to this place,” Mr Duncan said.

“My kids come here a lot and I thought it was a good way to give back to the community.

“This is a place where people of all backgrounds come together so I thought it was a fitting way to show that.”

“This is the kind of proactive approach to improving public spaces that I love to see,” Cr Lutton said.

“Council is committed to helping people realise their ideas to improve public spaces and make our community a better place to live.”

Cr Lutton has also given Ted Noffs’ Street University $50,000 to help young people create a number of murals in the Station Rd precinct.

“My goal is to create something special in the street art of Logan that will hopefully become a tourist attraction.”

Greg is also completing a mural at Mabel Park State School where his children attend.

Councillor Russell Lutton said Mr Duncan was setting a great example.

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL LUTTON Chairperson Planning and Development Committee Phone: 3412 3412 Email: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston and Underwood.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 3 NEWS Councillor Steve Swenson and Shannon O’Connell in training

Sign on with the Saints The Logan City Rugby Union Club is on a membership drive.

The Saints are looking for players of all ages, boys and girls, to take part in games from the Under 6 teams through to seniors.

Shannon’s fighting chance for a US bout When Slacks Creek boxer Shannon O’Connell was in the ring in Auckland late last year, she knew the promoter of the world’s most famous boxer, Muhammad Ali, was in the crowd, but thought he was probably using her bout to have a break.

Shannon was wrong.

Millionaire promoter Bob Arum was watching Shannon with great interest – and later told a group of sports journalists he was impressed by what he saw.

“Apparently he told them ‘what about that Irish girl from Australia, they’ll love her in America. I’d love to see her fight at Madison Square Garden’,” Shannon said.

“This is a guy that has made hundreds of millions of dollars from boxing. I just thought there’s no way he’s going to be interested in women’s boxing.

“His comments were a big thing for me.

To be recognised by the biggest promoter of boxing in the world is pretty cool.”

Shannon is getting used to being recognised and — with 68 fights under her belt, including a WBC Silver Title and WBO Regional Title — ­ it’s about time.

Fighting spirit is part of her psyche.

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Shannon watched her mother die of a heroin overdose and she dedicates every fight to her father who was killed in a speedway accident in Adelaide in 1985.

Teams compete in the Brisbane Premiership with multiple grades and a women’s competition, the Brisbane Suburban Normanby Cup and Veterans Rugby Queensland.

Past players have included Matt Tomua and Quade Cooper, showing that Logan can be the proving ground for some of the best this country has to offer.

The Saints recently gained promotion to the Premier Rugby Reserves for 2017, with a view to competing in Premier Rugby in 2018.

If you would like to be part of Club email info@loganrugby.com.au or simply turn up at training Tues to Thurs from 5.30pm at 200 Queens Road, Slacks Creek.

“Boxing is hard, I grew up hard, so we’re a good match,” Shannon said.

“I used to play netball and I had a back injury, so I went to the local gym to get fit and discovered boxing.

“I never ever thought I would fight — my first fight came about because my trainer said as a joke to have a fight and I said OK — now I’ve had 68 fights.

“It’s addictive, but before a fight is the scariest thing.

“You question everything about yourself, what if I forget what to do, what if I forget to throw a punch, what if this or that happens?

“Sometimes I get to a point where I wonder what am I doing, but the second I step into that ring I’m a different person.”

“For me there’s no other feeling like it.

Yes it’s hard, and it’s challenging, but I just can’t not do it.”

Councillor Steve Swenson said Shannon deserved the national recognition she had achieved as a boxer and was a positive influence for young women.

“I know the Logan community will join me in congratulating Shannon on her boxing achievements and for being a positive role model to other aspiring sports men and women.

“Her fighting spirit is something to be admired and I have no doubt we will see her name up in lights in New York and other places around the world in the near future.”

COUNCILLOR STEVE SWENSON Chairperson Sport and Community Services Phone: 3412 3412 Email: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au Division 3: Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah, Loganholme and Daisy Hill.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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Changing lives a Cent A Metre at a time A regular Sunday swim at the Logan North Aquatic Centre has become a fundraising initiative that is changing young lives.

Robert Hurran and Tricia Hottinger, Treasurer of the Aquatic Masters Swimming Club, present Peter Willis from Logan City Council (centre) with their annua l donation to help underprivileged children

Four years ago, members of the Aquatic Masters Swimming Club decided to raise funds to help underprivileged children enjoy the benefits of learning to swim.

Robert Hurran, a member of the club for 12 years, said one little girl’s story continued to encourage members to keep fundraising.

“We never envisaged that our efforts would be so successful – or have such a profound effect on one seven-year-old girl’s life – who we came to know

through our sponsorship.

“Last year, we sponsored Mikaela from Bethania, who was born with a rare spinal condition that required three operations before she was four years old.

“Even though the operations were successful, Mikaela is unable to walk as the spinal cord injury limits the use of her hands and legs.

“In the water it is a different story, as Mikaela is able to move relatively freely during her weekly swimming lessons as she develops her core motor skills under the guidance of Sandy Allen from the Aqualogan Laurie Lawrence Swim School.”

Mr Hurran said the club members’ fundraising efforts received support from many local businesses.

“Over the last four years, we’ve raised a total of $12,400 — which is used to assist underprivileged children in Logan.

“With the support of businesses and the community, our fundraising efforts are helping some really deserving children,” he said.

Mikaela’s mum, Louise, said she was recently told that Mikaela would need surgery on her legs and hips.

“The least invasive surgery is only available in the United States so we’ll need to mount a major fundraising effort to get her there,” she said.

You’re invited to follow Mikaela's journey here www.gofundme.com/mikaelas-journey-to-walk

Bursaries recognise exceptional dedication Healthcare featured heavily in the announcement of this year’s student bursary recipients – with future doctors, nurses, dentists, biomedical scientists, and midwives featuring prominently in the roll call.

Announcing the awards, Logan City Council Treasurer, Trevina Schwarz, said many of the recipients had overcome tremendous adversity to achieve academic success.

“This is a remarkable group of young people who are committed to continuing their education and furthering themselves despite numerous obstacles,” she said.

“Anisha Gandhi is an exceptional motivator of other students as senior school captain. She achieved an OP1 score and so did 15 other students in her year,” she said.

“Her selflessness extends to her career

choice in midwifery and nursing, as she aims to make a difference in remote and rural communities in the future.”

Cr Schwarz said some of the students, who were from refugee families, were the only link between family members and the community, acting as interpreters and carers for their parents and other relatives.

“Amena Amena came to Australia in 2014 from Afghanistan on an orphan visa with her older sister, and will be studying nursing at Griffith University.”

Cr Schwarz said Amena and Anisha were examples of the quality of the recipients of the 2017 bursaries.

“They and their fellow recipients clearly show that our city is in good hands with such an exceptional group of young people to lead our community in the future.”

Simon Filipwicz and Janine Swanborough from Academy Services Pty Ltd with Bursary winner Myo Twei

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EVENTS

GREAT COMPOSERS OF LONDON’S WEST END A tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lionel Bart, Elton John, Richard Rogers and many more, by Australian and West End musical theatre star Philip Gould and award winning singer and actress Michelle Fitzmaurice.

TUESDAY 11 APRIL

Saturdays Logan River Parkrun, Logan River Parklands, Blackbird Street, Beenleigh 7am every Saturday.

You must pre-register at www.parkrun.com.au/loganriver Saturday 1 April 10am – 2pm Connecting our communities, Yarrabilba and Logan Village Family fun day at St Clare’s Primary School, Combs Street, Yarrabilba.

Join musicians Mad Mike and Sparky Do Dah at the free fun day to launch the City of Logan’s Connecting our Communities program. There will also be an action-packed range of free play and learning activities for all ages at Yarrabilba and Logan Village throughout April. For full details on upcoming events and activities: www.logan.qld.gov.au/connectingourcommunities

DOORS OPEN 10AM FOR AN 11AM START

Friday to Sunday 7 – 9 April Australian National Wakepark Nationals

TABLE ENTRY $21.50PP (MORNING TEA INCLUDED)

Bayside Wake Park, Ferry Rd, Carbrook.

TABLE GROUP 8+/MEMBERS $20.50PP (MORNING TEA INCLUDED) BALCONY $20.50PP

Saturday 8 April Logan Artworkers' Networking Events — facilitating arts projects for people with disability. Logan Art Gallery, 1pm–4pm (Bookings essential by 6 April)

BALCONY GROUP 8+/MEMBERS $19PP

Sunday 23 April Songkran Thai Festival, Forestdale Thai Temple.

POST-SHOW DINING AVAILABLE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 07 3412 5626.

WWW.LOGANENTERTAINMENTCENTRE.COM.AU

Cultural components include traditional Buddhist service of blessing holy water, Thai dancing, musical performances and Thai food stalls.

Tuesday 25 April Anzac Day see page 28 for details.

Friday 28 April – 30 April Skate Queensland Artistic Skating State Championships

Friday 28 April Berrinba Wetlands Eats and Beats, 5pm–9pm.

Friday 28 April Four new exhibitions open at Logan Art Gallery.

Saturday 29 April Mothers' Day creative markets and music in the Logan Art Gallery, 10am–2pm.

City of Logan 2017 Volunteer Awards Do you know an extraordinary person or organisation that has helped make Logan a thriving and diverse city?

The City of Logan is seeking nominations for the Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year and the Davida Steele Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation.

Nomination forms are available online at www.logan.qld.gov.au/volunteers and must be submitted by Thursday 13 April, no later than 5pm.

Winners will be announced at the Logan Loves Volunteers breakfast on Saturday 6 May. Registrations for the breakfast are essential and can be made by calling 3412 5719 or emailing events@logan.qld.gov.au 12

Nominate by 13 April

Logan City Council Libraries provide a range of free, interactive First 5 Forever programs for children aged 0 to 5, including weekly Baby time, Toddler time and Story time. Offered in nine libraries throughout Logan, First 5 Forever is also popular in semi-rural areas of the city. Kids' morning out at Logan Village Library is particularly popular, as child health nurses are on hand to provide new mothers with professional health advice and interactive learning sessions for young children. Play and learn at Jimboomba Library has a strong community following too.

The sessions are designed to build confidence and communication skills through everyday experiences, while generating lots of fun, noise and playful

learning. Parents and carers are also supported in these sessions as the most important teacher in their child’s life, with resources and tips to build learning and language skills.

Enthusiastic parents are now spreading the word about the growing popularity of the First 5 Forever outreach programs, including pop up libraries in parks, community, sport and recreation centres and other public places throughout the city. In recent months, Yarrabilba and Mundoolun have joined in the fun.

First 5 Forever sessions in libraries are advertised on the library website www.loganlibraries.org/whats-on/ and in the What’s On booklet available from all libraries.

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Bear and wombat join caterpillar at LEC If you missed out on tickets for the popular The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show on 23 May, at the Logan Entertainment Centre, don’t despair — there are two more classic children’s stories scheduled for later this year.

Tickets for performances of Going on a Bear Hunt (17 and 18 August) are now on sale — and Diary of a Wombat (7 and 8 September) will go on sale in May. Don’t miss out on tickets to Going on a Bear Hunt or Diary of a Wombat.

Book now at loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

Win free tickets To make things even more interesting, Logan Entertainment Centre is running a competition with the prize of four free tickets to either the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Going on a Bear Hunt or Diary of a Wombat for the best entry.

All you need to do to enter is create a Very Hungry Caterpillar scene – from edible items – and submit the photo on the @LoganEntertainmentCentre Facebook page via the competition post for the chance to win. Judging criteria will be based on creativity and visual impact. The competition will close at 7pm on 30 April.

Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD 4114. Phone 3412 5626.

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DIVISION 4 NEWS

Councillor Koranski joins in on the fun with the First 5 Forever group at the Mundoolun Community Centre

New community centre for Mundoolun Mundoolun’s community centre will be officially welcomed to the area with a family fun day planned in the first week of May. The centre was built by developers and Councillor Koranski provided divisional funding of $40,000 toward completion of the centre. It has now been handed over to Council to ensure it meets the needs of the growing community.

Helping the community a focus for Tabatha

Councillor Laurie Koranski said the building would give the local community a modern new venue for a wide range of activities.

Windaroo Valley State High School student and runner up for Logan’s Young Citizen of the Year at the City’s Australia Day awards, 16-year-old Tabatha Woodlock, believes you’re never too young to make a difference.

and that volunteering had enabled her to empathise with and support people when they were struggling.

“Residents have embraced the building which includes a multi-purpose hall, kitchen and covered outside area.

Cr Laurie Koranski said that she was incredibly proud of Tabatha for being nominated as the Young Citizen of the Year and for her outstanding dedication to the community.

“It has been built in the local park with extensive car parking, and I know it will become a valuable facility that the local community can be proud of.”

Tabatha is president of the Beenleigh Junior Quota Club and BeenleighYatala Junior Chamber of Commerce.

She founded the Windaroo Junior Quota branch and recently spoke at Quota’s 2016 International Convention.

Tabatha fundraises for local disadvantaged youth programs, the Salvation Army, PCYC, the homeless and underprivileged students.

Tabatha said helping others gave her the confidence to communicate with people

“Growing up can be tough with our young people trying to work out who they are and who they want to become,” she said.

“She is an inspiring young woman.

Not only is she on her own journey of self-discovery, but she is motivating others like her to find themselves, become more confident and give back to our community.”

“We recognise centres like this play a critical role in connecting the community and improving social wellbeing,” she said.

The centre is already proving its worth with programs including First 5 Forever encouraging children to learn and communicate through reading, dance and singing.

A fun day will be held at the centre on Saturday 6 May.

COUNCILLOR LAURIE KORANSKI Phone: 3412 5504 Email: lauriekoranski@logan.qld.gov.au

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Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Buccan, Belivah, Bannockburn, Logan Village, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Yarrabilba, Kairabah, Mundoolun and part of Cedar Creek, Jimboomba, Mt Warren Park and Tamborine.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 5 NEWS

Alfred and Bev Chapple attended the community consultation day to discuss possible improvements to Sturdee Park with Councillor Raven

Community gets a good look at park makeover A safe and welcoming space that the entire community can enjoy is Councillor Jon Raven’s vision for Sturdee Park, Loganlea.

Cr Raven said he identified a need for a more inviting green space in Division 5 and for Council to release $600,000 in funding for the Stage 1 of the upgrade of the development.

The entire project will see $1.5 million invested in the park, with better recreational facilities and improved connectivity via paths to surrounding infrastructure such as the Loganlea Community Centre.

A community consultation day on 4 March attracted 60 people, eager to see the new plans for the park.

“The community wants the park to have good lines of visibility and opened up with better pathways and lighting,” said Cr Raven.

“The northern end of the park isn't inviting and my intention is to make it open and safer, to bring families back, and to make it a vital community hub.”

The regeneration of Sturdee Park will involve the removal of some trees and shrubs, but trees will be planted in other areas to offset any environmental impact.

“We need to clear some vegetation so we can improve security and make the park more inviting, but a section of bushland will be preserved to retain the natural feel of the area,” Cr Raven said.

“The community overwhelmingly supports the changes because residents know that the park has a lot of potential for community use that isn't currently being realised.

“A similar modernisation process has worked wonders at other parks in the region, such as Tygum Park at Waterford West — now it's Loganlea’s turn.”

There’ll be something for everyone at the park ­— playground equipment for children, barbecue and picnic facilities, exercise equipment and a skate ramp.

COUNCILLOR JON RAVEN Phone: 3412 5505 Email: jonraven@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba, Marsden, Loganlea and part of Waterford West and Crestmead.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 6 NEWS

Master plan on track In the coming years, Meadowbrook will be transformed into a connected urban village as Council implements a plan to create an environment that is attractive to business and private investment, while also improving the livability and wellbeing of local residents.

This transformation will be progressed through the shared vision of the Meadowbrook Master Plan, which was recently approved

by Council following extensive community and stakeholder consultation. This shared vision will also be progressed in a future amendment to the Logan Planning Scheme 2015.

The Meadowbrook Master Plan will also be used to promote Meadowbrook as the City of Logan’s premier centre for health, wellbeing and education with the benefit of key land owners and stakeholders: the Queensland State Government, Logan Hospital, Griffith University, the Heart Foundation and Logan City Council.

Fletcher Road reconstruction to start soon

Reconstruction work on Fletcher Rd, between Logan River Rd and Glasson Dve, Bethania, will start this month.

Work is required to rectify the road’s deterioration, caused by naturally occurring water that affects the underlying gravel layers forming the base of the road. To fix the underlying problem, Council will install rubble drains under the road to drain water from the base layers.

The centre of the road will be excavated and strengthened to provide for increased traffic volumes in the future. When the work has been completed, a smooth asphalt surface will be installed along with line marking.

During the planning stage of this project, rock was discovered in some areas. This needs to be removed and may require the use of a rock breaker. Where possible, Council will work to minimise noise impacts on local residents.

When considering the project, Council officers consulted with a range of people and the community to seek ideas on the best way to accomplish the project.

As a result, Council intends to conduct most works at night to help reduce the impact on residents, local businesses and motorists.

A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works Traffic on Fletcher Rd will be managed using single lane closures and stop/go traffic control arrangements. It will be open to twoway traffic during the day.

Works are expected to be completed by mid-July, subject to weather conditions.

For further information call 3412 9722 or email community@ loganwia. com.au

COUNCILLOR STACEY MCINTOSH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: staceymcintosh@logan.qld.gov.au

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Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Second art and heritage trail launched Logan’s second public art and heritage trail highlights unique points of interest along the Mt Lindesay Hwy between Greenbank and Veresdale.

The 35 km trail starts at the Greenbank RSL carpark, where Gallipoli’s mirage

by Jacques van der Merwe was unveiled in April 2015 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Anzac landing.

From here, it detours through Park Ridge to the site of Jerry’s Downfall at Munruben and a monument

commemorating the loss of a bullock dray, loaded with cotton, at a Chambers Creek crossing in 1866.

The trail then takes visitors to historic Maclean Bridge, Jimboomba House and the Flowing water sculpture by Tatsumi Sakai, located outside the Jimboomba Library.

Nearby colonial village provides an ideal location for a snack, before setting off for either the Veresdale Hotel or the heritage-listed Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist at Mundoolun.

The trail map, with 25 points of interest, can be downloaded at www.logan.qld.gov.au/heritage or collected from Council offices and libraries.

The route of the popular first trail, which starts at Logan Village and ends in Beenleigh, is also available at the same sites.

The trails were made possible by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a grant-funding partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Commonwealth Games Baton Relay Local legends are being called to carry the Queen’s Baton through the City of Logan in the closing stages of its 230,000 kilometre journey to the opening ceremony of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

The baton carries a message from the Queen, which will be read at the opening ceremony of the games on 4 April 2018.

It will be carried through Logan on Sunday 1 April 2018 on a route to be announced closer to the games.

The community is being invited to

nominate inspiring people to carry the baton through our city.

People of all abilities, who inspire others, will be selected from the nominees to represent our city and to highlight our multicultural community, our passion for sport and our residents’ many inspirational qualities.

Anyone can nominate a person who inspires them to be great, and who will be more than 10 years old and an Australian resident by 25 December 2017.

Full details of criteria, conditions and the nomination process can be found at gc2018.com/qbr

Olympic Gold Medallist, Brooke Hanson OAM, with the Queen’s Baton

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KID’S CORNER

KRANK School Holiday program circus and magic workshops Tightrope walking and learning how to pull a coin out from behind your ear are just two of the skills being taught these school holidays by the Ashton-Rodriguez Training Centre.

Chantel Ashton-Rodriguez said performers from Ashton’s Family Circus will be providing workshops for aspiring magicians and acrobats at the Logan Metro Sports Centre, Crestmead, as part of Council’s KRANK School Holiday program.

“The one-hour trial classes introduce participants to the wonders of circus skills as they practice on a range of apparatus on the ground, in the air, or on the stage,” she said.

“Every class is taught in a safe, fun environment, where children can meet and interact with real circus aerialists, acrobats, clowns and jugglers while they learn tricks and tradecraft.”

The classes will be held at the centre on 4 April for children aged between five and 11 with the only cost being a $3.50 booking fee.

There are plenty of activities available these school holidays for children and young people aged five to 17. Simply go to www.logan. qld.gov.au/community-support/community-development/krank and download the directories.

Be Pet Smart over the holidays Are you pet smart?

• Do you know what to do if a dog rushes up to you or displays aggressive behaviour?

• Do you need to ask permission to pat a strange dog?

• Do you know how to tell if a dog is happy, sad or angry?

• Do you know what the basic needs of your pets are?

Council’s free Be Pet Smart program teaches these skills in a fun and interactive way to people of all ages attending courses in early learning childhood centres, schools, community halls and 50+ villages.

The school program links directly to the Australian curriculum and teaches children about responsible pet ownership, how to provide the best care for their pets, and how to identify

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and read a dog’s body language to ensure safe interactions.

Students receive a Be Pet Smart Activity Book and certificate and teachers are provided with a resource guide complete with curriculum components.

Book now and meet one of our education dogs! Phone 3412 5397 or email amc@logan.qld.gov.au

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

What would you take in an emergency?

There’s an insistent knock on the door.

It’s a fluoro-clad State Emergency Service volunteer telling you that the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued an evacuation order, due to a rapidly approaching fire, and you have just ten minutes to leave your home.

So there’s your kids, dog, wallet or purse, mobile phone, charger and car keys to grab.

You’ve got a few minutes to spare — so what else should you take?

There’s so many things to consider… but what do you really need?

Here’s where planning comes in. You can either scramble to grab what comes to mind, or take the kit you have already loaded with everything that you will need to get through the next few days.

Things like medications, your glasses, a change of clothes — plus all the other things that are important or irreplaceable — like copies of important documents, such as insurance papers and drivers licence and a back-up of your hard drive with all the family photos.

Help is at hand. To help you plan for this situation, Logan City Council has been working with the State Government to help residents get ready for any situation.

Simply go to www.logan.qld.gov.au/ disasters and follow the prompts to the fact sheets full of great tips and information.

Flooded road warning signs light up Innovative “Flooded Road” smart warning systems are being installed on flood-prone roads across Logan.

Mayor Luke Smith, Logan’s Local Disaster Management Group Chairperson, said Council was determined to reduce the risk of drivers inadvertently driving into dangerous floodwaters.

“Council worked with researchers at Griffith University to develop an innovative automatic flashing sign system that is being rolled out at priority flood-prone roads in Logan to provide high visibility warnings to road users,” Mayor Smith said.

“The $250,000 project is being delivered by Council in partnership with Substation 33, a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Logan.”

“When flooding triggers the solarpowered flashing signs, Council’s Disaster Dashboard website will be automatically updated in real time.”

Associated benefits include reducing the risk to emergency services personnel by reducing the need for swift water rescues, and reducing risks for Council staff expected to erect temporary signage, often during hazardous weather conditions in the middle of the night.

Draft Corporate Plan 2017–2022 Logan City Council has prepared its Draft Corporate Plan 2017–2022 and seeks your feedback.

The product is manufactured from a mix of both off-theshelf components and parts manufactured from electronic waste using 3D printers, repurposed laptop batteries and other recycled components.

Nearly 300 flood-prone locations have been assessed to identify those of most risk to drivers, and permanent warning signs and depth markers have been installed at a number of sites.

Despite these efforts, drivers are reminded that they need to be cautious on all roads following heavy rain, as it is particularly easy at night to inadvertently drive into dangerous flood waters.

The Council initiative has been accelerated by a $375,000 grant from the Queensland Government.

Member for Logan, Linus Power MP, said funding would increase community resilience to flooding.

DRAFT

CORPORATE PL AN

2017-2022

The Corporate Plan sets out the strategic direction for Logan City Council by outlining the long term vision it has for the city, the priorities it wants to focus on over the next five years and the service delivery commitments it will provide.

The draft plan is available for viewing at all Council customer service centres and libraries or can be downloaded from Council’s website. Feedback forms are also available at these sites.

Feedback on the Draft Corporate Plan 2017–2022 is welcome up to 30 April 2017.

Please visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412 for more information.

SMART, DYNAMIC, CITY

OF THE FUTURE

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DIVISION 7 NEWS

Councillor Laurie Smith with Greenbank Pony Club members Helen Eleveld (on Lenny) and Jade McMullan (on Banjo)

Kicking goals for Argule Park A new goalpost has been installed in Argule Park in Hillcrest to encourage local children to be more active.

Councillor Laurie Smith said he was approached by residents who thought the goalpost would see more ballrelated games in the park.

“Residents had the idea that more kids would use the park if a goalpost was installed,” he said.

“I liked the idea as well and set about making it happen.”

The goalpost was installed in February and has proven to be a hit with local residents.

“It’s great to see more kids in the park, kicking a ball around and being active,” Cr Smith said.

“Argule Park is one of the area’s largest green spaces and is enjoyed by many people, including sporting clubs, walkers and local families who use the playground.

“Council is very focused on improving the activity levels of residents to create a healthier community.”

Extra fencing for Greenbank Pony Club Boundary screening has been installed at the Greenbank Pony Club to improve the facility for members and visitors.

The club has been operating in the community for 40 years and has close to 100 members, aged from four to 90 years, and hosts a number of events at its 12 hectare site.

The new fence was needed to improve security and provide a border for its recently renovated two kilometre cross-country course.

Councillor Laurie Smith said the growing popularity of the club warranted the extra screening.

“There are often up to 200 people at the site and a lot of them are children with horses, so this fence was needed,” he said.

“The club has a valued reputation and recently hosted a visit from the China Pony Club at its last muster.

“Members of the Queensland Mounted Police also visit the club to provide training for riders and instruction on keeping their horses calm and focused during events.

“Being part of a pony club is a real family affair and it encourages not only sportsmanship and loyalty but also teaches the proper care and training of animals,” Cr Smith said.

The Greenbank Pony Club welcomes new members.

For details contact greenbank@pcaq.asn.au

COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Chairperson City Image Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au

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Division 7: Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and part of Greenbank, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 8 NEWS

Waller’s the best!

World champion Dakota Schuetz in action at the Browns Plains Skatepark

Dakota Schuetz is a professional scooter rider known as “The Machine”.

The 19-year-old from San Celemente, California is the first person to win every major international scooter competition and he’s one of the few to complete every trick in the online challenge Tricknology.

Recently he joined The Guinness Book of World Records for competing 15 backflips in a minute. The e-preneur has his own brand of clothing and travels 300 days a year, taking part in competitions and running his Kota Kamp training sessions for kids.

Of all the skateparks in the world, Dakota ranks the Browns Plains facility among the best.

The Waller Road park is one of the oldest in the world (built 1989), known as a “first generation”, and it’s been expanded twice. It’s an inclusive space that has a high sense of ownership and is busy every day of the week.

Skaters, scooter riders and BMXers go there for hours, if not all day.

They enjoy the deep, smooth design of two bowls that are based on a swimming pool, the sheer size of the facility, a vertical wall, and a “dreamline” of box jumps and hips.

There is plenty for riders to learn and room for progression.

Free-style scootering involves spectacular tricks and jumps, similar to BMXing and skateboarding, and it’s becoming one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world.

It could even be an Olympic sport, given that skateboarding will make its debut at the 2020 Games.

How did this all come about? Kids who took up the scooter craze in 2001 have grown into daredevil adults, travelling a competition circuit, gaining lucrative sponsorships, and turning their hobby into a profession.

Dakota Schuetz is one such elite sportsman.

The City of Logan has also produced its share of world-class BMX riders: Australia’s King of Dirt Nathan Philps, 2015 FISE World champion, Logan Martin, and Tristan Aarts, who was ranked in the Top 10 in the recent Ultimate X competition in South Africa.

To see Dakota Schuetz in action go to www.youtube.com/user/heritageart

COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY Deputy Mayor Phone: 3412 3412 Email: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 9 NEWS

Shoulder sealing completed on Derby Road Sealing works on a 500 metre stretch of Derby Rd in Logan Reserve have been completed.

As part of Council’s Gravel Roads and Shoulder Sealing (GRASS) program, the road received a full width seal including gravel shoulders.

Council’s GRASS program aims to minimise nuisance dust, protect the existing pavement and improve road safety for the travelling public.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said the GRASS program had received very positive feedback.

“Derby Rd is a very important connecting road between Chambers Flat Rd and Logan Reserve Rd and carries a lot of traffic.

“The road has been strengthened, sealed and widened as part of this work to significantly reduce dust on the road and improve the safety of road users,” he said.

“Council is serious about improving rural roads and feedback from rural road users has been that it makes a big difference.”

Jonica Gardens owner, Marcia Rivett, said the works were very welcome.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon (centre) inspects the new Derby Rd sealing works with Jonica Gardens owners Marcia and John Rivett with Tibby the dog

“We hold a lot of weddings and to reduce the impact of dust on guests will be fantastic,” she said.

Logan Reserve’s future is drafted for community feedback Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed draft Logan Reserve Plan.

“To help guide the future development, Council has drafted a plan — and we are now asking the community for feedback.

and Thursday 4 May from 5pm to 9pm, where residents can discuss the draft plan,” Councillor Pidgeon said.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said it was an interesting time for Logan Reserve and a great opportunity for residents to help shape the future of the suburb.

“The area is home to more than 2,000 residents and the draft plan guides development, with plans for almost 8,000 new homes and more than 22,500 people, so it is important we get it right with the help of our residents.”

Feedback closes at 5pm on Friday 9 June 2017.

He said Logan Reserve had been identified as a future development area by the State Government in 2010 and Council is now required to plan the area.

“I really want local residents to have their input and have a say in the future of this area,” he said.

“Council has been receiving more and more development pressure in Logan Reserve as a result of this State designation, with a number of pre-plan applications being lodged in the area.”

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For more information phone 3412 4247.

There are many ways residents can have their say. Feedback can be provided online at www.logan.qld.gov.au/ haveyoursay, in person or by post.

“I really encourage residents to attend the special Meet the Planner sessions at Logan Reserve State School on Saturday 22 April from 9am to 3pm

COUNCILLOR PHIL PIDGEON Chairman Roads and Water Infrastructure Phone: 3412 3412 Email: philpidgeon@logan.qld.gov.au Division 9: Logan Reserve, Chambers Flat, Stockleigh and part of Park Ridge, Crestmead, Waterford West, Park Ridge South, Munruben, North Maclean and South Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Wet wipes a sewer stopper When it comes to blocked sewers, wet wipes are increasingly being identified as the culprits.

Although they are frequently advertised and packaged as “safe to flush” they do not break down and can build up in a sewerage pipe if there is any obstruction, such as a tree root or even a rough surface.

Scott Smith, Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Water Operations) with Logan City Council, said flushed wipes, in particular, were blocking sewers on people’s properties.

“People with babies — and householders cleaning things like stoves and barbecues — use these wipes and flush them, not realising that they don’t degrade in water like toilet paper does,” he said.

“Councils across Australia are removing them by the tonne from sewerage systems.

“Other culprits that commonly cause blockages include: plastic, nappies, rags, and oil from cooking, which “binds” with paper to cause blockages.”

Mr Smith said the best way to dispose of anything — other than what you would normally find in a toilet — was to seal it in plastic and put it in the bin for collection.

“People make the mistake of thinking that once anything is flushed, it is gone for good,” he said.

“As any emergency plumber will tell you, there’s a sound business based on this misunderstanding.”

For more information relating to what can be flushed go to www.logan.qld.gov.au/ dontrushtoflush or call 3412 3412 to inquire about waste disposal.

Wet wipes don’t break down when flushed and can block your sewerage line

Holiday checklist – are your pets prepared?

Returning home from holidays isn’t much fun — but it can be heartbreaking ­if you find that your family pet has made its own travel arrangements.

This happens all too often when pets are left with friends or neighbours and seek to find their own way home.

To help ensure their prompt return, Council can now record the name of a secondary carer, enabling them be contacted in your absence and allowing your pet to be released back to their care quickly and at minimal cost.

All you need to do is to email council@logan.qld.gov.au with your details and those of your secondary carer, or phone 3412 5397 during office hours.

If your pet isn’t yet microchipped, why not join us at one of our “Chip ‘N’ Dip” events. See page 30 for details.

Easter is synonymous with chocolate but please remember NO CHOCOLATE for your pets. Chocolate can cause major damage to their hearts and nervous systems. Adults should ensure children are made aware of this danger and remind them to take extra care around their pets — especially at Easter. Chocolate ingestion is the most common cause of poisoning in dogs.

It’s essential that your pet is registered and identifiable by its lifetime registration tag, name tag and microchip, enabling Council officers to contact you or your carer if your lost pet is picked up wandering.

Kerbside Clean Up Springwood and Underwood Monday 24 April – 5 May

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Things are looking up for badminton

Learn how to grow your business through social media

Logan is quickly becoming known as the home of international sports — and that trend is continuing, with the opening of a new purpose-built Badminton Centre at 116–118 Wembley Rd, Logan Central.

Social media is an ever-changing medium that has the potential to enhance your personal brand and generate business leads.

The competition quality, nine-court Sky Badminton Centre is owned and managed by Ricky Yu and wife Rosy Tang, who have a long association with the sport both here and in China.

Join the Logan Office of Economic Development and the Logan Country Chamber of Commerce at the April Combined Chambers Dinner featuring leading social media guru and LinkedIn small business influencer, Jane Anderson.

Jane is an inspirational speaker who is passionate about helping businesses do more with less and her blog was recently voted in the top 25 branding blogs globally.

With many years of experience leading sales teams and coaching CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs, Jane’s clients include Virgin Australia, IKEA, LEGO and Rio Tinto and her profile is in the top one per cent of most viewed profiles on LinkedIn. Jane has also been featured on Mornings with Sonja Kruger and Today Tonight.

This dinner event is not to be missed by business people who want to attract genuine leads and harness opportunities to build their brand through social media.

Event: Joint Logan Office of Economic Development / Logan Country Chamber of Commerce and Combined Chambers Business Dinner Date: Wednesday 26 April 2017

Ricky has been playing competitive badminton for more than 35 years while Rosy represented China at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, winning a bronze medal, and a more recently, a Commonwealth Games gold medal for Australia in 2010.

Ricky said the centre was suitable for both international competition as well as people just looking for a social game.

Jane Anderson

“Badminton is a sport for all ages.

It builds quick reactions and good coordination and balance, as a shuttlecock travels much faster than the balls in other racquet sports,” said Ricky.

“It is an easy sport to learn and people of all ages and fitness levels can play.”

“We welcome players from school age to senior citizens and we hope that Sky Badminton Centre will host players preparing for the Sudirman Cup — which is being held on the Gold Coast next month — and of course the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The new courts can be booked for hire 10am–10pm seven days a week, and professional coaching is available by appointment.

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start Cost: $35 (includes two course dinner) Location: Park Ridge Tavern 3698–3712 Mount Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge Register: www.logancountrychamber.com.au/ event-2468693

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Contact: Arwen McGregor 0449 285 277 admin@logancountrychamber.com.au

Cr Steve Swenson, Cr Jon Raven, owner Ricky Yu and Cr Russell Lutton at Sky Badminton, Logan Central

DIVISION 10 NEWS

Wyloo Crt residents Michael Ciccotelli (left) and James Wright with Councillor Darren Power and the new plantings

Landscaping projects brighten local streets

Kids’ sports carnival returns to Cornubia

Two Division 10 streets have been given a facelift through recent Council landscaping projects.

An exciting day of various sports and activities will be held at Cornubia during the April school holidays.

Councillor Darren Power said he was extremely pleased with the results of the road median revitalisation projects in Wyloo Crt, Shailer Park, and Logandale Blvd at Cornubia.

The Cornubia Park Sports Carnival is part of Council’s popular KRANK School Holiday program.

“We have used mass plantings of groundcovers and creeping plants to transform these locations,” he said.

It is scheduled to be held from 3 to 5 April.

Cr Power said the concrete planters currently evident in the Wyloo Crt median strip would be eventually hidden by the Firecracker plants inside.

Aimed at children aged five to 11-years-old, the day will be run by Logan Basketball at the Cornubia Park Sports Centre.

The physio-designed program aims to teach children the fundamentals of six different sports and develop essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Each day runs from 9am to 3pm and the total cost is $50 per child.

The April program is expected to be just as popular, so interested participants are urged to book early by contacting Logan Basketball on 3801 3566 or emailing holidayprogram@loganbasketball.com

“These projects have helped to lift the ambience of these streets.”

“As these plants grow, they will spill over the edges of the planter, creating a wonderful effect,” he said.

Cr Power said the new plantings on Logandale Blvd had replaced a former hedge and opened up the area.

Decorative concrete strips have also been added through the garden bed as a feature element.

“These latest projects are consistent with the landscape upgrades which have been carried out throughout the division,” Cr Power said.

“I can’t wait to see the landscaping mature in both of these locations. Within 12 months, it is going to look fantastic.”

Wyloo Crt resident Michael Ciccotelli said he was thankful for the recent upgrade.

“It has certainly transformed our street,” he said.

COUNCILLOR DARREN POWER Phone: 3412 3412 Email: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au Division 10: Shailer Park, Cornubia, Carbrook and part of Daisy Hill and Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 11 NEWS

Councillor Trevina Schwarz on Cedar Grove Rd, which is due for road improvement works later this year

Improvements planned for Cedar Grove Road Roadworks are planned for parts Cedar Grove Rd later this year to improve the connection between Mt Lindesay Hwy and Cedar Grove.

Council has allocated $1.8 million to upgrade a 1.1km section of the road between Leopardwood Rd and the intersection of Irwin and Brushwood Rds. Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the project would involve reconstructing and resurfacing the road.

“These works won’t just restore the road’s surface, they will strengthen the underlying road gravel so that the road is improved for local traffic," she said.

“There may be some changes to local traffic arrangements and property access for residents living in the vicinity of this project, but Council will make every effort to keep everyone informed of what is planned well before works begin.

“People living in this area have been looking forward to seeing some improvements on Cedar Grove Rd, so I’m pleased to say we have plans to get started later this year.”

Poinciana Drive roadworks The journey to school will be smoother thanks to road improvements on Poinciana Dr. Works started last month to upgrade kerb and channelling on the road outside Flagstone Primary School and Flagstone Community College.

Councillor Schwarz said the works would improve conditions for school drop-offs and pick-ups.

“Poinciana Dr services two schools so these works will ensure the road is in top condition,” she said.

“The project is expected to be completed by the end of this month so I thank the school’s students, staff and families for their patience while we get the job done.”

Residential driveways and roadside drains within the work zone will be reconstructed where required.

COUNCILLOR TREVINA SCHWARZ City Treasurer Phone: 3412 3412 Email: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au

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Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale and Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 12 NEWS

War history forges strong friendship World War II mates Ber

t Cox ( right) and Arty White will be part of the Beenleigh Anzac Day march

When Arty White, 93, was in the midst of battle during World War II, he would look up at the Australian Air Force planes above him and wonder about the crew on board.

Little did he know, some decades later one of those crewmen, Bert Cox, 92, would become a mate.

Arty and Bert both signed up for military service as teenagers. Arty was living in Nimbin, while Bert had just left school in Murwillumbah.

Both went on to see active service, mainly during the New Guinea campaign and the Battle for Moratai, between 1942 and 1945.

When they returned from war, Arty went on to resume a successful career in business while Bert took up teaching.

It was during a conversation at a Diggers Day event at the Beenleigh RSL Club in 1986 that the war veterans’ paths would cross again.

“We were at the club one day and got talking and we realised that during one of the battles at Moratai, he was up there and I was on the ground,” Arty said.

“I remember I used to look at those planes, as they were dropping bombs, and think, I wonder who’s on board that plane, I wonder where they’re going.

“Now I know. Well I know at least one of them anyway. It was Bert.”

For Bert, he recalls relying on the ground troops to tell them where to target their bombs.

“We worked out that Arty was part of those troops that would tell us where to drop them,” Bert said.

“Arty was ducking the bombs that we were dropping.”

The two attend most of the club’s diggers events to share memories and stories and have forged a strong friendship.

Where possible, they march together at Anzac Day, proudly displaying their medals, which recognise their bravery and service.

This year will be no different.

Many thoughts race through their heads as they march — for Arty he looks at the crowd and thinks how lucky they are.

“I look at the kids and their parents and think how lucky they are to be so young and not witness what we did,” he said.

For Bert, his thoughts are with those who did not make it back from war.

The Beenleigh RSL recently took Bert and Arty to Canberra and it was on the War Memorial Wall of Honour that Bert recognised names.

“I saw the name of two mates I met during training before going to war and realised they had died. I think of them.”

Mobile Offices — Thursday 6 April 2017 Mt Warren Park Shopping Village, 140–146 Mt Warren Boulevard, Mt Warren Park

2pm – 3pm

Eagleby Shopping Centre, 142–164 Fryar Road, Eagleby

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Beenleigh Mall, 40–68 Main Street, Beenleigh

5pm – 6pm

COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE Chairperson Animals, Parks and City Standards Phone: 3412 3412 Mobile: 0411 658 297 Email: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Eagleby, Beenleigh and part of Mt Warren Park. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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anzac day services 2017 SPRINGWOOD TRI-SERVICES CLUB Dawn service in conjunction with Diggers Services Club at 44 Blackwood Rd. Club doors open at 4.30am and the service begins at 5.20am. Morning service at Springwood Park, Cinderella Dr, Springwood.

Form up at 7.15am for 7.45am step off, from the Logan East Community Centre. March to Springwood Park Memorial for the 8am service.

GREENBANK RSL

Join the Logan Diggers Services Club for a dawn service at 5.20am, followed by gunfire breakfast at 6.15am. A $6 charge applies to the general public.

Live entertainment from 11am till late (The Amazing Andrew Sisters Tribute Performance, Pipe Band, Mantra Trio and Two Up).

BEENLEIGH RSL A dawn service at Beenleigh Memorial, Crete St, begins at 5.30am, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the RSL.

Assemble in front of Gallipoli’s mirage sculpture before the 5.30am dawn service.

A march for veterans and school groups will form up in Kokoda St at 10am for 10.30am start, before the morning service begins at 11am.

The march will form up at 9.30am and step off at 10am. The main service will commence at 10.30am.

There will be a family day for members and visitors at the club after the service.

LOGAN VILLAGE RSL

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LOGAN DIGGERS

JIMBOOMBA RSL SUB-BRANCH

Logan Village RSL Anzac Day commemorations will start with a dawn service at the Logan Village Cenotaph, Wharf St, at 4.28am.

The dawn service will be held at the Jimboomba World War I Memorial on Honora St at 4.25am, followed by a gunfire breakfast at Jimboomba Library and Community Centre from 5am.

The parade will start at 9.30am, ending with a morning service at the cenotaph at 10am. Traditional Anzac Day festivities will be held at the RSL from 11am.

A parade will set off from the Jimboomba Hotel car park at 7am, with a service to follow at Rotary Park at 8 am at the WWII memorial.

THE LOGAN AND DISTRICTS RSL SUB-BRANCH Assemble at 5.15am for the 5.25am dawn service at Logan Memorial Gardens, on the corner Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave. A gunfire breakfast for members and guests follows at 6am at Logan Tavern. March participants should assemble at 8.30am for 9am step-off at Logan Plaza.

The morning service will be held at Logan Memorial Gardens at 9.30 am.

Members and guests are invited to the Logan Tavern after the service.

EAGLEBY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC The Eagleby Community Association Inc Anzac Day memorial service will begin at 8am, followed by morning tea at the centre.

Council operating hours for Easter 2017 The availability of some Council services will change over the Easter holiday period.

Customer service centres (Logan Central, Beenleigh and Jimboomba) Closed over the Easter long weekend.

Reopening Tuesday 18 April.

Closed Anzac Day 25 April.

Libraries Closed over the Easter long weekend.

Reopening Tuesday 18 April.

Closed Anzac Day 25 April.

Mayes Cottage

Indoor sports centres

Open Easter Thursday. Closed over Easter and Anzac Day.

Gym opening hours

Logan Art Gallery Closed over the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day.

Logan Entertainment Centre

Open Saturday, 15 April between 9am and 2pm. Closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday and Anzac Day.

Closed from 5pm, Thursday 13 April to 8am Tuesday 18 April. The box office will be closed during this time but tickets and information will be available online at www. loganentertainmentcentre.com.au Closed Anzac Day 25 April.

Immunisation clinics

Aquatic centres

Will be closed on the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day. Opening times and venues are listed on page 30.

Beenleigh, Bethania and Eagleby Aquatic Centres are closed for winter.

Logan North Aquatic Centre opening times are listed on this page.

Animal Management Centre

Waste

• The Browns Plains Waste Facility will be open all days, 7am–5.30pm over Easter including Good Friday

14 April 2017 Closed 15 April 2017 Closed 16 April 2017 Closed 17 April 2017 Closed 25 April 2017 Closed Logan Metro Gym 14 April 2017 Closed 15 April 2017 Closed 16 April 2017 Closed 17 April 2017 Closed 25 April 2017 Closed Logan North Gym 14 April 2017 Closed 15 April 2017 10am to 2pm 16 April 2017 10am to 2pm 17 April 2017 10am to 2pm

Bin collections continue as normal.

• Waste transfer and recycling facilities will be closed at Beenleigh, Carbrook, Greenbank and Logan Village on Good Friday – but will be open for the remainder of the Easter long weekend, 7am–5.30pm

Mt Warren Sports Centre and Gym

25 April 2017 Closed

Emergencies • For Council-related emergencies at any time, phone 3412 3412.

• Call 000 for police, fire and ambulance.

Logan North Aquatic Centre 14 April 2017 Closed 15 April 2017 10am to 4pm 16 April 2017 10am to 4pm 17 April 2017 10am to 4pm 25 April 2017 Closed

• All transfer stations will be open on Anzac Day • The Logan Recycling Market will be closed for the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day.

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PAMPER your pet at Chip-‘N’-Dip

2017 At Risk Flu Schedule Date

Identification is your pet’s ticket home if it is lost. Unfortunately, more than half the animals that come into our Animal Management Centre do not have any form of identification, significantly reducing the chances of them being reunited quickly with their owners.

Collars with the owner’s details and a lifetime registration tag are a good start, but nothing beats a microchip. They can’t get lost (like a collar or tags), they are difficult to remove, but most importantly, they identify a pet’s owner at animal management centres and vets throughout Australia, as owners are on a national register.

This month we’re offering a discounted microchipping and hydrobath service for dogs owned

by Logan residents at Alexander Clark Park on 8 April between 7.30am and 10.30am.

Owners can also enjoy a cup of coffee or fresh juice and chat with a dog behavioural specialist who will be on hand to discuss dog park etiquette, pet socialisation skills and enrichment.

The cost is just $25. For further details and terms and conditions just search “logan chip n dip”.

Or call 3412 5397.

10 April 2017

26 April 2017

27 April 2017

2 May 2017

3 May 2017

Time

Venue

9am to 10.30am

Beenleigh Senior Citizens Centre, 20 Alamein St, Beenleigh

Noon to 1.30pm

Caddies Jimboomba, 19–33 South St, Jimboomba

9am to 10.30am

Logan West Library, 69 Grand Plaza Dr, Browns Plains

Noon to 1.30pm

Beenleigh Library, Crete St, Beenleigh

10am to noon

Greenbank RSL, 54 Anzac Ave, Hillcrest

9am to 10.30am

Logan North Library, Cnr Sports Dr and Springwood Rd, Underwood

Noon to 1.30pm

Hyperdome Library, 66–70 Mandew St, Shailer Park

9am to 10.30am

Marsden Library, 35 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden

Noon to 1.30pm

Logan Diggers, 42–48 Blackwood Road

Veterinary Assistant Bianca Teal and Vet Julian Nalliah, from Rochedale Veterinary Surgery, volunteered their services at a recent Chip – ‘N’ – Dip

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Corey Parker I’ve always loved this time of year. During the football season it was generally the time when things started to “click” with new combinations and we really started to hit our stride as a team.

Even as a kid growing up in Jimboomba, the first hint of the cooler weather and promise of two weeks’ school holidays was an exciting time – it meant it was time to play footy, go for a bike ride, or simply do a bit of exploring.

While I still enjoy a bike ride, particularly around nearby Cornubia Forest, my two older children, Memphis and Wylie, have subtly indicated that they want variety and action these school holidays.

Fortunately, the options are pretty good, particularly if we choose to stay close to home.

I’ve been looking at the KRANK School Holiday Program – free and low cost activities held in Logan in the first week of the school holidays – and I reckon there’s something there for every child of school age.

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I definitely would have been into this when I was younger. For example, there’s exploring local waterways by canoe, BMX bike play and mountain biking, ten pin bowling, fishing, tennis, skateboarding and go-karting.

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There’s also a wide range of workshops that provide instruction on hobbies and skills including photography, drumming, mixed martial arts, golf, sewing, cooking, traditional dance and even vertical gardening.

To enter:

The best part is that these are all supervised activities and include specialised instruction.

All this is available within a relatively short drive.

Coupled with a few trips to some of the many playgrounds like Underwood Park, Daisy Hill Conservation Park and a few of the many nearby attractions, I’m pretty confident the kids will have plenty to do.

I’m also confident that the all too familiar question: “Are we there yet?” won’t be heard this school holiday break!

Just book and attend a KRANK School Holiday program activity from 3-8 April 2017 Photograph your KRANK activity — it could be a landscape shot, a selfie — or a photo of you with your mates!

Upload your best picture to Instagram or Facebook by 16 April 2017 using the hashtags #KRANKituplogan and #schoolholidays For KRANK activity bookings, competition terms and conditions and judging process, go to www.logan.qld.gov.au/ community-support/communitydevelopment/krank 31

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