Our Logan Magazine - August 2016

Volume 51 August 2016

On the EKKA trail

Brave Ella’s story

Rio 2016 Gold medal glory

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE

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2016 Rio Olympics

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Logan on show at the EKKA

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Imagine August at libraries

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Corey Parker – four legs are man’s best friend

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Police Liaison Officers create an inclusive Logan

LEC on show

Rochedale South

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Managing Editor: Kirby Orr News Editor: Zoe Krieg Writers: Rebecca Waters, David Shaw, Toby Walker, Martin King, Julie Brumfield-Jones

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Shailer Berrinba Park Cornubia Forestdale Browns Kingston Meadowbrook Hillcrest Plains Tanah Regents Merah Marsden Loganlea Park Heritage Park Boronia Bethania Waterford Loganholme Heights Crestmead West Edens Eagleby Greenbank Landing Park Ridge Waterford Beenleigh Logan Reserve Holmview Mount Park Ridge South Warren Park Bahrs Buccan Scrub Munruben Windaroo Chambers Flat Belivah Bannockburn North Maclean Logan Village Stockleigh Wolffdene South Maclean

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Flagstone

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Monarch Glen

Yarrabilba

Jimboomba area under review

Kairabah

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Cedar Creek

Tamborine Cedar Grove

Front cover image: Australian Paralympic shooter Natalie Smith

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

Cedar Vale Woodhill

Photo: Leah Desborough 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.

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All content accurate as of 16 July 2016. www.logan.qld.gov.au www.visitlogan.com.au

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

In the lead up to last month’s federal election, we launched our first ever community-based advocacy campaign, #LetsGetMoving, to seek federal commitments to key infrastructure within the City of Logan.

The campaign was developed by Logan City Council to highlight four specific issues critical to enabling our city to reach its full potential, including: • widening the M1 between the Gateway and Logan Motorways and extending the South-East Busway to the Hyperdome • national recognition of the Mount Lindesay Highway and priority funding • delivering a passenger rail service to south-west Logan communities • faster roll-out of the NBN to Logan’s commercial and industrial areas to grow businesses and create more jobs closer to home.

The City of Logan is the fifth-most populated city in Australia and one of the fastest growing. This campaign was about letting our federal politicians know that the City of Logan deserves its fair share of infrastructure to support this growth.

Our campaign gained tremendous coverage in metropolitan and local media, and certainly got our federal politicians talking and moving on finding solutions for these important issues.

With the outcome of the election now determined, we will hopefully start to see real action on fixing the M1 and progress on other key priorities.

Advocacy is a powerful tool, and the State and Federal Governments now know that as a Council and a community, we will not stand silently by while our city’s infrastructure needs are overlooked.

We’re listening to our community’s needs and we will continue to give our city a voice at the highest levels.

We believe in our city and we know what it is capable of becoming and together we will be the voice that is heard loud and clear in our region, our state and our nation.

Mayor Luke Smith City of Logan

Our city is poised to become the economic powerhouse of SEQ, and our future jobs, growth and prosperity rely on investment in critical infrastructure.

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Rio gold in the line of sight Shooting for gold medal glory wasn’t always in Meadowbrook resident Natalie Smith’s sights.

The arrival of Daniel, now two, has certainly been a welcome surprise for Natalie and Stuart.

Although one of Australia’s gold medal favourites at this year’s Paralympics, Natalie’s path to Rio is one that came about purely by accident.

“It will be really tough without him – he is my good luck charm,” she said.

An avid horse rider and breeder, Natalie was paralysed following a fall on a walk outside of Alice Springs in 2009.

“He is such a social butterfly and has so many friends from many different backgrounds,” Natalie says of Daniel who has probably travelled more than the average adult.

“It wasn’t a huge fall, people have fallen from a lot higher and barely been hurt,” she said.

“But the village doesn’t really cater for family and obviously his safety is our priority.

With a positive outlook on her rehabilitation, Natalie, and husband Stuart, moved to Queensland in 2010 to take part in the Walk On program – a program that wasn’t offered in Victoria.

“Shooting may not be as physically challenging as most sports but it is certainly mentally challenging,” she said.

Although Natalie’s own grandfather was a national champion she had no real interest in shooting.

It wasn’t until Natalie picked up a rifle at a come and try day at the Belmont Shooting range she found she had a natural talent.

“None of my grandfather’s children pursued shooting or were very good at – my dad said he was delighted to see me doing so well,” she said.

Following her bronze medal success at the London Paralympics in 2012, having only picked up a gun two years before, Natalie will compete in four events at the Rio games.

Despite training up to six hours a day six days a week and being ranked number two in the world for all of the events she will compete in, Natalie admits it will be hard to go to Rio without a major part of her cheer squad, son Daniel.

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When asked about life post-Rio, Natalie says more time at home and taking their life off hold for the first time in a long time is the number one priority for her, Stuart and Daniel.

“In the past 12 months we’ve spent more than 45 per cent of the year away from home.”

However that doesn’t mean the end of Paralympic glory for Natalie.

“My big passion is horses and I hope to go to as a ParaEquestrian to the next games,” she said.

Rio 2016 Olympics 5 to 21 August Rio 2016 Paralympic Games 7 to 18 September

Eye on Olympic prize When Logan swimmer Keryn McMaster stands on the starting block at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio her initial focus will be on the number eight.

The 400m individual medley competitor needs to be among the top eight swimmers in her field to ensure she makes the event’s final.

The 22-year-old won’t have long to wait before her Olympic dream takes shape as she will be swimming on day one of the games – August 6.

While winning a medal is of course the ultimate goal, Keryn is determined to relax and enjoy her first Olympic experience.

When asked what her selection to the Australian team means she is temporarily lost for words.

“It’s unbelievable. You see other people do it and want to achieve that too,” she said.

Keryn is no stranger to international competition. She won a bronze medal in the individual medley at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and backed it up just weeks later with a second bronze medal, this time at the Pan Pacific Championships on the Gold Coast.

She attended school in the City of Logan and is now building her own home in the area.

Keryn first began swimming at the age of six after a family accident. Her older brother Bryce was badly burnt as a toddler when he fell into a hot bath.

“The bath was being filled with water from the kettle during a blackout when Bryce fell in,” she said.

He later began swimming as therapy after having skin grafts and keen to keep up with him Keryn began to swim as well.

It soon became clear that this was where she was meant to be and her love of the water continued unabated as she grew up.

Keryn is now readying herself for her biggest test yet with an exhausting six-day-a week swim program complimented by boxing and yoga sessions.

City of Logan Mayor Luke Smith said the best wishes of all Logan residents went with Keryn to Rio. “We’re already proud of Keryn’s achievements and we look forward to seeing what great heights her career can reach at Rio and beyond,” Cr Smith said.

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Catch up with Council at the show The City of Logan will again be on show at this year’s Ekka at the RNA Showgrounds from 5 to 14 August.

Council has partnered with a variety of local growers and producers to highlight the city's abundance of fresh produce which is served on dinner plates across Australia and around the world.

Each day at the Ekka local products and producers will feature at the City of Logan stand in the Agriculture Hall.

Council is also part of the Ekka Learning Trail which showcases everything educational at Ekka.

Avoid traffic and parking hassles by catching public transport. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults if you have an EKKA ticket.

• The City of Logan is a green city with what percentage being rural, semi-rural or conservation?

• Every Sunday morning you can enjoy multicultural cuisine and access the City of Logan’s authentic regional produce. What is the name of this market?

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Look out for the Ekka Learning Trail sign in each pavilion to find the stamp point.

Once students have collected all six stamps, they can enter the draw for their chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Visit the City of Logan stand, answer three questions and receive a free seed stick bookmark.

For more details about the trail head to www.ekka.com.au

The pocket-sized learning trail guide encourages children to answer

Logan’s Ekka questions

• Who is the Food Ambassador for the City of Logan?

questions, watch presentations and complete activities at six different trail points across the Ekka Precinct including Council’s stand.

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Logan man creates educational app A Tanah Merah man has revolutionised a staple educational tool – the humble flash card.

with study and feeling down on themselves. That’s why I created this app,” he said.

Kim Halliday credits flash cards with turning his life around after a lifelong struggle with literacy.

With Flip Flash Cards Mr Halliday has brought the cards into the digital age and created a product which can be used by people of all ages.

Mr Halliday has turned adversity into a tale of success with the invention of an app, available via the App Store or Google Play, which allows personalised flashcards to be created.

Packs of flashcards can be created, shared and played on iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices.

Flip Flash Cards is a product which Mr Halliday wishes he had easy access to while he was growing up and struggling with dyslexia.

Leaving school at 15, Mr Halliday joined the Merchant Navy but his career prospects were limited by his learning difficulties.

Flash cards gave him a way forward and helped him become an engineering officer before later progressing to become a Chief Engineer.

Mr Halliday carried his personalised cards with him around-the-clock and they gave him the self-confidence to overcome his difficulties.

“I know there are a lot of kids and adults out there like me – struggling

“Mobile-learning may be new but Flip Flash Cards is based on the exact result-driven techniques that I used to follow my dreams.

“People can personalise their packs with images, videos, sounds and text, plus access a comprehensive range of mathematical and scientific symbols to boost their recall on a range of topics.

“The possibilities are limited only by people’s imagination.

“People are encouraged to share their Flip Flash Cards packs with other students, colleagues, teachers and friends to build a crowd-sourced library of resources.”

The product has been extended to help people suffering from dementia keep their memories with text to voice prompts recorded by family members.

More information about Flip Flash Cards is available online via www.flipflashcards.com

Art and Dementia at Logan Art Gallery Once a month, Logan Art Gallery offers a discussion-based tour of works of art for people with dementia and their carers.

Facilitated by trained volunteers, participants are encouraged to contribute knowledge, engage in interpretation, express emotions and recall memories.

Involvement in this nationwide program has been shown to increase well-being and the quality of life for participants.

Aims of the Art and Dementia Program are: • to promote well-being and quality of life through engagement with the visual arts • to provide intellectual stimulation in a socially inclusive environment • to reconnect people living with dementia to their sense of identity • to build community arts and health partnerships to improve care for people living with dementia • to raise awareness of and reduce the social stigma associated with dementia.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, please contact Logan Art Gallery via email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 5228.

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DIVISION 1 NEWS

Double crossing for a good cause The day after Ayden Wadsworth turned 10, he was diagnosed with Klinefelters Syndrome.

Rarely diagnosed, but far from a rare condition, Klinefelters Syndrome only affects men, and creates a double-X chromosome, resulting in a person with at least a 47th, but sometimes several extra X chromosomes in their genetic makeup.

With no known cause or cure, the condition creates a range of effects such as weaker muscles, poor coordination, speech and learning difficulty.

For Ayden’s family, the journey to diagnosis and treatment has inspired his mother Emily to establish a new not-for-profit foundation to help raise funds for research, support and to raise awareness of the condition.

Launched during Men’s Health Week last month, Chromosome Structure XY & Variations aims to support other families struggling with diagnosis and treatment.

“The road to this diagnosis was incredibly difficult. I had a suspicion something wasn’t quite right as all his milestones were delayed; his speech didn’t develop, and as he started

primary school it became evident something was wrong,” Emily said.

“After countless tests were suggested, it wasn’t until I went to our family GP where he suggested a genetics test.

“I try really hard but I have the best teacher who helps me, and my classmates help me when I struggle.”

For more information visit www.csvxy.com.au

“And when the diagnosis was finally revealed, I learnt that this syndrome is not inherited, but I still felt a huge element of guilt when the diagnosis was given to us.”

Emily has turned her initial feelings into a quiet determination to build resources and support for other families in the same situation, and to support better research and diagnosis.

As for Ayden, he is doing his best with the help of a support network of family, friends and peers.

IN BRIEF Work on signalisation of Underwood Rd, School Rd and Rothon Dr have been complete. The project was delivered by the State Government through the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

“XXY makes me struggle with schoolwork and homework. Everyone is really smart in my class and I struggle with words and spelling but my mum says that because I am eXtra special, I have to work a little bit harder to reach my goals,” he said.

COUNCILLOR LISA BRADLEY Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au

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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

Sewing circle brings people together A refugee and migrants’ sewing and skills training centre course has proved to be a social success for 15 Burmese Zomi women who gather on a regular basis at St Paul’s Community Hub at Woodridge.

Councillor Russell Lutton said Logan City Council had funded the course through its Community Services Grants and the course had proved to be very popular with the Zomi community.

“The course, which was organised by Access Community Services Ltd, is reducing participants’ social isolation. It is also increasing their knowledge and awareness of mental health issues while growing practical skills with the aim of developing social enterprise and employability,” he said.

“It’s a great investment in building a closer community and bridging cultures at an individual level. I would like to congratulate Access and St Paul’s School for making this course possible.”

A survey of electrical disconnections for nonpayment by the St Vincent de Paul Society found that households in Woodridge and Marsden are amongst the most “at risk” suburbs in Queensland.

Councillor Russell Lutton said losing electricity could be one of the most traumatic things to happen to people in a household struggling to meet their everyday living costs.

“Not being able to pay your bill can lead to the inability to store and cook food, cool and heat rooms, provide hot water or do the washing,” he said.

“Being disconnected is something you should avoid at all costs as there is a charge to be reconnected and you may need to provide an increased security deposit.”

Cr Lutton said there was assistance available for people facing disconnection.

Visiting the Zomi sewing circle at St Paul’s Community Hub, Woodridge, from left Lun No, Councillor Russell Lutton, Tial Hun San, Lun, Mang and Ester.

Roads and Water Infrastructure Committee Chairman Councillor Phil Pidgeon and Division 2 Councillor Russell Lutton at Ewing Rd.

Work progressing on Ewing Rd One of Logan’s busiest roads is now being upgraded with Ewing Rd at Woodridge, between Smith Rd and Southgate Dr, undergoing a $1.9 million rehabilitation project.

The road is being strengthened and rebuilt, and some sections of kerb and channel are being replaced.

Councillor Russell Lutton said motorists were dealing well

with the detours in place as work progressed.

“Council is making every effort to minimise disruptions to the community and we have ensured directly-affected residents have access to their properties at all times.

“Work is anticipated to be completed by early-December, weather and construction conditions permitting.”

For more information, call 3412 5436 or email roadmaintenance@logan.qld.gov.au

Don’t leave yourself in the dark “The state government has a Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme which will provide up to $720 in any 12 month period for up to two years for low income households experiencing a short term financial crisis or unforeseen emergency.”

For more information visit www. qld.gov.au/community/cost-ofliving-support/home-energyemergency-assistance-scheme/ If you don’t qualify for this program most retailers have

programs to assist people who may be experiencing hardship.

To find out how to contact your electricity provider go to the Queensland Council of Social Services website at www.qcoss. org.au/energyfactsheets to find out what to do to avoid disconnection if unable to pay your power bill.

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL LUTTON Phone: 3412 3412 Email: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Suburbs: Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston, Loganlea, Marsden and Underwood.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 3 NEWS

Donate to save a life

“I can clearly recall how lucky I was. I had taken to sleeping in the lounge with the front door unlocked so the ambulance guys could get in if they needed. I was on my way back from the bathroom at 1am on a Sunday night when the phone rang telling me to come to the PA Hospital renal unit.

“It was only by chance that I was awake to take the call – you only get three calls.”

Wayne recovered quickly from the transplant operation that connects a new kidney while leaving the patient’s non-functioning kidneys in place.

“I now have a new lease on life and I’m now working in a voluntary capacity to help make people aware of what a difference one person can make to so many lives by choosing to donate their organs,” Wayne said.

Kate Stodart from DonateLife said one person’s decision could potentially benefit up to 10 people in need of transplants.

Before I became a councillor I met Wayne Iselin, who lives at Springwood, through my work as a Community Relations Officer with the Blood Service. His story is not unlike that of many people who are on the waiting list for life saving organ transplants.

The first week of August is DonateLife week and I would urge all Logan residents to consider the issue of transplants and to discuss their wishes with their family.

The decision to donate can be life changing with one person’s donation potentially changing up to ten people’s lives for the better. This is Wayne’s story.

Wayne Iselin was a healthy young man at 22. He loved playing football and cricket, lived a healthy lifestyle and was generally enjoying life. A bout of tonsillitis in 1990 developed into double pneumonia, which set in chain a reaction that would change Wayne’s life for the next 28 years.

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Feeling tired after recovering from pneumonia a blood test revealed that Wayne had nephritis – a kidney disease that reduces the body’s ability to deal with toxins that naturally accumulate in the bloodstream.

“In the early stages I was told to reduce my intake of salt and red meat, Wayne said.

“I followed a strict diet, but over the years my kidney function fell to 12 per cent and a few years ago I was told that I only had a few months to live.

“I had been on the transplant register for a few years and had finally got to the stage where I couldn’t even walk around the house and couldn’t smell or taste anything due to dialysis.

“There are approximately 1,500 people on the waiting list for transplants for organs and tissue like hearts, livers, lungs, skin, bone tissue and corneas but three quarters of the people on the list are waiting for kidney transplants,” she said.

“Last year there were 940 potential donors and 435 organ donations. We would like to increase this rate so that people like Wayne have a better chance at life.

“The best way to do this is to discuss the issue with your family and sign on via the www.donatelife.gov.au/decide website to make your wishes known.”

“I was in the stages of giving my will to my parents and planning what music would be played at my funeral when I received a call from the hospital.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Brave Ella praised for quick thinking A seven-year-old Greenbank girl who flagged down drivers to help pull her unconscious father from a car wreck has been recognised with a bravery award.

Ella Rawes was greeted with applause at the meeting of Logan City Council when she stepped forward to receive a certificate, balloon and teddy bear in appreciation of her actions.

Ella was a passenger in a car being driven by her father James Rawes that crashed into a tree in Bahrs Scrub on the evening of 3 May. Initially trapped in the vehicle, Ella climbed over her unconscious father in the driver's seat and out of the driver's side window to flag down passing traffic to seek assistance.

Ella’s quick thinking to free herself from the car and seek help was a wonderful example of courage.

Mr Rawes had suffered extensive injuries and was unconscious so it is quite extraordinary for a girl of her age to show such composure in what must have been a very distressing situation.

City of Logan councillors recognise Ella for her bravery.

Get ready for Census 2016

Photos speak thousands of words

Every five years the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducts the largest statistical collection in the country – the Census of Population and Housing.

More often than not, when women flee abusive relationships they leave behind virtually their entire life, at great personal risk, taking with them only what they can carry.

The Census is a way of creating a picture of life in Australia: who we are, where we live, how we work and our lifestyle.

While possessions can be replaced, the mental damage and scarring can traumatise victims for the rest of their lives.

The information collected through the Census feeds into important decisions about roads, schools, hospitals, industry and community support services.

The next Census will be held on Tuesday, 9 August 2016.

Keep an eye out for a letter from the ABS, addressed “To the Resident”. It contains more details, including your household’s unique Census Login to complete the Census online.

Paper forms will still be available on request.

For more information visit www.census.abs.gov.au

But, through Soroptimists International South Queensland, a project that shares stories of domestic violence survivors, told through photos and words, is helping survivors express their emotions.

In May, Logan City Council hosted the launch of a book containing images and words from the Photo Voice: Focus on Domestic Violence project, where survivors of domestic violence tell their stories through images and words.

Organised by Soroptimists International South Queensland, the launch also saw a travelling exhibition of work from the project displayed in the Council Administration Building foyer.

Copies of the book are available in all Logan City Council libraries.

If this story has raised issues for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or for help with domestic violence call DVConnect on 1800 811 811, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

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EVENTS

Imagine August This year is the 10th Anniversary of Imagine August (formerly Sci Fi and Fantasy month) events being held at Logan North Library. Since its inception the action packed month of events has spread to other libraries in the City of Logan. There is something for all ages on offer. Some examples of what’s on offer across the city: • Meet the Star Wars BB8™ App-enabled droid ™ by Sphero, featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

• Monster Making Pre-Writing Workshop with Author Shayla Morgansen: Create and describe your very own beastie with author Shayla Morgansen. For children aged 4–8.

• Middle Earth Movie Locations in New Zealand (adults) • Lightsaber Duels: Fancy yourself as a Jedi Knight? Beat Obi-Wan Kenobi in a lightsaber duel. For ages 7+ • Disney Family Craft Spectacular • Game of Thrones Craft Evening for adults • Special Effects Make-Up 101 (for adults) Find out about other great Imagine August events for all ages at: http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on

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Annual orchid show Saturday 27 August and Sunday 28 August Saturday 8.30am to 4pm Sunday 8.30am to 2pm

Logan Loves Seniors Tuesday 16 August It’s on for young and old, 9am to 2.30pm Logan Entertainment Centre Logan Loves Seniors Day Gala Entertainment featuring Rhonda Burchmore in her Up Close and Personal show. Rhonda will share some of her magical career highlights and will perform songs from her favourite shows.

Tickets are $7.50 at a table (includes morning / afternoon tea) or $6 in the balcony.

FREE SENIORS EXPO with a range of activities and information stalls from 9am to 1pm.

For more information visit www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

Australian Poetry Slam Saturday 20 August

2016 Workshop and Logan Heat, 10am to noon, Logan Central Library Sharpen your words with a morning slam masterclass.

Heat sign-up is from 12.30pm.

Could you be Queensland’s next poetry slam champion? Come and try out at the Logan heat of Australian Poetry Slam ’16. Contestants have two minutes to own the stage, to rock the mic and win over the audience with their original spoken word poetry.

Judges from the audience rate each performance and two worthy wordsmiths will carry on to battle it out at the Queensland State Final at

Potting demonstrations and cultivation advice will be available at the Logan and District Orchid Society annual orchid show.

Orchids, bromeliads, foliage and floral art will all be on sale.

The show will take place at Springwood Road State School, 94–120 Springwood Rd, Springwood.

the Queensland Poetry Festival, Judith Wright Centre, on Sunday 28 August.

Only the first 20 competitors to sign up may compete at the Logan Heat.

If you’d like to sharpen your words before you hit the stage, come along to the morning slam masterclass with poet Angela Peita.

Australian Poetry Slam – QLD Heats & Final will be presented by Queensland Poetry Festival in partnership with Word Travels, supported by State Library of Queensland.

Find out more about the Australian Poetry Slam at: http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on

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DIVISION 4 NEWS

Rural firies spark community interest in bushfire safety

Rural Fire Brigade members Peter Davidson and Jim Slade chat to Councillor Laurie Koranski about preparing for the upcoming fire season.

When bushfires ignite, it's reassuring to know that local people are there to volunteer their time and lend a hand.

The Cedar Creek Wolffdene Rural Fire Brigade, which also incorporates an emergency services cadet unit, recently held an open day to promote bushfire safety in the community.

Chairman Jim Slade said people aged 16 and over could get involved with rural fire brigades.

New pathway for lake A new pathway has been built at Windaroo Lake Park in response to requests from local residents.

Councillor Laurie Koranski said the new path would be particularly useful when the local area received rain as it would keep people's feet dry.

"We could see a well-worn track in the grassed area, which showed many people were already using the area," she said.

"The new path links the existing pathway going through Windaroo Lake Park to Prenzlau Cr. "I'm sure the pathway will be used even more with the development of the play areas at Noyer Park.

"The pathway provides beautiful vistas over the lake."

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"We are here to protect the community from the destructive force of fire," he said.

And with bushfire season typically occurring over the next few months, there's never been a more important time for local residents to prepare their properties.

"It's simple things like making sure your lawns are mowed, your gutters are kept clean and that the area around your home is kept clear," Jim said.

to reduce excess vegetation and minimise the potential for bushfires to get out of control."

Councillor Laurie Koranski said the efforts of local rural fire brigades, including Cedar Creek Wolffdene and Logan Village, should not go unnoticed in the community.

"These men and women are there to help our wider community out, and they do a tremendous job over the warmer months in keeping us safe," she said.

New members are always welcome at the Cedar Creek Wolffdene brigade.

Training is held every Wednesday night at 7pm at the group's headquarters, located at 17 Veivers Rd, Wolffdene.

For more information, phone 5546 4433.

"We also try to do burn-offs during the cooler months when the weather is more suitable

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

L–R Lisa Hee with Councillor Jon Raven and Raymond Hee, with training material used to teach dementia care skills.

Frequently recognised for high standards, Australian health and aged care professionals are in high demand internationally, especially in rapidlymodernising places like China, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Now, a Marsden startup specialising in dementia and aged care facility management is bringing its 30-plus years of experience to the world, and potentially opening new markets for Logan health professionals.

Meet Raymond and Lisa Hee, owners and operators of Elite Health Care Australia.

“It’s all new to them – they are trying to get things going at a hundred miles an hour, especially China,” Raymond said.

An emerging concern for Chinese authorities is a large ageing demographic, similar to the Baby Boomer generation in Australia, but significantly larger in scale and size.

“There are already millions of people with dementia in China,” Lisa said.

“And while there is a lot of money and building being thrown at the problem – some brilliant ideas with buildings and structures – but they don’t know how to deal with families or operate the facilities, and that’s where we come in.”

From Logan with love and care Elite Healthcare have carved out their niche by taking a different approach to training and management.

near future, potentially providing aged care workers with a ticket to global opportunities.

“A lot of companies are selling training programs – but we don’t do that,” Raymond said.

“We go in and actually work in the facility – it’s hands on, practical, working with their residents.

“Nurses are good at reading through textbooks and lectures, but when it comes to practice it’s a lot different, especially with behaviours in dementia.

“We work with the residents, we show them how to present themselves, behave, change things around.

“The residents become more stable and it makes a big difference to the care.”

The training is tailored specifically to the facility, and is further tailored for regional, ethnic and cultural differences.

Raymond and Lisa think the skills being taught locally will make Australian health professionals highly sought after in international markets in the very

Muchow Rd work complete Work to improve the condition of Muchow Rd, in Waterford West, has been completed.

The $2.1 million project saw an upgrade to the surface, and improvements to its condition to meet the needs of an expanding population.

Council thanks residents and road users for their patience and understanding while the work was completed.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 6 NEWS

Council invites community input into draft Meadowbrook Master Plan The SEQ Regional Plan 2009–2031 identified Meadowbrook as a specialist centre based on health, research and education. Logan City Council, with the input of residents, is now working to make this a reality.

Chair of the Planning and Development Committee Councillor Russell Lutton said the draft Meadowbrook Master Plan had been prepared to create a healthy and social community and realise the full potential of these key activity centres.

Residents, stakeholders and the broader community are being invited to contribute to the draft master plan to guide the area’s development.

“The plan will capitalise on major roads and public transport corridors to create an environment that attracts business, private investment and improves liveability for residents,” he said.

The master plan is the latest in a series prepared by Council – to guide development of our regionally important activity centres – with the others being at Logan Central, Springwood and Beenleigh.

Collectivity these connected centres play an important and complementary role and will contribute to the success of the City of Logan into the future.

“Resident feedback will inform a new local plan for Meadowbrook for incorporation into the Logan Planning Scheme.”

Councillor Stacey McIntosh said residents were being consulted at every stage of the planning process to ensure maximum benefit for the community.

Logan residents invited to new parkrun

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A new running community is now operating in Meadowbrook with the launch of a parkrun in the area.

Free weekly 5km timed events are held around the world as part of the parkrun movement. The events are open to everyone, free and easy to take part in.

The new parkrun is taking place from

7am each Saturday in Riverdale Park, Armstrong Rd, Meadowbrook.

The course is open to anyone from walkers looking to get started on their own running journey to seasoned athletes wanting to use the weekly sessions as a part of their training schedule.

“I’m particularly excited about the vision for Meadowbrook and the potential to create a health and education precinct in the heart of Logan,” she said.

“These have proved to be very successful overseas and there are similar precincts being planned in Australia.”

The plan covers an area containing facilities such as Logan Hospital, TAFE Queensland (Loganlea Campus), Griffith University (Logan Campus), Loganlea Railway Station (express stop) and a number of Council parks as well as community and sporting clubs.

The Meadowbrook study area is defined by the Logan River to the south and an extensive open space network to the north, east and west.

The Meadowbrook draft Master Plan includes a collaborative planning process between Council, the State Government, Griffith University and the Heart Foundation.

Community displays and open days have been taking place in July and there is still opportunity to comment by phoning 3412 4247, emailing cpur@logan.qld. gov.au or visiting www.logan. qld.gov.au/ meadowbrook

For more information or to register your interest visit www.parkrun.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, Beenleigh, Tanah Merah and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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IN THE KITCHEN WITH pOH The City of Logan produces a wide array of fresh produce including radish, parsley, leafy greens, chillies, cucumbers, strawberries and mushrooms.

Many of our producers are big names on the national food scene, supplying supermarket chains and large food companies.

Celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow was delighted to discover some of the country’s freshest and tastiest produce while exploring the City of Logan.

Poh is proud to be the City of Logan’s official food ambassador and is sharing some of her favourite recipes in Our Logan this year.

Stir-fried Firm Tofu with Soy Beans & Pickled Cabbage Ingredients 70g tinned Chinese pickled cabbage (sheet choy)* 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped 1 large chilli, finely sliced 180g frozen soy beans*, rinsed and drained 200g firm tofu*, cut into 5mm batons

Pour the pickled cabbage into a sieve, rinse well, then drain and set aside.

Combine the vegetable oil, garlic and chilli in a wok or large non-stick frypan and cook over high heat until the garlic turns a pale golden. Add the soy beans and pickled cabbage and toss for 10 seconds. Add the tofu, fish sauce, shaoxing and sugar, toss for a few more seconds and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

1 tbsp fish sauce or light soy sauce (for vego) 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine* ¼ tsp caster sugar *All available from Asian grocers.

Shaoxing rice wine is also found in some supermarkets and firm tofu in most supermarkets.

An extract from Same Same But Different by kind permission of Poh and ABC Books. Available from all good bookshops.

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Serves 2

Tofu: Q.S.F (Qld) Pty Ltd, Slacks Creek

Chilli LT Fresh Pty Ltd, Greenbank

Corey Parker Two wheels good, but four legs are man’s best friend One of the reasons we moved our family back to the City of Logan was for the lifestyle.

We are lucky to live in a leafy part of Logan that is both quiet and relaxing but not too far away from schools, shops and all the things a growing family needs.

Cornubia Forest is just up the road and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can jump on the bike and hit one of the trails.

Not only is it a good option when the kids are looking for something to do, but exploring the trails is a great way to see hidden parts of Logan you just don’t see from the road. It keeps you fit too.

The trail through Cornubia Forest winds its way through the bush, eventually taking you to Slacks Creek on the other side of the highway.

There’s also a great trail through Underwood Park.

The bonus with that trail is the Funderwood Hollow playground.

If the kids are getting a bit over the riding, at least I can tell them there is something worth the ride waiting for them at the end.

After a day out with the kids, it’s always

good to get home.

Like any dog, our old dog Cookie is always excited to see us come back and I like to make sure he gets some love and attention because I don’t know where we’d all be without him.

When Cookie and I were both a bit younger (and I was a bachelor), I heard a group of girls chatting to each other out on the street next door.

I needed an excuse to go out there and talk to them so Cookie became my partner in crime.

We walked out to find four women in conversation, three blondes and a brunette.

That brunette later became my wife Margaux. The love of my life and the mother of our four kids.

Funny how things work out.

So next time you’re debating whether to take the dog out for a walk, get out there. It could change your life.

To find out more about cycle-friendly routes in the City of Logan, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/cycling

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DIVISION 7 NEWS

Bring it on!

Logan cheerleader shines in Vegas If Hollywood movies are any guide, the sport of cheerleading involves pompoms, high hair and a popularity contest.

A Greenbank girl is proving all that’s a myth with her powerful backflips, bubbly personality, and gruelling workout schedule that has propelled her to international competition in Las Vegas.

Georgie Southwood, 16, was one of 32 cheerleaders selected to represent Australia recently at the All Star Games, a global contest of extreme aerial sports including acrobatics, stunts, synchronised tumbling, trampoline and parkour.

Georgie’s team, assembled by Fitness and Dance (FAD) Studios Logan, was placed third in the competition’s level two category. Prodigy 2 was judged on its performance, creativity, transitions, musicality, choreography, and difficulty/ execution of technical elements.

Georgie was ecstatic about the ranking.

“We were coming second on the first day of competition but then our performance was tallied the next day and we came third. To win bronze against Americans in cheerleading, that’s pretty good,” she said.

She is passionate about cheerleading and happily attends 10 workouts a week and fundraising activities at weekends.

“It’s very much a team sport. It keeps me super fit and flexible – it really benefits your balance and core strength – and I meet so many nice people, girls and guys, from throughout Australia, America, China and Japan. It’s also helped me at school, with discipline and confidence,” she said.

Contesting the World Cup Cheer and Dance in Logan last month, Georgie showed locals some of the exciting and creative stunts that earned her bronze against more seasoned American counterparts, with agile tumbling, cartwheeling, backflipping, tossing a teammate in the air and contorting her body into a ‘needle’.

It’s little wonder that cheerleading is medically classed as the second most dangerous sport, after rodeo and ahead of gridiron.

Georgie is undeterred and, apart from Las Vegas, she’s going places. She is currently an assistant dance teacher at FAD Logan and hopes to also become a professional cheerleader.

Bring it on!

COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH 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

Bike circuit teaches new skills

Work starts on wastewater pipeline A new wastewater (sewerage) pipeline is being built at Heritage Park to support growth in the area.

Councillor Cherie Dalley said the 300 metre pipeline would be installed between Isle of Ely Dr and Isle of Ely Park, and under the waterway between Isle of Ely Dr and Voss Blvd.

"This will increase the capacity of the local sewerage network," she said.

The project is expected to be completed in September, weather and construction conditions permitting.

A new concrete path at Browns Plains State School's Early Childhood Development Program is helping local children with disabilities develop important life skills.

The bike circuit not only develops gross motor skills, but also encourages social skills such as taking turns and sharing.

Head of Special Education Services at Browns Plains State School, Judy Edson, said the centre catered for children from birth to pre-prep, with about 30 children interacting with the programs on offer.

Councillor Cherie Dalley, teacher Judy Edson and students Summer and Jamie check out the new bike circuit at Browns Plains State School's Early Childhood Development Program.

Year 11 students from the nearby Browns Plains State High School laid the concrete for their assessment.

Councillor Cherie Dalley said she was pleased to support the Early Childhood Development Program.

"I've seen first-hand how much the centre helps local children with disabilities," she said.

"The kids love the bike circuit, and I'm sure the centre would appreciate donations of bikes, trikes and helmets to enable more kids to go for a ride."

"We have two teachers and two teacher-aides, and offer individual programs for each student," she said.

Funding for the concrete bike path was provided by the Division 8 Community Benefit Fund.

"The bike path is now much easier for the children to use and they can do a big circle around our play area," Judy said.

COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY 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

Community garden soon to sprout at Crestmead Chris Downes, Tracey Moody and Councillor Phil Pidgeon get ready for the proposed community garden at Crestmead.

"We will start small and hope to expand into bush tucker down the track.

"Many people don't have land or don't know how to grow produce, so we want to help with that."

Member Tracey Moody said she joined because she wanted to learn more about gardening.

A group of budding gardeners is hoping to put down roots at Crestmead to create a community garden.

The Crestmead Community Garden group, in partnership with Reclink Australia, is working with Logan City Council to find a suitable site in Crestmead park.

Co-ordinator Chris Downes said the group wanted to include as many people from the community as possible, once they have found a site.

"We want to work with local schools and community groups to bring the community together," he said.

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"I wanted to learn about what can be grown in our area," she said.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon, who has helped the group establish over the past few months, said people with knowledge and experience of modern and historical gardening practices would be welcomed to share their expertise with others.

"There is so much talk these days about food miles and healthy, everyday eating, so I encourage anyone who wants to know more about gardening to get involved."

The Crestmead Community Garden group has a Facebook page and meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Crestmead Community Centre.

Once a suitable site is found local residents will be notified and invited to provide feedback.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/ groups/998942026791868

"Many people want to know more about feeding their families with their own produce," he said.

COUNCILLOR PHIL PIDGEON 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.

Police Liaison Officers create an inclusive Logan Local police are now well equipped to positively engage with residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in the City of Logan thanks to six specially trained Police Liaison Officers.

Officers work tirelessly to break down barriers between police and the community under the guidance of Officer in Charge of the Cross Cultural Liaison Unit, Sergeant Julie Williams.

These officers speak a number of different languages and come from Indigenous, Pacific Islander, Muslim and other cultural backgrounds.

The importance of Police Liaison Officers in creating cohesive, inclusive and safe communities was highlighted at the Logan: City of Choice summit in 2013, resulting in the appointment of a Police Liaison Officer of Pacific Islander heritage to the Logan District Cross Cultural Liaison Unit.

The unit has now seen considerable expansion over the past three years, allowing Queensland Police Service to foster positive working relationships with different communities across the City of Logan. The Police Liaison

While some cultures are historically distrustful of police and other authorities, the Police Liaison Officers provide an essential link between these communities and police. Understanding the customs of different cultures within the City of Logan has allowed the Police Liaison Officers to work with these groups to spread the community safety message to all residents.

Working across a broad range of demographics and community safety related matters, the Police Liaison Officers support a range of initiatives including delivering personal safety sessions to vulnerable residents and groups, mentoring local high school students in the Open Gates Program, filling the role of Adopt a Cop at

Logan primary and high schools and supporting youth in the transition from custodial accommodation back into their community.

It is not uncommon to see Police Liaison Officers out and about at a range of community events, providing advice and information to residents on a wide array of community safety topics. Referrals from Queensland Police Officers from across Logan District also keep the Cross Cultural Liaison Unit busy as they help support victims of crime.

These officers not only work with the community, they work with their colleagues in the Queensland Police Service - Logan District - to educate sworn officers in cultural awareness.

All first year constables commencing duties in Logan District are provided with an understanding of the city's cultural diversity. These officers are provided with information on the customs of different cultural groups and how best to engage with different cultures when on duty.

For further information on the vital role of Police Liaison Officers visit www.police.qld.gov.au/join/plo.htm

L to R: Chief Superintendent Marty Mickelson, Sgt Julie Williams, PLO Shakira Kolia, PLO Andrea Heath, PLO Alexander Crichton, Snr Constable Virginia Spence, Snr Constable Sharon Macrae, PLO Saad Al-Shaikhli.

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IKEA Logan recognised as one of the best IKEA stores in the world IKEA Logan’s focus on providing local jobs has helped it earn recognition as one of the top five IKEA stores in the world.

With only one store in each country receiving a nomination and more than 375 stores across the world, recognition in the annual IKEA Store Awards was an impressive achievement.

IKEA Logan stood out for its work partnering with Skilling Queenslanders for Work, a program focused on upskilling local people and providing them with employment opportunities at the IKEA Logan store.

Through this program candidates gained skills, qualifications and experience to enter the workforce.

IKEA Logan has since hired 16 co-workers from this initiative.

The store also partners with the Beacon Foundation which employs IKEA staff to co-facilitate work readiness programs for local schools to support young people’s transition into the workforce.

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Event shares tips on manufacturing success Investing in staff, research and development are some of the ways Logan manufacturers can stay competitive in challenging times.

That was the advice of Neil O’Sullivan, CEO of NOJA Power and guest speaker at the Manufacturer’s Lunch organised by the Logan Office of Economic Development and Department of State Development in June.

IKEA Logan store manager Renea Robson said the award had put the store on the global map.

About 100 people representing local businesses attended the event at Logan Metro Sports Centre to hear from Mr O’Sullivan, whose Murarrie-based business exports electrical products to 84 countries.

"We are proud to be recognised as one of the top five IKEA stores around the world,” she said.

Representatives of Austrade and Efic, a government-based export credit agency, were also on hand to provide local businesses with advice on developing their products for export markets around the world.

"We actively support our local market through a variety of sponsorships and partnerships and recognise that as a business we have a responsibility to add value beyond home furnishing.”

The Logan Manufacturers lunch is one of a number of events the Logan Office of Economic Development holds each year to support businesses in the City of Logan.

DIVISION 10 NEWS

Native plants brighten Shailer Park street The streetscape of a popular Shailer Park street has been brightened with flowering plants and decorative pavement treatments.

Logan City Council Division 10 Councillor Darren Power said initial landscaping works were carried out in February to refurbish the landscaping on Plantain Rd between Shailer Rd and Blackthorn Cres.

“Following some really positive feedback from local residents additional funding was allocated to allow the continuation of the landscaping theme along Plantain Rd,” Cr Power said.

“The latest stage of works occurred on the Plantain Rd medians between Blackthorn Cres and Scila St. “A similar planting theme was used to create a strong identity for the area and improve the visual appearance.

“These plantings will need some time to mature but once they have become established they will help to reinvigorate the area.”

Local resident Pamela Burtenshaw (left) and Councillor Darren Power inspect the new landscaping along Plantain Rd at Shailer Park.

Corban Baxter, 4, from Daisy Hill enjoys the new flying fox at Shailer Pioneer Park with his grandfather Alex Polzi from Springwood.

Shailer Pioneer Park Wetland on Shailer Rd, Shailer Park.

Focus on ….

Shailer Park This is the second in a series of articles to highlight the five suburbs which make up Division 10.

Shailer Park was officially named as a suburb in 1991.

Shailer Park incorporates the housing estate marketed as Kimberley Park from 1973, the name of which has been perpetuated in the local state primary school.

The Logan Hyperdome is the major shopping centre in the area and it opened in August 1989.

Shailer Park was originally named as a district in 1971, then as a sub-district of Slacks Creek in 1977.

The suburb is named after Francis and Catherine Shailer who arrived with their children in the area in 1866.

The Shailers were probably best-known for growing fruit and operated the first citrus orchard in Southern Queensland in Slacks Creek.

Shailer Park Primary and High School are also in the area.

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

River’s history marked in Tully Memorial Park Many of our older residents can still remember how high the Logan River went during the 1974 floods but the great heights it reached in the 1887 floods are largely forgotten.

The 1887 flood level is the largest on record for the Logan River, a height that will be displayed on flood markers to be installed in Tully Memorial Park in the coming weeks.

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Councillor Trevina Schwarz Saturday 17 Sept said Council was looking at creating the flood markers with recycled timber bridge girders from the old Edward O’Neill bridge, which was demolished and replaced with a concrete structure in 2015.

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Jimboomba Park transformation begins Work at Jimboomba Park is well underway with the groundwork now being done to transform the site to a modern purpose-built centre for netball, rugby league, touch football and facilities for dressage and show jumping.

Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the $4.5 million upgrade had been planned to improve every aspect of the park and would undoubtedly result in increased club memberships when completed.

“This upgrade is desperately needed by the residents, families and wider community who use the park for sport and recreation,” she said.

“We need to give our children and sportspeople the best opportunity to engage in sport and healthy outdoor activities.

“It’s been a long time coming, but when it’s finished, Jimboomba Park will provide a wonderful sporting precinct for the region.”

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“We still need to determine if the timber will be suitable for this kind of use but I think it would be fantastic to use a piece of our local history to signify another piece of local history, that being the different times the Logan River has flooded.

$1.5 million from a State Government Get Playing Plus grant to enable the park to be completely redeveloped.”

Changes to the park will include the pony club being relocated to the southern end of the park and the construction of an undercover dressage arena and a show jumping arena.

Cr Schwarz said each flood markers would be equipped with solar powered LED lights to indicate the years of flooding (1887, 1947, 1974, 1991 and 2013).

A new netball clubhouse, change rooms for rugby league and touch football as well as additional fields for team sports will be built.

The flood markers are expected to be installed next month.

The redevelopment plans were provided to clubs based in the park, for their input, which has resulted in a purposebuilt facility.

Extra parking areas, including 30 parks each for the Netball Association and Jimboomba Thunder have added Location within Tully been Memorial Park to be confirmed on site along with horse float parking for the Jimboomba Pony Club.

For more information and works updates contact Council on 3412 3412.

COUNCILLOR TREVINA SCHWARZ Plasma cut corten steel numbers with large rustic look pins will attach to the posts.

FLOOD MARKERS

Located along the Logan River and visible from the Mt.Lindesay Highway the markers will indicate the levels th Phone: 3412 3412 Email: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au different times.

Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, The Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, flood markers will be potentially made of the timber bridge girdersSilverbark from the old Edward O’Neill bridge, su the timber. The support of the timber will be determined by engineers and may require additional bracing.

Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, North Maclean, Maclean, Large cortenKagaru, steel numbers will be attached toSouth the timbers indicatingUndullah, the years of flooding[1887,1947,1974,199 At the level the flood reached a LED light will rotate around the timber indicating the year of the flood.The LED Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries. ered.

The flood markers will be seated within a bed of exposed aggregate concrete with large rocks to reflect

DIVISION 12 NEWS Beenleigh Town Square has been rock’n’rolling to the sounds of new music, after regular concerts began last month.

Councillor Jennie Breene with Music Cavern proprietor Noel Camilleri

Started by legendary local icon Music Cavern, the free concerts aim to give budding performers and seasoned professionals alike a space to play and be heard in their community.

Music Cavern proprietor Noel Camilleri says the concerts aim to give music students a chance to perform in public, with some making their stage debut.

Town Square alive to the sound of music

Albert River Park bridge repaired A vital pedestrian and cyclist link through Albert River Park has been replaced, following extensive damage during significant storm events in May last year.

During the storm, a tree fell on the bridge, necessitating a complete replacement.

Following an extensive nine month approval process with the State Government, a new bridge which was fabricated off-site, was craned into position last month.

Ancillary works such as landscaping and path repair, have also been completed, with the new bridge now open for visitor use.

“We teach music here, and it’s very important to us that we don’t just teach it, we give the students a goal – to play at a concert,” he said.

“The new Beenleigh Town Square stage is a great opportunity for students to have a place to perform.

“The students love the chance to play – some are a bit scared, but once they get on stage they love it.

“At every concert there are at least a handful of first-time-on-stage performers, in front of people, and the students have really appreciated that opportunity.”

There are plans to involve established Beenleigh artists in future concerts alongside Music Cavern students.

Community members who wish to perform are welcome, and should contact Noel for further information.

Mobile Offices The next round of Division 12 mobile offices will be held on Thursday, 4 August at the following times and locations.

Mt Warren Park Shopping Village, 140–146 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park

2pm to 3pm

Eagleby Shopping Centre, 142–164 Fryar Rd, Eagleby

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Beenleigh Mall, 40-68 Main St, Beenleigh

5pm to 6pm

Concerts are held every 4 to 6 weeks, on Saturdays, from 1pm in Beenleigh Town Square, and have been running since April this year.

For more information contact Noel Camilleri at Music Cavern or John Lane on 3807 5688.

COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE Phone: 3412 3412 Email: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Eagleby, Beenleigh and Mt Warren Park.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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Some examples of parking on yellow edge lines that break the law.

Stay off the yellow line to avoid a parking fine Getting stung by a parking fine doesn’t have to be a way of life.

One of the most common fines, and one of the most easily avoided, is parking on a yellow line.

According to the Queensland Road Rules, it is illegal to stop along a road with a yellow edge line.

This law is the same across all Australian states and territories, making it the same no matter where you live.

These lines aren’t there for decoration – generally they are for safety reasons, such as near pedestrian crossings, to ensure visibility at intersections or along roads, or on road corners.

Avoiding being fined for parking along a yellow edge is easy – don’t stop on top of them, next to them, or touching them at all, for any length of time.

On the spot fines of $121 apply.

A number of resources, can be found on Council’s website at: www.logan.qld.gov.au/laws-andpermits/parking And remember, to avoid the fine, don’t park on the yellow line.

Kerbside Clean Up Services • Bethania, Edens Landing, Holmview, Bahrs Scrub, Belivah, Wolffdene – 8 to 19 August • Beenleigh, Bannockburn, Windaroo, Mt Warren Park – 22 August to 2 September Collections begin at 6am on a Monday and run for two weeks for each group of suburbs. It’s important that waste for collection is put out as close to this time as possible to avoid blocking walkways and creating nuisance.

Strict rules apply for safety reasons and waste that does not meet the standard will be left behind.

Residents will receive a notice in the mail one to two weeks prior to collections occurring in their streets.

What can be put out:

What can’t be put out:

• Green waste

• Tyres, batteries, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers

o tree and shrub prunings, and palm fronds cut into one meter lengths and tied into bundles o leaves, grass clippings – in cardboard boxes • Hard waste (furniture, wood products, carpet, stoves and other whitegoods) • Small building materials like rocks and tiles

• Car/motorbike bodies or parts • All fibro material • Hazardous or medical waste • Food or any waste that may rot • Glass or items that contain glass, such as televisions • Fridges, freezers or air conditioners – which can release ozone depleting gases • Loose dirt

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Controlling fire with fire Logan is fortunate enough to have large areas of native bushland near suburban areas, but many people don’t realise that bushland needs to be maintained to remain healthy and to reduce the threat of uncontrolled bushfires threatening populated areas.

Research has shown that one of the most effective ways to reduce the danger of bushfires is through ‘prescribed’ or controlled burning in the cooler months, when fire danger is low to moderate, and fires can be easily controlled.

Corey Bock, Acting Superintendent of the Rural Fire Service Queensland, said controlled burns were an effective way to reduce the fuel load, which build up in dense scrub and bushland.

“Prescribed fire, otherwise known as ‘controlled burns’ is the process of planning and applying fire to an arranged area to reduce the amount of ground vegetation, which helps to maintain biodiversity,” he said.

“Controlled fires safely reduce ground level flora, such as dead or fallen trees and scrub and don’t get into the treetop canopy.

“It is beneficial for both the bushland and fauna, as it encourages the new growth

of native vegetation after a few rainfalls and helps many native plants germinate.

“From a firefighting perspective it also helps to minimise the likelihood or severity of a much more severe or faster moving bushfire later in the year when temperatures and strong winds take hold.”

Superintendent Bock said prescribed fires were planned well in advance but the exact timing always depended on variables such as temperature, winds and humidity.

“Fires are generally given the go ahead only 12 to 24 hours in advance, based on forecasted weather conditions so that we can have a slow steady burn, which is easy to control within boundaries.

Community reminded about fire restrictions

“Each burn is planned and we go through a careful consultation process, monitoring and ensuring we have resources on hand to keep the community safe,” he said.

Under Logan City Council’s Open Fires Policy, landowners on properties larger than 4000 m2 (0.4 HA) are permitted to light small open air fires under certain conditions.

If you are concerned about a fire in your area and want to check its status you can go to our disaster dashboard at http://disaster.logan.qld.gov.au/

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Rural Fire Service provide a supervisory role in relation to the lighting of fires in the open air and do not allow fires which exceed two metres to be lit without a specific permit.

A permit to light a fire is required for any fire that exceeds two metres in any direction and can be acquired free of charge from your local fire warden.

The lighting of fires for any purpose is banned during any declared fire ban or state of fire emergency.

For more information go to www.logan. qld.gov.au and search “Open Air Fires Fact Sheet”.

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Council invites River Vision feedback Time is running out for the Logan community to have its say on the new shared vision being developed for the Logan River.

South-East Queensland residents are invited to share their thoughts on the river online at www.rivervision.com.au and #rivervision River Vision is focused on one of the City of Logan’s best natural assets – the Logan River.

The river’s catchment covers 3,076 km2 and is one of the largest in South-East Queensland stretching from the McPherson Ranges to Moreton Bay. One fifth of the area is within Logan.

government representatives are encouraged to share their thoughts on the vision.

Some additional consultation has already taken place with residents at Beenleigh Town Square Markets.

The vision of runners at two parkruns at parks along the Logan River – Logan River Parklands, Beenleigh and Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook has also been captured.

To register a new pet visit www.logan.qld.gov. au/home/online-services-and-payments/ pay-it/animal-licence-renewal and select the 'Animal Registration' option.

Logan residents, community groups, business and

Feedback for River Vision closes on 12 August.

Having your dog or cat de-sexed is not only good for your pet, it's also good for the community, the environment and your hip pocket.

Pets booked to be de-sexed during the campaign will receive a free microchip, nail trim and dental check at participating vets.

For a full list of participating vets phone 3209 3220 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

Have you registered for eRenewal, which is conveniently linked to Council's online payment portal (credit card payments only)? As soon as your payment has been receipted, your pet is registered. It is that simple.

Lifetime registration tags will only be issued for newly registered pets or to owners who have requested a replacement tag (fee applies).

Let’s Talk Logan River sessions were also held at the popular boat launching area of Larry Storey Park, Waterford and at Skinners Park, Carbrook.

Have you de-sexed your pet?

Logan City Council's animal de-sexing campaign is in its fifth year and runs until 31 August.

Have you paid your pet's registration renewal?

Registration notices were distributed at the end of June and payment was due by 27 July.

During NAIDOC week, Council officers also spoke to the community about their vision for the river and captured stories about their connection to the Logan River.

The vision will identify many opportunities occurring in coming years along the river corridor and create an action plan for the future.

De-Sexing campaign continues in August

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Animal registration reminder

Do not throw away your existing tag as your pet's tag is for life.

De-sexing provides health and behavioural benefits, as well as reducing the number of stray and unwanted litters across Logan. De-sexing cats and dogs can prevent roaming, fighting and causing nuisance to neighbours.

Since the commencement of the de-sexing campaign in 2012 there has been a significant increase in the number of domestic animals de-sexed (117.85% increase in the number of

dogs and 274.28% increase in number of cats de-sexed).

There are significant savings associated with registering a de-sexed animal.

Logan City Council rewards responsible pet owners who have de-sexed, microchipped and registered their pets through reduced registration fees.

It is mandatory for all cats to be de-sexed in the City of Logan.

Nominations for Logan’s sporting night of nights, the Audi City of Logan Sports Awards are now open. The annual awards will pay tribute to the City of Logan’s most elite athletes and inspirational sports people and winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Presentation on Thursday 6 October 2016 at the Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre. Nomination categories include:

Young Sportsperson Female (13-18yrs)

Sports Official

Young Sportsperson Male (13-18yrs)

Sports Administration

Sportswoman

Sports Coach

Sportsman

Sports Team of the Year

Sports Veteran (40+ years)

Sports Event of the Year

Elite Athlete with a Disability

Sports Organisation

To nominate head to www.logan. qld.gov.au/sportsawards or email sportsawards@logan.qld.gov.au for more information.

ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

THE SUPREME DREAMS SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 8PM With their big hair, fabulous voices and retro costumes The Supreme Dreams are a throwback to the girl groups of the 1960s.

The Supreme Dreams salute both the fresh, optimistic buoyancy of this 60's movement as well as the high energy and throbbing rhythms, which has audiences out of their seats and dancing.

Tickets Prices: VIP Table $45pp, Adult $40, Concession/Member $35, Student $25, Group 10+ $35pp

Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes 27 of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”

Ticket Prices: Adult $35, Concession $30, Group 8+/Member $28pp

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FREE MONTHLY EVENT. FOOD TRUCKS. LIVE MUSIC.

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