Volume 49 June 2016
Dami Im Shines on world stage
Growing City More buses for Yarrabilba residents
Safe City Strategy targets crime – through prevention
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
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Dami Im - Logan songstress shines
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Corey Parker, Logan is where I want to be
Upcoming events: Jazz and Shiraz
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City Image campaign launches
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Loganholme company scores Australian Army contract
Pet owners invited to sign-up for E-renewals
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OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Underwood
Managing Editor: Deanna Nott News Editors: Julie Brumfield-Jones Writers: Rebecca Waters, David Shaw, Toby Walker, Martin King, Julie Brumfield-Jones Graphic Design: Natalie Matthews
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Woodridge
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Logan Central
Slacks Creek
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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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Silverbark Ridge
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Flagstone
Undullah
Flinders Lakes
Monarch Glen
Yarrabilba
Jimboomba area under review
Kairabah
Jimboomba
Kagaru
Cedar Creek
Tamborine Cedar Grove
Front cover image: Dami Im represents the City of Logan at Eurovision
Note: This map includes suburbs that are to be gazetted as well as areas currently under review.
Cedar Vale Woodhill
Photo: Andres Putting 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 27 May 2016. www.logan.qld.gov.au www.visitlogan.com.au
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A message from our Mayor Welcome to the June edition of Our Logan! In the lead-up to this federal election campaign, one of my top priorities as Mayor was to take the case for our city’s infrastructure needs directly to federal representatives in Canberra. While there, we made it known to both sides of politics that as the fifth-most populated local government area in Australia, and one that is rapidly growing, our city is in urgent need of significant infrastructure investment. As a Council, we have been strongly advocating for a range of projects across our city, including improvements to the M1 from the Gateway merge right through to the Logan Motorway, upgrading the Mount Lindesay Highway, new passenger rail and public transport options and faster rollout of the NBN – particularly to support our existing business hubs. For the remainder of this campaign and beyond, I encourage you to join me in raising the City of Logan’s voice to our federal and state representatives so that our city’s urgent infrastructure needs are not forgotten. While in Canberra, I also met with a range of representatives from the Embassies and High Commissions of Canada, USA, China and India in an effort to continue building our city’s economic relationships for increased investment growth and trade opportunities.
Over the next four years, Council will be making a concerted push into several key international markets to build relationships that will create opportunities for our city. We want to see the City of Logan grow and prosper and our reinvigorated international investment attraction program will play a big part in helping us achieve this vision.
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This month’s edition is filled with news from across the city, from the stories on Logan’s Eurovision star Dami Im and Loganholme company Holmwood Highgate awarded a key Australian Defence Force contract to the launch of River Vision and a preview of the Jimboomba Farm Day and all the upcoming community events. I am excited about the future for our city, and I know that together with our strong Council team, the City of Logan will achieve even greater things.
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As a city, we need to be actively pursuing opportunities for businesses to grow and create jobs, and strong international relationships are a critical part of Council’s strategy to achieve this. We have a lot of catching up to do in building the City of Logan’s international connections, particularly in the face of strong competition from our neighbouring Councils for these investment dollars.
Celebrating Khmer New Year with Logan’s Cambodian community
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As a Sunday dawn broke across Australia many people were transfixed by their televisions as the nail-biting finale of the world’s largest song competition, the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, unfolded in Sweden. At Daisy Hill’s John Paul College the tension mounted as former student Dami Im’s performance of Sound of Silence sat firmly at the top of the leader-board. Excitement grew as just two votes remained and Australians collectively held their breath as what looked one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history unfolded. The rest, as they say is history, and despite taking second place, it appears that Dami Im has sung herself into Australian music’s hall of fame. John Paul College Headmaster Peter Foster said the college community was exceptionally proud of Dami. “Thank you for your amazing performance at Eurovision and for representing Logan and Australia with such pride and for being such an outstanding role model,” Mr Foster said. “Our students have been inspired to reach for the stars. They realise that nothing is impossible – that you can go from Logan all the way to Sweden to perform in front of 200 million people – and you can do it by remaining humble, grateful and down to earth.” Logan Mayor Councillor Luke Smith paid tribute to Dami’s talent, saying she should be extremely proud of her achievement. “Dami has shown the world what ability she has – her style, grace and sheer musical talent,” Cr Smith said. “On behalf of the City of Logan, I congratulate Dami. We are all extremely proud of everything she has accomplished.” A massive celebration was held late last month with a special concert by Dami at John Paul College as part of an Australia-wide broadcast on Channel 9’s Today program with live crosses to the event which was hosted by Richard Wilkins.
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Logan songstress shines on Eurovision stage
Photos by Andres Putting
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Crime prevention and community safety a top priority
A new strategy has been officially launched to guide Logan City Council’s community safety and crime prevention initiatives for the next five years. The City of Logan Safe City Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2020 was developed in consultation with the community and stakeholders to identify issues and develop practical solutions. City Image Committee Chairperson, Councillor Laurie Smith, said Council was committed to providing a safe and liveable community for all of its 308,000 residents. “As a city, Logan is experiencing significant growth and unprecedented change,” he said. “Council has done some first-rate work with police and community organisations to create a safer city over the years, and this strategy will add to the momentum.”
From left: Queensland Police Service Logan District Chief Superintendent, Marty Mickelson, City Image Committee Chairperson, Councillor Laurie Smith and City of Logan Mayor Luke Smith in council’s state-of-the-art camera monitoring room.
Queensland Police Service Logan District Chief Superintendent, Marty Mickelson, said local police had a vision of building and maintaining community relationships to help stop crime and enhance safety.
Priority areas for the Safe City Strategy and Action Plan
“Logan is dynamic, vibrant and richly diverse and our longstanding and close working relationships with Logan City Council and other government and community groups right across the Logan Police District greatly assist us in our day-to-day duties, as well as in meeting our long-term goals,” he said. The Safe City Strategy and Action Plan directly aligns with the Logan City Council Corporate Plan 2013-2018 and responds to the Logan: City of Choice Two-Year Action Plan 2013-2015. It replaces Council’s Creating a Safer City Strategy 2010-2015.
• a strategic approach to identifying emerging issues • building stronger relationships to build community confidence • creating safe and friendly open spaces • partnerships with other agencies to address crime through prevention • increased communication with residents
Further information
Visit http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/safecity to download a full copy of the Safe City Strategy and Action Plan
Contact us
2016–2020
Logan City Council Community Safety Program E: council@logan.qld.gov.au P: (07) 3412 3412
Anytime you would like to report a non-urgent crime or Policelink on 131 444. Some examples of the types of non-urgent incidents you can report by phone include; wilful property damage and break and enters. For more information visit: www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/policelink/
Logan City Council 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central QLD 4114 PO Box 3226, Logan City DC QLD 4114 Ph: 13412 3412 • email: council@logan.qld.gov.au • web: www.logan.qld.gov.au
CITY OF LOGAN SAFE CITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN YOUR GUIDE
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SAFECITYLOGAN
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
#LetsGetMoving Logan The Federal election on 2 July is our chance to get Logan moving. Act now and let your local Federal candidate know these projects matter.
Stuck on the M1? Your time is valuable.
Make my family’s safety a priority on Mt Lindesay Hwy!
Without NBN South-West our students Logan needs and businesses rail transport! fail!
• It is a vital link in the national road and freight network and one of the busiest road corridors in Australia.
• More than 42,000 vehicles drive south on the highway from Browns Plains every day.
• We need the NBN to support new jobs and provide world class education to our children.
• 120,000 people will be living in the Greater Flagstone area alone in the coming decades.
• It is a key route for commuters and local traffic.
• Our businesses need fast reliable internet for Logan to realise its potential as an economic powerhouse.
• Efficient public transport now means less cars on the road in the future and less congestion.
• Confusion exists around where and when the NBN will be available.
• The line can be shared with commuter passenger transport and Inland Rail.
• Faster roll-out of the NBN to Logan’s commercial and industrial areas will grow businesses and create more jobs closer to home.
• We need passenger train stations at Hillcrest, Boronia Heights, Greenbank, New Beith, Flagstone and Undullah.
• It carries 140,000 vehicles a day in each direction, creating a four-hour peak period morning and afternoon. • RACQ has identified the M1 as the second worst road in Queensland. • Upgrade will save 80 hours in travel time per vehicle each year. • Benefit to the economy of $9.6 billion through increased productivity for commercial vehicles and $1200 a year in congestion costs per private vehicle (KPMG).
• It is a transport route crucial to regional and economic growth in South-East Queensland. • It is a significant connector for emerging South West Logan communities. • There were 500 reported accidents on the highway between 2007 and 2014.
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DIVISION 1 NEWS
Refurbished clubhouse hits the mark Over the past few years a quiet change has been working its way around the Springwood AFC den. The biggest change has been the removal of the pokies, with the pokies sold and the gaming license returned. Club president Andrew Hickman says the change came for a number of reasons. “Nearly three years ago we sold all our poker machine licenses, but had removed the machines before that,” he said. “It just wasn’t a family friendly environment, and also the compliance and regulation was too hard for volunteers to facilitate. “That was a step in the right direction. We have new clubhouse facilities that allow the club to run yoga and pilates sessions when not in use for football. “The amount of people hanging around after training, especially families, has been a massive increase. The changes have proven a positive move for the club, and spurred on plans for bigger changes. “We’re looking to expand our change room facilities for female teams and umpires. “Currently, we only have one set which aren’t female friendly, so we really need four sets to facilitate male and female players.” Cr Bradley said the changes had been gradual, but welcomed, with the atmosphere becoming more family friendly. “Since I’ve been elected there has been a real shift in the club dynamics – it’s more family orientated, very welcoming and friendly. “It’s been great to see the club move with their membership and create a warm, connected community.” Logan City Council assisted the Springwood AFC through Council’s Maintenance Grant Program and in the club applying for the State Government’s Get Playing – Spaces & Places grant funding towards the playing field lighting.
Kylie Hampson, left, with Andrew Hickman and Cr Lisa Bradley discussing the new clubhouse facilities.
New installation coming to Dorset Park An Australian-first installation will be appearing in Dorset Park, following construction work due to begin this month. The mystical playfort will feature ‘rock’ climbing towers, rope ladders, shade sails, slides and a soft fall base. Two frogger springers will also be installed with the existing swing set to be retained. Work is expected to be completed in late August depending on weather and site conditions. And... keep your eyes peeled for some small surprises hidden around the new play forest!
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
L-R Dr Lesley van Shoubroeck, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner, Cr Luke Smith, Mayor of the City of Logan , Natasha Rae, Relationships Australia General Manager, Jan Elston, Logan and Southern Moreton Bay Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Cameron Dick MP, Minister for Health, Cr Russell Lutton and Uncle Barry Watson
Logan Central to host Regional Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub New bridge being built for pedestrians A new 26 metre long pedestrian bridge will soon span the water course adjacent to Underwood Rd near Logan Rd, providing a safe, disabilityfriendly crossing near a major intersection. To minimise traffic disruptions the main span of the bridge has been pre-fabricated off site and is being craned into place. Footings for the bridge were poured in April and the bridge is expected to be completed at the start of July. Cr Russell Lutton said the footbridge would provide pedestrians safe passage from Millers Rd to Logan Rd. “Pedestrians will no longer need to walk on the road verge to traverse the water course at this location,” he said. “This purpose-built bridge removes potential conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, making it safer for all users. “The new bridge and adjoining concrete footpath is disability friendly and will enhance access for all members of the local community. “Built at a cost of just $185,000 it’s a small price to pay for decades of safety and convenience.”
A Regional and Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub will be part of a Relationships Australia Qld service, due to open early in the new financial year. Operated by Relationships Australia and funded by the Queensland Government’s Mental Health Commission, the hub to be located at 84 Wembley Rd, is one of three trial sites funded for an initial 12 month period to consult, plan and identify local priorities. The hubs will work with individuals, groups, networks, industry and government to pinpoint community needs and improve access to training and resources. Mayor Luke Smith, who represented Logan City Council at the launch, welcomed the Minister for Health’s decision to locate one of only three Queensland hubs in Logan Central. “Our concerns with the new generation is they rely on social media for support and everything they know is in that social world and some of it is inappropriate, so we need places like this where they can build that relationship outside home,” he said. “It was Cr Lutton who in one of our conversations said: ‘I want to make sure that health is the major portfolio on our agenda. ‘We therefore welcome this new mental health and wellbeing centre with open arms.”
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
Village Drive and Village Park improvements If you’re looking for a place to put your pooch through its paces, look no further than Village Park at Daisy Hill. The park now has a dog agility zone enabling owners to train their dogs to walk up and down ramps, jump hurdles and weave through bollards on a compact circuit. Nearby resident Murray Page, who escorted fox terrier Mitch to the park, said he had been pleasantly surprised by the improvements to the park and streetscape. “The improvements are great – the area looks much nicer and I find myself coming down here with Mitch pretty often for a play in the off-leash area,” Murray said.
Cr Steve Swenson, who initiated the local area landscaping and park improvement project, said the park would soon have something for everyone. “People wanting to get fit in an outdoor setting will soon be catered for with fitness station equipment to be installed,” he said. “An elliptical trainer, step-up station, pull-up and leg raises station, leg press and a body twist and stretch station will be installed, under the shady trees near the children’s playground. “Trees feature prominently in the project, with the Village Drive median strip planted with White Oak trees and introduced species removed to encourage native species to flourish.”
Local resident Murray Page and fox terrier Mitch try out the new area.
Progress around Meakin Park Work is well underway on a $2 million project to improve the infrastructure around Meakin Park Sporting Complex. The underground water mains have been replaced and work to rehabilitate the road and footpath on the western edge of the park, between Queens Rd and Veldt St,
is progressing towards a September completion. Councillor Steve Swenson said the work was necessary as Meakin Park was becoming increasingly popular – with more visitors travelling to the park. “Meakin Park and bordering areas will benefit from this upgrade, which will include new signage and a footpath along the western border,” he said. “There will be new directional and information signage to help visitors find the park and illuminated signs installed at the intersections of Meakin Rd and Queens Rd and Meakin Rd and Paradise Rd.
“New footpaths will also be built on the eastern side of Meakin Rd, from Football Queensland’s headquarters to Queens Rd and down to the Logan City Rugby Union Club.” Cr Swenson said the projects were being managed to minimise the impacts on residents and motorists. For more information, please call Council on 3412 3412.
COUNCILLOR STEVE SWENSON Phone: 3412 3412 Email: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au
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Division 3: Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
Check out the Channel Nine show online at
Corey Parker
www.visitlogan.com.au
Logan is where I want to be. It was an easy choice to move our family to Cornubia. I’ve lived in a few different parts of Logan, growing up in Loganlea and buying my first house in Underwood. My wife Margaux and I both share a passion for renovating properties so during the early stages of our relationship we used to move around fairly often. When our children started coming along, we started to think beyond the house we wanted to do up and look at what was around it. As a place to raise children, Cornubia has so much going for it. It’s got a leafy outlook, it’s close to bushland and walking or riding trails.
There are plenty of good schools nearby as well as great access to shops, local sports clubs and open spaces for the kids to play in. Last month I had the opportunity to be involved in filming with Channel Nine for a show looking at some of the things that make the City of Logan such a great place to live.
As I said, it was a pretty easy choice to move here. If you want to see some of the other places Channel Nine visited in the City of Logan, check out the show online at www.visitlogan.com.au
They came to our house to interview me and, as I sat there talking about why our family loves where we live, I realised there are plenty of places in Logan that share the same qualities. You can rent or buy a family home relatively cheaply compared to Brisbane and still live within a short drive to either the coast, the city or the country.
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There’s nothing better than the sultry sounds of jazz teamed with the smooth flavours of Shiraz to deliver the perfect night out. Logan’s popular Jazz and Shiraz event this year will feature four-time ARIA award winning singer Katie Noonan who will perform at Griffith University, Meadowbrook. Listed among Australia’s Top 20 Greatest Singers of All Time, the platinum selling songstress will take audiences on a musical journey supported by a stellar line-up of artists including Darren Percival, Emma Pask and Triple Shot. This is your chance to experience the artistry of iconic jazz while enjoying fabulous food and some of the finest wine that Queensland has to offer. Jazz and Shiraz is one of Logan’s most popular events and this year organisers have refined the offerings to deliver a memorable experience. A newly established precinct, Vineyard Alley, will offer eventgoers the opportunity to sample wine from distinguished Queensland wineries complemented by a selection of delights from popular food trucks. The new location provides ample room and an ambient atmosphere so bring along a picnic rug or chair, and settle in for a night of superb entertainment. Gates open at 3pm ahead of the 4pm start time and entertainment will run until 9pm. As the event is fully licensed, BYO alcohol is not permitted. Free parking is available onsite. Purchase a general admission ticket for $35. Discounts are available for group bookings. Celebrating a special occasion? Upgrade to the VIP experience which includes prime seating and a gourmet food and beverage package. Contact to the box office for more details.
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LOGAN CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY DR, MEADOWBROOK
Logan foundation donates to PNG Scorpions are generally known for imparting a deadly sting but that is not the case with a new Logan-based organisation. Long-time Logan resident John Winter last year joined forces with his fellow Vietnam Veterans David Coleman and Peter Blackwood to form The Scorpion Foundation. The foundation draws its name from the insignia of the Cavalry Regiment in which the trio served in South Vietnam in 1969. Today the bonds forged on the battlefield are being further strengthened through a joint project between the Papua New Guinean Government and the foundation. With the backing of the Springwood Tri-Services RSL Sub-Branch, the foundation is supporting PNG as it implements Vision 2050, which is a roadmap to a healthier, fairer and smarter Papua New Guinea by 2050.
Mr Winter said The Scorpion Foundation was established after a chance meeting with Logea Island District Officer Perry Dotaona when foundation members were holidaying in PNG last year. “We discovered that Papua New Guinea’s remote Logea Island in the Milne Bay Province has exhausted its clean drinking water and were out of basic school equipment that our children here in Australia take for granted,” he said. “We decided to provide them with these vitally needed teaching aids and materials as well as water. “The first shipment of basic books, writing materials, desks, chairs and computers were shipped along with a water pump and filtration system to Logea Island in February and received a rousing reception. “With health and education being two of the pillars of PNG’s Vision 2050
A traditional welcome Papua New Guinean style.
document, we see this as a concrete way in which we can support them. “It especially gives us opportunity to repay a debt to the people who greatly assisted Australia’s troops during World War II. “The grandparents of many of the children we are helping today saved countless Australian lives between 1942 and 1945.” Mr Winter said the foundation wanted to provide further resources to Logea Island and would love to hear from any local community members or organisations who could assist them.
Offers of help can be directed to 0410 589 567.
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DIVISION 4 NEWS
Week of Action brings community safety to Logan Village and Yarrabilba
Works start at Miller Bridge A $2.6 million project is about to start at Miller Bridge to replace the ageing timber structure over Quinzeh Creek at Logan Village and improve a section of Miller Rd. The bridge has been load limited to 39 tonnes since May 2013 and is now reaching the end of its functional life. Councillor Laurie Koranski said Council’s contractors planned to complete the project in November. “Constructing the new bridge is expected to take about four months and we thank the community for their patience while work is underway,” she said. “We know this will cause some inconvenience, but the new concrete bridge is required so we can continue to offer a good road network for the area.
Logan Village State School students got the message about community safety literally from the horse’s mouth during the recent Week of Action activities held in the area. The local mounted police unit, including horses Geronimo and Felix, Adopt-aCop Craig Hastie and Council’s park rangers visited the school to inspire students to think about safety. Principal Allan Bunce said the visit was a fantastic event for the students, as well as staff. “It was very engaging for the kids,” he said. “We have a very close relationship with our Adopt-a-Cop, so we’re talking about safety all of the time here at the school. “I think the visit from the park rangers on their motorcycles also had the boys enthralled and it was good to hear about what Council does with motorcycle patrols in parks too.”
Councillor Laurie Koranski said she had received impressive feedback about the police visit to the school.
“We are doing all we can to complete the project as quickly and painlessly as possible.”
“Council runs the Week of Action program in partnership with Queensland Police Service and local community organisations to encourage residents to think about safety and security from a community perspective,” she said.
Detours will be in place via Latimer Rd and Stegemann Rd to enable people to get to and from Waterford-Tamborine Rd.
“Everyone plays a part in creating a safer City of Logan. It’s not just the responsibility of police, or Council to make our communities safe; the responsibility falls on all of us. “We can all work together to create a sense of neighbourliness by reporting suspicious activities, taking note of what’s happening in our suburbs and looking out for each other.” The Week of Action program also included safety audits, information displays, a community fun day at the Village Green at Logan Village and a movie screening at Yarrabilba’s Darlington Parklands.
The school visit was just one of many activities run in Logan Village and Yarrabilba during April.
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Logan Village State School Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Craig Hastie and Acting Sergeant Natalie Lewis on Geronimo met students (from left) Skye Hunter, and Tia Williams.
Cr Koranski said drivers should allow extra time for their journeys and drive to the conditions. “We investigated other options for traffic to get around the site, but these were not viable and the works we have completed on the Stegemann detour will also have long-term benefits for the community,” she said. Phone 3412 9600 for more information.
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
Kristy Casey, left, with Cr Jon Raven, inspecting the menu.
A better life ahead when the chips are down Sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones that make us feel the most uncomfortable.
“That was the end of my career as a carer – I really loved that job but I can’t go back to it.”
When former carer and stay-at-homemum Kristy Casey was involved in a major accident, she was faced with a career changing decision.
Instead of frittering away a compensation payout, Kristy and her husband decided to buy a takeaway store on Station Rd, Loganlea.
“One morning, I was getting ready to take my kids to school, when a car ran into the back of mine, skidding it over both my feet,” she said.
“When we first started, and the invoices started coming in, I thought I couldn’t do it, I need to get on top of it somehow,” she said.
“I ended up spending a lot of time in hospital.
“So I got myself an accountant. We learnt as we went along.
Median work set to bloom
“At first I had a few breakdowns, just because I was scared, and the next week I had a fresh attitude, got some good advice and kept doing it. “Every now and then it gets a bit hard, but we get through it and keep on going.” And Kristy has some good advice for anyone thinking of making a big change: “It’s a bit scary – really scary – but it’s worth a go.” Kristy’s shop – Loganlea Station Takeaway – is opposite Loganlea Station, and the calamari comes highly recommended.
Landscaping work on Browns Plains Rd median between First and Second Ave, Marsden, is due to start in the coming weeks. Work will include new synthetic turf, concrete and paint, as well as specially selected trees that feature a beautiful pink bloom. Sustainable materials will be used to reduce maintenance costs and a special paint scheme in natural colours and tones will reduce potential driver distractions. Initial work will concentrate on concreting which will be left for a month to cure completely. This work is expected to begin this month with the project planned to be completed, depending on weather and site conditions, by the end of August.
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
ENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADE FOR
Meadowbrook’s Riverdale Park
Honorary Logan park ranger and wildlife photography enthusiast Stuart Webber from Meadowbrook discusses the plans for Riverdale Park with Division 6 Councillor Stacey McIntosh.
A major project to rehabilitate and enhance part of a waterbody in one of Logan City’s most picturesque parks will help ensure the habitat for native wildlife in the area. The first stage of planned major works in Meadowbrook’s Riverdale Park is about to begin. Council will be carrying out stage one of a bank stabilisation and rehabilitation project on the northern bank of the waterbody opposite the main playground near the dog off-leash area. This stage will cost about $130,000 and will ensure the waterways within the park are in tip-top condition for the local wildlife.
The local turtle population includes both the broad-shelled and Brisbane River turtles. They are often seen basking on logs in the area and will be one of the main beneficiaries of the waterway restoration project. Work on the project is about to commence, weather permitting, and should be completed within the next two months. The project involves rehabilitating the edges of the north bank of the waterbody which have been eroded. Stablilising these banks will improve the aesthetics of the area and will make it safer for visitors.
Planting and revegetation of the banks will also enhance the local habitat for the turtles and fish and will help improve water quality. Division 6 Councillor Stacey McIntosh said the project would further enhance Riverdale Park which was a fantastic spot for a barbecue, relaxing and exercising. “The park has Australia’s first public freestyle parkour circuit, as well as pontoons, gazebos playgrounds and exercise equipment,” Cr McIntosh said. “The 30 hectare park was once grazing land and is now being managed in such a way that it improves water quality in Logan River.”
Council undertakes works at Bethania A project involving the upgrade of a section of road at Bethania is underway.
Council thanks motorists and residents for the patience they have shown.
The replacement of 615m of kerb and channel, 750m of rubble drain and road side gullies on a section of Hinchinbrook Ave began last month.
Weather and construction conditions permitting, the project is scheduled to be completed by September.
Work has been generally occurring between the hours of 6.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
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 Beenleigh, Tanah Merah and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
City to turn spotlight on the Logan River catchment The Logan community will be asked to have their say as Logan City Council develops a new vision to highlight one of the city’s best natural assets – the Logan River. The river’s catchment covers 3076 km2 and is one of the largest in South East Queensland stretching from the ranges to Moreton Bay. One fifth of the area is within the City of Logan. A shared vision, to be known as the Logan River Vision, will identify many opportunities along the river corridor to create an action plan for the future.
Council wants the community’s input as it develops this vision, which will celebrate the Logan River’s colourful history and focus on its future. Logan residents, community groups, business and government representatives will all be asked to comment on the plan. The health of the river plays an important role in the livelihood of the city’s business, industry, aquaculture, tourism, recreation, aesthetic and cultural heritage values.
With the city undergoing rapid urban growth, especially through emerging communities in Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Jimboomba, Greater Flagstone, Yarrabilba and Undullah, there is renewed interest and opportunities occurring along the river. For more information visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/rivervision
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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, cucumber, 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 recently. 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.
MARSHMALLOW PAVLOVA ROULADE WITH STRAWBERRY, BALSAMIC, BASIL AND VANILLA Meringue 5 large egg whites (about 175g) pinch of salt ½ cup (115g) caster sugar 1 tsp natural vanilla extract 1 tbsp wheaten cornflour ½–¾ cup (45–65g) flaked almonds
Filling 200g mascarpone 200g natural unsweetened yoghurt 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped out or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Topping 375g strawberries, tops discarded, each sliced lengthways into 6 pieces 3 tbsp aged balsamic 2 tbsp caster sugar 6 large basil leaves, finely sliced 7 mint leaves, torn
Special Equipment: electric cake mixer + 35 x 26cm baking tray OR at least similar proportions
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An extract from Same Same But Different by kind permission of Poh and ABC Books. Available from all good bookshops.
Serves 8
Preheat the oven to 180˚C or 170˚C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper including the sides. Set aside. To make the meringue, whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt with an electric cake mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after adding each spoonful for about 7–10 seconds. Add the vanilla and sift the cornflour over the meringue, then fold until combined. Spread the meringue carefully over the baking tray then sprinkle evenly with the almonds. Flatten any that are upright to avoid burning. Turn the oven down to 150˚C or 140˚C fan-forced and bake for 25 minutes. To test, give the surface of the pav a gentle prod to see if there is a bit of resistance. If yes, it’s ready. Remove the pavlova from the oven and immediately place it face down onto a tea towel dusted with icing sugar. While it’s warm and with the baking paper still attached, use the tea towel as leverage to roll the pavlova up with the longest part of the rectangle being the length of the roulade. Allow to cool completely. To prepare the filling, whisk the filling ingredients in a medium mixing bowl to combine and set aside. To prepare the topping, combine all the topping ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and leave to macerate for 5 minutes before serving. When the pavlova sheet is completely cooled, carefully uncoil it just enough to remove the baking paper. Slather the filling into the cavity and roll up again. Carefully transfer the filled roulade onto a rectangular platter. If you aren’t ready to serve, chill the roulade and pour the topping over at the very last minute.
City of Logan in the picture Broncos Captain Corey Parker, Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi and celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow are some of the famous faces backing a new campaign to promote the City of Logan. The city’s green corridors, lifestyle and investment opportunities along with its food producing heritage and cultural attractions are the focus of the campaign, targeted at residents and businesses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Corey Parker, Brisbane Broncos Captain
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Council’s move to put some of Logan’s best assets on show started with a two-month advertising blitz across SouthEast Queensland that featured the celebrity endorsements.
Nature, open spaces, fresh air. Find the perfect place to raise your family... I did.
City of Logan Mayor, Luke Smith, said the city had plenty of good stories to share with its neighbours and the campaign was designed to make sure those stories were heard.
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“The people who live here might know where to go for a scenic bushwalk or find a Sunday morning market with fresh and affordable produce but we want the rest of South-East Queensland to know about those things too,” he said. “There is a lot going on in our own backyard that we would love to share with visitors, not only those from
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overseas or interstate, but living just up the M1 too. “This campaign is one of the ways we can showcase some of our best assets so we put the City of Logan in the picture as a leisure, tourism and business destination that’s worth seeking out.”
Poh Ling Yeow, MasterChef® Celebrity
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To find out what’s happening in your City go to www.visitlogan.com.au and like the Visit Logan Facebook page.
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DIVISION 7 NEWS Greenbank RSL SubBranch Men’s Shed members Colin Weiland (left) and Leonard Christiansen hard at work on a project.
Magic in the air at Greenbank RSL Sub-Branch Men’s Shed In an unassuming industrial shed at Hillcrest a group of men are transforming blocks of wood into tools for the imagination. Timber bowls, piggy banks, possum boxes, trolleys, calendars and barbeque caddies are among the items regularly produced by the members of the Greenbank RSL Sub-Branch Men’s Shed. Leader John Robinson said the shed was not only a place where projects were completed, it was a meeting point for members and a focus for their lives. “We encourage anyone interested in joining the shed to come down and have a look,” he said.
“It is wonderful to think about the smiles the group will be putting on those children’s faces when the toys they’ve made arrive,” Cr Smith said. “Since opening five years ago, the shed has become an important social outlet for many of its members including a number of former veterans. ”They are doing great work, so if people can help them out with donations of timber offcuts or materials, then I encourage them to get in touch.”
“We are happy to welcome anyone who is interested.”
Located at 3/15 Corporate Place, adjacent to the Greenbank RSL Services Club, the shed operates weekdays apart from Thursdays.
Recently the group worked on a collection of solid wooden toys for shipment to children in East Timor.
Members range in age from 55 to 90-years-old but there are no age restrictions.
Dump trucks, trains and doll’s cradles are all now making their way to 67 children as part of a shipment organised through the Greenbank RSL Sub-Branch.
Anyone with timber offcuts to donate should contact the shed on 3806 6086 or email mensshed@greenbankrsl.com.au
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of having a meeting place where men could get together and work on projects that benefited the community.
Division 7 News A number of projects have been completed to improve public spaces in Division 7 in recent months including: • Installation of new play equipment, including a tower slide and a double swing, and a shade sail for Paradise Park in Forestdale; • Colourful new squeeze cylinder play items were installed at Wearing Park in Munruben; • A 90-metre long boardwalk and a new shelter ideal for picnics at Greenwood Lakes in Forestdale.
COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au 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
Parklands Christian College year 10 students Kassidy Lane (left) and Jaden Glass will be recycling items from the Logan Recycling Market for a special school project.
Students to upcycle trash into functional furniture A new concept in recycling unwanted goods is being explored by a group of Logan students. The 18 students from Parklands Christian College at Park Ridge have seven weeks to upcycle a collection of waste items into something useable. Teacher Zac Cunningham said the Year 10 Design and Construction students were required to produce a functional item for assessment, using woodworking and metalworking techniques. “We are studying sustainability and how unwanted items can be given a new lease on life and transformed through upcycling which is where waste materials are transformed into new and different items to be used again. “The students are being given free rein to produce their new pieces and we can’t wait to see what they can produce, as they certainly have some really imaginative ideas.”
Step one of the project involved a trip to the Logan Recycling Market to gather the materials within a strict $20 budget per student and barbecues, ladders, cushions, a drum and even a record player were among the items purchased. Jewellery boxes, book shelves, cup holders, tables and seats are some of the items the students plan to produce. Councillor Cherie Dalley commended the students for taking part in the innovative project. “The Logan Recycling Market is a popular facility in the city with a loyal following and is the ideal resource for the students’ project,” she said.
Traffic to flow more smoothly at Browns Plains shopping area People who drive on Grand Plaza Dr and Eastern Rd at Browns Plains will have easier journeys with new yellow “no stopping” lines being introduced. Councillor Cherie Dalley said some people had been stopping on the busy roads to go to the post office, which obstructed other traffic. “There were some no stopping lines already in place but we are extending these to clarify where people can and can’t stop in the area,” she said. “We want all vehicles to be able to move quickly and easily through the area.” Cr Dalley said plenty of parking was available on Eastern Rd if the post office parking lot was full.
“I am looking forward to seeing their creations. I know they will be amazing.”
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
RHYS’S SPORTING CAREER
starts on the right foot
Chambers Flat Rd project reaches milestone
Rhys Roser from Munruben dreams of a future in football.
Munruben youngster Rhys Roser has his eye on the ball and on his goal to hit the big time in football in a few years’ time.
He is also a fan of the Brisbane Roar, who are moving their administrative and training base to the Logan Metro sports precinct.
The 11-year-old will soon travel to the USA to participate in a two-week tour as part of the Australian Under 11s indoor soccer team.
Councillor Phil Pidgeon said Rhys would represent Logan well on the upcoming USA tour.
The tour will include a four-day tournament in San José and father Tony could not be more proud. “Rhys loves his sport,” Tony said. “He’s always had a fair bit of natural ability, and, in addition to football, he plays touch football and does Little Athletics.” Rhys plays football with the Brisbane Lions and is part of the Brisbane Strikers Skills Acquisition Program, which aims to accelerate the skills of players aged nine to 13. 22
“He will be the next big name in Australian sport and I think we will be seeing his skills and talent for a long time to come,” he said.
The Chambers Flat Rd upgrade has reached a key milestone, with all traffic south of Bumstead Rd being moved across to the new traffic lanes on the western side of the project zone. Councillor Phil Pidgeon said this meant Council’s contractors could start constructing the new traffic lanes on the eastern side of the road corridor, while work to install traffic signals at Park Ridge Rd and Bumstead Rd had also started. “We’re investing $18 million into the project to improve Chambers Flat Rd from Park Ridge to Crestmead,” he said. “The project will increase the road’s capacity and reduce congestion as our city’s population grows.
Funding from the Division 9 Community Benefit Fund has been provided to help Rhys with his costs for the tour.
“Chambers Flat Rd carries thousands of commuters every day, so the upgrade will benefit many people, not just local residents.”
Any local businesses who would like to help Rhys’s family with further financial support can call 0488 987 936.
The project is due to be completed by the end of the year, weather and construction conditions permitting.
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.
Additional bus services for Yarrabilba
Logan Together Project Action Groups making progress Projects to reduce the smoking rates of parents, increase emotional learning and resilience in primary school children and develop community child and maternal support centres for young families are among initiatives currently being explored by Logan Together’s Project Action Groups.
Yarrabilba residents can now access four new daily bus services.
Four additional daily bus services are now operating at Yarrabilba following discussions between the Queensland Government, the Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team and Logan City Council. The two additional morning and two additional afternoon peak hour services started in early April, along with two return off-peak services. This means there are now three morning and afternoon peak hour services, which have been scheduled to align with passenger rail services linking Loganlea Station with Brisbane City. The new services are in addition to existing school services. The additional services are subsidised by developer Lendlease as part of the Movement Network Infrastructure Master Plan for Yarrabilba as approved by Economic Development Queensland. Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team Chair Jude Munro welcomed the improvements.
return service to the Loganlea train station and Hyperdome,” Ms Munro said. “Under the Movement Network Infrastructure Master Plan, services should have increased 18 months after the first residents moved into Yarrabilba (when around 200 lots were developed), however that milestone passed with no upgrade. “There are now more than 960 lots developed at Yarrabilba, so we are grateful to the Queensland Government for its ability to influence this outcome. “Yarrabilba is particularly isolated, so it’s critical that residents there have access to efficient and integrated public transport to access employment and education opportunities and remain socially connected,” Ms Munro said. For more information (including Logan Coaches’ timetable): www.logancoaches.com.au/ services
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The projects are segmented into target age groups, based on the Foundation Roadmap: • ready to have kids (pre-parenting/young parents) • a good start in life (pre-birth to age one) • on track at age three • on track at age five • strong family foundations • enabling projects. The groups are working with families and service providers to clearly understand the needs of birth to eight-year-olds in the City of Logan to progress projects in a way that best meets families’ needs. The next step for the Project Action Groups is to work together to understand the gaps in the community and the activities that need to be delivered to improve life stage outcomes for Logan children. A major part of this work will be further community engagement and citizen participation in the design and production of these solutions. There’s still time to join a Project Action Group.
“Until now, there has only been single inbound and outbound peak hour services and one off-peak
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Logan Together’s Foundation Roadmap identifies 28 priority projects for 2016 – ideas that are now being turned into action by the 28 corresponding Project Actions Groups formed earlier this year.
For more information contact Matt Statham or Lauren Cunningham on (07) 3382 1348 or visit www.logantogether.com.au
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Holmwood Highgate expands with military manufacturing Fuel and water tanks designed and manufactured by Loganholme business Holmwood Highgate will go on the backs of the Australian Army’s new super trucks. The company has been awarded the contract to supply 276 new modules that transport, pump, store and distribute fuel and water to the Australian Defence Force. Holmwood Highgate Director, Wade Mellish, said the fuel and water tanks would be progressively delivered between 2016 and 2020 to army bases around the country. “We’ve had to design this product from the ground up so these products will provide new capabilities for the Australian Army,” he said. “Our team of engineers has spent the past 18 months working on a design and creating prototypes ahead of our first delivery.” Mr Mellish is the third generation of his family to run the business, which was founded by his grandfather in 1952.
Fuel and water tanks manufactured at Loganholme are bound for the Australian Army.
Starting out as one of the first manufacturers in post-war Australia to design and build aluminium fuel tanks for trucks, Holmwood Highgate’s Loganholme operation now employs 150 workers, with 20 at Rochedale and an additional 30 people in Melbourne.
Sigma’s move just the tonic for Logan business Pharmacy wholesaler Sigma Pharmaceuticals is the latest addition to the Southwest 1 business park with the company preparing to invest $65 million in a new distribution centre at Berrinba. The environmentally efficient facility is expected to open in late 2017 and employ more than 100 people.
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Sustainable design will feature prominently in the new premises. A stormwater collection of up to 40,000 litres will reduce water consumption, while a rooftop solar system will generate 20 per cent of its power usage and save up to 340 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Movement detectors that avoid lights being left on unnecessarily and solar hot water systems will reduce power consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and water usage. Founded in 1912, Sigma is Australia’s leading pharmacy wholesale and distribution network in Australia with more than 1200 stores.
DIVISION 10 NEWS
Park for pooches joins facilities at Carbrook A new addition to the Carbrook area is the off-leash dog park in Skinners Park on Skinners Rd. Councillor Darren Power said Council had improved the park with two fully fenced enclosures, each complete with benches and a picnic shelter. “This will be an ideal location for dog lovers to bring their best friends and enjoy some time with other like-minded locals,” Cr Power said. “This is the newest facility in Council’s network of off-leash dog parks and will give local dogs a chance to run free in a safe environment.” The park also has drinking facilities, bins and disposal bags. Cr Power said Skinners Park was located on the banks of the Logan River and also contained a boat ramp and two fishing pontoons with adequate parking in the area. “The new off-leash area makes this an even more attractive spot for visitors.”
Cr Darren Power inspects the new off-leash dog park at Skinners Park with the help of Thumper.
Focus on….Carbrook This is the first in a series of articles to highlight the five suburbs that make up Division 10. Connecting the City of Logan to the City of Redlands, Carbrook lies between the Logan River and the City of Redland’s southern border east of Mount Cotton Rd. Division 10 Councillor Darren Power said the suburb was home to nearly 2000 residents enjoying a semi-rural lifestyle. “Carbrook’s residents are families and people with hobby farms and horses enjoying the handy location of the suburb along with its rural tranquility,” he said. Carbrook is home to many interesting things including one of three operating cable parks in Australia with Cable Ski Logan located on the Logan River. The Carbrook Wetlands covers 560 hectares and is listed as a site of national significance.
The Carbrook Golf Club is a picturesque course with a lake that reportedly has a number of bull sharks. The course borders the Logan River and it is believed the sharks likely arrived there after a flood in the 1990s. Before it’s name was Anglicised in 1916, Carbrook was called Gramzow after the northern German village by the settlers who arrived in 1867.
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
Field day for acreage living People living on small acreage will have a chance to check out a range of products and services that can help them manage their properties at this month’s Jimboomba Field Days. Jimboomba Rotary Club organiser Des Madgwick said the event has been organised to showcase local businesses and products but would also provide plenty of opportunities for free family fun. “All the children’s rides and other activities we’ve got planned will be put on at no extra cost to patrons outside our entry fee which will be $10 for adults aged 15 and over, $5 for children aged five to 14 and free for children aged four and under,” he said. Mr Madgwick said all funds raised would go to Queensland farmers through the organisation Outback Links, an initiative that sends volunteer tradies west to help drought affected farming families. Cr Trevina Schwarz said the Jimboomba Field Days event presented a great opportunity for local businesses to make new connections and for the wider community to celebrate the area’s rural lifestyle.
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“Jimboomba and the communities surrounding it, have a rich history of
farming and farming competitions so it is wonderful to see Jimboomba Rotary revive this tradition,” she said. Jimboomba’s farming heritage will certainly be on display, including machinery and equipment from a bygone era and a feature event the Tri Nations Ploughing Competition with competitors from New Zealand, Ireland and Australia competing. “This event is a great way to show people what we’re about in Jimboomba while also raising money to go towards struggling farmers who really need our help.” Jimboomba Field Days will be held over the weekend on 25 to 26 June at 348 Cusack Lane (old Four Wynnes Dairy Farm). Businesses or community organisations wishing to exhibit at the event can email organisers at info@jimboombafielddays.com.au For more information visit www.jimboombafielddays.com.au
Division 11 update A number of road improvement projects are underway in Division 11 including: •
Pavement rehabilitation works on Boorah Rd are on track. This project is expected to be completed by August, weather and construction conditions permitting;
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Pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing works on Dungaree Dr, between Blue Heeler Dr and Settler Ct. These works are expected to finish at the end of May, weather and construction conditions permitting and overlay of the entire length of Dungaree Dr will occur at a later stage;
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Widening and resurfacing of Teviot Rd — including new turning lanes at Pennine Drv and Greenock Rd — between Mountain Ridge Rd and Wharburton Bridge.
These works will continue until the end of the year.
COUNCILLOR TREVINA SCHWARZ Phone: 3412 3412 Email: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au 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, Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
Suds support helps clubs clean up
Workin’ at the car wash on the weekend has turned out to be a great way to raise some much needed funds for sports and community clubs in Beenleigh. But, instead of charging the public directly for their services, a pair of Beenleigh’s sports and business identities came up with something different. Founded by Beenleigh tennis identity James Rapkins and local business owner Chris Sutton, the car washes have turned out to be a unique way of raising much needed cash. “I’m a sports nut and love the old way of doing things so when Chris asked me if I thought a car wash was a good idea, I went straight for it,” James says. “Chris asked me to find clubs and he went out and found sponsors, which wasn’t a problem at all. “Chris and I worked to put together a schedule for each club to follow and organise their volunteers to host the wash every Saturday during this year.” And so Car Wash for Sports Saturdays was born. Unlike other car wash fundraisers, each wash is paid for by local sponsors, who in turn get to advertise directly to both the car wash recipients and the wider community. Sponsors pay per car, with a total number of cars each Saturday, up to a certain limit. So far the event has cleaned up with more than $3000 raised for a range of sports and community clubs. To join in head to 1 Stop Car and Finance on Lae St, every Saturday, from 9am to 12pm.
DIVISION 12 NEWS
James Rapkins, left, with Chris Sutton practising for the next Car Wash Saturday.
Car Wash Saturdays are made possible thanks to the following sponsors: • Mitre 10 Beenleigh
• Pizza Capers Beenleigh
• One stop Car and Finance
• Skull Emporium
• Club Beenleigh
• Bernats Lewis Real Estate
• Midas Beenleigh
• B and S Car Detailers
• Tyre Power Beenleigh
Upcoming mobile offices in Division 12 Date Thursday 7 July
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Time
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
Division 12 in brief • Work on a new footpath along Saratoga St, Beenleigh is due to begin soon. The footpath will improve safety by providing pedestrian access from the existing footpath on Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd up on to Saratoga St. A concrete staircase and disability friendly ramp will be built to accommodate access by all pedestrians. • A shade sail and new swing set is being installed at Bishop Street Park, Eagleby. A new seat will also be installed.
COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE Phone: 3412 3412 Email: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Eagleby and part of Beenleigh and Mt Warren Park. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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Cultivated cats head for Logan One of Australia’s most prestigious shows — The Australian Cat Federation’s National Cat Show — will be held in the City of Logan for the first time this month. The Queensland Feline Association will host the show at the Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre on 11 and 12 June. About 150 exhibitors from around Australia are expected to show up to 400 cats during the two-day show. Unusual breeds like the Turkish Van, Sphynx and Peterbald will make appearances as well as favourites such as Persian, British Shorthair and Burmese. The show will include stands by local animal rescue organisations, talks about the personality and temperament of different cat breeds and various merchandise stalls. The event will be open to the public from 9am to 3pm on both days.
Entry costs are $4 for adults; $2 for children under the age of 15 and pensioners and $10 for families. More details are available online at www.insportslogan.com.au
New Facebook space Pet lovers can join a special space on Facebook. Pets of Logan was created as a social space for the City of Logan community to share their love and passion for their four legged and feathered friends. Simply head to Pets of Logan and share in our regular posts.
Calling for nominations for special seniors award Do you know a Logan senior citizen who loves life and is worthy of special recognition from Logan City Council? Nominations are now open for the 2016 Senior Ambassador Awards and Council wants to hear about anyone who is active and extraordinary in the seniors community. Entry is free and open to all men and women over the age of 50 as of 1 July who currently live in the City of Logan. Nominations close at 5pm on 18 July and the award winners will be announced at the Logan Loves Senior Day at the Logan Entertainment Centre on 16 August. Nominations can only be made on the official form which can be downloaded from www.logan.qld.gov.au/seniorsaward. For more information contact 3412 3412. 28
A taste of Scotland to be found in Logan Greenbank Recreational Reserve will be home to all things Scottish next month during South-East Queensland’s premier Scottish event Scotland in the Park. The Scottish Clans Congress of Queensland has united with Logan City Council and Middle Green Sports to host the fourth annual event. Scotland in the Park from 9am to 4pm on 10 July will feature the best of Scottish culture from highland dancing, Scotty dogs and bagpipes to Scottish fare such as haggis. The day will also feature acclaimed Celtic/ classical artist Kathleen Moore presenting a selection of popular Scottish songs. Entry is via a gold coin donation with onsite parking available for $5 per vehicle. More information call Neil Macdonald on 0412 090 990, via email to president@scottishclans.org.au or visit www.scottishclans.org.au
Art exhibition highlights refugee experience The first-hand experiences of a number of Logan residents will feature in the new exhibition now showing at Logan Art Gallery. The Finding Home art exhibition, featuring a group of local refugees and asylum seekers is being held throughout June to commemorate World Refugee Day on 20 June. The exhibition is being presented by Logan City Council in partnership with the Refugee Association of Logan and runs until 2 July. The works in the exhibition are either by artists who came to Australia as refugees or asylum seekers and they highlight the artist’s experiences as refugees or asylum seekers. The exhibition features: • Rochedale South artist, Sha Sarwari, who is a former Hazara refugee from Afghanistan and a graduate of Griffith University’s College of Art; • Woodridge sculptor Iraq-born Hamza Sultan who came to Australia as a refugee in 2002; • Hans Htoo Htoo who was formerly a student leader and political activist in Burma, fighting for democracy;
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• Tien Fang who immigrated from Taiwan in 1988 with his parents who were refugees from mainland China and; • Hesam Fetrati and Sara Irannejad who were both born in Iran and came to Australia as post-graduate students. Hesam Fetrati had previously left Tehran after being arrested for publishing a political satirical drawing in a student magazine. This exhibition also includes a small group of works by refugees who are amateur artists.
The Logan Art Gallery is open from 10am to 5pm between Tuesday and Saturday.
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Goodwill Projects will launch a weekly farmers and lifestyle market at Beenleigh Town Square on 12 June. Operating every Sunday, the markets will feature more than 100 stalls offering a mix of locally-sourced produce, gourmet provisions, hot food and handcrafted treats. Market co-ordinator Mark Power said organisers were keen to hear from anyone who had products or services they wanted to promote. “Our goal is to encourage a wide range of handmade craftspeople, designers, artists, performers, business owners and creatives to consider running a stall,” he said.
“Markets are the perfect place for start-ups and farmers to launch their businesses and we want the Beenleigh Markets to act as a successful launch pad for these people.
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Mr Power said the markets would be foodie focused and offer market goers the best quality, affordable and latest foods. “Beenleigh’s new town square is an ideal site to stage the markets and we’re hoping people will really embrace the idea of heading into town to pick up some fresh items and spend their Sunday mornings relaxing in and around the square.”
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Animal officers turn sleuths for strays The cases of the missing Macaw and the disappearing deer were both solved thanks to the work of Logan City Council’s Pet Detectives, Jeff King and Alirra Blake.
Jeff King, left, and Alirra Blake from Logan City Council’s Animal Collections Team on the hunt for another missing pet.
Just like Ace Ventura, Jeff and Alirra from the Animal Collections Team try to reunite Logan’s wayward pets with their anxious owners. The detectives use all the normal avenues of enquiry – microchip registers and the National Pet Register, but when the investigation hits a wall they circulate mugshots, look at prior impoundments and, at a pinch, doorknock to establish identities. Jeff has even turned to social media and then contacted a dog’s owner at work to reveal their pet, who they thought was home safe and sound recovering from an operation, had been found on the run. The pet detectives’ powers of deduction were put to the test with the case of African Grey Parrot CJ – who refused to talk. A conversation with the owner of a local pet store provided a lead on the parrot’s rightful owner. It turned out CJ had been stolen from his owner who had given him up for lost and in the meantime was visiting family in Sydney. The recalcitrant parrot was given his free phone call to a suspected owner and the ensuing conversation had both parties excited at being reunited, with CJ performing tricks on command. Another feathered fugitive was soon nailed after a breeder’s band on the leg of Harley Macaw gave the pet detectives the perfect clue to the beautiful bird’s rightful owner. In case you are wondering, the disappearing deer, which turned up at a Kingston childcare centre, ended up belonging to a nearby property. Jeff and Alirra are used to shaking down pets for information (and their microchip) to ensure no stone is left unturned in the search for their missing owners. Owners can help in the hunt by reporting their lost pets and ensuring their microchip details are up-to-date. 30
Annual registration renewal – introducing eRenewal From July pet owners in the City of Logan can receive their annual animal registration renewal notice electronically. Owners who have registered to receive electronic communications or have opted in to this new service will get their registration renewal notice via email. Conveniently linked to Council’s online payment portal (credit card payments only) the system allows residents to simply click the link and make payment. Pets are registered as soon as payments are receipted. Lifetime registration tags will only be issued to newly registered pets or to owners who have requested a replacement tag (fees apply).
Do not throw away your existing tag as it is for life. Mailed notices will still be distributed from 1 July. Payment options are detailed on the rear of the notice. Do not forget to check your pet’s details are up-to-date and inform your microchip provider of any changes. For more details visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
t h g i N es i d a L Get the girls together for a giggle and have a night out at the Logan Entertainment Centre with the award winning Ladies Night in July. This hilarious theatre production is the story of four unemployed guys motivated by The Chippendales to form a male stripping act to make some fast cash. Why not make it a VIP experience by booking the exclusive Ladies Night VIP Package?
Saturday 9 July, 7.30pm Ticket Prices: Adult $35, Concession $30 and Group 8+/Member $28pp. The VIP package is $40 per person and includes a ticket to the show, VIP table seating (maximum eight per table), VIP early entry, one bottle of sparkling/soft drinks/juice and nibbles per table.
Entertain the kids these June school holidays
First commissioned by the Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC) for the 2016 Out of the Box Festival for will be a Children, I See You performance by Imaginary Theatre for children aged two to five-years-old. A collaboration between artists from Australia and Korea, the bilingual and interactive performances on July 4, includes an interactive component that will inspire play, warm the heart and fire the imagination. The production being presented by the Logan Entertainment Centre is mostly non-verbal but will feature some English and some Korean language. Performances will be held at 9.30am and 11.30am. Tickets are available at the special price of $5 per person.
Pants Down Circus ROCK extravaganza is a high-voltage all-ages show set to a pumping rock soundtrack and packed with death-defying stunts.
Wednesday 29 June and from 11am on Thursday 30 June, this is guaranteed entertainment for the whole family.
This show is sure to entertain, whether you like daring feats, incredible displays of strength and agility or just plain silly clowning.
Ticket prices: $15 per person, school groups, $11 each or Group 8+/member – $12 each.
With two performances at the Logan Entertainment Centre from 6pm on
A special theatre experience is coming to the Logan Entertainment Centre in July just for younger children.
Bookings are essential.
Bookings to the Logan Entertainment Centre on 3412 5626 or online at www. loganentertainmentcentre.com.au The project has been assisted by the Australian government through the Ministry for the Arts’ Catalyst —Australian Arts and Culture Fund. It is also supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Australia-Korea Foundation, Australian Embassy in Seoul, Korea Art Management Service and the Arts Centre Gold Coast.
BOOK TICKETS BY CALLING THE LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ON 3412 5626 OR ONLINE AT WWW.LOGANENTERTAINMENTCENTRE.COM.AU LIMELIGHT BISTRO & BAR OPEN, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 07 3412 5626
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