Our Logan - December 2016

Volume 55 December 2016

Urban design award for historic distillery

Festive services and events guide

Santa to deliver safety message at Greenbank

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE

CONTENTS OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Editorial enquiries: 3412 4966 or media@ logan.qld.gov.au Advertising enquiries: 3412 5176 or marketing@logan.qld. gov.au Managing Editor: Kirby Orr News Editor: Julie Brumfield-Jones Writers: Zoe Krieg, Rebecca Waters, Toby Walker, Martin King, Jan Le Maitre Jacqui Donegan Graphic Design: Natalie Matthews Front cover image: Preparing for the Safety with Santa session at the Greenbank Fire Station.

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Safety with Santa night at Greenbank

New pet initiative launches in 2017

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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.

Festive events guide

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Changes to smoke alarm laws

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Community input invited for Draft Access and Inclusion Plan

MAYOR — Luke Smith

Spotlight on Springwood at special summit

DIVISION 2 — Cr Russell Lutton

Representing the whole of the City of Logan.

DIVISION 7 — Cr Laurie Smith

DIVISION 5 — Cr Jon Raven

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

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

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

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

DIVISION 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

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

DIVISION 11 — Cr Trevina Schwarz

Photo: David Kelly

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Rochedale South

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

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

Browns Plains

Hillcrest Regents Park

Div 7

All content accurate as of 17 November 2016.

Boronia Heights

Div 3

Park Ridge

Div 6 Waterford

Logan Reserve

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Bethania

Waterford West

Div 8

Cornubia Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden Crestmead

Shailer Park Meadowbrook

Div 5

Heritage Park

Greenbank

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Berrinba

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

Springwood

Woodridge Logan Central

Forestdale

Div 1

Underwood

Div 2

DIVISION 10 — Cr Darren Power

Priestdale

Carbrook

Loganholme Eagleby

Edens Landing Holmview

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Park Ridge South

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Bahrs Scrub

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben

New Beith

Windaroo Belivah Bannockburn

Div 9

North Maclean

Lyons

Logan Village

Stockleigh

South Maclean

Silverbark Ridge

Div 11

Wolffdene

Monarch Glen Jimboomba area under review

Kairabah

Kagaru Jimboomba

Tamborine

Cedar Grove Cedar Vale

Representing Logan Reserve, Chambers Flat, Stockleigh and part of Park Ridge, Crestmead, Waterford West, Park Ridge South, Munruben, North Maclean and South Maclean.

Cedar Creek

Yarrabilba

Flinders Lakes

DIVISION 9 — Cr Phil Pidgeon

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

Div 4

Flagstone

Undullah

Div 10

Representing Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

DIVISION 4 — Cr Laurie Koranski

Woodhill

Veresdale

DIVISION 6 — Cr Stacey Mcintosh

Veresdale Scrub

Mundoolun

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

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

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

As the year draws to a close I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

This is an important time of the year when we can stop, relax and spend quality time with the people who matter the most to us.

Whether you’re celebrating for religious reasons or simply taking a break from work or study, it’s important to reflect on the year that’s been and look ahead to the year to come.

It’s been a pleasure and an honour to lead the City of Logan this year.

Logan is my home – the place where I grew up – and a city I know has potential for greatness.

I’d like to thank the Council team for their commitment to the city. Together we’ve achieved a great deal and set the foundations for a strong future.

Logan is well positioned to respond to emerging challenges. We’re moving in an exciting direction and need to press ahead to build on our momentum.

This year, we’ve tackled quite a few big issues, such as the need for updated transport infrastructure, which we took to Canberra. We’ve received some positive responses from both the Federal and State governments but they’re not enough. I’m determined to fix that.

Closer to home, we also held the Springwood Summit, bringing together 200 people to work on unlocking the area’s potential; and we launched our River Vision strategy to find out all the different ways that residents want to enjoy the Logan and Albert Rivers. It has been a very busy year.

This time of year brings friends and family close together but taking time to pause and think about those less fortunate is also important.

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For some, it can be isolated and lonely.

It’s time to reach out to those who are doing it tough or might just need some support.

I’m thrilled to be hosting my first City of Logan Mayor’s Christmas Toy Drive.

Donations of toys and gifts will be collected and provided to a selection of citywide charities for distribution to disadvantaged children in our community.

We have many charities that do invaluable work and I’d like to thank our volunteers who give their time and are dedicated to improving the lives of others.

For anyone wanting to contribute, Council will be accepting donations of toys and gifts under the Christmas tree at the City Administration Centre (150 Wembley Rd, Logan Central), between 1 and 20 December (weekdays, 8am to 5pm). Gifts should be marked with age and gender for ease of distribution.

Once again Logan City Council is spreading Christmas cheer across the city with the Eats & Beats Christmas Festival.

Councillors

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Springwood

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Eats & Beats will transform into a magical Christmas village with food trucks, Santa, carols and Christmas entertainment in different locations across the city until 16 December.

In closing, I’d like to wish everyone Merry Christmas and good health and happiness for the New Year.

Mayor Luke Smith City of Logan

Christmas isn’t all about indulgence – it’s about giving and the best gift we can give is looking out for each other.

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Santa turns spotlight on safety All the fun of the festive season will be delivered along with a serious message or two at Greenbank this month.

Emergency services and community volunteers will join forces for the third annual Safety with Santa night on 9 December.

Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade First Officer Fabian Stangherlin said representatives from the State Emergency Services (SES), rural fire brigade and local police would be in attendance, giving out information on what to do and how to be prepared for emergencies.

Mr Stangherlin said the community event was designed to promote preparation, safety and disaster management with a festive twist.

“We have joined forces with Santa to deliver some important messages as we celebrate the joy of the season.

Members of the Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade ensured that this horse was freed to make a full recovery.

“This is a way for our local brigade to give back to the community.

“Each year the event grows with more than 1,000 people enjoying an informative evening in 2015, topped by an awesome firework display as the finale, and we look forward to welcoming a similar size crowd this year.”

The night will be held from 6pm to 8pm at the Greenbank Fire Station, 133 Teviot Rd, Greenbank.

Logan residents can get all the information they require in the event of an emergency from Logan City Council’s disaster dashboard at www.disaster.logan.qld.gov.au 4

Something out of the ordinary: Members of the Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade winch a trapped horse to safety.

Large animals no problem for Greenbank brigade A program being developed by the Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade is expected to be embraced throughout the State.

Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade 4th Officer Adam Holmes said the Greenbank brigade were experts in large animal rescues due to their location.

“This involves us having undertaken specialist training and having equipment on hand to provide us with unique rescue capabilities for large animals such as horses and livestock,” Mr Holmes said.

“Due to a growing need in South-East Queensland for other brigades to have this type of capabilities, we are hoping to pass on our knowledge and expertise to them.

“We are looking forward to seeing the program we are developing eventually rolled out across all of Queensland.”

Mr Holmes said the Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade had served the community for more than 30 years.

“Our dedicated volunteer members are responsible for protecting approximately 3,750 homes in an area covering

110 sq km. We have been involved in more than 30 rescues this year.

“The brigade is on call 24/7 every day of the year and responds to all emergency events from fire through to flood and everything in between.”

The Rural Fire Service is part of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES), which is a department in the Queensland Government and the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout the State.

For more information about the brigade visit them on Facebook or email secretary@greenbank-rfs.org.au 5

Age no barrier for Wilma Daisy Hill resident and City of Logan Sports Award recipient Wilma Perkins doesn’t let age stand in the way of keeping fit and competing internationally.

Wilma, 67, has just returned from taking part in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Perth and is now focused on the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in South Korea in March next year.

Wilma first became interested in playing sport at school but became seriously competitive many years later.

“I became involved in athletics in my thirties and then when I was in my fifties I took up hurdling and later the heptathlon,” she said.

“It’s great to represent my country at an event and I get a lot of satisfaction out of the training.”

Wilma has a long list of international trophies. From the World Masters Athletics Championships in France last year, she walked away with gold in the pole vault and the heptathlon events along with silver medals in long jump and hurdles. At the Oceania Masters Athletics Championships in the Cook Islands, she achieved first place for hurdles, long jump, high jump and javelin.

Wilma believes you’re never too old to take up sport.

“Anyone of any shape and size can get fit and have fun at the same time,” she said.

“But more than anything, it feels jolly good.”

Daisy Hill resident Wilma Perkins focuses on her next challenge.

Designs showcase Logan’s bold visions The Beenleigh Artisan Distillery’s new visitor centre was named the overall winner at the 2016 Logan Urban Design Awards in October.

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Celebrating together are winners of the 2016 Logan Urban Design Awards.

The striking modern cellar door introduced to the distillery’s entrance

by Blueprint Architects was praised for reimagining the iconic Beenleigh business while respecting its heritage (for more details about the distillery’s win, see page 27).

The design of the Underwood McDonalds store that reveals the inner working of its kitchen to drive through customers and walk-in customers won the Landini Associates Architecture Award.

Other winners include Extraction Artisan Coffee in Springwood and the Jimboomba Community Garden.

The ‘My Home and the River’ residential estate in Logan Village won the Master Planning Award.

Held every two years, the Logan Urban Design Awards showcases excellence in the design and creation of urban environments both large and small within the City of Logan.

For more information about this year’s winners and commended entries, please visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ urbandesignawards

See page 27 for more on Beenleigh Artisan Distillery’s win.

Passport gives Logan kids ticket to the great outdoors A new play program aimed at getting kids back to nature has been given a local focus.

Logan City Council has joined forces with Nature Play QLD to create a Logan version of the ‘Passport to an Amazing Childhood’ program which challenges young people to complete a series of nature play ‘missions’ and record their results in their Nature Play passports.

The missions, which are mainly aimed at kids aged 12 and under, include things like camping, searching for a particular type of animal, visiting a creek or something as simple as climbing a tree.

Nature Play QLD Program Manager Hyahno Moser said the success of the passport program, which reached the Queensland distribution milestone of 200,000 passports at the Logan Muddy Monsters event, showed children can be encouraged to rediscover healthy outdoor play if given the right tools.

“We applaud Logan City Council for recognising and harnessing the power of the passport program to create better resources for local kids and help local parents raise happy, healthy, resilient and creative children in the modern digital world,” he said.

“The Logan Muddy Monsters mud play event held at Logan River Parklands in October was booked out well in advance.

“Hundreds of kids and their families came down on the day and had a great time rolling around in the mud for a few hours as they lost themselves in a fun, healthy experience without a computer screen in sight.”

Nature Play Logan passport Parents can pick up a copy of the Nature Play Logan passport at Council’s customer service centres and libraries or register their child’s details online at www. natureplayqld.org.au/programs/ passport-to-an-amazingchildhood

More than 400 hundred children had fun in the mud at Logan River Parklands in October at the launch of the Logan edition of Nature Play QLD’s passport program.

Pamper your pet at Chip-N-Dip It will be a fun day out for dogs and their owners at Logan City Council’s first ever Chip-N-Dip in Underwood Park in February.

Having your dog microchipped greatly improves the odds of your pet being returned safely should it stray from home.

Keeping our canine friends safe and happy is a priority for Council’s Animal Management Team which will be offering discounted microchipping and hydro-bath services.

All dogs microchipped at Chip-N-Dip will receive a complimentary hydrobath.

Owners can also enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with a dog behavioural specialist who will be on hand to discuss dog park etiquette and canine socialisation skills.

Chip-N-Dip will be held between 7.30am and 10.30am on 11 February at the Underwood Park off-leash area, Underwood Rd, Priestdale.

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DIVISION 1 NEWS

Make fitness fun at parkrun

Have fun, get fit and make new friends at Underwood Park’s first ever parkrun which kicks off on Saturday 17 December.

Participants from around the world of all fitness levels take part in parkruns by running or walking around a 5km circuit.

Local organiser Darren Ryan said parkrun would be held every Saturday morning from 7am in Underwood Park and he’s hoping for a big turnout at the city’s fifth parkrun event.

“It’s a great way to build community spirit and is open to everyone from walkers through to serious runners,” he said.

“We really hope families get involved and it’s a great way to meet people and enjoy the fantastic community asset that is Underwood Park.”

Councillor Lisa Bradley said residents can make parkrun whatever they want it to be.

“Those taking part can walk, jog or run and it offers an opportunity for the local community to come together for free on a regular basis, enjoy our beautiful park and socialise afterwards,” she said.

“Parents can bring their children, the circuit is also wheelchair accessible and it’s going to be an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning.”

Register at www.parkrun.com.au/register

Christmas is a time for giving and sharing, loving and forgiving. I wish you, your family and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and New Year.

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Local residents Darren Ryan, Fiona Edmonds and Stephen Parker get ready for parkrun to be held in Underwood Park on 17 December.

Reminder to keep dogs on lead Reminders have been stencilled on paths in Underwood Park to remind dog owners to keep their canine friends on a lead when not using the off-leash area.

Councillor Lisa Bradley said residents had expressed concern that some people were letting their dogs run off lead outside of the dog enclosure and along walkways within Underwood Park.

“The bright yellow stencils are in addition to signs advising pet owners to keep their dogs restrained outside the offleash area,” she said.

“Keeping dogs on a lead when not using the off-leash area protects other park users and also ensures the dog doesn’t run onto nearby roads.”

The stencils also remind owners to pick up after their pet.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 2 NEWS

Sean’s striking out to compete in Qatar Logan Central’s Sean Bowling seemed destined to become a ten pin bowler from an early age – he just didn’t realise how far the sport would take him.

“Dad is the only member of the family who will play against me these days,” says Sean with a pained expression.

“I can’t play not to win.”

The 20-year-old apprentice electrician started bowling when he was four, at the same bowling alley where he has trained and played for more than 16 years.

Despite being able to make a strike bowl seemingly at will, Sean still practices five or six days each week.

Next month he will travel to Qatar, in the Middle East, to represent Australia in the open singles category.

“My first memory of bowling is as a four-year-old here at Logan City Tenpin,” Sean said.

“Dad’s had a long-term interest in the centre, so I’ve spent a lot of time here over the years practising and working on how to improve my scores.”

That competitive streak led to Sean bowling competitively in national tournaments, from when he was 12, which involved travelling all over Australia, but having few people play against him socially.

I would like to wish you and your family peace, joy and prosperity over the festive Christmas period and New Year.

It’s that dedication that led him to represent Australia as a 17-year-old in Indonesia where he bowled a perfect game of 300.

“That was one of the best experiences I’ve had with bowling,” said Sean.

“I’ve bowled a few 300 games in New South Wales in competitions but that was the one which really counted.”

Sean’s long-term aspiration is to turn professional.

“In Australia we’re trying to develop ten pin bowling into a professional sport like it is in the United States.

It’s a dream that may not be that far away if Sean triumphs in Qatar.

Councillor Russell Lutton said Logan City Council has been there to provide support for sports people who needed to travel to represent Queensland and Australia in competitions.

“Our Sport Development Program, funded in partnership with the Springwood Lions, is there to help sports people like Sean compete at a national or international level with travel and accommodation assistance,” he said.

“We take a great pride in the many elite sports people Logan produces.

These are people who through sheer dedication and hard work serve as role models for our community and make us proud to say ‘I’m from Logan’.”

“My eventual goal is to break into the US professional league where first prize money can be more than $50,000 and some tournaments offer $1,000 per ball,” he said.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 3 NEWS

iReprezent Cultural Festival a hit with the community Logan’s 217 cultures provide frequent opportunities to celebrate our diversity – and more than 300 students from eight Logan high schools did just that — at the iReprezent Cultural Festival.

The Logan Entertainment Centre was packed when the students took to the stage to perform a wide variety of traditional, and not so traditional, Pacific Islander and indigenous dances for the festival’s 10th consecutive year.

Councillor Steve Swenson said it was great to see the event had generated such fantastic support from the community.

“There was a real buzz on the night with so many students, family members and supporters in attendance,” he said.

“The students obviously had a great time and the festival really hit the mark with the community.”

“A huge amount of effort went into learning and rehearsing the choreography and a large section of the community turned out to celebrate.

Cr Swenson said the festival was organised by Spark it Up! — a community organisation formed in Logan through a partnership between Logan Police, school districts, community service providers and businesses — to proactively engage indigenous and Pacific Islander young people.

The signs are good for Meakin Park Work has been finalised on a $2 million project to upgrade Meakin Rd between Queens Rd and Veldt St with the completion of roadworks, signage and a new footpath that now surrounds Meakin Park.

Councillor Steve Swenson said the work was necessary to improve road and pedestrian safety around the park.

“We installed traffic islands, a bus stop and new line marking to better separate vehicles and pedestrians.

The line marking also ensures good access for residents’ driveways in the vicinity of the sports ground entrance,” Cr Swenson said.

Works have been undertaken to strengthen the road and upgrade kerb and channelling.

“Logan City Council has been a proud supporter of Spark it Up! over the years and this years’ event was a real highlight.

“As well as providing a spectacular performance, the weeks leading up to the event provide an opportunity for our young people to connect with their cultural identity, which has proven to be a positive influence in young peoples’ lives,” he said.

“The footpath surrounding the park is also a great place for a walk or to use as a running track.”

It has been a wonderful year serving the residents, community groups and businesses in Division 3 and the wider community. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe, blessed and prosperous New Year.”

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Logan Listens… and likes what it hears

New direction for Invest Logan An investment company established

by Council to advise it on economic and tourism opportunities has been given a new mandate to drive economic growth in the City of Logan.

Invest Logan will be restructured into a ‘for profit’ entity to operate independently of Council.

Logan City Council has maintained a high level of satisfaction with residents in its Logan Listens survey.

The survey, conducted independently via randomly selected resident telephone surveys in September this year, is the sixth time Council has sought feedback on its services and facilities.

Mayor Luke Smith said the results indicated people across the City of Logan believed Council was getting things done and doing them in the best interests of the community.

“Council returned its most impressive results to date. The last time we did this survey was in 2014 so we are very pleased that the people surveyed this time around continue to say that we are doing a good job,” Mayor Smith said.

“What’s really pleasing for me is the level of satisfaction with Logan’s performance in 22 out of 26 key service areas that were able to be benchmarked — including waste collection, community consultation and parking enforcement — was better than other comparable metropolitan councils.”

This survey is conducted to provide a clear sense of the services that are most important to the community and provide feedback on how well Council is delivering those services.

The survey results provide Council with vital information to ensure its priorities are aligned with the community’s values and expectations.

To view the results of the 2016 Logan Listens Residents’ Survey, or view the results of previous years, search for ‘Logan Listens’ on Council’s website - www.logan.qld.gov.au

Mayor Luke Smith said the new-look Invest Logan would play a crucial role in attracting investment to the City of Logan.

“Council established Invest Logan in 2008 as an advisory body that provided guidance on tourism and economic development opportunities for the city,” Mayor Smith said.

“Eight years on, we feel Invest Logan has greater potential to play a more hands-on role in attracting new investment to the city.

“To do that effectively, Council needs support from an organisation that operates in the private sector but is also working towards outcomes that will ultimately benefit the people of the City of Logan.”

Mayor Smith said Council looked at the structures and priorities of investment entities supported by Brisbane, Ipswich and Redlands councils during a review that informed Invest Logan’s new direction.

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EVENTS

Free kids art activities Children will be taken on a journey to Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria through specially designed art and multi-media activities at the Logan Art Gallery in January.

Young visitors will be introduced to the unique and important relationship the Kaiadilt people share with the sea and creatures who inhabit the waters around their island.

Free drop-in workshops will be available at the gallery between 10am and 4pm between the 13 and 21 January, with the exception of Sundays and Mondays when the gallery is closed.

Christmas holiday immunisation changes A family creating a patterned wristband in the Ngaaka ngumbanda wurand? – What’s your totem? activity, part of ‘The Gabori Sisters: Gathering by the Sea’ 2016 Photograph: Chloe Callistemon, QAGOMA

Logan’s immunisation clinics will operate at normal times (excluding public holidays). There will also be some additional closures at the Crestmead, Eagleby, Browns Plains and Caddies Community Care clinics.

The following hours will apply: • Beenleigh Library, Crete St, Beenleigh Every Thursday, 9am to 10am.

• Browns Plains Early Years Centre, corner Wineglass Dr and Middle Rd, Hillcrest Every Thursday, noon to 1pm (Closed 29 December).

• Caddies Community Care Centre, 19-33 South St, Jimboomba Every Thursday, 11am to noon (Closed 29 December and 4 January).

• Capalaba Library, 14 Noeleen St, Capalaba First and Third Thursday of every month 4pm to 6pm.

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Krank it up for holiday fun Logan City Council’s KRANK school holiday program is always jam-packed with activities like go-karting, martial arts, fishing, soccer, youth choir, netball, golf, dance, arts and crafts, ten pin bowling, baseball and many more.

If you’ve ever wanted to run away and join the circus then you can. Join performers from the Ashton Circus family for circus skills classes and magic workshops for 5 to 11 year-olds running as part of the KRANK program.

The performers are taking a break from their circus acts to teach some of the skills and knowledge that has been passed down to them through generations of rich circus heritage for more than 160 years.

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The KRANK program is a great way for participants to learn new skills, make friends and have fun.

Activities are free or low cost and bookings are essential. For more information visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/krank

• Crestmead Community Centre – PCYC Every Tuesday, 8.45am to 9.15am (Closed 27 December and 4 January).

• Eagleby Family Centre, 1 Bishop St, Eagleby Every Tuesday, 10am to 10.30am (Closed 27 December and 4 January).

• Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central Every Thursday, 3.30pm to 7pm.

• Logan North Library, 2-6 Sports Dr, Underwood Every Friday, 9am to 10am.

• Logan Hyperdome Library, 66 Mandew St, Shailer Park Every Saturday, 9am to 11am.

• Marsden Library, 35 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden Every Friday, noon to 1pm.

• St Francis College, 64 Julie St, Crestmead Every Friday, 10.45am to 11.15am.

Free Household Paint and Chemical Drop Off Day 4 February 2017, 8am to 4pm Carbrook and Logan Village Waste and Recycling Facilities Inquiries to 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER UNDERWOOD PARK 5PM TO 9PM FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER BERRINBA WETLANDS 5PM TO 9PM FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER HYPERDOME 5PM TO 9PM

Christmas on a roll in Logan The City of Logan Christmas Festival has begun combining Eats & Beats’ much-loved pairing of food trucks and live music with some festive fun.

The festival started last month with two events and will run over a further three locations during

December featuring Santa, carols and other live entertainment.

Each City of Logan Christmas Festival event, also incorporating the popular monthly food truck and live music event Eats & Beats, will run on Fridays between 5pm and 9pm.

The best way to find out more about each event, including details on the food trucks appearing, road closures, parking and live entertainment, is by liking the Facebook page www.facebook. com/eatsandbeatslogan or visiting the website at www.visitlogan.com. au/eatsandbeats

RUMOUR HAS IT STARRING NAOMI PRICE AS ADELE Adele’s frank story will be brought to life by Naomi Price backed by an electrifying six-piece band delivering the greatest hits from a mega-platium catalogue, including Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Turning Tables, Set Fire to the Rain and the Oscar-winning Skyfall.

This production contains frequent coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for ages 15+

FRIDAY 10 MARCH, 7.30PM

VIP TABLE $49PP (6 PER TABLE) ADULT $35PP CONCESSION $30PP GROUP 8+/MEMBERS $28PP PRE-SHOW DINING AVAILABLE. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 07 3412 5626

Tickets are available by calling the Logan Entertainment Centre on 3412 5626 or online at www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au 13

DIVISION 4 NEWS

Jarrod on a mission to Jamboree

Logan Village scout Jarrod Lord is a young man on a mission.

Jarrod has been busy raising $4,420 to get to the 21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree which kicks off near Christchurch later this month.

Councillor Laurie Koranski has donated $500 from divisional funding to help Jarrod achieve his goal and helped out at his fundraising sausage sizzles.

“Scouts play such a vital role in the community teaching our young men and women leadership skills while having fun in the outdoors at the same time,” she said.

“Jarrod has so much to gain by being part of the New Zealand Jamboree and I am only too happy to help him achieve his dream.”

Logan Village Scout Jarrod Lord reads all about the upcoming New Zealand Jamboree with Cr Laurie Koranski.

Hampers bring cheer to Yarrabilba families Dunamis Church Yarrabilba Pastors Peter and Melinda Hartley are busy packing Christmas hampers for distribution in the local area.

It’s the second year the church has made Christmas a little easier for families.

“We saw a need last year to help the community and wanted to give away hampers again this year,” Pastor Peter said.

“We, as a Church, just want to bless families during this special Christmas season.”

Councillor Laurie Koranski said the hampers would bring a little extra cheer for many families at this time of year.

“Christmas can put extra financial pressure on people who are doing it tough and these hampers will provide a lot of joy for many families in this area,” she said.

If you would like to donate hamper items, they can be left at the Lendlease Information Centre in Darrau Ave, Yarrabilba.

The church is also partnering with the Yarrabilba Community Association to present Carols in the Parklands from 6pm to 8pm on 10 December at Darlington Parklands.

Jarrod has been a member of the Logan Village Scout Group for four years and also attended the Australian Scout Jamboree in Sydney in January this year.

“I was lucky to be chosen as a Patrol Leader at the Sydney Jamboree where I not only had a fantastic time but also learnt so much,” he said.

Both the Logan Village and Jimboomba Scout Groups are looking for new members.

For details phone 3870 7000 or email hello@scoutsqld.com.au

Wishing Division 4 families and the broader Logan community a joyous Christmas and happy and safe year ahead. Thank you for making our corner of the world a great place to live. I look forward to continuing to work together in 2017 to lift our community higher.

Cr Koranski will turn on the Christmas tree’s lights at 6pm and Logan Mayor Luke Smith will start the countdown for the fireworks display.

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

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 5 NEWS

Birds of feather keep cool

Members of the Queensland Bird Breeders Club will find it easier to flock together over summer thanks to the installation of new airconditioning at its Loganlea club house.

Councillors Jon Raven and Phil Pidgeon each contributed $1,520 to the club to fund the airconditioning.

Councillors Jon Raven and Phil Pidgeon have swooped to the rescue of the Queensland Bird Breeders Club by donating funding to pay for a new air-conditioner at the club’s Loganlea headquarters.

Looking ahead for Loganlea

Members of the Loganlea Community Centre and Marsden Neighbourhood Watch were given a tour of Council’s safety camera room in October to see what Council is doing to improve safety across the city.

An upgrade of Loganlea station is being considered alongside other stations and as part of Queensland Rail’s station upgrade project.

Cr Raven said neighbourhood and community groups played an important support role in sharing information about safety with residents identifying areas where Council and the police could focus their efforts.

The project was confirmed by a Queensland Rail representative during a Loganlea Community Centre safety forum in October to discuss railway security measures at Loganlea station.

Councillor Jon Raven said any decision that fast tracked the upgrade would be welcomed by the community.

“The Marsden Neighbourhood Watch is looking to recruit new members now so we would love to see some new faces from the community come on board,” he said.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Marsden Neighbourhood Watch, email nhwmarsden@gmail.com

“Although there is no confirmed timeframe for the works at this stage, I’m sure many people were excited to hear Loganlea station might be in line for improvements,” he said.

“Loganlea station is one stop for the express trains on the Beenleigh line and anyone who uses it knows about the parking issues around there so we’re hoping additional parking or solutions to that issue will be delivered as part of the upgrade.”

The cooler surrounds will allow the club to continue running its Indian Myna program, an initiative supported by Council’s EnviroGrants program that provides free traps to residents to trap the predatory birds, sometimes called the ‘cane toads’ of the sky.

Club president Ray Haupt said Indian Mynas pushed nesting native animals from tree hollows, driving them from their natural habitats.

“We lend traps for a couple of months and a number of residents have had traps for well over two months so I would ask them to either contact me to report the amount of Myna birds they’ve caught or return the traps so others can use them.”

To find out more about the Indian Myna trapping program contact Council on 3412 5397.

Photo: Members of the Loganlea Community Centre and Marsden Neighbourhood Watch took a tour of Council’s Safety Camera Control Centre in October to see how the camera network covered the city.

I wish all of the residents of Division 5 and the greater City of Logan a merry Christmas. Thank you for your support and contributions this year and I look forward to working for and with you in 2017 to keep our city shining.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 6 NEWS

Wildlife adventure on offer at Waterford park Enjoying the new facilities at Wildlife Park is Edens Landing mum Carolyn Godfrey and her children Sarah and Aiden with Cr Stacey McIntosh.

Festive spirit captured in Edens Landing The spirit of Christmas glows strong and bright at one Logan property.

Each year for almost the past nine years, Edens Landing couple Sheree and Robert Hobson have turned the front of their Lucy Dr property into a fantastic Christmas wonderland.

The display features a dazzling array of 80,000 lights, metres of fake snow, a replica wooden church, a sleigh, a double train set and gorgeous nativity scenes.

Last year the Hobson’s efforts were rewarded when they took out the top award in the annual 4KQ Christmas Lights Competition, winning the 2015 REA Solar Power Up Award for South-East Queensland’s best display as well as the Best South title.

Mrs Hobson said their display was designed to capture all the fun of Christmas while also conveying the serious religious message of the season.

“The nativity and Christ are an essential part of our display,” she said.

Mrs Hobson said they had started with just a nativity scene and a blanket and now filled three sheds as well as inside their home with all the display elements.

Preparing each year’s display takes all year with Mrs Hobson always in Christmas mode and on the lookout for new ideas.

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The existing play area at Woodlands District Park at Waterford has been revamped this year with a wildlife adventure theme.

Councillor Stacey McIntosh said the slide in the Grand Terrace park had been replaced by new equipment and the park given a fresh new look.

“Unfortunately we have been forced to finally remove the slide from the park because it has had to be replaced a number of times in the past 12 months thanks to deliberate vandalism” Cr McIntosh said.

“As an alternative to the slide, a rope climber has now been installed and is complemented by a new small wildlife themed playground which features a gorilla springer, an elephant rocker and a zebra see-saw rocker.

She loves being creative and spends hours dreaming up and executing each year’s design.

The couple has been hard at work for weeks preparing this year’s display and can’t wait to welcome the local community.

The display at 11 Lucy Dr will be open to the public nightly from 7pm to 10pm in the lead-up to Christmas Day. Parking is limited in the area as the street is a no through road so carpooling, with friends and family wherever possible, is a great idea.

“The play items are located on sand soft fall with ample space to allow children to create and enjoy their own wildlife adventure.

“The equipment specifically targets pre-school aged children and has added a new element of fun to this popular area and I hope the community will enjoy lots of fun times together in the park.”

Woodlands District Park is located at 1-19 Grand Terrace, Waterford.

I wish all residents a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Enjoy time with your loved ones and please take special care if travelling during the festive season.

COUNCILLOR STACEY MCINTOSH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: staceymcintosh@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Book now for 2017 learn to swim classes Almost 25,000 Logan children have learnt to swim through Aqualogan Laurie Lawrence swimming classes during the past four years.

Aqualogan’s award winning Learn to Swim program joined forces with the Laurie Lawrence Swim School at Logan North Aquatic Centre in 2012 and now teaches learn to swim classes to more than 1,500 students each week.

The centre has had 8,000 students from those learning to swim at just four-months-old in the baby aquatics program to those who have progressed through the learn to swim class levels to enjoy independent lessons.

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The program allows swimmers to start as an infant and finish as an Olympic champion in the one venue. Olympic swimmers Mitch Larkin and Keryn McMaster both trained at the venue in the national squad.

Lessons are held during 44 weeks of the year in the centre’s indoor heated 25 metre pool. The final lessons for 2016 will be held on 18 December with classes resuming on 16 January 2017.

More information on Aqualogan is available by contacting 3412 5645 or visiting council’s website at www.logan.qld.gov.au

Upcoming Kerbside Clean Up

Fire ant program continues

Logan City Council offers a FREE kerbside waste collection service to households.

Next scheduled collections: 5 December 2016 – Hillcrest, Boronia Heights, Forestdale

A number of Logan suburbs will be treated for fire ants during December as part of the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Logan City Council will collect your unwanted items if:

16 January 2017 – Munruben, Park Ridge South, North Maclean, South Maclean, Greenbank, New Beith

Fire ant treatment has been conducted in the city since September and the final areas due to be treated this month include properties within the vicinity of:

• hard waste items are no larger than two metres wide, one metre high and one metre deep • green waste is cut into one metre lengths and tied into bundles for easy loading (use a natural string) • all items can be easily loaded by two people in under five minutes.

30 January 2017 – Jimboomba, Flagstone, Veresdale Scrub, Veresdale, Cedar Vale, Mundoolun, Cedar Grove, Woodhill 13 February 2017 – Stockleigh, Logan Reserve, Tamborine, Cedar Creek, Logan Village, Buccan, Chambers Flat, Yarrabilba, Kairabar 27 February 2017 – Loganlea, Waterford, Waterford West, Park Ridge

Waste and recycling facility festive opening hours All of Council’s Waste and Recycling Facilities at Browns Plains, Logan Village, Greenbank, Beenleigh and Carbrook will be closed on Christmas Day. Otherwise they will be open as usual from 7am to 5.30pm across the festive season.

Wheelie bin collections will continue as normal over the Christmas/New Year period.

The Logan Recycling Market will be closed from 23 December 2016 and will reopen on 6 January 2017.

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Fire ant treatment involves the distribution of granulated baits over lawns, garden beds and other open areas (excluding houses and buildings) either by personnel on foot, all-terrain vehicles or aerial contractors. The fire ant bait is not harmful to humans and animals as it is specifically targeted at fire ants. A notification has been mailed out to relevant occupiers in designated treatment areas detailing activities to be undertaken.

Inquiries about the program can be directed to Biosecurity Queensland on 132 523 or visit www.daf.qld.gov.au/fireants

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Changes to smoke alarm laws improve survival chances New laws, created as a result of Australia’s worst house fire at Slacks Creek in 2011, will make it compulsory to install only photoelectric smoke alarms in all Queensland homes from 1 January 2017.

All new dwellings and substantially renovated properties will require multiple new alarms to be interconnected and powered by either mains supply electricity or 10 year-life lithium batteries in all bedrooms and at entrances to sleeping areas.

The news came as relief to Louie and Christine Naumovski from the Logan House Fire Support Network (pictured) who have campaigned tirelessly for the Queensland Government to introduce more stringent laws in the wake of a Slacks Creek house fire in 2011.

“Most house fires start at night when people are asleep and a growing number of these appear to be as a result of recharging phones and other devices,” Mr Naumovski said.

“Having a working smoke alarm halves the risk of death in a house fire, but to give adequate notice it is important to

have a photo electric alarm – which detects smoke much sooner – powered and located in the right places.

“The average four bedroom house currently has two ionisation smoke alarms but these aren’t really an adequate safeguard.

You really need about seven photo electric alarms interconnected and on every level of a house to be effective.

Mr Naumovski said the new laws provided for a slow roll-out with all leased rented and government-owned properties required to have the alarms installed within five years and all houses to have the interconnected alarms fitted within 10 years.

“We had hoped that the government would act to make it sooner but this doesn’t mean you need to wait until it

is compulsory to upgrade your alarms,” he said.

“Do your research and make the sensible decision to upgrade your alarms as soon as possible. It could save your life.”

Opportunities for local businesses Logan City Council is inviting all local businesses to register on its new eProcurement platform – VendorPanel Marketplace.

With FREE registration, businesses will have access to opportunities to do business with Council.

Why register?

• It’s local council supporting local business

• It’s an opportunity to have your goods and services seen by a new audience • Use of the system is free, easy to navigate and stress-free 18

Register here:

marketplace.vendorpanel.com Phone 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

Have your say on 2016-2018 Draft Access and Inclusion Plan Logan City Council is committed to working with the community to provide opportunities for people living with a disability to be able to access and participate in Council’s services, activities, facilities and programs.

To achieve this goal, Council has developed an Access and Inclusion Plan: an action plan for people living with a disability 2016-2018.

The development of the plan has been informed through community consultation and we now invite you to read the draft plan and let us know what you think.

How to have your say: • Read the plan online, ask any questions and let us know your feedback by visiting www.logan.qld.gov.au/ haveyoursay • If you would prefer to share your views with someone on the phone or by email, please contact the Community Services Branch by telephoning 3412 3412 or email communityservices@logan.qld.gov.au • We are talking with services that support people with a disability, so you can also share your views with them and they will pass them on to us.

Kathryn Lyons wants the community to provide its feedback on the draft plan.

Lots to see on family-friendly walk

Discover new plants and animals and have fun at the same time at the All Abilities Guided Park Exploration at Alexander Clarke Park in Loganholme on Saturday December 3.

No matter your fitness level, this easy family-friendly session is suitable for people of all ages and is wheelchair accessible.

Guides will connect participants with the local environment and explain the history of the park’s mangroves, plants and animals.

The exploration session will be held between 4pm and 6pm and finish with a barbecue beside the children’s playground.

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DIVISION 7 NEWS

A Council-sponsored search is hoping to capture evidence of the spotted-tailed quoll on camera. Photo by Doreen Payne (Wildlife Queensland).

Search continues for the elusive quoll The spotted-tailed quoll can climb like a possum, eats meat, hunts at night like its cousin the Tasmanian Devil and builds dens in rocky areas or hollowed-out logs.

But just where the elusive quoll might be doing all these things in the City of Logan remains a mystery.

A quoll sighting was reported by cadets at the Greenbank Military Training Area and two were found dead on the roadside about 10 years ago but surveys and monitoring have yet to locate one in the wild.

Earlier this year Councillor Laurie Smith provided divisional funding to allow the Quoll Seekers Network to purchase two infra-red cameras to assist with the search.

Thanks to previous funding support from Cr Smith, the Logan Quoll Seekers now have 12 cameras available to be quickly installed in locations where sightings have been reported across the city.

Quoll Seekers Network spokeswoman Ivell Whyte said two cameras were installed on a 20

private property in New Beith in late September following a quoll sighting.

“The cameras have picked up koalas, brush-tailed phascogales, lace monitors, antechinuses, brown goshawks and many more threatened and uncommon creatures but we still haven’t captured a spotted-tail quoll on camera,” she said.

Cr Smith said the cameras had been invaluable in helping private property owners gain a better understanding of the diversity of wildlife in their backyards.

“Infra-red and motion sensor cameras certainly help our efforts but the best ally we’ve got in our search is the general public.”

Fitness pumps up in Boronia Heights An outdoor fitness station in Boronia Bushland Reserve is expanding due to popular demand.

New equipment is expected to be installed in the park in March, offering six more types of exercises for people to try.

Councillor Laurie Smith said the fitness station was installed in 2015 to encourage seniors to keep healthy and active.

“The equipment is designed so people of varying strength and fitness levels can use it, so while it’s ideal for seniors, people of all ages can get involved,” he said.

“We wanted to create a space where people could socialise and have fun together so it’s fantastic to see so many people enjoying it.”

The new equipment – which will take the total of exercise options to 12 - includes a chest press, leg press, aerobic cycle, elliptical trainer, body pull and push up bar and a body twist seat.

There is also a soft rubber surface designed for people to do yoga and two bench seats in the station.

Christmas is a special time to reflect on the year with family and friends. I wish everyone a happy and peaceful celebration and look forward to working with our community to make 2017 a great year.

“If anybody sees a quoll or believes they have seen one, the best thing to do is contact the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland on 3844 0129 or, if they’ve got a photo, email it to quoll@wildlife.org.au

COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Chairperson City Image 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

Parking aplenty at Recycling Market The growing popularity of the Logan Recycling Market has prompted Council to extend the carpark at the Browns Plains facility.

The carpark is now much bigger, in response to unprecedented demand from bargain hunters and collectors throughout South-East Queensland.

Councillor Cherie Dalley said the recycling market was one of the largest in Australia and Council recognised that use of the facility was only going to increase.

“More people every day are taking to upcycling which is re-using items that are no longer wanted or needed by others and giving them a new life,” she said.

The Logan Recycling Market turns over 1,200 tonnes of material a year. The goods are diverted from landfill and then organised into ‘departments’ including furniture, clothing, bicycles, records and books, china and bric-a-brac.

“The most popular items are electronics, building materials and machinery,” Cr Dalley said.

“Part of the proceeds from the market go towards local charitable causes.”

The Logan Recycling Market is open Friday to Monday, except public holidays, from 10am to 5pm. It will be closed from 23 December 2016 and will re-open on 6 January 2017.

Mary Trabucco with a unique find at the Logan Recycling Market.

A new entrance road to the market is currently being constructed off Bayliss Rd and is expected to open in early 2017.

Fun for whole family with Powell Park upgrade Powell Park in Heritage Park is about to receive an exciting upgrade.

The proposal for the first stage of works includes a new adventure playground with a shade sail, a basketball halfcourt, a picnic area and landscaping.

A community information session last month identified that residents were happy with the concept. The works planned for stage one should be completed by the end of next June.

Councillor Cherie Dalley said the upgrade would improve the appeal of the park for all residents, with interactive play elements such as talk tubes for sound and a sand wheel for touch.

“Soft-fall surfaces will encourage children to venture around the park and colourful rubber domes will add a vibrant, playful element,” she said.

Some existing equipment will be retained but repainted for a fresh look.

“While they won’t be completed in the immediate future, I would like residents to phone or email me to share their thoughts as I’m committed to funding these works in future years.”

“Sandstone blocks will be placed along the perimeter to provide a place for parents to sit and play with their children.

“We’re also proposing a shade sail, a water fountain, more rubbish bins and a picnic shelter.”

Cr Dalley said works after Stage One included possible fitness stations, a second shade sail and car parking.

Christmas is a special time for us to pause in our busy lives and be with our family and friends. May this time of giving bring you joy and happiness that lasts throughout the year.

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

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 9 NEWS

Carols shines bright over the festive season One of Logan’s most successful community family Christmas carols events is on again this month.

The stage is set and the festive spirit is more alive than ever in preparation for the annual Crestmead Community Carols on Saturday 3 December.

Carols committee member, Councillor Phil Pidgeon said the family-friendly event at Pinnington Park would be packed full of entertainment.

“The festivities will kick off from 4.30pm with performances from the award-winning Crestmead State School choir, local young soloists from Chambers Flat and Logan Reserve, and the Rainbow Connection choir,” he said.

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Getting in the Christmas spirit are (from left) Santa, Karen Grandfield, Matt Harris and Cr Phil Pidgeon.

“The night will feature traditional carols everyone can sing along to – we have fantastic support from the PCYC and local Bendigo Bank.

“And of course there will be a visit from the loveable bloke in the red suit, with the help of the local fire brigade.”

Cr Pidgeon said it would be a great night and was a good grass roots community event event for those unable to go to the larger events across the city.

“I encourage families to walk down to the event, bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the evening,” he said.

Pinnington Park is on the corner of Pinnington St and Kilby St in Crestmead.

I would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe festive season.

Enjoy this special time with family and friends.

Make road safety your number one priority Please put your mobile phone down and concentrate on the road. Your life and those of your family depend on it.

That’s the message Councillor Phil Pidgeon is sending out to the community.

Cr Pidgeon said the holiday season was a good time for everyone to think about road safety.

“Far too often we see people lose their lives because they are being distracted on the road,” he said.

“Whether you’re visiting friends and family, or heading to the beach for some rest and relaxation, don’t forget to make road safety your number one priority.

“We want everyone to come home safe and sound each and every time they get in their cars, and the Christmas holidays are no exception.”

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

Community encouraged to support campaign against domestic and family violence

The Logan Community Response to Domestic and Family Violence will soon be available to help community groups, service clubs, schools and other organisations promote positive messages about respectful relationships.

“We want to lead the way in preventing and reducing violence in Queensland and Australia and I’m very proud to stand behind this community project.”

We can all play a part in changing attitudes and behaviours about domestic and family violence in the City of Logan.

A new community response and toolkit, developed by the Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team, will soon be available to help community groups, service clubs, schools and other organisations promote positive messages of what respectful relationships look like.

Mayor Luke Smith said the Logan Community Response to Domestic and Family Violence has been designed to be a community approach – for the community, delivered by the community.

“It has been developed in response to the high rates of violence in family and partner relationships in Queensland and across the city,” he said.

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To help roll-out the educational toolkit, the Leadership Team has launched a crowd-funding campaign to raise $50,000 to fund the employment of a campaign worker.

Leadership Team Safety Portfolio Leader Cath Bartolo said the person employed in the position would work with local businesses, community groups, service clubs, schools and other organisations to spread the word about preventing and reducing violence.

“This work will be based on existing campaigns developed by the State and Federal Governments and other organisations – we are not creating a new campaign as such but drawing together all of the resources that are already out there on the community’s behalf and helping share it with the appropriate audiences,” she said.

INITIATIVE

Any contribution – big or small – is helpful.

Those who support the funding campaign will be recognised publicly.

Already, more than $10,000 has been pledged towards the position.

To pledge financial support, you can now make a donation to YFS (YFS has charitable status and is assisting the Leadership Team with fundraising): BSB: 633000 Account number: 153 924 055 Reference: Logan DV Plan If you require an invoice or a tax deductable receipt, please email finance@yfs.org.au with your details.

You can also offer your support to the campaign by displaying information at your workplace, community group, or other location. Please email logancityofchoice@logan.qld.gov.au and materials will be supplied in due course.

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Artist’s impression of a potential future development corridor in Springwood.

Springwood looks to scale new heights Leading experts in planning and development met in Springwood in October to share insights into how the area could become the next CBD of South-East Queensland.

Evolve Group grows with flow A Crestmead manufacturer has proven local businesses can compete with cheap imports thanks to its multifaceted customer focus.

Managing Director Ty Hermans started the business in 2006 when he designed a lightweight plastic slab to replace the cumbersome concrete slabs he used installing air conditioners.

“Whether they are a mum or a dad or one of the largest companies in Australia coming through our doors, everything is under one roof here for a new product development,” Mr Hermans said.

“I had this concept of creating a place where everything was here for our customers, all the product design and development, sales and marketing, logistics and warehousing and that’s basically what we have here today.

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Mayor Luke Smith said the event was about identifying opportunities for creative land use, investment and collaboration in the area.

“Logan is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities and the challenge is how to make it Australia’s most liveable location. Springwood is an important part of that success, it’s destined to become the centre for business and commerce,” Mayor Smith said.

Evolve Group makes thousands of customised products and components, exporting them to the world.

A decade on, his business employs 150 staff and Mr Hermans is proud to say Evolve Group can create and distribute products more cheaply than similar items mass produced overseas.

The Springwood Summit brought together experts in place design, infrastructure policy, urban innovation and development to share national and international perspectives on making Springwood a smart and liveable city.

Evolve Group Managing Director Ty Hermans at the company’s Crestmead headquarters.

“The outstanding potential lies in its unique location and its large under-developed sites that are zoned and ready for development.

“The reason we can compete with cheap imports is because we think about all of those aspects up front.”

“People will want a range of housing options close to work, green space, convenient and connected infrastructure, including public transport at a local and regional level.”

Evolve Group was named by the Australian Financial Review this year as one of the country’s most innovative companies.

“We want to build partnerships with both the public and private sector to unlock Springwood’s economic and place-making potential.”

The recognition was in part for its role in manufacturing the Flow Hive system, a revolutionary bee hive design that made headlines in 2015 after its inventors raised $16 million via a crowd funding website.

To hear recordings of presentations from the event and find out more, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ springwoodsummit

DIVISION 10 NEWS Celebrating are (from left) Locky Taylor, Brian Houghton and Tom Edwards.

Shailer Park local leaves the pack behind Never one to shy away from a challenge, Shailer Park resident Brian Houghton won the Australian Superbikes Moto 3 Championship in October.

49-year-old Brian caught the bug again and decided to return to the sport he loved — two weeks later he had a bike and was racing two months later.

For Brian, winning the championship was no mean feat, having retired from semi-professional racing in 1994.

Lovingly known as the “Old Fella” on the circuits, Brian generally races competitors younger than his own children on a regular basis.

In 2013, after going along to support a mate racing at Morgan Park in Warwick,

Brian said his championship win wasn’t without challenges.

“I led the championship from the first race at Phillip Island in February but I had some mechanical issues and crashes that led to injury and saw my lead diminish,” he said.

“I had a good run in the last round at Winton though and was able to take out the championship.”

Sporting clubs ready for 2017 A number of clubs in Division 10 will be fighting fit for the New Year after a number of significant improvements.

Councillor Darren Power said he had worked with a number of clubs to help ready them for the New Year.

“Slacks Creek Football Club at Usher Park recently installed new fencing, upgraded the playing surface and built a new storage facility,” he said.

“We have also worked closely with Slacks Creek Rugby League Club to help improve the clubhouse. The club had been working through a number of compliance issues and Council has invested $100,000 to assist the club and get them up and running in the near future.”

Cr Power has allocated $25,000 to the Shailer Park Netball Club at Cornubia

Park to install new shade structures that are due for completion by early 2017.

He has also committed $30,000 to construct a new storage facility at the home of Logan Lightning Football Club at Cornubia Park and this project is due for completion in the new year.

It’s great to get behind these clubs and make sure they have the right facilities as sport is such an important part of our community,” he said.

Christmas is a special time to spend with family and friends.

I encourage everyone to take some time to pause and reflect. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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

Have your say on Teviot Downs Park upgrade

A consultation session will be held in February 2017 to seek community ideas for potential improvements to Teviot Downs Park in New Beith.

The park is well-loved by local residents but, five years after its construction, Councillor Trevina Schwarz said Council had targeted it for further upgrades.

“Teviot Downs Park is already very popular but I would love to see it transformed with new facilities that attract even more people to the area to enjoy it,” Cr Schwarz said.

“We are keen to hear ideas from people about what might work there.

“It might be more play equipment for toddlers, a new modular skate park or improvements to the dog off-leash area.

“We want this park to be even more loved by the community. To help us do that we need them to be part of the planning so I encourage anyone who uses Teviot Downs Park to come to February’s meeting.”

GRASS program dusts off local roads More gravel roads and shoulders will be sealed in Division 11 under the revised Gravel Roads and Shoulder Sealing (GRASS) program.

Designed to reduce dust and improve safety by providing two lane sealed roads the GRASS project will seal 4km of roads across the division by June 2017.

Roads nominated for shoulder widening and sealing include Olson Rd, Greenock Rd, Millstream Rd (between Cascara Drv and Barnes Rd), Lance Rd, Green Ridge Rd and Clifton Dr. The City of Logan covers more than 950 square kilometres with a network of 2,138km local roads.

This includes 24km of one-lane sealed roads and 85km of unsealed roads.

A community consultation session will be held at the park from 10am to 11am on 25 February.

Christmas is a special time for creating treasured memories with friends and loved ones.

$150,000 has been committed from the Divisional Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program for Division 11 to fund the first stages of improvement works planned for Teviot Downs Park.

My family and I wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

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

DIVISION 12 NEWS

Distillery wins urban design award

Beenleigh Artisan Distillery’s new visitor centre has received another accolade — being named the overall winner of the 2016 Logan Urban Design Awards.

The awards showcase excellence in the design and creation of urban environments both large and small.

The modern cellar door design introduced to the distillery’s entrance by Blueprint Architects was praised for re-imagining the iconic Beenleigh business while respecting its heritage.

The $5 million Visitor Centre is part of a $25 million investment into Queensland by cordial company Bickford’s.

The centre’s opening is the latest

chapter of restoration to the site which was purchased by Bickford’s in 2012.

Councillor Jennie Breene said the distillery complex was a showpiece for the region.

“It’s a living piece of Queensland history and the oldest distillery in the country,” she said.

“The new visitor centre houses a museum and enables visitors to take a trip back in time as they walk through the giant barrel hall, where the air is thick with what is known as the Angel’s share — the spirit that evaporates from the barrel as the rum ages.

“The centre attracts tourists and visitors from around the world and I congratulate Bickfords and the hard working staff at the distillery on winning this award.”

Refer to page 6 for a full list of winners.

All terrain policing for Beenleigh

Mobile Offices - 14 December

An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is being purchased by Logan City Council and will be given to the Beenleigh Police Division to help fight crime and maintain strong relationships with the community.

2pm to 3pm – Mt Warren Park Shopping Village, 140-146 Mt Warren Boulevard, Mt Warren Park.

Councillors Jennie Breene and Stacey McIntosh, whose divisions 12 and 6 cover the Beenleigh area, are each contributing $10,000 from their divisional funding program to purchase the vehicle.

The ATV will be fitted with clearly marked police stickers and lights as well as a Logan City Council logo and will boost police patrol capabilities around Beenleigh, Eagleby and Edens Landing.

3.30pm to 4.30pm – Eagleby Shopping Centre, 142-164 Fryar Rd, Eagleby.

5pm to 6pm – Beenleigh Mall, 40-68 Main St, Beenleigh.

At this joyous time of year it is the time to take a step back from our busy lives and enjoy special moments with our loved ones.

Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year. I hope 2017 brings Although the ATV will be registered for use on roadways, everything you wish for. it will also be useful for police patrols in areas like parkways, wetlands, rural areas and COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE small areas designated for pedestrian access.

A similar ATV is operated by police in the Browns Plains area.

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

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Logan children can unleash their imaginations at Logan City Council Libraries during the Australian Summer Reading Club program in the upcoming school holidays.

Stingless Bee Keeping with Tim Heard Author Dr Tim Heard, who has spent his lifetime working with native bees, will be sharing his knowledge in some special sessions at various Logan City Council Libraries in December and January.

Sessions include: Logan Hyperdome Library from 10am on 3 December and Logan North Library from 11am on 21 January.

Dr Heard is the author of The Australian Native Bee Book: keeping stingless bee hives for pets, pollination and sugarbag honey. This guide is sure to interest everyone whether they keep a hive or two in their suburban garden or want to use multiple hives on a commercial farm.

Keeping native stingless bees can help halt the decline of pollinators.

Join the club online or at the library. Visit the library over the school holidays to collect weekly prizes.

Summer Reading Club events include: • Page Turners Summer Reading Club Launch: Beenleigh Library from 3pm on 8 December.

• Library after Dark: Family Night In, Heroes and Villains Summer Reading Party: Logan West Library, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on 13 January.

The sessions include: • Logan North Library from 6pm 19 January • Logan Central Library from 10am 21 January • Logan Hypderdome from 10am 28 January Bonnie Black from Little Miss Organised will help Logan residents learn how to declutter their homes and achieve domestic bliss in the New Year.

Ms Black, a member of the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers, will be the guest speaker at a number of free sessions in Logan City Council Libraries.

She was awarded Best Young Entrepreneur in 2012 at the Commonwealth Redland Business Awards and shares her tips and advice as The Organising Queen on Brisbane Radio’s 96.5 FM. Last year Ms Black began recording inspirational minutes for 96.5FM called Organise4Life.

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Running from 1 December to 31 January 2017, the activities will revolve around heroes, villains, sidekicks and more.

Participants will discover great Australian authors and illustrators and engage in literary and creative activities, both online and in libraries.

• Queensland’s own science hero Dr Joe’s Scientific Inquiry Show: various locations in January. Learn how you can become a scientist too by asking questions, generating theories and testing them with experiments.

• Heroes and villains: Summer Reading Club craft celebration: various locations in January.

Superheroes can come and create their own super masks, wrist-cuffs and other super craft.

Book now at Logan City Council Libraries events page: www.loganlibaries.org To view the full program visit the Summer Reading Club website: www. summerreadingclub.org.au

Library Lovers’ Day Lovers of Australia’s libraries have claimed Valentines Day – 14 February - as Library Lovers’ Day. This national celebration encourages book lovers to embrace their local libraries and is a fun way to celebrate the deep and enduring relationship between the Australian community and its libraries which are community meeting places and treasure troves of ideas and conversations.

Some excellent presenters will be featured in the lead-up to and on the day in the City of Logan:

Visit by Indigenous literature and literacy advocate High profile author and advocate for Indigenous literature and literacy, Dr Anita Heiss, will visit Logan in February for two special events focused on her most recent publications.

Dr Anita Heiss is an Australian author, presenter and commentator and a prolific writer working across a range of areas covering contemporary Aboriginal life in Australia: children’s fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, women’s fiction, poetry, social commentary and travel.

She is an advocate for Indigenous literature and literacy, a role model for the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, an Advocate for the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence and an Indigenous Literacy Day Ambassador.

Leading up to Library Lovers’ Day 2017 Dr Heiss will present two sessions on 11 February 2017:

Matty’s Comeback (children’s book): Matty loves football. He’s the star scorer in his team and his deadly performance through the season gets his team to the finals. But when Matty has an accident, it doesn’t look like he’ll be able to play.

However help can come from surprising places and people. A story about family, friends, football, Aboriginal identity and dreams.

Logan Central Library 10.30am to 11.30am.

Love in the time of racism: Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms: In World War II, over 1,000 Japanese soldiers break out of a Prisoner of War compound near Cowra.

Hundreds are killed or recaptured.

One soldier, Hiroshi, escapes.

At nearby Erambie Station, an Aboriginal mission, Banjo Williams, a father of five, discovers Hiroshi.

Logan North Library 1pm to 2pm

Horses helping humans with Sue Spence Step into the world of horse whispering and learn how to people whisper at a special workshop with Sue Spence on Library Lovers’ Day 2017.

Ms Spence will present two entertaining and informative sessions on Horses helping humans.

Ms Spence, the author of Horses Who Heal, has helped many people to discover how to use their body language to boost confidence via working with horses including judges, CEOs, victims of domestic violence, troubled youth, cancer patients and people suffering from anxiety and depression.

In 2014, she won the Gold Coast Business Woman of the Year Award for the success of her Horse Whispering Youth Program charity and is developing Horses Helping Humans charities in Melbourne, Rockhampton and Port Macquarie.

A fourth charity already operates in northern New South Wales.

Ms Spence will appear in Logan at: Jimboomba Community Centre – from 10am to 11.30am, 14 February 2017 (adult audience).

Beenleigh Library, Crete St, Beenleigh – from 4pm to 5.30pm – 14 February 2017 (teenage audience).

Bookings are recommended for all workshops and information sessions and more details on all library events are available by visiting your local library branch or online at www.loganlibraries.org 29

Logan violinist blitzes field Remember the name Audrich Allen as there is a significant chance you will be hearing it again in the future. The 12-year-old Logan resident has high aspirations and big dreams and if his track record to date is any indication there is every chance he will achieve all his goals.

Audrich is an accomplished violinist, keen karate student and hopefully a future robotics engineer.

Currently he is working on a future energy device.

As he tells you about himself in his quiet way, it is easy to imagine that he will achieve anything and everything he sets his mind to.

His most recent achievement occurred in Japan in August, when he blitzed the field to take out the Tanamura Award for the best performer in the International Junior Music Competition in Tokyo, beating fellow competitors up to 18-years-old.

At the same competition he played a Mozart piece and also placed third in the under 12 violin section against 21 other children.

The John Paul College student has a strong passion for music, starting violin studies at age four and is now aiming for his AMusA with AMEB. He is currently a member of John Paul College’s String Ensembles and the Queensland Youth Orchestra (QYO). Audrich joined the QYO when he was eight-years old and became the concert master of the QYO Junior String Ensemble in 2015 at the age of 10.

His passion for the violin came about despite his mother Yuki being a music teacher and hoping Audrich would follow in her footsteps. However, after seeing Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu on television the die was cast and Audrich never looked back.

Mrs Allen said Audrich’s passion for the violin was clear from the beginning.

“It always comes back to the violin,” she said with a smile.

Audrich’s treasured violin is always close by and even accompanies the family on holidays. He once played at the Hollywood sign in the United States.

It is all part of a plan which involves up to three hours practice a day as he sets his sights on taking part in more international competitions in the future.

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Food experiences with Poh in the city of logan COUVERTURE DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Ingredients 375g thickened cream

Method Serves 6

200g couverture dark chocolate 6 round chocolate dessert cups

Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, allow to cool.

Whip 375g of cream until a soft peak stage, then fold into cooled chocolate.

Add the mousse to a piping bag and pipe into the prepared chocolate dessert cups.

Finish the dessert cup off with some fancy chocolates and strawberries.

Corey Parker Christmas came early for me this year Usually by now, I’d be almost a month into pre-season training, running around with my Broncos team mates in the heat at Red Hill.

There’s a lot of things I am going to miss about playing the game but, after 16 seasons, the seemingly never-ending pre-season will not be one of them.

I might still show my face at some of the more arduous sessions to show the boys I’m still here to give them some ‘support’.

The kind of running around I am looking forward to this summer is doing the rounds just before Christmas to make sure the family is stocked up with a fresh batch of prawns and plenty of ham.

My whole family heads to the same caravan park every year for the holidays.

It’s been something we’ve been doing since I was 15.

I made friends along the way that I look forward to catching up with each year and now my kids are doing the same thing.

Everyone has a bit of fun around there and gets dressed up.

I may have retired but I like to think I’m still in pretty good shape so, at least for now, I’ll be leaving the Santa Claus dress-up to my dad or someone who looks the part.

from my kids grows longer the closer we get to 25 December.

For my boys, they’re into motorbikes and monster trucks, basically anything that’s loud and goes fast.

My daughter, on the other hand, just wants things that look nice and pretty.

Whatever Santa ends up bringing them, I know we’ll be having fun watching on as they tear open the presents on Christmas morning.

It’s thinking about those times that makes me realise how lucky we are as a family to be able to spend that time together each year and share those memories.

Not everyone is so fortunate and there are plenty of people in our community — people next door, living up the street, people you know from the local club — that won’t have family and friends around them for Christmas.

If you know someone like that, try to spare some time to catch up with them.

It might only be a little thing but the gift of company and a chance to spend some time together could be worth more to them than you know.

On behalf of my family, have a safe and peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Of course, the wish list for presents

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2017

Awards AUSTRALIA DAY

CITY OF LOGAN

NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO! Do you know someone who has helped make Logan a thriving and diverse city?

Logan City Council is seeking nominations from the community in the following categories to acknowledge the achievements of fellow residents:

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Nomination forms are available at www.logan.qld.gov.au/australiadayawards Nominations for the 2017 Awards close 5pm Friday 9 December 2016.

For more information, contact events@logan.qld.gov.au or 3412 5020.