Our Logan Magazine - July 2014

Volume 30 July 2014

City of Logan Building our Communities, Businesses and Pride 2014/2015 Annual Budget edition

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Budget Message from the Mayor In February, I sat down with my 12 Councillor colleagues and Council’s executive management team and started the lengthy budget deliberation process.

We had common goals – to ensure the City of Logan retained one of the lowest minimum general rates in South-East Queensland, maintain our current high levels of service, and keep rate increases to an absolute minimum.

I was determined to present a budget in line with our current rate of CPI of 3.1%, and through hard work and careful scrutiny we have achieved this result, which is pleasing considering the many challenges Council, like our community, is facing.

This year’s budget of $804.9 million is the largest in the city’s history and will mean a $40 increase on the annual rate bill for the majority of Logan City’s residential ratepayers.

Mayor Pam Parker Phone: 3412 3412 Email: mayor@logan.qld.gov.au @MayorPam

The increase includes our waste charges and equates to 77 cents a week, again putting Logan in the position of having one of the lowest, if not lowest, minimum general rates of comparable councils in South-East Queensland.

Council, like households and businesses, has had to face the harsh realities of our current economic times. Costs for essential services such as fuel, electricity and construction materials, are increasing at a rate greater than CPI. Added to this, funding from higher levels of government for local councils is increasingly difficult to come by.

Like our ratepayers, Council has had to improve efficiencies and devise ways to deliver more for less. Through a rigorous budget process we have achieved that, enabling us to deliver the 3.1% budget increase I was committed to.

This year’s budget injects significant funds into the key areas of: roads, parks management and maintenance; development assessment; our environment; community safety; and economic development. It is pleasing that we can continue to deliver in each of these key areas and maintain our commitment to delivering the same standard of excellence in customer service.

We have considered the needs of our community and I am pleased to commit to the continuation of full and part rates remissions, with a CPI increase, to eligible pensioners.

This means pensioners eligible for maximum rate remission will receive an annual rate remission of up to $317 while those on a part-pension will receive an annual remission of $158.50. In addition, our 13,000 rate paying pensioners will also receive a 10% reduction on the cost of their waste collection service. This is a combined annual remission of $344.20 for those on a full pension.

The decision to financially support the city’s pensioners will cost Council approximately $3.8 million, however we believe our pensioners deserve this assistance.

At the other end of the spectrum, Council is also continuing to invest in our youth through our highly respected fulltime and school-based traineeship programs. Council has allocated almost $900,000 combined to these programs which will help create career pathways for our youth.

As Australia’s fifth largest local government area by population, the City of Logan is rather unique. We are seen by many as the solution to the forecast population growth in South-East Queensland, are one of the most multicultural cities in Australia, boast a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, offer an ideal location for residents, investors and businesses, and present many opportunities for current and future businesses.

As a Council, we remain committed to attracting investment for immediate and future job creation to help secure a sustainable future for the additional 200,000 residents expected to call Logan ‘home” by 2031. We are equally committed to develop and maintain quality services and facilities so residents can enjoy the relaxed and convenient lifestyle we have all come to expect in the City of Logan.

It certainly won’t be an easy task, but it is a challenge we are determined to achieve for the benefit of the residents and ratepayers of this great city.

Mayor Pam Parker

Budget Message from the Chairman As a city, Logan’s potential is limited only by the willingness and commitment of its communities to make the tough decisions, support the responsible initiatives, and embrace the myriad of opportunities.

We acknowledge the lead role Council plays in helping ensure this city fulfils its potential.

Delivering a responsible budget is one of our core priorities. I believe we have again achieved this outcome by presenting a budget that acknowledges the challenges, provides for the needs and expectations of our community, and plans for the future.

As Council’s Governance and Finance chairman for the past six years, I am proud of the prudent financial management and quality services we continue to deliver.

From the outset, our goal was to deliver a budget focused on maintaining service delivery across Council’s broad spectrum of services and programs. We also wanted to give attention to the priorities we identified in our Corporate Plan, in particular to road maintenance and construction and our commitment to delivering excellent customer service for which this Council is known and respected.

By putting extensive rigour around every financial decision during the budget process, our Councillors and management team have achieved this goal.

With one of the lowest staff to resident ratios in Queensland, Logan City Council is already one of the leanest in the state, so identifying areas of saving was difficult. But this we did.

From a financial management perspective, the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) has again assigned Council a moderate credit rating with a neutral outlook in its most recent credit review of Council. This is the third consecutive credit review where Council has received this rating – an indication of this Council’s prudent fiscal management in extremely challenging times.

According to QTC, the most significant factors that are positively impacting Council’s financial position include: •

Growth in the region;

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Low level of borrowings with strong debt servicing capacity;

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Consistent investment in our asset base; and

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Stable local government with experienced management.

Cr Luke Smith Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lukesmith@logan.qld.gov.au

or circumstance where the current credit rating would be compromised.

Council has a very healthy balance sheet with strong levels of liquidity. Our budget shows a working capital ratio of 3.5:1 which is very high against industry benchmarks.

Our community, our staff and my colleagues can be deservedly proud of Council’s financial results and to ensure we secure a prosperous future, good fiscal management must continue.

I have every confidence this Council is up to this task and will continue with its commitment to guide this great City of Logan on the exciting journey we have chartered.

Councillor Luke Smith

For our Council, the moderate rating reflects that council has an adequate capacity to meets its financial commitments in the short to medium term. The neutral outlook means that QTC cannot see a foreseeable event

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Heart of Beenleigh beats for a brighter future

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Decades in the dreaming, years in the planning and merely weeks away from starting.

The long-awaited revitalisation of Beenleigh Town Centre is about to break dirt with construction to start on the $9 million project.

Once complete, the project will be one of the city’s major redevelopments and will deliver on Council’s long held vision for the suburb’s central business district.

As part of the 2014/2015 Budget, Council has committed $6 million to the project with site work expected to start in August.

Easing study stress

Books at a press of a button Want to read a book but cannot get to the library?

Never fear, Council libraries have an extensive collection of free e-books and e-magazines for library members to enjoy.

The libraries also offer online learning tools and databases including mycareermatch. com, yourtutor.com and Hobbies and Crafts reference centre which are available to residents as part of the library collection.

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Tertiary study is a stressful time so Council is helping ease the worry by contributing $6,000 to the Logan City Tertiary Educational Bursary program.

The program is also supported by a number of Logan City and external businesses.

The bursaries provide financial assistance to successful Logan Citybased Year 12 students to help cover costs associated with their tertiary study.

Contact Council on 3412 3412.

Council has identified Beenleigh as a hub for the southern part of the city and discussions about the potential redevelopment of the centre of the suburb have been ongoing for many years.

These discussions revealed a strong level of support from the business and residential community to transform the heart of the suburb. Once complete, the project will create a multifunctional civic space at the southern end of City Rd for people to meet with friends, visit high quality markets and enjoy quality dining and entertainment.

The exciting project will not only change the face of Beenleigh, but also deliver significant economic benefit for the immediate area and broader Logan City community.

While Council has committed $6 million to the project, the Federal Government has committed $3 million and State Government $250,000.

Construction is expected to take 12 months and residents will be able to keep up to date with the progress via dedicated webpage on Council’s website, www.logan. qld.gov.au

Tag your mate More than 43,000 dogs (about 84% of the city’s known dog population) are registered.

About 6,750 cats (about 83% of the city’s known population) are registered.

and keep a friend for life

Dogs and cats are much loved members of the family and the thought of being separated from them is difficult to fathom.

To help maximise the chances of separated pets and owners being reunited, owners are reminded of the importance of having their moggy or pooch registered with Logan City Council.

In an effort to encourage responsible pet ownership, Council has worked hard to minimise the cost of registering desexed dogs and cats, limiting the annual increase to $1 for desexed pets as part of the 2014/2015 Budget.

Pensioners are still entitled to discounted registration for both desexed and entire cats and dogs.

Registration of a cat or dog is compulsory in Logan City and must be renewed annually. This registration is separate to microchipping.

Pet owners’ details on both the registration and microchip should be kept up to date, especially when moving house or changing phone numbers.

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Desexed cat or dog............................................................. $32 Desexed cat or dog (Pensioner)........................................... $27 Entire cat or dog................................................................ $135 Entire cat or dog (Pensioner)................................................ $98 Regulated dangerous dog (initial).................................... $1,000 Regulated dangerous dog (renewal)................................... $500 Regulated menacing dog (initial)........................................ $500 Regulated menacing dog (renewal).................................... $250 Breeders Approval Holders (dogs and cats older than 12 weeks)....... $60 Contact Council on 3412 5397 for further details.

Get your pet desexed and microchipped The Combined Vets of Logan City (CVLC), in partnership with 17 Logan City veterinary surgeons, offers discounted desexing and microchipping to pension/ concession card holders through the Community Desexing and Microchip clinic at Council’s Animal Management Centre, 213 Queens Rd, Kingston. Phone CVLC on 3209 3220 for further information.

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Funding increases pave the way for better road infrastructure When a city covers almost 950 square kilometres and is home to more than 300,000 residents, it is vital the road infrastructure is well built and maintained, not only for today but for the future as well.

This is why Council has again invested heavily into its significant road network as part of the 2014/2015 Budget. Council has committed $215 million into roads, drainage and engineering, while $47.9 million has been allocated for road infrastructure capital projects.

Capital projects include road surface rehabilitation, general infrastructure rehabilitation, new and upgraded roads, drainage projects and bus stops.

Council has increased its spending on road reconstruction by $2 million up to this year’s $25.3 million.

The first major road upgrade funded in the Budget is the $5.4 million Cusack Lane, Jimboomba, project, which has already started and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Chambers Flat Rd, Chambers Flat, will also be upgraded to four lanes as part of the budget. The first stage of the project is expected to cost $4 million.

Logan’s local road network has 2,138km of roads.

Making a splash

Learning to swim is a more than a skill – it is a life lesson.

Council will continue to support and encourage parents to teach their children to swim through its Aqualogan Laurie Lawrence Swim School.

The highly-successful Aqualogan Laurie Lawrence Swim School currently delivers classes to 2,000 students every week and is expected to continue to grow. The program is also open to adults. Visit logan.qld.gov.au

Multiculturalism a light of Logan With more than 215 cultures represented within our city’s boundaries, Logan City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Council has again reaffirmed its commitment to the multicultural communities within Logan by allocating $87,000 in the Budget to the well recognised and respected Local Area Multicultural Partnership Program (LAMP).

The program aims to ensure that Logan is an inclusive and accessible city for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and receives joint funding from the State Government.

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Holiday fun for kids Logan children aged six to 12 years will continue to share in the fun of the Logan McDonald’s School Holiday Sports Program thanks to Council’s 2014/2015 Budget allocation of $80,000. The awardwinning program is delivered by Council and sponsored by McDonald’s Logan Restaurants. It is held at Cornubia Park Sports Centre and at high schools in Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Marsden and Springwood.

Keeping our great outdoors in top quality The great outdoors is an ideal place to relax, re-energise and unwind and Logan City Council is helping ensure residents continue to have the opportunity to do just that as part of the 2014/2015 Budget.

The five locations to benefit from the increased funding are:

Council will again spend big, maintaining the city’s popular 924 parks, with $30.8 million set aside for a range of key park projects and activities including park and roadside mowing, park and landscape maintenance, and replacement of ageing park assets.

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This year’s commitment includes a $507,000 increase for park mowing and landscape maintenance.

LIVE WELL LOGAN

Council has also increased the level of service for key rural roadsides as part of this year’s Budget.

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Teviot Rd (Middle Rd, Greenbank, to Glynton Rd, Jimboomba); Cusack Lane (Teviot Rd to Johanna St, Jimboomba); Pub Lane (Teviot Rd, Greenbank to New Beith Rd New Beith); New Beith Rd (Goodna Rd, Greenbank to Tall Timber Rd, New Beith); and Spring Mountain Rd (New Beith Rd to Lyndale Rd, Greenbank).

LIVE WELL LOGAN inspiring a healthy community

Council has revamped its popular Active Logan program and is excited to introduce the new Live Well Logan program.

LIVE WELL LOGAN

The new program delivers a variety of free and low a healthy community cost physical activitiesinspiring and healthy living programs for everyone to enjoy! Joining these activities is a great way to get active and meet new friends in your local community.

Council has allocated $156,000 to help subsidise the cost of the activities to participants.

The Live Well Logan program will commence from 14th July 2014. For more information v isit logan.qld.gov.au/livewell

Included in this Budget commitment is: $5.7 million to maintain existing frequency of mows for the city’s Council-owned parks and verges; $2 million to maintain park facilities; $1.5 million to maintain roadsides; $2.2 million to replace or improve our parks assets such as toilets, lighting, car parks, pathways, playgrounds and shade structures $1.6 million park landscaping; and $1.9 million park and roadside tree maintenance.

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Overflows a thing of the past

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While an infrequent occurrence, wastewater overflows after wet weather are never welcome.

Thankfully, the occurrences will become even less frequent with funds set aside for the Flagstone Wastewater Pump Station Emergency Storage project.

Council has set aside $294,662 from this year’s Capital Program for the $1.2 million project.

New look to New Beith Work will continue on a $5.4 million project on New Beith Rd to ensure security of water supply and cater for forecast population growth. Council has earmarked $3.4 million to complete the project, which is scheduled for completion in June 2015.

Construction of a new concrete wastewater pumping station, 160m of rising main and 550m of new gravity sewer has started as part of a $1.5m Loganholme Recreational Precinct Pump Station and Mains project.

The project will provide wastewater infrastructure to a proposed recreational precinct development. Almost $75,000 has been allocated from this year’s Capital Program.

Keeping our environment clean Reducing the impact of wastewater discharge to the environment, maintaining infrastructure integrity and improving service are the focus of a $377,000 project.

The project will help ensure Council maintains its high level of customer service in the critical area of water treatment.

Service the focus

Needing to cater to the growing population and maintaining service levels are the motivating factors for a million dollar investment in the Eagleby Pump Station Rising Main.

Council has allocated $1.28 million in this year’s Capital Program for the construction of 560m of 150mm rising main and 220m of 225mm diameter gravity main on Eagleby Rd. The total cost of the project is $1.5 million.

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Improving infrastructure

Water saving tips

Council has set aside more than $2 million to help ensure its wastewater assets continue to run smoothly.

There are many easy ways to save water in and around the home, business or school.

Looking at ways to reduce water consumption will not only save money, but will help reduce the impact on the environment.

Included in this allocation are: $950,000 for the pipeline rehabilitation program; $512,000 replacing mechanical assets including pumps and motors; $316,100 to renew electrical switchboards; and $290,000 on its annual wastewater pump station civil assets renewal/ refurbishment program.

Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ environment-water-and-waste/ water/business-customers/ water-saving-tips

Pump station is big business Announced in mid-May, Council’s water pricing included $72.3 million of major capital projects that will continue, be completed or commence this year.

The increase was announced as part of Council’s 2014/2015 Water and Wastewater (Sewerage) Pricing in mid-May.

Projects include the completion of the $57 million Alfred St Pump Station to Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant Rising Main Augmentation.

The $77 increase came into effect on 1 July and will finance Council’s $287.45 million 2014/2015 Water and Wastewater (Sewerage) Operational and Capital Program.

Once complete, the pipeline will carry 80 per cent of the city’s wastewater and run through Slacks Creek, Meadowbrook, Tanah Merah and Loganholme.

The major significant driver for actual price increases is the continuing increase in the bulk water charge; the cost of Council buying water from the State Government has jumped by $6.1 million.

Maintaining efficiencies

The annual increase, including the State Government-controlled bulk water volumetric charge, is $77 based on usage of 150 kilolitres per year, which is the average usage in Logan City.

From 1 July, the price of water in Logan City will be $3.86 per kilolitre – up from last year’s figure of $3.59 per kilolitre.

Of the 28 cents per kilolitre increase, the retail/ distribution charge, which Council is responsible for, has increased four cents per kilolitre (from 95 to 99 cents), while the State Government-controlled bulk water has increased 24 cents per kilolitre (from $2.63 to $2.87).

The increase means the average annual water and sewerage bill for a Logan City ratepayer will now be $1,554 a year – up from $1,477 last year.

Council will invest more than $6 million in the Water Network Renewals Program, which will maintain standards and efficiencies and minimise water leaks.

The program will help ensure Council continues to provide the essential infrastructure in identified high growth areas and help maintain a safe, high quality and reliable water supply and sewerage service.

If you laid all the water and Areas including Greenbank, Park Ridge, Yarrabilba, Logan Village and infill development have been identified as the major growth areas that will place large demands on Council’s water and sewerage networks.

Logan City Council Water Consumption Pricing $3.86 per KL State Government bulk water $2.87

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Council focused on creating a safer Logan If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear from Logan City Council’s continued commitment to its Safety Camera Program.

There is another merry year of entertainment planned at Council’s LEC with Council to continue the everpopular Merry Melodies program for another season. The upcoming series of popular events continues thanks to Council’s support to the tune of $25,000 with a host of crowd pleasing favourites including Simon Gallaher, Rhonda Burchmore and Kamal.

Road conditions to improve in Cedar Grove Motorists using Cedar Grove’s Cedar Pocket Rd will benefit from a $2 million rehabilitation project.

The project will improve the section of road between Cedar Grove and Undullah roads.

Council invests in the arts The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between Logan City Council and the State Government through Arts Queensland.

Artists and cultural workers can apply to RADF for one-off, short term projects that offer arts, cultural and heritage development opportunities and contribute to the building of sustainable cultural industries.

Air Quality The City of Logan has recorded the lowest level of pollution in Australia (comparison of average air pollution data undertaken by the World Health Organisation across 91 countries between 2003 and 2010).

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Council has reaffirmed its support to the highly-successful and widely-acclaimed program by allocating $1.3 million to fund the monitoring, maintenance and ongoing operations of fixed and mobile safety cameras throughout the city.

The significant funding reaffirms Council’s commitment to creating a safer Logan City.

The figure includes $1 million for the construction of a new safety camera CCTV monitoring room and an additional $97,000 specifically for camera maintenance.

The funding will also help ensure the continued maintenance of the 300-plus camera network which monitors public spaces, including all eight railway stations in the city and the continuation of Council’s Rapid Action Deployment Surveillance System (RADSS) camera.

Council is currently expanding the network through additional cameras which have been funded by both the Federal and Queensland governments.

The community safety camera program, coupled with Council’s unique relationship with Logan’s Queensland Police Service, plays an important role in reducing the level of crime and increasing the perception of safety throughout Logan City.

Work has started on the construction of Council’s new safety camera monitoring room which will also include upgraded surveillance equipment.

A second monitoring room officer will also be employed to monitor cameras, including the 239 Queensland Rail cameras. All 300-plus cameras in Council’s network are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

LOGAN :

Cityof Choice

Action Plan set to take city to the top

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ith a host of achievements already under its belt, the Logan: City of Choice initiative will continue to kick goals for the Logan community.

Council has allocated $380,267 from the 2014/2015 Budget to continue the implementation of the Logan: City of Choice Two-Year Action Plan, while a further $181,590 has been earmarked for the 2015/2016 Budget to support projects devised as part of the Action Plan.

The funding will contribute to partnership projects to deliver immediate and long-term benefits to

the communities of Logan City.

In the past year, the City of Choice initiative has secured $600,000 from the Scanlon Foundation’s National Hubs Program; $300,000 from Queensland Music Festival to deliver a range of keenly-anticipated programs and events; $55,000 from the State Government for the expansion of the KRANK School Holiday Program and a citywide soccer program; and $50,000 from Queensland Theatre Company to deliver creative and arts industry programing.

It has also been instrumental in securing a range of resources and policy changes including: changes to the Federal Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to include New Zealand special category visa holders; additional Queensland Police Service officers for Logan, including police liaison officers for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Samoan communities; and two additional officers within the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs.

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Graffiti is a calling card Council wants to remove from the community.

Council has again committed more than $580,000 toward its successful and highlyacclaimed Graffiti Management Program - a program focused on responding to requests to remove graffiti.

The Graffiti Management Unit is available to remove graffiti throughout the city and aims to remove it within 24-48 hours of it being reported to Council.

Residents wanting to report graffiti can do so via email graffiti@logan.qld.gov.au or on the toll free phone number 1800 731 026.

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SES secures support When disaster strikes, there are three letters that immediately evoke a sense of calm - SES. Since 1975, the State Emergency Service has been coming to the rescue of the Logan community – the brave volunteers in their iridescent orange overalls leaving their all too familiar calling card of blue tarps and relieved residents in their wake.

And Logan City Council has again thrown its support behind our own “Orange Angels” by allocating $445,000 from its 2014/2015 Budget to provide ongoing support to the much-loved voluntary emergency organisation.

The funding will help cover Logan SES Unit’s operational costs including vehicle and vessel operation and maintenance, volunteer and staff training, building maintenance, security, minor equipment, insurance, rates and utility services.

SES volunteers typically come to the aid of residents in and around Logan City for many issues including storms, flood, traffic control, and bushfires and to help search for missing people.

These same volunteers have also left the comfort and security of their own families and homes to help communities in crisis after natural disasters in Charleville, Grantham, Esk, Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and the recent clean-up after Cyclone Ita hit north Queensland in April.

There are six SES depots in Logan: Logan Central, Beenleigh, Logan Village, Park Ridge, Jimboomba and the headquarters in Daisy Hill.

Logan SES currently has 202 volunteers on its books with approximately 150 of these actively assisting when required.

The youngest Logan SES volunteer is 17 years of age and the oldest in their late-70s.

Residents interested in volunteering with the SES can contact 3209 5522.

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A lending hand to learn You are never too old to learn and Logan City Council libraries certainly make the challenge even easier.

Council’s nine libraries provide community learning and support to residents through a range of opportunities including its home library service, literacy services and computer/technology training.

Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412 for a list of library locations.

Ratepayers have told Council they preferred the convenience the tip vouchers gave them, allowing them to visit the tip when they needed to, not as the kerbside collection schedule dictated them.

The tip voucher scheme has also resulted in a decrease in illegal dumping of almost 15 per cent across the city. From July to December 2013, Council received 370 requests to clean up illegal dumping, down from 420 for the previous year.

Community vouches for vouchers

As part of the tip voucher service, each property owner receives four general waste vouchers with the July rates notice. Ratepayers can use any or all of the vouchers as required at any of Council’s waste facilities.

Council continues to allow residents and ratepayers to dispose of green waste free of charge at any of its waste facilities.

The tip vouchers are accepted at: • • • •

A trip to the tip will remain as simple as using a Council-supplied voucher.

Introduced last year as part of a trial, Council has committed to providing four general waste tip vouchers to

each property owner as part of this year’s budget.

Beenleigh Waste and Recycling; Browns Plains Waste and Recycling; Carbrook Waste and Recycling; Greenbank Waste and Recycling; and • Logan Village Waste and Recycling facility.

Positive feedback from the community on the vouchers, which replaced one of the two citywide kerbside collection services, motivated Council to continue the tip voucher system.

The following general waste tip fees for Logan residents and ratepayers remain unchanged as part of the 2014/2015 Budget for loads up to two cubic metres or 750kg:

Safer entry on the way for Logan Metro site Traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of Browns Plains Rd and the entrance to the Logan Metro Sports Park and Browns Plains Waste and Recycling Facility to improve safety for motorists.

Council will provide $1.8 million from its Major Intersections Program towards the project, which also includes street lighting, widening and extension of the existing turning facilities, service relocations, new pedestrian access facilities and fencing.

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Utility/commercial van + trailer $20.00 For more information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone Council on 3412 3412.

Andrew Rd gets a makeover Greenbank’s Andrew Rd will receive a $3.4 million makeover in 2014/2015, thanks to a budget allocation from Council’s Local Roads Program.

The road will be rebuilt and widened to nine metres from Middle Rd to number 234, and from numbers 123 to 68.

The project will improve sight visibility and stopping distances, which will significantly improve safety and the road’s capacity.

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Logan City Council 2014/2015 Annual Budget at a glance

Major areas of expenditure (operational and capital) 2014/2015

Roads, drainage and engineering

$804.9 million operational and capital expenditure

services

$215.5m

Libraries and Development

Animal and pest

assessment

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$8.7m

$8.6m

cultural services

$15.3m Water and sewerage services

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$6.8m

$5.8m

$287.5m Community infrastructure

$39.8m

Waste management

$40.0m Parks management and maintenance $43.0m

Pensioner waste rebate 10% remission on waste service cost (full pension) 5% remission on waste service cost (part pension) Based on the average weekly 240L waste bin and fortnightly 140L or 240L recycling bin service, the remission would be $27.20 per annum for those on a maximum rate pension.

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Pensioner rate rebate $317 (full pension) $158.50 (part pension)

Total rebate (rates + waste collection) $317 + $27.20 = $344.20 (full pension) $158.50 + $13.60 = $172.10 (part pension)

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$5.9 million Beenleigh Town Square development

$5.7 million park and roadside mowing

$5.4 million Cusack Lane, Jimboomba upgrade

Where will council earn its income from in 2014/2015?

General rates 19.8%

User charges 42.2% Contribution and donated assets 14.9%

Other revenue 14.8%

5% rate discount for payment by due date

(Excludes water and wastewater charges and State Emergency Levy)

Fees and charges 4.2%

Grants 2.7%

Interest on investments 1.4%

Other budget highlights $762,000......Full-time Traineeship Program $617,000......Park rangers and park security $580,000......Graffiti Maintenance Program $551,000......Bushcare and Trailcare Program $230,000......Finalisation of Logan Planning Scheme $120,000......Logan City’s PCYCs $107,000......School-based Traineeship Program $80,000........School Holiday Activity Program

$4 million stage one Chambers Flat Rd, upgrade

$1.3 million Community safety and Safety Camera Program

The majority of residential ratepayers will notice an increase in their general rates and charges of $40 a year after discount, or 77 cents a week.

$1 million Development Incentive Fund

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Investing in our (economic) future

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he Logan Office of Economic Development will continue to implement a host of its successful programs including its Bizconnect Centre, Digital Connect, Global Connections and a Business Events and Trade Show program over the next 12 months.

Two initiatives of the Bizconnect Centre in particular are proving popular with Logan-based small businesses – the individual mentoring sessions and small group workshops.

The sessions allow small business operators to meet with an experienced business mentor who helps with product development, set up and structures, financial and cash flow management and marketing.

The small group sessions were aimed at business owners who want to learn from other successful business people and cover topics from business positioning and advertising to finance and referrals.

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The Digital Connect workshops provide assistance to local businesses who want to keep pace with technology. The workshops provide information on how to improve web presence and e-commerce sites.

Council has also committed almost $70,000 to continue the successful Global Connections program which focuses on establishing and building on existing international relationships.

Since last March, the Global Connections program has attracted 25 delegations of investors and business and education leaders from China, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan and Canada to Logan For more information on the Logan Office of Economic Development, phone 3412 4888 or email bizconnectcentre@logan.qld.gov.au Photo: Animal World Pet Resort owner Glenn Elin has benefitted from Logan Office of Economic Development’s programs.

STAY FIT - GET ACTIVE

ROAD WIDENING CATERS FOR GROWTH

Heard the old adage, move it or lose it? Well Council is helping pensioners get fit by keeping active through its enjoyable Get Active Logan program.

The classes are subsidised by Council and cost approximately $3 each. Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

Chambers Flat Rd at Chambers Flat will be widened to fourlanes between Entrance St and Park Ridge Rd. The first stage, costing $4 million, will focus on the intersections of Chambers Flat Rd with Bumstead and Park Ridge roads, with work to start in late 2014/2015.

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pension will also receive a 10 per cent discount on their garbage collection service while non-maximum rate pensioners are entitled to a five per cent discount on this charge.

Council has worked hard throughout the budget process to ensure it can again offer a range of specialised services and remissions to cater to pensioners in the community.

Approximately one in eight of Logan City’s rateable assessments are eligible for this rates remission and garbage charge discount, taking the cost to Council of offering the pensioner discounts to $3.8 million.

s tensions over pensions rise in the wake of the Federal Budget, Logan City Council remains committed to doing what it can to ease cost of living pressures.

There are approximately 13,000 rate paying pensioners in the Logan community and all will be entitled to remissions on their rates and their garbage collection service.

Approved pensioners on a maximum rate pension will receive a remission of up to $317 per year and nonmaximum rate pensioners will receive a remission up to $158.50 a year.

Pensioners on a maximum rate

Aside from financial discounts, Council also offers a variety of services and programs to pensioners to improve their quality of life.

Pensioners can enjoy an outing and “catch a cab” to their nearest shopping centre courtesy of the Council Cabs service. The program runs in all suburbs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and allows pensioners and their carers to

be driven to and from their nearest major shopping centre for only $2 per person each way.

The initiative is made possible through the partnership between Council and Yellow Cabs.

The companionship of a pet is also a pleasant way for pensioners to spend their days and Council’s Senior Pets for Seniors continues to prove popular. The program helps rehouse Logan’s older lost and abandoned animals with Logan’s senior residents, free of charge.

Not only does the program provide pensioners with companionship, but it also helps rehouse abandoned cats or dogs with a caring owner.

For more information on the services and programs Council offers pensioners, visit www.logan.qld.gov. au or call Council on 3412 3412.

It pays to be safe

You are never too old to learn

You are never too old to learn how to improve your personal safety.

Council is helping pensioners better protect themselves and their property through its personal safety lessons. Find out more by visiting www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

Fancy learning a new skill? Simply want to refresh the mind?

Council offers pensioners a wide range of programs and activities that are not only enjoyable, but also educational at its nine libraries. The programs are also a great social event and present the opportunity to make new friends.

Find out if there is a program for you at www.logan.qld.gov. au or phone 3412 3412.

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Scheme set to enter final lap A $230,000 budget allocation will see the long-awaited Logan Planning Scheme clear its final hurdle.

Approved as part of the 2014/2015 Budget, the funding will cover the costs of finalising the scheme prior to approval by the State Government.

With Logan City’s population expected to reach 430,000 by 2031, the Logan Planning Scheme is critical to the long term sustainability of the city and to preserve and enhance the prized quality of life Logan residents and visitors enjoy.

It replace the city’s three existing planning schemes and aims to reduce red tape by simplifying rules and using a structure consistent with State Government requirements.

The budget allocation will ensure the planning scheme and associated policies, maps and supporting material are legally robust and represent Council’s policy and the State Government’s State Planning Policy requirements.

Creating a healthy Logan Council will continue to help parents protect their children from preventable childhood diseases through its ever-popular and widely acclaimed immunisation clinics.

Located throughout the city, the clinics provide vaccinations that are listed on the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIPS) to eligible residents free of charge.

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Help is at hand for dog owners frustrated by excessive barking.

In conjunction with RSPCA Queensland, Council will continue to host free seminars for residents who need a hand to control their dog’s barking.

Details of the 2014/2015 seminars will be included with dog registration renewals to be issued in early July. Register your interest by emailing pound@logan.qld.gov.au

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Over the next 12 months the program will: provide free rodent bait (on application); continue to treat Singapore Daisy and lantana on Council land; introduce chemical free weed treatments; and continue to operate its successful mosquito control program.

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Freeing our waterways of weeds and lessening the impact of vermin and mosquitoes on our environment are just some of the benefits of Council’s Pest and Weed Control Program.

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It pays to develop in Logan Logan City’s potential knows no bounds – and Council is hoping to share the opportunities offered

by Australia’s fifth largest local government area as part of the 2014/2015 Budget.

Earmarked as one of Queensland and the nation’s growth corridors, Logan City’s population is expected to eclipse 400,000 by 2031. And with high-level growth beating a path to the city’s door, Council is committed to creating strong and vibrant centres throughout the city.

To help achieve the goal, Council has set aside $1 million for the Logan City Development Incentive Fund (LCDIF) which is targeted at

attracting investors ready, willing and able to construct desirable developments which would have an immediate positive impact on the city.

The LCDIF will operate in four locations: Beenleigh Town Centre area, Greater Springwood Master Plan area, Logan Central Master Plan area and Meadowbrook Master Plan area and will specifically target development projects which will improve the visual amenity of the city, provide commercial opportunities, enhance street appeal and are ready to start construction.

Strategix is heading in the right direction One business to benefit from Council’s Logan Development Incentive Fund (LCDIF) is Strategix Training Group.

The business received $97,000 from the LCDIF to help establish his business which will open its Loganholme doors in a matter of months.

The business, has created 22 construction jobs and will generate a wages bill from its increased employment of $1.4 million. It will have a value-added effect on the Logan City economy of $7 million.

Owner Hazen Rota said the LCDIF and Logan Office of Economic Development had been integral to attracting him to set up a business in Logan City.

“We were concerned about finding a good location because the Redlands are too far away and the Gold Coast was too expensive,” he said.

With staff operating out of the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Brisbane’s CBD and northside and Redland, Mr Rota said he was excited to have a presence in Logan City.

On completion, 40 jobs will be initially created – eventually increasing to 55. It will also generate a myriad of training opportunities for the Logan communities.

“The Logan Office of Economic Development has been extremely helpful and stepped us through all stages, eased our nerves and helped us come up with our successful submission,” he said.

“We are anticipating the business will continue to grow and know this is due in part to the help the Logan Office of Economic Development and Council gave us through this fund.”

For more information about the Logan Office of Economic Development and to see if your business is eligible for help, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

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Levy preserves our precious environment With an impressive resume of environmental credentials, Logan City Council is committed to supporting our precious environment through its dedicated environment levy.

The levy assists in the maintenance and improvement of more than 5,000 hectares of environmental land in Logan City.

Initiatives scheduled for the next financial year include: waterways and catchments; bushcare; bushland maintenance; environmental weed control, the Blackwell Street Wetland project, and continue land acquisitions where appropriate. It will also continue Council’s Rebuilding the Rivers and Wetlands initiative.

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To help Council implement these projects, an annual levy of $69.60 charged to every rateable property. This is an increase of $1.60 on last year.

we are always listening to you Residents will again get the chance to have their say on what they want and expect Council to deliver for their city as part of the annual Logan Listens: Residents’ Survey.

The survey will be conducted in October and will canvas the views and perceptions of residents about the many services and facilities offered

by Council, assessing their level of satisfaction and the importance they place on specific and varied services.

Residents will also be canvassed on how they prefer to communicate with Council and how we can communicate better with them.

The analysis and report received from independent market research consultants, IRIS Research, is used by Council to set priorities for the annual budget and help improve customer service and service delivery.

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Help in times of fire Ratepayers in the city’s rural areas will continue to pay an annual Rural Fire levy of $46.

Unchanged for the past three years, the levy funds the combined Logan rural brigades’ annual operational and capital budget. Only ratepayers of properties located in a defined rural brigade district pay the levy as part of their quarterly rates notice.

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Join the online learning experience Learn online through the self-paced Universal Class at Council’s libraries.

This service provides more than 400 online courses in subjects from business to crafts and hobbies and from parenting to social work.

Quality entertainment will again hit the stage in the next financial year at Logan’s premier entertainment venue, LEC. Shows include: hilarious Anh Do in The Happiest Refugee; dramatic comedy Bombshells; children’s theatre production Wombat Stew; Queensland Theatre Company’s Kelly; Australian theatre classic One Day of the Year, the ever-popular Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, and Flak, a production starring TV legend Michael Veitch which tells the true stories of the men who flew in World War II.

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Logan City residents and ratepayers will continue to be able to drop green waste free of charge at any of its waste facilities as part of the 2014/2015 Budget.

Green waste can be disposed of at any of Council’s waste and recycling facilities located at Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Greenbank, Carbrook and Logan Village.

For further information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

PCYC partnership proves powerful Council’s budget has packed a punch for the city’s PCYCs with $120,000 to be shared between the four facilities.

The funding will be shared between Logan Central, Tudor Park, Crestmead, and Beenleigh PCYCs and will significantly assist each venue in its ability to deliver its well-known and recognised programs.

The PCYC works in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, all levels of government, business, youth, and the community to provide appropriate, affordable and accessible programs and activities for young people, families and adults.

Programs offered through the PCYCs include: Brake the Cycle; boxing; and youth and family related services to meet the needs of the community.

PCYCs also play an important role in the community by providing school age care programs, before and after school care, vacation care, and recreation activities for seniors.

KRANK puts a smile on faces of youth One of the city’s most popular holiday activity programs has received continued support from Council.

The highly-successful KRANK Logan Holiday Activity Program will continue to operate throughout the city courtesy of $77,000 budget commitment.

KRANK caters to youth aged between 13 and 17 years and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Activities offered include: dance workshops; rock climbing; canoeing; fishing; laser skirmish; gokarting; cooking; art workshops; boxing; sculptures; music and dance; skate boarding and swimming.

Since its inception in 2006, more than 20,000 youth have enjoyed taking part in the acclaimed program.

The program’s activities are subsidised so activities are either free or low cost, making them affordable and accessible for families and young people.

For more information on KRANK, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

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Creating a love of learning Council is committed to creating an educated community through its wide range of free services and programs at all nine libraries.

Free services include: ebooks; emagazines; wifi; iPad clases; baby/toddler story times; English conversation groups; and online resources including YourTutor online tutoring support and Universe Class.

The LEGO Literacy Clubs, acclaimed Homework Help and award-winning Pageturners are also free and available at Logan Central, Beenleigh and Marsden libraries. Visit www.logan. qld.gov.au/libraries for all libraries information.

Teaching future pet owners Owning a dog is a highly-rewarding lifetime commitment.

Through its Animal Management Centre, the Animal Education Project Team visits Logan City schools and education facilities to teach students responsible pet ownership behaviour.

Phone 3412 5397 to arrange a visit.

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Creating careers for our youth Creating pathways to full-time employment for youth is becoming increasingly important.

Thankfully Logan City Council has again committed to support the city’s youth through its widely-recognised traineeship program.

Council will invest $762,000 in the Full-time Traineeships while a further $107,000 will be spent on the School-Based traineeships.

The traineeships can be a 12-month or two-year full-time traineeship program; or a one-day per week school-based traineeship program for Year 11 and 12 students from Logan-based schools.

Traineeship vacancies will be advertised in August on Council’s website under “Careers”.

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The information can provide clarity on what buildings or structures are approved as well as what plumbing and drainage systems are approved on a premise.

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Potential purchasers can also arrange for rates searches to be conducted and access all available and relevant flooding information. Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

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Dance and Magic

Comedy Theatre

AFL STAR.

BROWNLOW MEDALIST.

Celtic Illusion combines a fusion of contemporary Irish dance and music with grand scale illusions.

Saturday 19 July, 8pm

CROSS-DRESSER.

Price per person: Adult: $59.90 Concession: $49.90 Child (2-12yrs): $44.90 Group 10+/Member: $49.90

Limelight Bistro & Bar Open Bookings essential, 07 3412 5006

Children’s Theatre

A Garry Ginivan Attraction

Thursday 10 July, 7.30pm

Friday 11 July, 7.30pm

The Musical

Price per person: Adult: $30.00 Concession: $28.00 Group 8+/Member: $25.00

The story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew. Complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gumnuts and a big bubbling pot!

Limelight Bistro & Bar Open Bookings essential, 07 3412 5006

For the full list of upcoming shows, please visit www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

Tuesday 12 August, 4.30pm

Wednesday 13 August, 10am & 12.30pm

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Price per person: Entry: $15.00 Group 8+/Member: $12.00 School Groups 8+: $10.00 Limelight Bistro & Bar Open Bookings essential, 07 3412 5006

The big day arrives

Graeme Dobson, Adam Spinelli, Lucas Ribic, Frank Tarabay and Jay Jay Taiki from Every Trade Building Services, who travelled from Sydney to volunteer at the Hero House.

Logan’s little superhero finally goes home Logan’s bravest little superhero, eight-year-old Calyn Hoad, is finally home.

Broncos Josh McGuire and Ben Hannat with Iona McDonald, Australian Middleweight Champion Dennis Hogan, Creative Commercial Projects’ Alysha Magri and Candice Thompson.

For the first time in almost a year, Calyn and his family have returned to their Beenleigh home but, to their complete surprise, it is nothing like they remember it.

Every inch of the Hoad family’s home was completely rebuilt thanks to the generosity of Carbrook-based builder Mike Marjanovic, his Creative Commercial Projects team, Channel 7 and hundreds of businesses, tradespeople and volunteers who donated their time and skills.

Rural Fire Brigade’s Colin Whyte, Russell Kettner, Paul Godwin, David Heck and Sari Piekkala with Creative Commercial Project’s Mike Marjanovic.

The mammoth six week renovation was kept completely secret from mum Shana and dad Ben, who thought minor wheelchair-friendly modifications were being made, and could never have predicted the extent to which their tiny, three-bedroom cottage had been transformed.

Mayor Pam Parker, Cr Jennie Breene and Cr Steve Swenson with Calyn Hoad.

To say they were blown away is an understatement in the extreme.

“We could never have imagined this kind of transformation,” Bringing Calyn Home creator and Calyn’s Aunty, Rebecca Tatum, said.

“This house is absolutely perfect. We’re completely overwhelmed and so grateful.

“After the accident, we had absolutely no idea what we were going to do, how we were going to manage.

We thought we’d have to sell everything just to pay for Calyn’s medical bills.

Creative Commercial Project’s site foremen Joel Pithie and Kayde Walters with Willow Pithie.

My Kitchen Rules’ Paul and Blair.

“The generosity from people not just in Logan, but everywhere, has been completely overwhelming. People we’ve never met have put up their hands to help in any way they can. We can never say thank you enough.”

The house has more than doubled in size with bathrooms, hallways and bedrooms designed specifically to cater for Calyn’s wheelchair, his growing siblings and to provide some much-needed respite for his parents.

On Sunday 15 June, a community celebration was held, including a special performance by popular Brisbane band Sheppard, to thank the people who had helped make the Hoad family’s dreams come true.

Performer Nathan Hardy.

Watch the Channel 7 Sunday Night story of the big house reveal by following this link: au.news.yahoo.com/ sunday-night/

Calyn’s Aunty and Bringing Calyn Home creator, Rebecca Tatum, with Calyn’s inspiration, Darcy Higgins.

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Queensland Investment

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2014昆士兰投资博览会

18-19 June 2014 | Hosted by Logan City Council

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SEQ in the spotlight at first Queensland Investment Expo Hundreds of delegates from around the country and overseas attended the inaugural Queensland Investment Expo last month which showcased major projects and investment opportunities from across the region all under one roof.

The Expo, hosted by Logan City Council, was designed to foster long lasting relationships between investors and 2. proponents, especially with Australia’s neighbours in the Asian region. Keynote speakers included the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade, the Hon Tim Nicholls MP, and the Chinese Consul General, Dr Yongcheng Zhao.

Local government areas across the region joined together with the development industry and key state government departments focused on development, trade and investment to showcase major projects and opportunities for the first time in one central venue.

“This event was a unique opportunity for investors to learn about a huge range of opportunities, industries and projects available in South East Queensland, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia,” Mayor Pam Parker said.

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“Local governments, industry bodies and project proponents of master-planned communities, CBD redevelopments, agribusiness, tourism, logistics and freight, industrial and commercial land developers were able to showcase their projects and speak directly to investors who are interested in the area.”

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Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade the Hon Tim Nicholls MP. Logan City Council CEO Chris Rose, Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls, Mayor Pam Parker and Chinese Consul General Dr Yongchen Zhao.

More than 200 delegates attended the first Queensland Investment Expo at Logan Entertainment Centre.

Chinese Consul General Dr Yongchen Zhao.

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The Orange Ball

Saturday 12 July, 7pm Logan SES, commonly known as our Orange Angels, is hosting its inaugural 2014 gala charity fundraiser to raise muchneeded funds for the Cancer Council. As one of Logan’s most coveted events of the year, the event includes a three-course dinner and 13-piece big band playing traditional ballroom music.

Canterbury College, Waterford, tickets are $50 per person, contact Jim Ferguson 0408 715 004.

Photo: Logan SES volunteers Carolyn Johnson, Jim Ferguson, Claire Browning and Paul Guy.

Don’t miss it – July in Logan City Youth

Theatre

Dance

Seniors

Career

30 June – 11 July

10, 11 July

19 July

28 July

29 July

KRANK

David Williamson’s Managing Carmen

Celtic Illusion Witness the Magic

Nominate a Senior Ambassador

Logan Youth Jobs and Career Expo

is a school holiday program for Logan residents aged 13-17 years, jam-packed with a huge variety of low cost and free activities and classes including adventure sports, arts and crafts, multimedia, music and physical recreation.

Multiple locations, 3412 3412, www.logan.qld.gov.au/ krank

tells the story of Brent Lyall, captain of the most powerful football club in Australia. With two medals and a beautiful girlfriend on his arm, Brent should be on top of the world, but he hides a secret obsession that will rock the nation - he has a penchant for designer dresses and his alter ego, Carmen, is about to go public.

7.30pm, Logan Entertainment Centre, 3412 5626, www. loganentertainmentcentre. com.au

Nominations close on 28 July. If you know a local active senior who deserves to be recognised, download the nomination form from Council’s website.

The Ambassador will be announced at Logan Loves Seniors Day held on Tuesday 19 August, 9am – 2.30pm, Logan Entertainment Centre, 8pm, Logan 3412 5626, www.

Entertainment Centre, loganentertainmentcentre.

3412 5626, www. loganentertainmentcentre. com.au for bookings. com.au is the breathtaking new Irish dance show created and directed

by Australian dancer Anthony Street. Celtic Illusion is an explosive creative force that is simply unstoppable and is growing to be one the biggest dance shows in the world.

is a one day event designed to give Logan’s young people direct access to up to 50 exhibitors from defence, police, manufacturing, education, health care, retail and hospitality who can discuss career options.

9.30am – 3pm, Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre, Crestmead, 3412 3412, www.logan.qld.gov.au

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Safe roads the quest for Fatality Free Friday

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ogan residents were urged to take care and sign a pledge to help prevent deaths on the roads as part of Fatality Free Friday in May. The initiative was part of the SafeRoads4Logan campaign and helped raise awareness of the impact road accidents, fatalities in particular, have on the wider community.

Forty-five ghost shoes were set up at two high profile locations, one for every road death in Logan City.

“It only takes a few steps to stay safe on the road – slow down, don’t drink and drive, don’t drive tired, and buckle up,” Safe Roads Committee Chairman, Cr Russell Lutton, said.

Making a difference Josephine Aufai

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‘Committed to action’ is how people describe the newest member of the Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team, Josephine Aufai.

As a Pacific Islander raised in Australia, the former Woodridge State High School student has worked and lived in Logan ever since

Mrs Aufai has an extensive background in local education and training initiatives. She lists one of her greatest achievements as increasing school attendance by 10 per cent through her work with the Woodridge State High School Attendance Team.

“I can relate to the migration story of many people who have moved to Logan and now call it their home,” she said.

Her community engagement work has been showcased as best practice. Her Pacific Links initiative – a model where partnerships between the community and school are crucial to the success of improving educational outcomes for Pacific Island students – was recently recognised with a national award and has now been introduced in other schools.

“Ultimately, we want people to understand they don’t need to take risks, and that their actions could in fact rob another family of a father, mother, sister, brother, son, daughter, uncle or aunt.”

Photo: Cr Russell Lutton joined Stacey Martin, McDonalds Marketing Manager, Deva Naiker, Logan City Council Traffic Services Coordinator, Kirsty Birgan, Department of Transport and Main Roads Road Safety Advisor, and Branch Manager of Logan PCYC, Sgt Rachel Whitford to sign the pledge.

“Many people know me as someone who is committed to action, not one to sit and just talk about the issues but to engage and mobilize the community for positive change.

“I am passionate about our city and would like to see it given the credit that is due.

“The Leadership Team requires leaders who willingly serve through actions.

My hope is that our actions speak louder than words and collectively we will make a significant difference and contribution for our community.”

Logan’s Jospehine Aufai has been appointed as a community representative to the Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team.

Top of their class

trainees taking charge of their careers

Logan City Council has a proud history of providing local young people with traineeships as a stepping stone to a rewarding career in a whole range of industries.

Meet some of our trainee superstars!

Jake Austen, 20 Lives in: Park Ridge Traineeship in: Pest Management/Health Operations Dream career: Stay at Council if possible and get a job in the industry. To be a fully sponsored racer!

Why a traineeship is worthwhile: The qualifications gained stay with you for life.

Kaja Thompson, 19 Lives in: Waterford West

Careers on display Life after high school can be daunting with what seems like endless training, education and career options available. The Logan Youth Jobs and Career Expo is a chance for young people to connect with a range of potential employers and education providers to find the best fit for them.

Speak to experts from hundreds of different careers and more than 50 exhibitors including police, education, defence, health care, manufacturing and construction, retail and hospitality.

Logan Youth Jobs and Career Expo, Tuesday 29 July, 9.30am – 3pm, Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre, Crestmead.

Traineeship in: Water Industry Operations,Beenleigh Waste Water Treatment Plant Dream career: Stay with Logan City Council but progress and excel within the Water Branch.

Why a traineeship is worthwhile: Since being a trainee for Logan City Council I’ve learnt the importance of the water industry and how much we rely on the proper treatment and disposal of sewage for the significant impact it poses on our environment. I’m highly grateful for the opportunity that I received, the wonderful staff I work with and all the knowledge I’ve been taught.

Full-time or school-based traineeships are offered in a diverse range of roles. Vacancies will be advertised in August. Visit the ‘Careers’ tab on Council’s website.

A dog is for life and so is a tag As an Animal Management Centre volunteer, Jenny Ingram spends a lot of time with pets who are waiting for their forever home.

Having been a dog owner and animal lover all her life, she now gives back to the animals who have given her so much love.

Jenny is one of many who will welcome Council’s introduction of lifetime registration tags, which mean owners don’t need to discard their tags and animals have a permanent form of ID. “Not only does a permanent form of identification increase the chance

of a reunion if they get lost, but environmentally, it is excellent,” she said.

“Obviously tags have to be made from plastic which doesn’t break down, and they are all landfill – this will be great for the environment.”

It is estimated that around 46,000 plastic tags are discarded annually.

“Registration is the way to ensure your animal’s safety and to not do so is putting your pet at risk.”

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Seeds of sustainability sown at LEAF More than 6000 people experienced firsthand the environmental revolution taking root in houses around the city.

Visitors at June’s Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) played life-size board games, took part in bush cooking demos, watched a bicycle stunt show, enjoyed segways and rock-climbing and heard from wildlife experts, chicken keepers, urban gardeners and solar experts.

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The annual event aims to help sustainability novices take the first step to lessen their environmental impact. The festival encourages small changes that, when done on a large scale, bring real environmental benefits, from starting a compost bin to installing solar energy panels.

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LEAF, held at Griffith University’s Logan campus, also recognised the city’s eco champions with Eco Awards, EnviroGrants and the 2014 World Environment Day calendar competition.

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Scene out in Logan City Logan Loves Volunteers

RSPCA Million Paws Walk What: A national doggy day out! More than 500 people joined in the 2.5 or 3.5km walk in May. Where: Logan Gardens, Logan Central.

Why: To raise money for the RSPCA to provide care and treatment for homeless and neglected dogs.

• Dane Hansen with dog Xena.

• Ryan Jeffery with dog Max. • Shawn Butler, Amanda Everson and dog Sonic.

Red Cross celebrates 100 years What: a family fun day to mark a centenary of the Australian Red Cross.

Where: Beenleigh Showgrounds.

Why: to celebrate 100 years of service to the local community.

• Councillor Jennie Breene, Bert van Manen MP, Barbara Wishart, Mayor Pam Parker and Dulcie Clark.

Logan Loves Volunteers What: Celebratory breakfast in June.

Where: Logan Entertainment Centre Why: To recognise Logan City’s hundreds of selfless volunteers who keep the community going • Mal Long from Kingston – winner of the first highly commended ever awarded.

• Marilyn Davies, winner of the 2014 Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year.

• Aunty Betty McGrady and Aunty Peggy Tidyman from the Logan District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders – winners of the Davida Steele Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation.

• Orange Angels Liz Chapman and Kieran Galey from the SES.

RSPCA Million Paws Walk LEC NEEDS YOU!

Do you have a pa ssion for entertainment and events?

The LEC is looking for volunteers to meet and greet patrons, assis t with promotional activitie s and support events.

100 Years Red Cross

To find out more vis it www. loganentertainmentc entre. com.au or phone 34 12 4655.

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Logan City Councillors Cr Pam Parker

Logan City Council Contact Details

Mayor Chair Ordinary Council Meeting

Phone: 1300 1 LOGAN* (1300 156 426) *Council’s 1300 number is only for use by customers within Logan City from a landline. When contacting us from a mobile phone or from outside Logan City, please phone 3412 3412.

E mayor@logan.qld.gov.au T 07 3412 4226 F 07 3412 3444

Cr Lisa Bradley

Cr Laurie Smith

Representing Division 1

Representing Division 7 Assistant Chair Roads and Water Infrastructure Committee

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Cr Russell Lutton Representing Division 2 Deputy Mayor Chair Safe City Advisory Committee, Logan Road Safety Advisory Committee and Logan Bicycle Advisory Committee E russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au T 07 3412 5502 M 0411 869 099 F 07 3412 3444

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Cr Cherie Dalley Representing Division 8 Chair Planning and Development Committee E cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au T 07 3412 3412 M 0411 869 117 F 07 3412 3444

Cr Steve Swenson

Cr Phil Pidgeon

Representing Division 3 Assistant Chair Governance, Finance and Economic Development Committee

Representing Division 9 Chair Sport and Community Services Committee

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Cr Don Petersen

Cr Darren Power

Representing Division 4 Chair Roads and Water Infrastructure Committee

Representing Division 10

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Cr Graham Able

Cr Trevina Schwarz

Representing Division 5 Chair Animals and City Standards Committee

Representing Division 11 Chair Parks, Health, Environment and Sustainability Committee

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Cr Luke Smith

Cr Jennie Breene

Representing Division 6 Chair Governance, Finance and Economic Development Committee

Representing Division 12 Assistant Chair Sport and Community Services Committee

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