Volume 41 August 2015
Queensland Music Festival to light up Logan’s skies
Dave Hughes gets personal
Logan Growers at the Ekka BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
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$17m upgrade of Chambers Flat Road underway Duplication of 2.7 kilometres of Chambers Flat Rd from Park Ridge to Crestmead has now started. The upgrade will deliver two lanes in each direction from Park Ridge Rd to Entrance St, two new signalised intersections and new street lighting.
Increased capacity on Chambers Flat Rd will support future growth in the Park Ridge Major Development Area, enhance road safety for motorists and improve the operation of major intersections. Work will occur in stages until late 2016*. Some temporary traffic changes, including reduced speed limits, should be expected throughout the project. One traffic lane in each direction and existing turning movements at intersections will be maintained during works. Thank you for your patience during this important project. *weather and construction conditions permitting More information can be found at www.logan.qld.gov.au or by calling the project’s community engagement team on 3412 9600.
A message from our Mayor Volunteers and community organisations are the lifeblood of the City of Logan. They motivate me to do what I do for our city because I see these people, day in and day out, making a positive difference in the lives of others. One volunteer group making a positive difference in our city is the group of people who read to children in our schools. I am passionate about supporting our children to become capable and enthusiastic readers. In 2013, I launched the Mayor’s Reading in Schools Program to encourage early school-age children to develop a love of reading. The program is now in its third year, and is supported by Logan City Council Libraries and almost 50 Council staff who generously volunteer their personal time to regularly read to year one and two students at various state schools in Logan.
Mayor Pam Parker Phone: 3412 3412 Email: mayor@logan.qld.gov.au @MayorPam
Just last month, I had the opportunity to visit another fantastic and innovative reading program called ‘Ready, Read, Run’ specifically designed for children aged three to four. As part of the program, parents meet once a week with their children for a read-along session facilitated by Logan City Council Libraries, followed by a fun session of play and learning football skills with former rugby league star, Scott Prince. It was tremendous to see the young ones’ enthusiasm for both the reading and play times, and I would like to commend all parents who invest time in nurturing their child’s love of reading – because there is no greater legacy than to positively shape a child’s life. I believe if we are going to create a positive and prosperous future for our city, we must ensure all our children continue to develop their reading skills and gain a good education. In this month’s edition of Our Logan, we preview Under This Sky, a uniquely local celebration of music for the Queensland Music Festival. The Logan Brothers Rugby League field will come alive on 1 and 2 August with a two-day program featuring a cast of more than 700 exploring a day in the life of the City of Logan. Until next time,
Mayor Pam Parker City of Logan
Mayor Pam Parker recently visited the ‘Ready, Read, Run’ program with former rugby league star, Scott Prince. If you would like to be a part of the next intake, please email Shelly at the Woodridge North State School Community Hub on mobri159@eq.edu.au or visit www.facebook.com/CommunityHubsLogan
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DAVE HUGHES: IT’S PERSONAL Comedian Dave Hughes’ personal life provides great fodder for his stand-up show, but he is not sure that’s a good thing for his son’s footy skills, or Australia’s population growth for that matter. Next month, Hughesy – as audiences have come to know him through his appearances on The Project, The Footy Show and commercial radio – will bring his latest stand-up show, Pumped, to the Logan Entertainment Centre. After a successful run at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Hughesy will spend a large part of the rest of 2015 touring the show around Australia. Even thousands of kilometres away from his St Kilda home, Hughesy’s family is never far from his mind. “Last year I was out on the road heaps, which I loved, but I’ve got a family to consider so I’ve had to wind it back a bit this year,” he said. “I’ve got three very small children and my wife is lamenting my son’s footy skills, and it’s my fault apparently. “I’ve been on the road too much and he’s not as good at Auskick as he could be because daddy’s not around enough. “So, um, you know, sounds like I’ve got to focus more on his ability to kick a footy than my stand-up career.”
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appearances and a national audience in the early 2000s. Talking about himself comes naturally. “I love using my personal life for material,” he said. “That’s just how I roll and how I’ve always rolled.
The 44-year-old who hails from Warnambool, on Victoria’s southwest coast, has been performing standup for half his life, starting out at amateur comedy nights in Perth when he was 22.
“If your routine…is just about interpersonal relationships with your kids or interactions with people in shops, it’s universal.
He spent the 1990s crafting his act in Melbourne’s competitive comedy scene, a grounding that saw his easy going and confessional style of comedy lead to regular television
“Anything that happens to me I’ll talk about.”
“People are people and we all laugh at the same things.
‘Anything’ even extends to hospital visits, with Hughesy using Instagram
and his radio program to document a recent trip to the doctor for a vasectomy. “My wife was very keen for me to have a vasectomy, like really keen,” he said. “Especially when I was on the road touring and she’s at home with three little children. “She would literally send me text messages saying ‘kids aren’t asleep yet – snip snip’. “I was getting that a lot, so it had to happen, basically. “In Melbourne there’s this guy called Dr Snip who does vasectomies. “He didn’t do mine but my wife was speaking to someone who knows
him or something, and he said he had a surge in requests (for vasectomies) after I documented mine. “I’m not making any money out of that, wish I could, and I’m probably singlehandedly bringing down Australia’s population growth.”
I love using my personal life for material. That’s just how I roll and how I’ve always rolled.
If Hughesy is already sharing those kinds of stories with the nation, will he have any new ones left for Logan audiences next month? “Wherever I am when I’m touring, I really try to keep my eyes open for anything in the local area that I can make fun of,” he said.
“I’ll certainly talk to the locals when I’m in town to find out what’s going on there. “I like it when people (who may know me from TV or radio) see me do stand-up for the first time.
LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, 8PM Prices start from $44.90 per person MA15+ contains coarse language
“I like to think I will win them over. “That’s just my inflated opinion of myself really.”
What’s coming up at the LEC Tuesday 18 August 2015, 9am - 2.30pm
REDEEMER LUTHERAN COLLEGE PRESENTS
A range of FREE activities to celebrate Seniors Week including Denise Drysdale and Hazel Phillips performing their Independent Women Show. (Tickets to Independent Women cost $5. Show times at 9.30am-11am and 1pm-2.30pm)
ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE SHOW
Athol Matcham pays tribute to Roy Orbison, performing the “Big O’s” hit songs.
LAUGH, LIFE, LOVE … AND THE AFL
A critically acclaimed comedy about life, love and the AFL starring David Ross Paterson and Cecelia Specht.
RESERVED SEATING ONLY WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM – 8.50PM PRICES START FROM $28 PER PERSON
For bookings and information, contact the LEC on 3412 5626 or visit www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
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Under This Sky
For more information visit:
QMF.ORG.AU QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
in final rehearsal
Things you need to know When: Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August. Gates open at 3pm. Curtain goes up at 6.30pm. Patrons must be seated by 6pm.
Under This Sky boasts original music, written by and for the community. It features a cast of more than 700 local performers, exploring a day in the life of Logan.
Excitement is building for Under This Sky: Logan’s Musical Celebration, the large-scale outdoor extravaganza. Final rehearsals are under way, costumes are taking shape and preparations are being finalised for what will be the Queensland Music Festival’s signature event for 2015. Under This Sky boasts original music, written by and for the Logan community. It features a cast of more than 700 local performers, exploring a day in the life of Logan.
Musical genres mesh as gigantic puppets meet fire-twirlers, dancers face-off, a solo guitarist plays to the night stars, and the full-throttle sound of hotted-up lawnmowers makes way for the thunderous rhythm of massed drummers. Under This Sky will unfold on a purpose-built natural stage beside the Logan Brothers Rugby League Club fields. Up to 10,000 people are expected to watch the spectacular show each night. Entry is free, however, numbers will be limited to ensure patron comfort and safety. Performances will be the same on both Saturday and Sunday nights. Full details about public transport and parking for the event are available on Logan City Council’s website. You can find out more here: http://qmf.org.au/whats-on/ underthissky/
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Where: Logan Brothers Rugby League Club, Football Field, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central. How do I get there? It is recommended that public transport is used to get to the Logan Brothers Football Field. Park and Ride facilities will be available from Logan Central Plaza (see Council’s website for details). There will be limited on-street parking available around the event. Normal train and bus public transport timetables apply. A temporary taxi rank will also be available for patrons. Amenities: There will be on-site toilets and food and drink vendors, including some favourites from Eats and Beats. Picnics are also welcome. Bag searches will be conducted in accordance with the event’s drug and alcohol free policy. An ATM will also be on site. What to bring: Bring a picnic rug, chair or cushion along with a big smile! Arrive early to secure your spot, as seating will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. No gazebos are permitted, as they obstruct the view of other patrons. Cost:
FREE!
Get the full low-down in our handy FAQ document on Council’s website at www.logan.qld.gov.au
Logan libraries
span the globe A Logan book club has formed a friendship with its namesake book club on the other side of the world to discuss reads. Based at the Logan North Library, ‘The Second Editions’ club has formed an alliance with a group of fellow readers from Logan Township, New Jersey, and has finally been able to hold a joint book club meeting in real time after years of email and video correspondence.
...the clubs have expanded their dialogue to sending video messages to each other.
Using the Facetime platform, the groups were able to hold
a joint meeting to discuss the book, Gone Girl. Despite some small technical glitches, the two clubs were able to finally put faces to names and speak live across the continents. The clubs began discussing their monthly book club reading via emails over four years ago. Since then, the clubs have expanded their dialogue to sending video messages to each other. They hope to be able to organise more live meetings in the coming months. With a population of about 6,000, Logan Township is part of Gloucester County, New Jersey, located on the banks of the Delaware River near Philadelphia.
Upcoming events at a library near you Free screening of Nim’s Island (PG) Come along to Logan Central Library to celebrate Children’s Book Week and catch a free screening of kid’s classic Nim’s Island. Starring Jodie Foster, the event will be held on Tuesday 25 August from 4pm. International award winning author of Nim’s Island, Wendy Orr, will also hold a hands-on writing workshop for primary school-aged children on Thursday 27 August from 4pm. Both events are free, but bookings are essential. Visit www.loganlibraries.org for more information on other Children’s Book Week events. Imagine August Let your imagination run wild in August with a range of fun filled activities for kids of all ages (including the adult kids). Programs will be held at all libraries across the city, and will include – an ImaginExpo (formerly known as Sci-Fi and Fantasy Finale Day), an orchestra in the library, LEGO fantasy fun and super Frozen craft. For more information and full details, visit the Logan Libraries website at www.loganlibraries.org Logan North Library’s ‘Second Editions’ book club spreads to the word to fellow book lovers in Logan Township, New Jersey.
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Left: Fr Bernie Gallagher and Fr Rollo Enright with children from Maryfield’s School first communion group.
A view of Maryfield’s Chapel on Velorum Drive in Kingston in the early years.
Below: First parish priest Fr Bernie Gallagher.
St Maximilian Kolbe celebrates 35 years Queensland Archbishop Mark Coleridge will visit Logan next month to celebrate the 35th anniversary of St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Parish in Marsden. Named after the Polish-born martyr and missionary St Maximilian Mary Kolbe, the parish sprang to life in 1980 with a few parishioners and a church hall at Kingston before moving to Marsden.
Earlier this year, the parish extended its presbytery and offices at McCarthy Road in Marsden. Known for its multicultural community, including many members from the Pacific Islands, this year St Maximilian Kolbe has held monthly mass with an emphasis on the cultural diversity of its parishioners. Councillor Graham Able said the parish had been a shining light of local faith during its time in the City of Logan.
Happy feet in Berrinba
“St Maximilian Kolbe has welcomed many people in our community from across the globe, including many migrants and refugees,” Cr Able said. “We are very grateful the church and its people have opened their doors to new residents and made them feel at home.” Archbishop Coleridge will visit the parish between 11 and 12 September to mark the parish’s 35th anniversary celebration.
Runners celebrated the one year anniversary of the Berrinba parkrun in early June with a sports dress up theme.
The free community parkrun event has come a long way in 12 months. Starting with around 40 people meeting at the Berrinba Wetlands to participate in free timed five kilometre runs, the weekly Saturday event now attracts an average of 135 runners.
“The sports dress-up theme they had for the first anniversary in June showed people have quickly warmed to this event and are having a lot of fun together while they run,” Cr Able said. Run director Adam Shannon said 1,365 people had registered since the Berrinba parkrun began in mid-2014, quickly creating a social atmosphere for all ages. “The parkrun is not just for competitive runners,” Adam said. “No matter what your speed, whether you run, jog or walk, you will be welcome. 8
“We see lots of parents and their kids coming along to run our beautiful course together outdoors while a large contingent of older people also come every week to walk the course and have a chat afterwards.” Earlier this year, Council provided painted course markers around the wetlands to guide runners and walkers. Cr Able said he encouraged those thinking about starting a regular exercise regime to give the Berrinba parkrun a go. “Exercising and getting healthy don’t need to be solitary activities and these family-friendly meet ups are a fun and social alternative,” he said.
CR GRAHAM ABLE
p: 3412 3412 e: grahamable@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba (part of), Browns Plains (part of), Crestmead (part of), Kingston (part of), Loganlea, Marsden and Waterford West (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 5 NEWS
Councillor Graham Able said he was pleased to see so many people getting involved in the event.
Wayne Norris hopes bollards and raised platforms will slow traffic at the busy Drews Rd intersection at Loganholme.
Drivers asked to take it slow on Drews Road Every time Wayne Norris heard a car engine rev, he wondered if the next thing he would hear was the sound of a car crashing through his family’s Drews Rd property.
Mr Norris said the repeated damage to his property was bad enough, but the bigger concern was the safety of other road users at the busy intersection with Ascot Rd.
The area around his Loganholme home had become known for speeding drivers, leading to a string of instances where out of control vehicles had crashed through fences.
“It’s the women and kids walking down to the child care centre and crossing the road to go to the shopping centre I was worried about,” Mr Norris said.
Cars had collided with Mr Norris’ fence seven times in seven years, including one car that crashed through his house.
Responding to calls from Mr Norris and other residents to do something about the driving behaviour, Council put up bollards outside Mr Norris’ property and installed raised platforms at three intersections with Drews Rd, to slow traffic.
Councillor Luke Smith said $25,000 in safety improvements was a necessary expense caused by the irresponsible attitudes of some drivers. “We have taken these measures so that the people who live around Drews Rd and walk or drive that area can feel safe,” Cr Smith said. “It is a shame we have to go to that extent and expense just because of a small minority of drivers whose unthinking acts behind the wheel put other members of our community at risk.”
Bethania-Tanah Merah wastewater
upgrade nearly complete
Work began in October 2014 to connect a new 500 millimetre pipe from the Church Rd pump station in Bethania to Tansey Park in Tanah Merah. The Church Rd pump station was also upgraded as part of the project. Councillor Luke Smith said the works would enhance the local wastewater
network’s capacity and support future growth. “This was quite an involved project as the new pipe had to traverse a Queensland Rail Corridor and the Logan River,” Cr Smith said. “The new pipe will support growth in Logan’s eastern catchment, which is set to grow by more than 55 per cent. “It will also free up some much needed capacity within the nearby Beenleigh network as flows will be diverted to the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant.”
CR LUKE SMITH
p: 3412 3412 e: lukesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Tanah Merah, Loganholme, part of Cornubia and part of Waterford West. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 6 NEWS
The installation of two kilometres of new wastewater (sewerage) pipeline between Bethania and Tanah Merah is expected to be completed this month.
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Club set to reign in the night Riding off into the sunset will take a lot longer at Greenbank Pony Club thanks to the addition of a new set of floodlights.
about giving the kids experience so when they go to compete, say at a night competition, it will take away some of the fears.”
The portable floodlights, previously in residence at the Park Ridge Pirates AFL club, have been mustered to a new life lighting up the club’s main arena.
The portable light tower has been funded and donated by Councillor Laurie Smith through division infrastructure funds.
Greenbank Pony Club president Mark Harrison said the lights would help riders train and experience riding under lights to better prepare for night competitions. “We’ve always tried to expose the riders to various aspects of horse riding under lights – it’s different to anything else you can do,” he said. Cr Laurie Smith (left) with Mark Harrison and the new light tower.
“Then we’ll introduce some show jumping and games under lights. It’s
Greenbank Pony Club caters to riders aged from toddlers through to seniors, as well as non-riding social members. The club is a member of the Pony Club Association of Queensland and has been in operation since 1996. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to drop in to muster days held on the first Sunday of every month at the club’s field at Campbell Rd, Greenbank.
Logan represented at ANZAC Centenary Councillor Laurie Smith travelled to Turkey in April this year for the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli.
close quarter combat was a daily occurrence, so it really hit home how intense fighting must have been.”
During the visit, Councillor Smith laid wreaths at Lone Pine on behalf of the City of Logan, Greenbank RSL and Christine Quinn, principal of Greenbank State School.
Seeing the battlelines... put the brutal nature of trench warfare into perspective.
Christine’s great uncle, Major Hugh Quinn, fought and died at Gallipoli.
Major Quinn was one of the senior officers who died during combat defending the position. Councillor Smith said the journey to the battlelines where ANZAC soldiers had fought the Turkish army put the brutal nature of trench warfare into perspective. “The ANZAC trench lines were only metres away from the enemy and 10
CR LAURIE SMITH
p: 3412 3412 e: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 7: Boronia Heights, Forestdale, Greenbank, Hillcrest, Munruben (part of), North Maclean (part of), Park Ridge (part of) and Park Ridge South (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 7 NEWS
One of the most exposed front line positions held by ANZAC troops during the bloody battle was called Quinn’s Post.
The new chapter for Logan Last month, Logan City Council launched its City Image campaign to showcase the city’s attractions and diverse, vibrant culture.
Open your mind with serene spots to find your zen.
While Logan’s residents know the city is rich with unique attributes, it was time that we let other people know.
The new chapter.
Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, Priestdale
The campaign tells the story of Logan that we can share with visiting friends and relatives. It can be seen on billboards around South East Queensland and this month features in QANTAS and Virgin inflight magazines, as well as Brisbane News, Style Magazine and local papers.
Travel a new path with our global food markets & festivals. The new chapter.
It aims to enhance the city’s reputation as a great destination for day trips. It also highlights the many thriving opportunities for business investment in Logan.
Global Food Village, Woodridge.
Every corner of the city has something to offer, from relaxing parks and scenic riverside spots, to rich heritage and cultural events.
Go down a new track with world-class bike trails.
Tell your friends and family about the city’s mixture of food markets and festivals and multicultural culinary delights. Come along to the Eats & Beats food truck festival held in different locations around the city on the last Friday evening of each month (except in August where a special two day event will be staged as part of the Queensland Music Festival). Shop at the Global Food Village on Sundays to pick up seasonal produce and create your own food feast for the senses. Much more than one suburb, the City of Logan encompasses 64 suburbs across 957 square kilometres and offers authentic experiences. And while it’s a great place to explore, it is also a great place to do business, with new industries joining a strong economic base driven by manufacturing, property development and construction, retail and wholesale trade.
The new chapter.
Daisy Hill Regional Park shared trail network.
Refresh your view with the cleanest city air in Australia. The new chapter.
Daisy Hill Koala Centre.
Drive success with easy access to 3 million customers. The new chapter.
Fastest growing prestige car hub in Qld.
Audi Centre, Springwood.
To find out more about the City of Logan, visit www.visitlogan.com.au or check out our Facebook page.
The new chapter. #visitlogan #cityoflogan
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Spring Mountain Forest hike 18 August 2015, from 9am At Logan Entertainment Centre
Be inspired and celebrate Seniors Week with a range of FREE activities including; health checks, Live Well Logan programs, massages, workshops, information stalls and much more. Be ready to laugh as two of Australia’s most loved television personalities, Denise Drysdale and Hazel Phillips, perform their Independent Women show before announcing the next Logan Senior Ambassador. Tickets to Independent Women cost $5. Show times at 9.30am-11am and 1pm-2.30pm. To find out more about this event, please phone 3412 5020 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au Tickets available by phoning the Logan Entertainment Centre on 3412 5626 or book online at www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
Eats and Beats on a roll If you haven’t already savoured the flavours of the Eats and Beats food truck revolution, then now is the time to roll on down. August will deliver double the fun as the Eats and Beats pop up food truck and music festival combines with Queensland Music Festival’s Under This Sky event for two days and nights of delicious delights. The extra day will be music to food lovers’ ears, as the trucks serve up food from 3pm9pm near Logan Brothers Rugby
With the winter temperatures keeping things cool, August is the ideal time of year to explore some of the City of Logan’s scenic corners.
SUN16AUG 9am – 11.30am, Greenbank
It is a hiker’s paradise - some of the most spectacular views can be found on Spring Mountain Forest Park in Greenbank. Join other members of the community on Sunday 16 August for a free guided hike that will stop at points along the way to share information about the plants, animals and history of the park. Keen hikers are required to have a moderate level of fitness to handle the steep terrain in some parts of the 2.5 hour walk. Places are limited, so please book ahead by phoning 3412 4491 or emailing environment@logan.qld.gov.au
League Club on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August. Here’s some things you need to know about Eats and Beats if you’re popping along for the first time: • Free entry • Open to all ages • Tables and chairs are available during the event, however, due to the high demand, it is recommended to bring along a picnic blanket or folding chairs for you and your family • Most vendors only accept cash. An ATM is available on-site • Keep up to date by liking the Eats and Beats Facebook page • Some food trucks may run out of food before the end of the event.
EATSANDBEATSLOGAN June Eats and Beats at Browns Plains.
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Logan celebrates
the innovators A waste-water treatment system that cuts CO2 emissions while producing biogas that can be used as an energy source was one of a range of sustainable innovations highlighted in this year’s Logan Eco Awards.
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A restoration project that planted 7000 trees at Slacks Creek and a smart phone App that lets users identify native plant species earned Griffith University the Sustainable School Award. Highly commended winners of the World Environment Day poster competition, L-R, Dalyce Kohunui, Sarah Garner, Peace Tombe, Josh Wiedman, Olivia Brown, Sophie Szabo and Bridget Kayali.
The awards were presented at the Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) on 31 May to individuals and organisations doing their bit for Logan’s environment. Roxanne Ives received the Community Eco Action Award for her inspiring involvement with the Berrinba Wetlands Bushcare group, as a wildlife rescuer in Logan with the Animal Welfare League and her role in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day events. Beenleigh meat wholesaler Teys was recognised for its $12 million investment in the biogas-producing waste-water treatment system, while IKEA also received a Sustainable Business Award for its 2,630 panel solar system, rainwater cooling system and customer recycling initiatives. Efforts to collect and dismantle 300,000 kilograms of electronic waste since January 2013 saw Kingstonbased Substation 33 also claim a Sustainable Business Award.
Meanwhile, the McVicker family added another Sustainable Household Award to its collection for designing their Logan Village home to feed more electricity back into the grid than they consume and relying fully on collected rainwater for their water supply. To read more about the award winners, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
Copper Cup comes to Council Logan City Council has been awarded the Copper Cup by the Beenleigh PCYC for its outstanding support in 2014-15. Awarded annually, the Beenleigh PCYC gives the Copper Cup to an organisation or individual who goes above and beyond to support the work done by the PCYC. The Beenleigh PCYC runs a busy schedule of activities for all ages and abilities, including a variety of martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, circus school, fitness programs, team sports and school age care services.
Councillor Russell Lutton receives the Copper Cup on behalf of Council from Sergeant Mark Haestier.
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Local gridiron club among the world’s best
A local gridiron club is showing its steely side as it becomes the sport’s largest club in the southern hemisphere. The Logan City Gridiron Football Club, based at Hyde Park, Regents Park, has six teams – more than the number of teams that play in the Australian Capital Territory competition.
The Logan City Gridiron Football Club is home to two women’s teams and plays out of Hyde Park at Regents Park.
“We ran a women’s competition for ourselves for two seasons before handing it over to Gridiron Queensland to run and now there are 10 teams playing,” he said. “It was pretty huge for us. Introducing the women’s competition led to our colts and men’s numbers growing as the women were bringing their boyfriends and husbands along to play.” Peter said gridiron was suitable for people of any size or fitness level. “We have two colts teams for under 18s, with our players ranging in age from 14 to 18, as well as two men’s teams and two women’s teams,” he said. The club welcomes new players, with the new season starting in August. Councillor Cherie Dalley encouraged local residents to give the sport a go. “Gridiron is a great game to watch, and this is a great club to be involved with,” she said.
New-look entrance for Logan Metro The entrance to the Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre and Browns Plains Waste and Recycling Facility from Browns Plains Rd is being made safer, with a $1.74 million upgrade nearing completion. Councillor Cherie Dalley said traffic signals were being installed at the intersection, along with traffic islands and kerbing and channelling. “The intersection became a lot busier after we opened Logan Metro, so we wanted to make it safer for people entering and exiting the site,” she said. The project is part of Council’s $56 million 2014/2015 capital roadworks and drainage program.
For more information, phone Peter on 0423 580 728 or find the club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcgfc Come and chat with Councillor Cherie Dalley and Mayor Pam Parker at the next Division 8 Cuppa with the Mayor on Wednesday 5 August from 10am to noon at Coffee Club (outside Target) at Grand Plaza Centre, 27-49 Browns Plains Rd, Browns Plains 14
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CR CHERIE DALLEY
p: 3412 3412 e: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Heritage Park, Park Ridge and Regents Park. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 8 NEWS
President Peter Farrar said the club had also introduced women’s gridiron to Australia after recognising a demand in the community.
A little bit of country coming to Logan Village The village green will be alive with the sound of music next month for the Logan Village Country Music Festival. Now in its third year, the festival continues to grow. This year it will welcome country music superstar Gina Jeffreys on stage in what is set to put the City of Logan on the map as one of Australia’s country music destinations.
Photo to come
Organising committee chair Geoff Kerkow said the free family event would feature country and western artists, an exhibition of local historic artefacts, as well as a number of food trucks and slides for the kids. “We’re going to have mainly country music, but there will be some modern music for everyone to enjoy,” he said. “Some of the food trucks from Eats and Beats will be coming down, alongside a heritage display and tours of the Logan Village museum. “The day will celebrate Logan Village heritage, music and give local talent a chance to perform local Logan content.”
Councillor Phil Pidgeon and Geoff Kerkow tune up for the festival.
Councillor Phil Pidgeon said excitement was building in the community ahead of the festival, with a strong following growing in the region and beyond. “I’m very excited about the festival this year,” he said.
“I think it will be bigger and better than ever, and a great weekend out for the whole family.” The Logan Village Country Music Festival will be held on Sunday 13 September 2015.
Place to play for dogs big and small
Councillor Phil Pidgeon said the split areas came after the original single enclosed area became unsuitable for the growing numbers of dogs using the park. “Creating two areas will allow smaller dogs to socialise with their human companions while giving bigger dogs the space they need,” he said. “A number of new facilities will also be included, such as a drinking
bubbler with dog bowl, agility equipment, more seating and gazebos to provide shade. “This is great news for both two and four legged park users.” Work was completed at the end of June.
CR PHIL PIDGEON
p: 3412 5509 e: philpidgeon@logan.qld.gov.au Division 9: Chambers Flat, Crestmead, Jimboomba, Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Munruben Forest, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, South Maclean, Stockleigh and Waterford West. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 9 NEWS
Dogs great and small will have their own place to play following the creation of separate big and small dog off leash areas at Crestmead Park.
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Mural tribute to Logan veterans
A mural has been painted on the Logan Hyperdome Library to acknowledge Logan veterans who have served in Afghanistan.
L-R Councillor Darren Power, Hayden Jones, Jayden Jones, Micheal Jones and Rory Jones.
Local cricketers warming to winter competition Cricket might be synonymous with summer but the winter competition is also proving very popular in Logan. Springwood Suns Treasurer Marion Young said the club’s rapidly growing junior and social membership had taken to swinging the willow at Homestead Park in the colder months.
expand their games to Eagleby so I think that shows that they are making the right calls to support Logan cricket and provide first class facilities for our cricketers,” he said.
Painted by local artist Jay Christensen, the mural that faces Mandew Street features red-tailed black cockatoos and a motif of a wing, partially broken, which is based on a work in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Councillor Darren Power said the mural paid tribute to returned veterans living in our communities who may not seek publicity or recognition for their service. “The mural honours the men and women, and their families, who have devoted their lives to supporting Australian armed forces in Afghanistan and other international conflicts,” he said.
Those facilities funded by Council, the State Government and the club, include a new junior wicket installed last year, shade structures erected in May and three new practice nets that will be constructed later this year. Councillor Darren Power said the club had worked with Council on a fiveyear plan to grow its membership and attract investment in new facilities and equipment. “The Springwood Suns have about 500 members now and have had to 16
CR DARREN POWER
p: 3412 3412 e: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au Division 10: Carbrook, Cornubia (part of), Daisy Hill (part of) and Shailer Park. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 10 NEWS
“We’ve been steadily increasing in our numbers and I think that’s because of the facilities we’ve got to offer people and the programs that we run,” Marion said.
MyWork has come to work Start-up companies are taking advantage of the City of Logan’s commuter-friendly location between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. MyWork began as a home business building websites for tradies before moving to commercial premises in Springwood. Founder Matt Holme (pictured right with fellow MyWork Director Dan Brett) came up with the idea of creating websites for tradies when having his house landscaped. “The landscaper I employed had looked into building a website but was turned off when he received quotes into the thousands of dollars to do it,” Matt said.
Responding to the burgeoning market of small businesses that need a web presence but didn’t have the time or money to build and maintain an expensive website, MyWork offered a cost-effective alternative.
They both cited the cost advantages of basing MyWork in Logan, coupled with access to staff from Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast and Ipswich, as key factors to sustaining the early growth of the business.
The business has taken an additional lease at its Springwood location to accommodate its growing workforce, which has increased from eight to 20 staff in the past two years.
To find out how the Logan Office of Economic Development can assist your company with managing growth contact 3412 4888 or visit www.loed.com.au
In June, MyWork celebrated building its 5000th website. Matt and MyWork’s fellow Director, Dan Brett are both from the City of Logan area.
LOGAN
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Making the right office of Economicconnections Development in Logan Business Support
The Logan Office of Economic Development (LOED) is working to open up new markets and opportunities for local businesses. Earlier this year, LOED undertook a survey of Logan businesses to get a clearer picture of the types of companies operating within the city. Focused on manufacturing, supply chain and professional services associated with manufacturing, the survey looked at the capabilities and capacity of those businesses. The aim was to identify opportunities to increase the performance of local businesses through collaboration, resource sharing and to identify business development opportunities for Logan businesses.
• 67% of respondents are planning to expand operations in the City of Logan across areas such as facilities, capital equipment and employment • 43% of respondents were registered with the Industry Capability Network. The increased understanding of Logan’s business community also allowed the LOED to strategically review and implement programs specific to Logan businesses’ needs, as well as enhancing Logan’s business case for companies looking to invest or reinvest in the City of Logan. Some Logan businesses also had a chance to learn about potential opportunities for new business on
their doorsteps at a supply chain event hosted by LOED at Logan Metro on 16 June. Brisbane Airport Corporation’s Strategic Planning and Development General Manager, Roel Hellemons, presented an overview of the $3.8 billion investment occurring in the airport precinct. Logan Water Alliance Manager Christian Truscott outlined some of the major civil infrastructure projects in the pipeline for the City of Logan. These sessions are held to provide information and introduce contacts that will help Logan businesses access local, regional and national procurement opportunities.
Some of the key findings included: • More than 75% of Logan’s businesses have been operating for five or more years • Nearly 70% of the current and intended export markets are in Asia Pacific and Asian countries
Logan business owners met to discuss new business opportunities at the supply chain forum hosted by Council in June.
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Tag is for life
Owning a cat or dog can be a richly rewarding experience, but like any member of your family, pets also need to be cared for, given attention and exercised. If you are walking your dog in public, it must be on a lead at all times except when in a designated dog off leash area. Responsible pet ownership means ensuring your pet is registered, desexed and microchipped. Your pet’s registration tag is for life, so please do not discard it. It is recommended that you write your phone number on the back of the tag before attaching it to your pet’s collar. A registered and microchipped animal can be quickly reunited with its owner if it does go missing. Your pet’s registration tag is quite simply its ticket home. Registration renewals require payment annually and are due now.
Stop and paws to think about your pet’s needs
If you have concerns about fire ants in your area, please contact the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23.
If any of your details have changed since you received your last registration renewal, please update them when paying your registration. A de-sexed pet attracts cheaper registration fees. It is a requirement of the City of Logan that all cats be registered and de-sexed. If you haven’t yet desexed your pet, sign up for Council’s De-Sexpo promotion to save money on your registration fees, as well as going into the draw to win a prize for your pet. Call 3209 3220 for DeSexpo details. Barking dogs can also be a nuisance to your neighbours. Council holds free seminars to educate residents and help them address nuisance barking and other problem behaviours with their dogs. Wandering cats can also be a nuisance and cause dogs to bark, engage in fights with other cats, menace or kill native or domestic birds and small animals, not to mention sleeping on vehicles and urinating on other residents’ property. It is a requirement of the City of Logan that all cats be contained within property boundaries and not allowed to wander. It is unsafe for your cat and it is the law. To learn more about responsible pet ownership and Council’s animal services and programs, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/animals
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FIRE ANTS
Reducing your dog’s
impact on wildlife
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Jimboomba Caddies, 19-33 South St, Jimboomba Learn how your dog can be more wildlife-friendly at a free session at Jimboomba this month. Council, the RSPCA’s Animal Training and Behaviour Centre and the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland will run the session suitable for adults and children over 10 years of age. Dogs should be left at home. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Email environment@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 4491 to book. Residents can also request to be placed on a mailing list for future environmental events and activities run by Council. Visit www.logan.qld. gov.au/environmentalevents for more information.
Prepare. Act. Survive. Bushfires in Logan
Given Logan’s leafy areas and large areas of natural bushland, bushfire is a potential threat, especially in dry years. There are simple steps you can take to minimise the impact of bushfires, including: • understand your risk • understand fire danger ratings and what they mean • prepare a bushfire survival plan or emergency plan – including when to stay or when to leave –
as well as a kit for survival and evacuations • prepare your home • understand the different types of bushfire warnings and what they mean. You can learn more about what to do before, during and after a bushfire at www.logan.qld.gov.au/disasters or download a copy of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ Bushfire Survival Plan from https://ruralfire. qld.gov.au/Fire_Safety_and_You/ Bushfire_Survival_Plan/
Logan’s big safe day out Neighbourhood Safer Places A Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) is a place of last resort for people during a bushfire. An NSP may form part of a backup plan when: • your primary bushfire survival plan has failed • your plan was to stay, but the extent of the fire means that your home cannot withstand the impact of the fire and therefore, your home is not a safe place to shelter • the fire has escalated to an extreme or catastrophic level and relocation is the safest option. Logan’s NSPs are located at Collins Street Parkland, Canterbury Dr, Mundoolun, and Shailer Park State High School sports oval, Leaf St, Shailer Park. Residents should not
rely on extended travel through fire-affected areas to reach these locations when planning for bushfire situations. These locations have been identified because they can provide a level of protection from the immediate life threatening effects of a bushfire – however, NSPs still have some risk, both in moving to them and while sheltering in them, and they cannot be considered completely safe. Remember: • NSPs do not cater for pets or livestock • Firefighters may not be present, as they will be elsewhere fighting the main fire front • NSPs do not provide meals or amenities
Learn how you can be prepared for emergencies and disasters at Logan’s Big Safe Day Out, happening on Sunday 13 September at Gould Adams Park, Kingston. The free family event will be hosted by Logan City Council and representatives from emergency services and support agencies will attend to provide you and your family with all the information you need to know. The event will be held from 9am to 3pm. Read next month’s Our Logan magazine for more information about the event.
• They may not provide shelter from the elements, particularly flying embers. People with special needs should consider what assistance they may require at an NSP, and although Queensland Fire and Emergency Services cannot guarantee an immediate presence during a bushfire, every effort will be made to provide support as soon as resources become available. 19
Councillor Trevina Schwarz and one of the CCTV cameras enhancing public safety in Division 11.
New CCTV cameras increase safety Nine safety cameras will be installed in Division 11 in the coming months thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Safer Streets Program and the Division 11 Divisional Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program. Councillor Trevina Schwarz said safety cameras were a cost-effective way of enhancing public safety in high-traffic areas, as well as targeting anti-social behaviour.
We expect the cameras to be installed and commissioned by September this year.
“Council has successfully used safety cameras to monitor public areas to make the city safer since 2001, and now cameras will be located in Division 11 as well, which is a win for our area,” she said. Eight of the 25 digital CCTV cameras funded by the Federal Government will be located in Division 11, with Cr Schwarz using divisional funds to provide an additional camera at Jimboomba Park.
The cameras will be installed at the following locations: • cnr Mt Lindesay Hwy and Cusack Lane, Jimboomba • Jimboomba Park, South St, Jimboomba (two cameras) • cnr Homestead Dr and Bushman Dr, Flagstone • Coachwood Park, Homestead Dr, Flagstone • cnr Homestead Dr and Poinciana Dr, Flagstone • Parkside Dr, Flagstone • Teviot Downs Park, New Beith • Tully Memorial Park, North Maclean.
Council’s safety camera network has been in place since 2001
Residents are reminded that road works are continuing at Cedar Pocket Rd, Cedar Grove, until December. The $2.1 million project includes some widening of the road, as well as strengthening, reconstructing and resurfacing the road, reshaping open roadside drains and replacing cross road pipes. 20
Councillor Trevina Schwarz said Council was making every effort to minimise disruption to the community during the project. “Detours will be in place as required and we ask drivers to allow extra time to complete their journey if they will be travelling in the area,” she said.
CR TREVINA SCHWARZ
p: 3412 5511 e: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, Lyons, New Beith, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub and Woodhill. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 11 NEWS
Works continue at Cedar Pocket Road
Seeds of knowledge sprout at community garden Gardening skills are being shared at Eagleby’s Fryar Rd Community Garden to teach basic skills to the next generation of green thumbs. Year 12 students from Beenleigh Special School visit the garden each Wednesday to learn about a variety of gardening techniques. Community garden steering committee president Les Turner said it was a great experience for both the students and the volunteers. “We teach the students how to plant seeds, transplant seedlings and water gardens, as well as how to enrich the soil with compost and how to maintain their tools to keep them nice and clean,” he said. “It’s great to see the students do things they didn’t think they could do.”
Teacher Peter Claire said the students loved to see the progress of what they had planted. “The students will be using some of these skills in the community when they leave school - and will be working with supervisors like Les - so it’s good for them to meet new people in a situation like this,” he said. “We want them to be independent when they finish school and opportunities like this are really helpful.”
Les Turner teaches some new skills to student Jade at the Fryar Rd Community Garden
Councillor Jennie Breene said the Fryar Rd Community Garden was established in March 2014 and had been a successful project for the community. The garden is located at 110 Fryar Rd, Eagleby, near the community hall. For more information, phone Les on 0431 932 624.
The Fryar Rd Community Garden was established in March 2014.
New signage has been installed at Beenleigh’s Logan River Parklands to benefit the local parkrun group. The Logan River parkrun happens every Saturday at 7am, and is open to people of all ages and abilities. It is a timed five kilometre run, jog or walk where everyone is welcome.
CR JENNIE BREENE
p: 3412 3412 m: 0411 658 297 e: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Beenleigh, Eagleby, Edens Landing and Holmview (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 12 NEWS
New signage guides runners
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Tree of light Centre Place at Rochedale South has had a change of colour recently. A large Fig tree that marks the entrance to the shops just off Underwood Rd has been dressed with lights to brighten up the night for diners, making it a focal point for the area. Councillor Lisa Bradley said the idea to install the lights had been well received by local businesses.
“The lights can be programmed to change colour so we will be able to use them for themed events or to mark community milestones and national commemorations,” Cr Bradley said. “Energex worked with Council to provide power to the tree and I think the lights will really brighten up that corner and become a focal point for people.”
Traffic mirror reflects safety message A recently-installed traffic mirror is improving visibility at the intersection of Daisy Hill Rd and Springwood Rd. The mirror is in addition to other mirrors installed on Underwood Rd earlier this year at the intersection of Parfrey Rd and Woodlands Dr.
Underwood will benefit from extensive upgrades to the suburb’s drainage and wastewater infrastructure.
Councillor Lisa Bradley said both projects were critical to improve the suburb’s ageing assets.
Work was completed last month on a new $1.4 million wastewater pipeline beneath Logan Rd, stretching 950m from Rolfe Circuit to Louise St.
“These works will ensure Underwood’s key infrastructure remains in good condition for years to come,” Cr Bradley said.
Meanwhile, work continues on the $3.2 million Underwood Catchment Master Drainage Project, with upgrades now completed in Charlane St, Tintagel St, Camelot St, Nicholas Crt and Dorinda Cres.
“The network of pipes and drains that serve Underwood may be largely out of sight but maintaining and improving the network means residents and businesses have access to clean and safe water as well as helping to reduce the potential effects of local flooding.” Cr Bradley said.
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CR LISA BRADLEY
p: 3412 3412 e: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 1: Daisy Hill (part of), Priestdale, Rochedale South, Springwood (part of) and Underwood (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 1 NEWS
Underwood upgrades
LOGAN :
Cityof Choice
RECONCILIATION
Strengthening ties through reconciliation In another step towards creating a strong and inclusive community, Logan City Council has adopted a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for its staff as a key initiative of the Logan: City of Choice Two-Year Action Plan (2013-2015). Through the RAP, Council aims to build stronger relationships and partnerships between the organisation and the city’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By increasing awareness and understanding, a RAP also has capacity to help build community pride, decrease prejudice and support an equitable workforce within Council. The RAP process is a nationally recognised framework, with more than 600 organisations having adopted the approach across Australia.
More than 200 Council staff heard NRL champion Preston Campbell speak about his experiences as an Indigenous footballer and the importance of reconciliation at a breakfast event in May that also featured a performance by the Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers.
Logan City Council CEO Chris Rose said Council was proud to be a national leader, with Logan City one of only 36 local government authorities across Australia to develop a RAP. “We highly value our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and by adopting a RAP, we are clearly demonstrating our commitment to the reconciliation process,” Mr Rose said. “There is a wealth of talent, success and creativity in Logan’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and while we celebrate these successes, we also acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience ongoing disadvantage associated with the loss of lands, identity, language and culture, which continues to impact individuals and the community. “Through the RAP, Council commits to working within its sphere of influence to contribute to closing the gap locally.” The draft Reconciliation Action Plan was open for community feedback in March and April, and was endorsed by Council in June 2015. Council’s RAP will also be supported by a Guideline for Engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the City of Logan, which will be available for Council staff over the coming months.
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Beenleigh Town Square taking shape The redevelopment of Beenleigh’s CBD has given the space a new look, a new name and now a new logo to go with it. The logo that will feature on signage and other promotional material incorporates a road motif that celebrates the urban history of Beenleigh and the creation of the revitalised public space. A public vote in May this year overwhelmingly voted in favour of naming the space Beenleigh Town Square.
Construction work is well advanced and is expected to be completed in September.
The licence to operate the cafe will include outdoor dining areas associated with the pavilion structure.
Council sought submissions in June and July from people interested in operating the cafe in Beenleigh Town Square.
An animated 3D fly-through on Council’s website provides a good idea of the look and feel of the new Beenleigh Town Square.
The cafe is located within the town square alongside the proposed markets.
Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au and look for Beenleigh Town Square on the ‘I want to…’ section on the right of your screen.
1 - Water feature 2 - Cafe/Pavillion 3 - Grassed Mound 4 - Courthouse threshold 5 - Shared zone link from James Street 6 - Market/event space with cantenary lighting 7 - Civic platform 8 - New Public Amenities 9 - New car park
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Solayman Nowrozi and coach Robyn Prentice.
Solayman strives to be a squash
superstar Woodridge teen Solayman Nowrozi has big dreams to conquer the world’s squash rankings, and those who have seen him play have no doubt he can do it. The 18-year-old moved to Australia from Pakistan in November 2012. He had never played or been coached in the game, but just two and a half years later, he is ranked number nine in the world rankings after winning the Oceania Junior Championship in New Zealand recently. Coach Robyn Prentice said Solayman had an obvious passion and ability to achieve at a high level in the game. “We make a good team,” she said. ”He shows the best talent I have seen in my 40 years of coaching.” Solayman has represented Australia in several junior international competitions and at the time of going to print, he was competing in the World Junior Squash Championships in the Netherlands, ranked as world number five. He has also been chosen as a member of the Commonwealth Games squash squad as an emerging player of interest for the 2018 games being held at the Gold Coast.
“I loved squash but wasn’t able to play it in Pakistan,” Solayman said. “When I moved to Australia, I met Robyn and trained hard, and she’s been a good mentor for me.” Solayman is completing Year 12 at Mt Gravatt State High School and also trains for three to five hours a day, six days a week at Acacia Ridge Junior Squash Academy – a juggling act he says is worth it if he wants to be the world’s number one player. Robyn said Solayman lived with his parents – who don’t speak much English – and his two brothers. Even with the support of this family and coaches, Solayman will need financial support to help him attend
competitions and achieve his goals of becoming one of the world’s best squash players. “He is a brilliant role model in his sport and his school,” Robyn said. Councillor Russell Lutton congratulated Solayman on his achievements in the game. “In such a short time, Solayman has reached the highest pinnacles and he deserves to have the City of Logan cheering him on. No doubt, we’ll be hearing more about him in the years to come,” he said. If you can provide financial assistance for Solayman to play at interstate and international tournaments, please contact Robyn on 0432 297 984.
Fitness stations on the way for Ewing Park Councillor Russell Lutton said six pieces of new fitness equipment were installed in July on the park’s high ground, which overlooks the path. Fitness fanatics will be able to do body pulls, push ups, chest presses, sit-ups, leg presses, pull-ups and leg raises on the new equipment.
CR RUSSELL LUTTON
p: 3412 3412 e: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central, Kingston and Underwood. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 2 NEWS
If you’re feeling inspired to get fit, Ewing Park may be the place to go.
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Lights on at Mappas Oval Football under lights has returned to Mark Mappas Oval in Slacks Creek.
relation to flood damage caused by Cyclone Oswald.
Lights used for training by junior and senior teams with the Logan City Kings had been out of action after flooding in 2013.
Councillor Steve Swenson said the replacement lights were badly needed for the three fields.
New light fittings were installed in May this year at a cost of $61,000, with $13,500 coming from divisional funds and the remaining $47,500 from an insurance claim lodged by Council in
“Meakin Park next door is now home to Football Queensland and Mark Mappas Oval is an important football facility for teams across Logan,” Cr Swenson said.
We want to ensure local football is supported with the infrastructure it needs to keep growing. Logan City Kings Secretary Dee Attard and Football Queensland Facility Development Manager Chris Kenward under lights at Mark Mappas Oval.
If the Chap fits
Chappy Fiona – or Fiona Wilson – is one of 40 Scripture Union Queensland chaplains employed by Logan schools. Chaplains play an important role in the school community. As well as offering spiritual guidance and education, chaplains also act as mentors, provide social and emotional support for students, coach sporting teams, help organise events and contribute to a range of school activities. Springwood Central State School chaplain James Hunter said being a chaplain meant being available at any time to those in need of support. “I think being a chaplain is about having a caring attitude and wanting to help others without telling them how you are going to help them,” he said.
Councillor Steve Swenson said the chaplains also played an important role outside of school hours in the broader community. “The great work of our chappys does not end when the final school bell rings each day,” he said “After hours they are connecting with working parents, responding to emails from home, running youth programs or attending events on weekends. “It’s a huge commitment but one that makes such a positive impact on those in the community who seek their advice or help.” Division 3 has five schools with Scripture Union chaplains – Chatswood Hills SS – Chappy Karen, Mabel Park SHS – Chappy Lisa, Mabel Park SS – Chappy Fiona, Springwood Central SS - Chappy James and YMCA Vocational School – Chappy Chris. If you would like to support or know more about the great work of Scripture Union chaplains, go to www.suqld.org.au
CR STEVE SWENSON Logan school ‘chappys’ Fiona Wilson, James Hunter and Lisa Henderson are well known members of their school communities.
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p: 3412 3412 e: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au Division 3: Daisy Hill (part of), Kingston (part of), Slacks Creek, Springwood (part of) and Underwood (part of). Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 3 NEWS
Parents and teachers at Mabel Park State School are so used to calling the school’s chaplain ‘Chappy Fiona’ that they are sometimes surprised to find out she has a last name.
Student wine makers
brewing a bright future Jessica Dickie (left) and Lachlan Chadwick with the remnants of this year’s vintage brew. Note: wine is for illustration purposes only.
Students Jessica Dickie and Lachlan Chadwick said the experiments were interesting ways to learn about the process behind commercial wine making, and taught them a lot about the chemical composition of one of the nation’s famous exports. “We tested two types of wine – a normal Grenache wine and added concentrate to the other, testing for alcohol percentage and a range of other things,” Jessica said.
GRASS back in 2015-16 The GRASS (Gravel Roads and Shoulder Sealing) program is continuing to spread bitumen across Division 4 and other rural parts of the city, with a new program of works for 2015-16 starting soon. Councillor Don Petersen said the program would increase safety for road users and reduce nuisance by widening narrow roads and sealing gravel roads. I’m delighted that Council has decided to continue the GRASS program in 2015-16, coming on the back of the successful inaugural program last year,” he said.
“The grapes’ initial concentrate was a bit low, maybe because of the weather we’ve had this year,” Lachlan said.
“This is an innovative project combining different construction methods and a different funding mechanism to address the long list of aging, narrow roads.
The course has taught the students some of the nuances of winemaking, both in terms of chemical content and in brewing processes, which they hope will put them in good standing for further academic study.
“A number of Division 4 roads are on the list to get the GRASS treatment over the coming 12 months, including Fryar Rd and Chardon’s Bridge Rd.
“I want to do veterinary science at university, so hopefully this will help with understanding chemistry,” Jessica said.
“I would like to thank my fellow Councillors who have made capital contributions to make sure this project can continue over the coming year.”
...taught them a lot about the chemical composition of one of the nation’s famous exports.
Lachlan is hoping to use his knowledge in a physics degree in a higher education setting. The students have entered wines in this year’s Ekka Queensland Student Fruit Wines competition, due to be announced soon. *The wine featured in the photograph above was used for illustration purposes only and was not consumed by students.
The GRASS program is valued at $1.5 million, contributed from division infrastructure funds, capital works and road maintenance funds.
CR DON PETERSEN
p: 3412 5504 e: donpetersen@logan.qld.gov.au Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Bannockburn, Belivah, Bethania, Buccan, Cedar Creek, Holmview, Jimboomba, Logan Village, Mount Warren Park, Mundoolun, Tamborine, Waterford, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Kairabah and Yarrabilba. Refer to map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 4 NEWS
Making wine in school for an assignment isn’t the way chemistry is traditionally taught, but for senior chemistry students at Windaroo Valley State High School the 2015 vintage may prove to be some of their best work.
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FREE Family Fun Day Sunday 6 September
in the park
10am–3pm, Logan River Parklands www.visitlogan.com.au
ARTS to be viewed by over a million Keep your eyes peeled for four specially designed and painted letters around the City of Logan in the lead up Animating Spaces Logan: Arts in the Park.
Artist Robyn Pell.
Created for a massive art billboard, the letters have been painted in images reflecting Beenleigh, the city’s iconic Red Bridge and the Logan River Parklands, where Arts in the Park will be held. Project coordinator and graphic artist Robyn Pell said she hoped the ARTS letters would become a new ‘selfie spot’ for eagle-eyed photographers around the city. “The letters will be out and about in Logan over the coming months, so that people will see them and want to find out more about Arts in the Park’, Robyn said. “Let’s see who can take the best selfie with them.” Over a million motorists on the Pacific Motorway will see the art billboard,
New exhibition to explore the Glory Box tradition An exhibition of work by seven artists examining the tradition of the ‘glory box’ has opened at the Logan Art Gallery. A ‘glory box’ is a box containing items saved for a woman’s married life. Artists have looked into the evolution of the glory box from a personal and cultural perspective, and explored the various symbols attached to this tradition. 28
which is just one of several community driven projects being developed for Animating Spaces Logan. “We are promoting the fact that it will be arts of all different kinds in the park,” Robyn said. “A billboard is normally considered commercial advertising space and we had the opportunity to make it an actual piece of artwork.” A free family fun day will be held on Sunday 6 September from 10am to 3pm at the Logan River Parklands, where the public artwork Under the surface will be launched, River Jam will showcase Logan’s finest musicians and buskers, and Logan’s community can help create a giant chalk drawing across the Logan River Parklands pathways. Logan City Council is supporting the Animating Spaces Logan project which is part of a statewide program run by Artslink Queensland with the support of major funding partners, the Australian Government through the Regional Arts Fund (Regional Arts Australia), Australia Council for the Arts Creative Communities Partnership initiative and the State Government through Arts Queensland.
Glory Box | Hope Chest | Bottom Drawer Curated by Robyn Pell and Vikki Kindermann. Exhibition on display at the Logan Art Gallery from 31 July to 12 September 2015. This project is proudly supported by the Logan City Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) in partnership with the Queensland Government.
To find out more about this funding program and key dates please visit logan.qld.gov.au/RADF or contact the Logan City Council RADF Liaison Officer on 3412 5426.
Image: Vikki Kindermann, Sentiments of Self (detail), 2015, mixed media and found objects box assemblage, 25 x 25 x 25 cm
Relay For Life Relay For Life is a unique event where the community comes together in an amazing show of strength, camaraderie and goodwill to create hope for a cancer free future. At Relay For Life, teams of up to 15 people keep a baton moving for 18 hours in a relay style walk or run overnight, all in an effort to support the one in two Queenslanders affected by cancer in their lifetime. Relay For Life is also an opportunity to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save more lives.
The City of Logan will this year host two Relay For Life events with all funds raised invested into Cancer Council Queensland’s vital cancer research, education programs and patient support services. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year in the fight against cancer. Start or join a team in the City of Logan today! For more information visit www.relayforlife.org.au or phone the Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.
2015 Jimboomba Relay for Life Where: Hills College, Jimboomba When: 10 Oct (3pm) to 11 Oct (9am). 2015 City of Logan Relay for Life Where: Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh When: 7 Nov (3pm) to 8 Nov (9am).
Entry is $15 for youths and $20 for adults, which includes a polo shirt and breakfast at the event.
Camaraderie and goodwill at Jimboomba Relay for Life 2013.
Register now for sponsorship workshop Not-for-profit organisations looking for tips on fundraising and partnering with corporations are encouraged to register for free sponsorship workshops being run by Council. Given the recent success of the workshop conducted by Tanya Hundloe and Tara Castle of Social Money Solutions, Council will hold
another workshop at Logan Central Library (26 Wilbur St, Logan Central) on Saturday 12 September from 10am to Noon. To register for the upcoming workshop or find out more about future events, please email Karen Tattersall at karentattersall@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 5176.
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City of Logan Growers stand at EKKA 2014
It’s almost time to break out the show bags and gear up for the rides at this year’s EKKA from 7-16 August. Council will be there supporting the vast array of local growers and producers with fresh fruit and vegetables such as strawberries, mushrooms, cucumbers and herbs along with gourmet products to satisfy the most discerning palate.
Logan City Council will also be front and centre at this year’s Good Food and Wine Show (30 October – 1 November) showcasing the City of Logan’s culinary credentials, which are earning the region a reputation as an emerging food tourism destination. Learn about our mixture of food markets and festivals while picking up seasonal produce to create your own food feast for the senses. A show bag full of unique and delicious produce will be available for purchase at both events, with funds
returning to our local growers. Every corner of the City of Logan has something to offer, so spread the love and show your support by visiting our local growers and producers stand at EKKA and the Good Food and Wine Show. To find out more follow the City of Logan, visit www.visitlogan.com.au or check out our Facebook page. #visitlogan #cityoflogan
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Logan Recycling Market
Reverse Garbage Queensland’s Louise Gillard and Lilly Shewring.
Mitchel Murray tried out Logan City Council’s lighting bike at the Logan Recycling Market.
It was a party two decades in the making as Logan Recycling Market celebrated its 20th anniversary last month. More than 1,200 tonnes of goods are diverted away from the city’s landfill each year thanks to the market. Profits raised are passed on to local charities through the Logan Mayoress’ Community Service Committee resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars being donated over the years.
Eagleby resident Maryann Bowen found some decorations for her Christmas display.
Norm and Jan Griffiths from Gailes scored some bargain d’Arcy Doyle prints.
Jim Laughton from Kingston attended the Logan Recycling Market 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Refresh your view with the cleanest city air in Australia. Right here in our own backyard we have access to some of the most open preserved bushland in South-East Queensland and the cleanest city air in Australia. Every corner of Logan has something to offer. You will find relaxing parks in Munruben and Jimboomba, nestled between both the Logan and Albert Rivers. Riverdale Park in Meadowbrook also features pleasant riverside locations. Take advantage of our beautiful bushland and take a moment to explore and reconnect with nature. #cityoflogan to share your photos of our city’s lush landscape. For more information visit www.visitlogan.com.au
The new chapter. www.visitlogan.com.au