Our Logan Magazine - June 2018 by Logan City Council

Volume 69 June 2018

Why I walked across the Sahara Desert Logan comes alive with music

CONTENTS OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Editorial enquiries: 3412 5284 or media@ logan.qld.gov.au Advertising enquiries: 3412 5176 or marketing@ logan.qld.gov.au Managing Editor: Ben Travaini News Editor: Martin King Writers: Zoe Krieg Martin King Julie Brumfield-Jones Ivy Ramos Sam Burgess Zane Jackson Rebecca Waters Graphic design: Dina Wirawan Front cover image: Girmay Gebremedhin Photo: Leah Desborough Produced by Logan City Council. None of the material in this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the Chief Executive Officer, Logan City Council. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this magazine may contain images of deceased persons.

All content accurate as of 22 May 2018.

We love our volunteers

NDIS—a new deal for people with a disability

Plan now to KRANK up school holiday activities

The battle against non-flushable wipes is on!

Logan’s next river destination

A/MAYOR — Cherie Dalley

We’re looking for our next Seniors Ambassador

DIVISION 2 — Cr Russell Lutton

Representing the whole of the City of Logan.

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

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

DIVISION 7 — Cr Laurie Smith

DIVISION 5 — Cr Jon Raven

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

DIVISION 11 — Cr Trevina Schwarz Representing Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, Glenlogan, Riverbend, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale and Veresdale Scrub.

DIVISION 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

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

Rochedale South

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

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

Browns Plains

Hillcrest Regents Park

Div 7

Boronia Heights

Div 3

Park Ridge

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Div 6 Waterford

Logan Reserve

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Bethania

Waterford West

Div 8

Cornubia Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden Crestmead

Shailer Park Meadowbrook

Div 5

Heritage Park

Greenbank

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Berrinba

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

Springwood

Woodridge Logan Central

Forestdale

Div 1

Underwood

Div 2

DIVISION 10 — Cr Darren Power

Priestdale

Carbrook

Loganholme Eagleby

Edens Landing Holmview

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Park Ridge South Bahrs Scrub

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben North Maclean

New Beith

Windaroo Belivah Bannockburn

Div 9

Lyons

Wolffdene

South Maclean

Div 11

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

Div 4 Monarch Glen Flinders Lakes

Undullah

Logan Village

Stockleigh

Silverbark Ridge

Div 10

Flagstone

Cedar Creek

Yarrabilba

Riverbend Glenlogan Kagaru

Kairabah

Jimboomba Tamborine

Cedar Grove

DIVISION 6 Representing Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Cedar Vale

DIVISION 9 — Cr Phil Pidgeon

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

DIVISION 4 — Cr Laurie Koranski

Woodhill

Veresdale

Veresdale Scrub

Mundoolun

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

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

Nominees for Volunteer of the Year: front row L-R Jenny Lemon, City Standards and Animal Care; Robin Gallen OAM, Logan Entertainment Centre; Beverley Prichard (winner), Helping Hands Community Care Services; Dianne Flack, Logan Artists Association; Christine Thomson, Park Ridge Baptist Church; Linda Spencer, Logan Entertainment Centre; Rosemary Robinson, YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program Back row L-R Lois Lowe, Lighthouse Care; Mounif Hanna, Access Community Services; Dennis Robinson, YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program; Ross Stewart, Neighbourhood Watch; Margaret Harvey, Rosies; Samantha Hamer, The Pyjama Foundation; Tina Green, YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program; Glenn Leiper, Native Plants Qld; and George Skurka, Logan City Council Libraries

As the Acting Mayor I would like to welcome you to the June edition of the Our Logan magazine—and assure you that our Council will continue to work hard on behalf of its residents as we strive to ensure a financially sound local government and one that our community can remain proud of. In the coming months I look forward to introducing a significant number of initiatives and enhancements, planned as part of our annual budget process and continuing Council’s vision of building pride in our city as an innovative, dynamic city of the future. Our city has good reason to be proud of its standing and the achievements of our residents for many reasons. For example, Refugee Week 18-24 June marks our first anniversary of declaring our city a Refugee Welcome Zone. Over the past decade, our city has resettled the fourth largest refugee intake of any region in Australia. Each person and family has endured exceptional difficulties to eventually settle in Australia and the story of Girmay Gebremedhin, who now helps refugees’ transition to life in Logan, is an inspiring story and a timely reminder that we need to continue our efforts to make Logan both a welcoming place

for newcomers while continuing to build a diverse, multicultural community. The winter months are when our city really shines—and this year is no exception—with a large number of events taking place across Logan. First and foremost is Logan Live, a Council initiative which will see more than 40 musicians perform in our cafes, coffee shops and public spaces throughout July. Everyone is welcome to attend the launch on World Music Day, 21 June at the Logan Art Gallery, which is just one of many cultural activities taking place this month.

jobs listings and 4,300 registered job seekers to its credit. It’s proved to be a great success by encouraging local businesses to employ local jobseekers. Our four local chambers of commerce are also doing their bit to recognise local businesses that are going above and beyond. This month they are calling for nominations for the Logan Business Distinction Awards, which will be held in July. It’s just one of the many great events that are happening all over our city this winter, demonstrating how Logan is a warm and welcoming community.

There is also good news for many thousands of people in Logan who have a disability. You may now be eligible for funded assistance through the Australian Government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The scheme is designed to take some of the load from family members, by providing funding for paid support and assistance. Our Council is keen to build awareness of this scheme, which has the potential to generate significant local employment opportunities. This time last year we announced the creation of the Logan Jobs website, which now has more than 3,000

Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley City of Logan

Why I walked across the Sahara Desert Last year Logan City Council declared the city a Refugee Welcome Zone and is now home to more than 6,000 people who have settled here on humanitarian visas in the past decade. Girmay Gebremedhin, now an Australian citizen, grew up in Eritrea during an ongoing civil war. As a child Girmay lived in Adi Keih, a desolate town near the border with Ethiopia where people had to walk 25 km to draw water from a river. “Because I was interested in geography and studied water management, I managed to get a job with the Red Cross, helping to build wells and establish pump stations to provide water for refugee camps,” he said. “In 2003, the government thought the Red Cross was reporting to western humanitarian organisations. They shut us down and I was conscripted.” Unpaid conscription officially lasts no longer than 18 months; however, in practice the army forces conscripts to remain in service indefinitely. “I was in the army for four years before I asked when I would be allowed to go,” Girmay said.

Refugees come from war-torn countries or face persecution if they return to their homeland.

“I was imprisoned for six months, until on New Year's Eve several of us escaped. It took us four days to walk across the border to Kasella in Sudan. It was very risky, we had no water and we had to hide during the day and walk at night.” In Sudan, he attempted to seek protection from the UN office, but was turned away by corrupt Sudanese officials. After going into hiding for several months, Girmay decided to flee Sudan when the Eritrean government put a bounty on the heads of escaped nationals. Girmay travelled to Port Sudan, where he banded together with eight others including a 14-year-old orphan, with the intention to seek asylum in Egypt. After being conned by a local, who promised them save passage but disappeared with their money, they walked across the Sahara Desert— travelling at night and surviving on sparse grass—which they ground up to get liquid. “It was a big test. We took 20 days. First it was mountains and then very flat with no trees and little grass. “I was able to get five litres of water and some food from an old man with a camel, as we crossed the desert. This food and water saved our lives.” After reaching Egypt, being captured by security forces and asking for asylum—

Working for the UNHCR in Egypt, Girmay assisted imprisoned refugees

which was refused—Girmay was once again imprisoned to await deportation and a very uncertain future. As his plane was boarding in Cairo, African Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) managed to prevent his departure and the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) made contact. Girmay finally received UN protection and remained in Cairo for four years, helping other refugees and meeting an Eritrean woman who later became his wife. In 2011, Girmay, along with his wife and daughter, were relocated to Australia, where he worked for the UNHCR until 2014, supporting refugees from all nations through fundraising activities. He continues this work today helping refugees with Access Community Services and is a community leader of 1,380 families in Queensland. He is also the secretary of the St Mary's Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church at Park Ridge, which has a 600 strong congregation. Girmay says he is extremely grateful for how he has been welcomed in Australia. His greatest hope is to reunite his family, including two children he had to leave behind in Eritrea, to Logan, which he describes as one of the most welcoming multicultural communities for refugees in the world.

Girmay working with newly arrived Burmese refugee family Khin MeYe, Matthew and Paul Chin at the Access Gateway

#WithRefugees is the theme for Refugee Week, 18-24 June 2018

LOGAN LIVE Music Month A month of music in the City of Logan www.loganlive.com.au Logan will become a city of music and live performances in July following the launch of Logan Live on Make Music Day, Thursday 21 June, at Logan Art Gallery. Logan Live will begin on Sunday 1 July and during the month more than 80 free performances will be staged by more than 40 local artists and groups in a dozen cafes and eateries around the city. It’s both an opportunity to showcase Logan’s emerging and established performers and to raise awareness of the depth of musical talent in Logan. Brown Suga’s Mel and Sana said they were looking forward to performing at the launch and at Logan Live. “We always have fun. Our preferred style of music is 90s R&B old school. We do pretty much everything. Sana’s pretty good at country. We cover all genres and we always take requests,” said Melaanie. “We do a lot of work with bands and we’re pretty regular performers at Beenleigh Bowls Club, Diggers Services Club, Springwood Lions and Greenbank RSL Club. We have our regulars turn up at our gigs.”

MAKE MUSIC DAY PERFORMANCES THURSDAY 21 JUNE Logan Art Gallery – Brown Suga, Bam Duo and December Baby 5pm-6.30pm Mayes Cottage House Museum – 2pm-3pm Logan Central Library – Chill@Central with Mad Mike 3.30pm-4.30pm Logan North Library – Chung Tian Choir 10.30am-11.30am Logan Hyperdome Library – Shailer Park High and Kimberley Park State School from 3.30pm

MUSIC FORUM If you want to know more about live music and how it can be better supported in Logan, hear from a panel of professionals at the Music Forum: Logan Live on Saturday 14 July 2pm-4pm at Logan Art Gallery. Bookings essential via logan.qld.gov.au/ galleryevents or phone 3412 5519 Logan Live is made possible through Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council.

Jimboomba Library – Lost Highway 3.30pm-4.30pm Marsden Library – L-Jay Walters 3.30pm-4.30pm

L-Jay Walters

Beenleigh Library – Freedom Train and Mixed Beans Choirs 6.30pm7.30pm A full list of performers and venues in July’s Logan Live program is available at www.loganlive.com.au

West End musical comes to LEC In July, the Logan Entertainment Centre will also host a major international production Beyond the Barricade, featuring stars from London's West End, performing songs from the world's greatest musicals in concert including: The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Evita, Hamilton, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, Lion King and Les Misérables. See page 12 for details.

Mel and Sana are Brown Suga

NDIS—A new way to support more people with a disability The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolled out in Logan from 1 July, with the promise of better services for more people with a disability. Because the NDIS is an insurance scheme that every Australian resident under 65 belongs to, many more people in Logan are expected to be eligible for some form of support to help them with everyday life. Local Queenslanders With Disability Network, Support Group Co-Convenors, Esperance Kaljoni and David Swift say the scheme is very different to the way people living with disability have been provided with services and assistance in the past.

Esperance said she had successfully applied for NDIS assessment with the assistance of her doctor. “I applied online and when I received the access form, I booked an appointment with my General Practitioner,” she said. “Most of the form was filled in by my doctor and then after that I had a call from the NDIS inviting me to a planning conversation.” David said the next steps for Esperance would involve talking to the NDIS about what she needed to be able to meet her goals in the future. “The two objectives of the individual plan are social participation and economic participation. It may result in someone going to TAFE college for example, or being able to attend church or cultural activities,” he said.

“The opportunity is there for someone to be able to continue their lives with the support they need—that's the conversation we're preparing people to have with NDIS.” The scheme is not means tested and is not connected with Centrelink benefits. The local Support Group for Logan meets in the Logan Hyperdome Library once a month. To find out how to attend a meeting email dso@qdn.org.au or phone 3252 8566. NDIA will be holding Getting Ready for the NDIS information sessions on Wednesday, 13 June 3.30pm-5.30pm and 6.30pm-8.30pm. Bookings can be made at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ getting-ready-for-the-ndis-loganholmeregistration-45226214826 You can read more about the NDIS criteria and application process at www.ndis.gov.au

“One of the differences is the choice and control people have about who supports them and when,” David said. “It can include core supports (personal services) and capacity building, using technologies such as laptops, wheel chairs and house modifications—such as modifying a kitchen—so people are more independent. “We have a choice of service providers and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, as there was in the past.” All Australian residents under the age of 65, living with disability, are eligible to apply for assessment, while children up to six years old will have access to a new Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) program. A disability, unlike an injury, needs to be for life and substantially affect a person’s ability to manage their everyday activities.

Esperance Kaljoni and David Swift are Support Group Co-convenors for Logan

Logan Loves Volunteers

Beverley Prichard was presented with the Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year

Logan Loves Volunteers recognises the contributions of more than 34,000 people in our city who help other people in times of need. They help our community's most vulnerable people, provide food and companionship, perform life-saving rescues, as well as helping youths, counselling families and helping seniors with outreach services. This year Beverley Prichard was singled out from 16 outstanding nominees and presented with the Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year, for her work with Helping Hands, an organisation that helps newly arrived refugees and migrants to settle in living in Logan.

And the nominees for the Davida Steele Memorial Award for outstanding community were: Logan Central Respite Centre, Gail Duncan; Logan City State Emergency Service, Jim Ferguson; Logan STEPS Skills Program & Networking Group, Jon Giessler; and St Mark’s Anglican Social Services, Faye Fanning

Beverley has been with the organisation for 15 years, helping migrants to settle in and learn a new way of life. She was recently elected as Helping Hands Chairperson. The 170 strong Logan City State Emergency Service, which is an organisation devoted to helping the community respond, react and recover from natural disasters, received the Davida Steele Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation. Accepting the award Logan SES Disaster Management Officer, Jim Ferguson, said Logan's SES had gone from strength to strength and in the last five years had provided more than

100,000 volunteer hours of services to the community. “Most of all I’d like to thank Logan City Council. They provide us with everything we need, everything we want. I often get people ringing me up saying can we make a donation to the SES? I reluctantly say no,” Jim said. “I say no because Logan is very, very lucky. Our Council supports us tremendously.” The SES in turn has become a major fundraiser in its own right, contributing almost $40,000 to the Cancer Council, Beyond Blue and the Alzheimer's Association in recent years.

M1 fix is a good start but there's a long way to go If you think your peak hour trip is becoming slower you're right. Figures released by the RACQ demonstrate that Logan residents have some of the slowest commutes in South East Queensland. The monthly report titled Average Travel Speed Performance on Major State Corridors, found the average weekday speeds of the Mt Lindesay Hwy between the Park Ridge Interchange and Browns Plains Rd to be just 34 km/h between 6am-9am and 4pm-7pm. There has been a 10 km/h decrease in average speeds during both peak times since March 2017. Drivers on the M1 between Paradise Rd and the Underwood Overpass, were doing only marginally better, averaging 35 km/h and 50 km/h during morning and evening peak hours.

They lost an average of five minutes each way on this short section of road and an average of 12 minutes per trip, each way between Logan River and Paradise Rd. The RACQ survey revealed the average Logan driver spends 43 minutes driving 30 km to work, averaging a speed of about 41.7 km/hour. Improving the M1 and the Mt Lindesay Hwy remain two of Council's top advocacy priorities with the state and federal governments. The detailed month-by-month surveys are based on data collected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and are available from www.racq.com.au/cars-and-driving/ representing-queensland-drivers/roadsurveys-and-assessments 7

DIVISION 1 NEWS

Councillor Bradley with Logan City Council A/CEO Silvio Trinca

A decade of dedication Logan City Council recently honoured Councillor Lisa Bradley for 10 years of service. Acting CEO Silvio Trinca presented Councillor Bradley with a framed certificate at April’s Ordinary Council meeting. In accepting the award she told the meeting that she got into local government to fight for truth and justice on behalf of the community. “It’s been an honour to serve the Division 1 community for 10 years,” Cr Bradley said. “10 years ago I set out to actively achieve projects within the Division 1 Action Plan. I would like to thank all those who have supported me.” Highlights include major improvements of Underwood Park, traffic lights outside Rochedale Shopping Village and the progression of intersection upgrades at the intersection of Rochedale Road and Priestdale Road, Rochedale South with Brisbane City Council. Councillor Bradley was first elected to the newly amalgamated Logan City Council in 2008. Division 1 takes in Rochedale South, Priestdale, most of Daisy Hill and parts of Springwood and Underwood. 8

Making space for a more inclusive kindy Councillor Lisa Bradley and a community kindy have come to the rescue for a disabled dad, and other disabled parents and carers. A dedicated parking space for people with a disability has been created outside C&K Rochedale South Community Kindergarten to cater for a family whose father is disabled and for other disabled parents/carers. Centre Co-Director Crystal Conroy said previously parents with a disability had to park in regular parking. “Depending on where they found a park it was quite a long way to go and we all felt there needed to be a disabled parking spot in the shared kindy and school parking lot right near the centre,” she said. “We approached Lisa (Cr Bradley) and she was very supportive of the idea and made sure things happened quickly. “It was a very quick process in fact and

it’s made an enormous difference to not only the family but to anyone who may need the space in the future.” Councillor Bradley said she was only too glad to help after receiving several other requests for disabled parking outside Rochedale South State School. The space was paid for through divisional funding. “Everyday things like access to a building can be quite a challenge for disabled people,” Cr Bradley said. “That’s why I’m only too happy to advocate on behalf of disabled residents to make sure they enjoy the same rights as everyone else.”

COUNCILLOR LISA BRADLEY Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 1: Priestdale, Rochedale South and part of Daisy Hill, Underwood and Springwood. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 2 NEWS

Kingston’s streetscape shape up A major street-scape upgrade is under way in Kingston as part of a rejuvenation of the Division 2 suburb. Cr Russell Lutton said the project, which will comprise of tree planting, turf and driveway rehabilitation, would help have Kingston looking its best. “Improving street-scaping might seem like a small measure but it can make a big difference to an area,” Cr Lutton said.

Logan Central Summit a success A cross-section of the Logan community recently gathered at a Council-hosted summit to discuss the exciting future of Logan Central. Close to 200 people attended the Logan Central Summit on 11 May to discuss how Logan City Council could unlock the full potential of the Division 2 suburb in the coming decades. They were joined by a strong lineup of urban design, economic stimulation, job creation and urban innovation experts, who shared their expertise and helped attendees identify short, medium and long-term opportunities for Logan Central. Cr Russell Lutton, who has represented the Logan Central area as divisional councillor since 1985, gave the opening and closing addresses at the summit. He hailed the summit as a great success, with lots of good ideas collected from the community. “It was the best attended summit that we’ve put on across the city, and I think that’s a testament to how passionate people are about Logan Central and its future,” Cr Lutton said.

“Bringing together such a diverse range of people meant we had a lot of great, positive ideas come out on how we could make Logan Central an exciting place to live, work, visit, play and do business.” On top of the information received at the summit, Council also ran an online survey before and after the summit, focus groups with students of Woodridge State High School, business and community groups in the lead up to event, along with drop-in community feedback sessions following the summit.

“I’ve worked really hard to get this project to the stage it is now and I can’t wait to see the results. “Kingston is a great community and we want residents to have pride in their suburb. Projects like this that help keep up the appearance of our streets help to do just that.” Works will be carried out by Council and Reclink Australia as part of their work readiness program, an initiative that helps participants to develop work skills which contribute to their future employability. Planting of the 274 trees started last month across nine streets—Acorn Ct, Barracuda Ct, Emperor Ct, Orionis St, Yalumba St, Barossa St, Cognac Ct, Eridani Ave, Velorum Dr. Works are expected to be completed this month. More locations could be added in the future if there is enough remaining budget.

Council staff will collate the information from the day and present it to Council as a report. “We will go through all these great ideas and prioritise projects for the future,” he said. The initiative is part of a city-wide series of Council-hosted summits, and follows successful events previously held in Springwood, Beenleigh and Logan Village. Similar events are planned for Meadowbrook and Jimboomba.

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL LUTTON Chairperson City Planning and Economic Development Phone: 3412 3412 Email: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston and Underwood. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 3 NEWS

A Mabel Park State High School songstress has claimed top gong at the Creative Generation (CGEN) Voices State Final which celebrates students who excel musically as solo or group vocalists. Contested at the Old Museum, school captain Nicole Pilato-Tilo competed against other finalists selected from a field of 150 Queensland state school students. The Year 12 student was awarded first place for her performance of I Will Always Love You, written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973 and recorded by Whitney Houston for the 1992 movie, The Bodyguard. While she started taking voice lessons this term, Nicole said she did not practice the songs for competition. “I prayed a lot and practised in the shower. That was it,” she said. “You have to audition through video first and then a live audition in front of the panel. Once you get past that, then you’re in the show.”

Footpath repairs under way Footpath repair works are being completed in Division 3 to make getting around so much more convenient. Minor concrete footpath repairs are being carried out at: • Old Chatswood Rd, Daisy Hill • Veronica Ave, Daisy Hill

Nicole strikes winning chord Nicole said winning first prize “means a lot” as music is a big part of her family, while acknowledging her school for the wonderful support she has received. “I appreciate the school because they made a big deal. Every class I walked into, they said congratulations,” she said. Division 3 Councillor Steve Swenson congratulated Nicole on her win and said she is one of the most humble and naturally talented performers that he knows.

Mabel Park State High School student Nicole Pilato-Tilo with Cr Swenson

“She sings with a voice that has a depth and maturity beyond her age, and when she sings, it makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up in a good way,” Cr Swenson said. Nicole will join other students in the CGEN2018—This Is Me! showcase to be held on 13 and 14 July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. CGEN is staged by the Queensland Department of Education to give students, teachers and school communities the opportunity to be involved in a professionally produced event.

New loos for Meakin Park Improvements to the toilet block at Meakin Park in Slacks Creek have been completed with vegetation cleared and a refurbishment of the existing facilities. Cr Steve Swenson said the upgrade makes Meakin Park a safer and more practical asset for families and residents to enjoy. “With the creation of a fitness zone last year and the upgrade of the toilet block, residents now have more reasons to make the most of what Meakin Park has to offer,” he said.

• Drews Rd, Loganholme • Herbert St, Slacks Creek • Pacific Highway West Service Rd, Slacks Creek

Mobile Office

• Chatswood Rd, Springwood

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

• Grevillea St, Tanah Merah.

2.30pm-4.00pm Coffee Club at Logan Super Centre 18/3525-3537 Pacific Hwy, Slacks Creek

Works are expected to be completed this month, weather and site conditions permitting.

COUNCILLOR STEVE SWENSON Chairperson City Lifestyle and Community Phone: 3412 3412 Email: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au

Division 3: Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah, Loganholme and Daisy Hill. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Logan Art Gallery exhibitions 15 June–21 July Rachael Lee: Envisage — unseen rhythms Rochedale South artist Rachael Lee presents a series of collagraph prints in response to the uplifting impact Logan’s parklands has had upon the artist. This exhibition highlights the rhythms of the seen and unseen in natural environments, creating a sense of place which goes beyond a literal depiction of the landscape itself.

Shibukawa and Logan sister cities children’s art exchange exhibition: Landscape to leave for future generations An art exchange project between the cities of Logan and Shibukawa, Japan, in which students from both cities create artworks based on a shared theme. This year’s theme is Landscape to leave for future generations.

Gabe Wischki: You can’t shut me up. You can’t shut me out. For local artist Gabe Wischki making art is a sensory experience. Being nonverbal, Gabe’s art is a way for him to communicate and express himself. Drawn to earthy colours and tones, his art also connects him to his Aboriginal heritage.

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Rachael Lee is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Lee Meh, 9 years old, Woodridge Primary School student, Parrots in Logan (detail), 2017, pen and watercolour on paper

Gabe Wischki, Untitled, 2016, acrylic and collage on board

Ripple effect: out of Artwaves Each year Logan Art Gallery selects one of the outstanding young artists who exhibited in the annual Artwaves: Logan and adjacent areas secondary schools art exhibition to mentor in developing their own solo exhibition for the Young People’s Gallery. This year we feature the work of Sarah Richards. Sarah Richards, Fragments (detail), 2017, colour drawing transparencies with light boxes Rachael Lee, Water No.1, 2018 (detail), embossed collagraph, stencils, wax pastel and pencil on paper mounted on aluminium.

Creative Markets: where imagination meets creation Saturday 30 June 2018, 10am to 2pm Logan Art Gallery, Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central

Enjoy the winter Creative Markets outside the gallery where individual stall holders will present their wares including crafts, handmade clothes and sweets, plus food and drink. Pick up a unique gift from the market. All welcome.

EVENTS Samoa Independence Celebration 2 June, 10am–4pm, Logan Central Gardens Opening Doors Breaking Barriers Post School Expo 6 June, Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd Griffith Sport Fun Run 17 June, 6.30am–11am Griffith University, Meadowbrook Campus Register at griffith.edu.au/sport/sport-andrecreation/events/logan-fun-run Music in the Gallery—Logan Live Launch 21 June, 5pm–6.30pm Logan Art Gallery, Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central Bookings are essential by Tuesday 21 June via logan.qld.gov.au/galleryevents or phone 3412 5519 Logan City Council Budget Breakfast 26 June, see back page for details Eats and Beats 29 June, 5pm-9pm, Logan Metro Sports Park 345-355 Browns Plains Rd, Crestmead Southern Zone BMX Titles 30 June–1 July, 8am-5pm Beenleigh BMX Club Cnr of Boundary St and Logan St, Beenleigh

by Richard Tulloch. A CDP Kids Production. A play n. Andy Griffiths & Terry Dento

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THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous! The legendary Mr Big Shot has arrived to make a Hollywood blockbuster! But when his first step is to fire Andy and replace him with a monkey—well, a gibbon named Mel Gibbon—the battle is on.

FRIDAY 15 JUNE, 10.30AM & 12.30PM SATURDAY 16 JUNE, 10.30AM & 12.30PM Entry $18pp Group 8+/Members $15pp

Logan Entertainment Centre — 3412 5626 This performance contains a small amount of theatrical haze. Recommended for ages 6 years+

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

WOLFGANG BY CIRCA

Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amidst a puff of powder, wigged and ready to throw musical madness into a crescendo of dives, swoops and twirls. Featuring mischievous acrobats and a musician, Wolfgang reinvents the composer’s magical music with a circus twist.

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Kiara's adventurous trilogy At 15, Eagleby's Kiara Phethean is taking a path less travelled as a homeschooled student and author who has written and published three books and has plans to continue her career as a fiction writer well into the future. Kiara said she started her first novel Tanzanite and the Sea Caves shortly after she turned 14 and has now completed the 400-plus page trilogy, which includes the titles Tanzanite and the Fabled Maps and Tanzanite and the Necromancer's War. Christine, Kiara's mum, said she supported Kiara's decision to complete her schooling through distance education to concentrate on her writing. “Kiara's always been very mature for her age and I didn't want to hold her back from her dreams and passion as a writer,” Christine said.

Wondering what the kids can do during the school holidays? Don't panic! There's plenty to do almost every day in the first two weeks of July. On offer is a wide range of sports, crafts and activities to suit everyone between five and 17 years old. There's plenty of outdoor activities for kids aged from five up to 12 years including: go-karting at Kingston Park Raceway, rock climbing, RAD BMX Jam, skateboarding, roller-skating, kayaking and even fishing lessons on the Logan River. For those of high school age there's also abseiling, three-hour sessions of go-karting and amusement rides, saltwater fishing, bubble soccer in Zorbs, wakeboarding and a RAD Scooter Jam with games and competitions.

Kiara said in some ways the trilogy reflected herself and people around her in a challenging setting. “I guess you could say I modelled the main character Kip, on myself, as I like to think I'm a strong and independent character,” Kiara said. “I feel that I'm older than other people my age and that's also reflected in Kip. “She's battling evil in the form of a necromancer (sorcerer) who became the way they are through bullying. “It’s adventure-fiction in a timeless setting, but there are themes that transcend time that teenagers can relate to.” Kiara recently visited Beenleigh State High School and talked to Years 7 and 8 about her life as a student-author. Her trilogy is available in print and electronic mediums, through a range of sellers, by searching Tanzanite.

Eagleby’s Kiara Phethean with her Tanzanite Trilogy

All these activities are held in locations across the city and are either free or low cost. Bookings for all activities are essential so don’t miss out. Grab a KRANK school holiday booklet from your local library, Logan Art Gallery, Customer Service Centres, Community Centres, Logan inSports Centres or by contacting council on 3412 3412 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au or download the full program from www.logan.qld.gov.au/krank Bookings open on Monday at 9am on 4 June for July school holiday activities. 13

DIVISION 4 NEWS A massive 18,000 square metres of parkland at the centre of the Brookhaven community in Bahrs Scrub is set to open on Saturday, June 30. Councillor Laurie Koranski said Haven Park was a thoughtfully designed shared space that would bring residents together and encourage active and healthy lifestyles. “The park will offer something for everyone and provides a wonderful recreational, social and environmental asset for Brookhaven and the surrounding community,” she said. “It will comprise separate playgrounds for four-plus and eight-plus age groups, green kickabout spaces, picnic structures, fitness equipment, a halfcourt basketball court, retained nature play areas and an informal amphitheatre capable of staging community events. “It is very encouraging to see developers such as Frasers Property Australia acknowledge the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle by providing extensive and high-quality open space for residents.” Frasers Property Australia’s Queensland Residential General Manager, Cameron Leggatt, said Haven Park provided a

Councillor Laurie Koranski at Haven Park with (clockwise from top) Jaymee Davis, Bou Turner, Azura Bakker and Indigo Bakker.

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lush, open and natural space for people of all ages to enjoy a wide variety of activities. “We are thrilled to be so close to making Haven Park a reality for residents at the grand opening at the end of June,” Mr Leggatt said. “This is the focal point of the community and will provide space for exercise, games, relaxation and social gettogethers. “It is sure to be a well-patronised precinct.”

The Haven Park precinct is currently under construction, with the finishing touches being finalised in the lead up to the grand opening. Residents are encouraged to come down and celebrate the opening of Haven Park on Brookhaven Blvd with a family fun day on Saturday, 30 June starting at 2pm. There will be free family entertainment, complete with a free movie screening of The Secret Life of Pets at 6pm on Ullman Oval.

New building to feature Logan’s rail and river heritage The history of Logan Village Historical Museum is set to be further enhanced through a new arrival. Museum Curator Coralyn Cowin said the River St village had become home to a new building in early May. “The former Logan Village Pony Club building was relocated to the museum by Logan City Council,” Mrs Cowin said. “We intend to turn this former railway cottage, which first came to Logan from Palen Creek about 15 years ago, into a photo gallery showcasing the area’s river and rail heritage.

“The new display will focus on the transport of days gone by and will especially allow us to highlight the considerable collection of railway photos we have. “This will help to free up space in one of the three other buildings on the museum site and the gallery will feature movable pages on the wall just like a big book.” Councillor Laurie Koranski said she was pleased to have been able to support the museum by providing Divisional funding for the relocation of this building. “The museum is a wonderful repository of many different aspects of the history of the City of Logan and this

new building will continue to add to our knowledge of our pioneer past,” she said. “The building will now be undergoing refurbishment before it is opened to the public.” Cr Koranski said the museum had been run by a dedicated group of about 15 members since 1988. “They have been enthusiastically sharing the area’s stories and heritage for the past 30 years and this new building will help them to continue this work.”

COUNCILLOR LAURIE KORANSKI Phone: 3412 5504 Email: lauriekoranski@logan.qld.gov.au

Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Buccan, Belivah, Bannockburn, Logan Village, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Yarrabilba, Kairabah, Mundoolun and part of Cedar Creek, Jimboomba, Mt Warren Park and Tamborine. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 5 NEWS

Volunteers needed at Marsden Community-minded individuals are being sought for the Marsden Neighbourhood Watch Group. Spokesman, Senior Constable Craig Hastie, said the group was a partnership between Crestmead Police and community members aimed at crime reduction methods and community building for Marsden residents. Snr Const Hastie said Crestmead Police were actively seeking motivated local community members to partner with them. “We are looking for people to be actively involved in assisting Crestmead Police in reducing crime within their local suburb,” he said. “The more eyes we’ve got looking for suspicious behaviour and crime, the better the chance we have to combat it.” Snr Const Hastie said the group already had someone to act as the group’s treasurer but was looking for expressions of interest for the positions of area coordinator and secretary. Councillor Jon Raven welcomed the move by Crestmead Police to reinvigorate the group. “Neighbourhood Watch is an important link between the community and police,” Cr Raven said. “Safe neighbourhoods are a priority for everyone and the best way to achieve that is by working hand in glove with local police so I encourage all local residents to get involved with Marsden Neighbourhood Watch.” The group meets from 6pm to 7.30pm on the last Monday of the month at McDonalds at Marsden. More information is available from Crestmead Police Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Warren Parker or Snr Const Hastie on 3803 9555.

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(From left) Sualauvi (Albert) Ah Kuoi from the Logan Youth Justice Service Centre, Cr Jon Raven and Indigenous elder/artist Greg Duncan with the new artworks at the Bega Rd pedestrian tunnel

Indigenous art for pedestrian tunnel A living arts classroom is currently being constructed underneath the wheels of motorists travelling the Logan Motorway between Wembley and Kingston roads. Councillor Jon Raven said the Bega Rd pedestrian tunnel, which runs under the motorway near Kingston State College, was a vital link between both sides of the busy road. Under a project between Logan City Council and the Logan Youth Justice Service Centre, the tunnel is being painted with Indigenous artworks. “Youth Justice has employed Indigenous elder and artist Greg Duncan to work with young people within the youth correctional system,” Cr Raven said. “This is a really busy tunnel, which is used during school terms by about 300 students daily, to travel from the Marsden and Berrinba side of the highway to the Kingston and Woodridge side. “We would like to see local schools tap into the tunnel paintings as an educational tool, as they include the symbols of our nation. These artworks include flags, landmarks and traditional imagery which we hope will deter graffiti in the tunnel.”

Mr Duncan said he had enjoyed working with the youth to produce the artworks, designed to tell the story of meeting places in Logan for all people in the city. He said he was proud to be involved in a project which had helped reduce graffiti in the area of the tunnel and the skate park. Program co-ordinator Sualauvi (Albert) Ah Kuoi said the project was also designed to encourage local youth to learn more about their heritage and identity. “This is a great way for our youth to be involved in something which enables them to learn different stories about the rich cultural history and multiculturalism in Logan,” he said. “The vision for this mural is that it will be used as the theoretical component of future cultural murals in the community.” Mr Ah Kuoi said 10 youths had already been involved with the program and one young person enjoyed the experience so much that they had continued to take part in the program on additional days.

The artworks on the tunnel and the Argonaut Skate Park, also created by Mr Duncan, have helped to dramatically reduce the incidence of graffiti in these locations.

COUNCILLOR JON RAVEN Chairperson City Centres Special Committee Phone: 3412 5505 Email: jonraven@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba, Marsden, Loganlea and part of Waterford West and Crestmead. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 6 NEWS

From left: Graham Vayro, Sandra Koehler and John and Kay Covey are enthusiastic members of Village Rockers

Rock around the clock for mental health Footpath and drainage repairs complete Residents in Bethania and Meadowbrook may have noticed works to improve infrastructure. Council has completed works to replace stormwater drainage inlets and sections of kerb and channel at Turquoise St, Bethania. The project started in March and was due to be completed by the end of May, weather permitting. Meanwhile, footpath repairs have started in Blue Eagle Dr and Meakin Rd at Meadowbrook and are due to be finished later this month. For more information about upcoming works in your area, view project works notices at www.logan.qld.gov.au

Rock and roll dancers from across South East Queensland have flocked to the Tudor Park Community Recreation Centre for the Village Rockers’ annual gala event.

“We’ve previously made donations to the Cancer Council and Bravehearts and wanted to be really local this time as the dance is happening in Division 6.”

The Village Rockers hold a major dance event each year to benefit local charities and this year chose the Meadowbrook branch of headspace, the national youth mental health foundation, as its beneficiary for the 19 May event.

In addition to the annual gala dance, the Village Rockers hold monthly club nights at the Logan Village Hall, and lessons on Wednesday nights with experienced dancers passing on their skills and knowledge to beginners.

Speaking to Our Logan before the event, president Gary Hastings said they were expecting up to 200 people to take to the floor.

They also participate in social activities such as bike riding, motorcycling and kayaking, have club camps a few times each year and go to other club’s events.

“We have booked Buddy Love and the Tremors, which is one of the best bands around, and it’s for a really worthwhile cause,” he said.

The event has received divisional funding from Logan City Council. For more information about the club, call Del on 0418 717 492 or visit www.villagerockersinc.org.au

Phone: 3412 5506 Email: councillorssupportdivision6@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Noel Burdette will hold a series of talks in Logan City Council Libraries in June and July. The first talk is about Birds in your garden, which will teach participants how to identify the birds that visit our backyards and take a closer look at their interactions with each other. Find out which plants attract native bird life into our backyards, and learn some simple landscaping tips that will ensure they keep revisiting. The second is About the potted garden where Noel will troubleshoot common problems associated with growing many species of plants in containers, while discussing water saving techniques, potting media, pot selection and site and species selection. Pollinators, predators and pests is a discussion that delves into the miniature world of insect life, and provides tips about how gardeners can maintain a healthy backyard environment. You can find out how to increase the population of beneficial insect life in the garden without the use of harmful chemicals.

30 Years of Neighbourhood Watch in Queensland Logan City Council, in collaboration with the Queensland Police Service, has a long-standing partnership with Neighbourhood Watch Queensland, recognising the many social and safety benefits that stem from an active local Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbourhood Watch Queensland is a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation that has helped to create safer and more cohesive neighbourhoods since 1988. Members are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. If you would like more information about your local Neighbourhood Watch Group, please contact: dcpc.logan@police.qld.gov.au or visit the Neighbourhood Watch Queensland website www.nhwq.org

The final talk in the series in July is about Simple organic garden solutions and troubleshooting common garden problems such as pest and disease issues, along with increasing soil fertility, using only organic methods. These talks and many more are being provided free on Saturdays throughout June and July at Logan North Library, Beenleigh Library, Marsden Library, Logan Hyperdome Library and Logan Central Library. For further information go to www.loglib.org/noelburdette Noel Burdette will be holding a series of talks in Logan City Council Libraries

Precedent set in battle against flushable wipes A company manufacturing and marketing flushable wipes has been ordered to pay a $700,000 penalty for misleading advertising after the Federal Court found that an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigation proved beyond doubt that wipes should not be flushed.

Logan City Council is committed to helping its ratepayers understand what can be safely flushed down the city’s wastewater system to avoid what can be a significant expense and inconvenience. For more information visit: www.dontrushtoflush.com.au

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The packaging claimed the wipes could be flushed and would disintegrate in the sewerage system when flushed. During the trial the company admitted it had misrepresented its products as being safe for Australian sewerage systems. The ACCC said it took action against the company as it was concerned that consumers were being misled into believing that the wipes could be flushed.

Betty Wipe Come along to the comic workshop presented by Cameron Davis, comic writer/ illustrator. Learn how to make your very own comic and enter our “Don’t Rush to Flush” comic competition. Workshop: Wed 4 July, 1.30pm-5.30pm Loganlea Community Centre. Cost $10. To book your place, phone 3805 8260 or email admin@ loganleacommunity.org.au

“The ACCC said Australian wastewater authorities faced significant problems if wet wipes are flushed as they can cause blockages in household and municipal sewerage systems.” According to Sydney Water, 75 percent of Australian sewer blockages involve flushed wet wipes. Each and every year Logan Water clears hundreds of blockages in the city’s wastewater network, with a significant percentage of these blockages involving wet wipes.

The Federal Court has found that wet wipes are responsible for blocking sewerage pipes

The competition winner will have their comic published in the Our Logan magazine and online via Logan City Council Facebook.

18 To see how you can save time and money, watch the Don’t Rush to Flush video at www.dontrushtoflush.com.au

Beware of winter – the season for house fires Last year 144 house fires occurred in Logan, most of them during the winter months according to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service. In the first four months of 2018 there were 35 house fires in Logan and 485 statewide. The kitchen is where almost half of all house fires start. The usual problem is when cooking oil, left on a stove, overheats and reaches flashpoint. A major fire can start in a matter of seconds and they can’t be extinguished with water! Prevention is simple—never leave frying food unattended, keep the area around your stove clear of any flammable items—and have a fire blanket handy … just in case. Another increasingly common cause of fires in winter is overheated battery chargers and items such as laptops left to charge on beds or cushions where the heat generated from charging can’t escape.

Electric blankets can also pose problems as people tend to roll them up and store them during summer. As they’re folded and unfolded the coils split and lose their protective insulation, creating a fire hazard. Heaters of all types can also pose a risk as they collect dust particles when stored which become fuel for a fire when turned on. Before putting them into use this winter season, make sure they are clean and always keep them clear of flammable items such as curtains, cushions and newspapers when in use. It’s always a good idea to test that you have working photo-electric smoke alarms. Testing is simple. Press the button on the cover and the alarm should activate. If it doesn’t, then it’s time to replace the battery, and even better still, the alarm too. For details on the fire alarms you should have fitted to your house go to: www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/ smoke-alarms It may just save your home and your life!

Can you smell smoke? In the coming months, depending on conditions, a prescribed burns program may be undertaken to reduce the bushfire hazard in Logan's parks and reserves. Logan City Council’s Prescribed Burn Program aims to reduce the bushfire hazard by working in partnership with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and Queensland Parks and Wildlife to undertake planned burns on Council-owned land and statecontrolled land. The objective of a prescribed burn is to reduce the fuel hazard rating in bushfire-prone areas by slowly burning off undergrowth in controlled conditions, allowing fauna to escape. An added benefit is that they improve forest health by promoting natural regeneration of local plant communities. The burns are usually conducted from April through to July but this time may be extended if there are favourable seasonal conditions. If you live in a property that directly adjoins a park where a prescribed burn is to take place you will receive a notification in the mail. The Council website also features a full list of planned burns for the year. Social media and the Council website will be used to provide wider-reaching communications leading up to a prescribed burn.

DIVISION 7 NEWS

Wine and spirit maker takes home bronze Mitch Larkin wasn’t the only Loganite getting a medal recently. Forestdale-based wine maker Jason Hannay received four bronze medals at the Australian Distilled Spirit Awards in Melbourne. Jason won for his lemon schnapps, gin, brandy and grappa concoctions in the awards. “Being recognised in the gin category was particularly good because there were 69 entries in that class,” Jason said. “Our gin has been well received by local wine bars and boutique bottle shops and we thought it was time to enter a competition.

“This is the first time any of our spirits have been entered into any competition, and we thought we'd give the prestigious ADSA competition a go and we were astounded with our results.”

Putting the brakes on speedsters Councillor Laurie Smith has responded to community concerns about speeding in Boronia Heights by using divisional funding for speed platforms.

The competition attracted a record 295 entries this year, a 20 percent increase on 2017, reflecting the burgeoning industry and increasing number of distillers across the country.

Councillor Smith said he received numerous requests from residents of Short St and Mortlake Cres, to undertake traffic calming due to concerns regarding speeding and driver behaviour.

This year’s entries were assessed by 16 of Australia’s leading industry experts over two days with points awarded for appearance, nose, palate, balance and finish.

The speed limit in Short Street is 50 km/h with a 40 km/h school zone outside Boronia Heights State School.

Jason is the Chief Distiller at Flinders Peak Winery, located at Peak Crossing in the Scenic Rim.

Recent traffic surveys at five locations along the street have revealed on average, 50 percent of motorists are driving in excess of 50 km/h with over 11 percent travelling in excess of 60 km/h. “These platforms will not restrict parking or access to properties and will have ‘flatter’ profile to reduce noise issues,” Councillor Smith said. “I believe they will make the street even safer and allay the genuine concerns of residents.”

COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Chairperson City Image and Innovation Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au

Division 7: Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and part of Greenbank, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 8 NEWS

BMX works crank up at Browns Plains Local BMX riders will soon be jumping for joy with works on the old clubhouse at Waller Park under way as part of a $900,000 series of jointly-funded upgrades at the Browns Plains site. Councillor Cherie Dalley said construction of the new Centenary Plains BMX clubhouse came after an earlier upgrade of the facilities to include a new pump track was completed last year.

“We’ve had great feedback on the pump track and everyone’s looking forward to the new clubhouse and access road,” Cr Dalley said. “We haven’t had a similar bitumen pump track facility in Logan before, so this track provides a great place for competitive and elite riders in Logan and beyond to develop their skills. “The upgrade to the clubhouse is the last part of the staged project, so we’re getting really close to the finish line now.” Construction of the clubhouse started in April and works are expected to be finished by August this year.

The Centenary Plains BMX track will continue to operate as usual during construction. The $900,000 project, which was jointly-funded between the Queensland Government ($300,000) Logan City Council ($575,000) and the Centenary Plains BMX Club ($25,000) to deliver upgrades at the Browns Plains park. Also in Browns Plains, works have been completed on a project to boost lighting in Fleet Park. A solar LED light was installed in April to boost security and deter antisocial behaviour in the park at night.

“During this time, I just ask people to keep in mind that parts of Waller Park will become a construction site for a period of time,” Councillor Dalley said.

“We know parks of all shapes and sizes are important to our community and the works we’ve done here will ensure people feel safer around Fleet Park,” Cr Dalley said.

“Crews will work to minimise disruption and inconvenience to nearby residents and park users as much as possible during the upgrade.”

For all enquiries, to report maintenance issues or to suggest improvements please phone 3412 3412 or email parksdepot@logan.qld.gov.au

Old bus shelters re-used for students You might have noticed many old bus shelters across Logan have been replaced by new shelters that meet disability standards. But what happens to the old shelters? For the students of Park Ridge State School, some of these old shelters have been given a new lease of life as shelters in the set down areas of the school car park. “This a great way for use to re-use shelters that while they aren’t compliant for bus stops, make for good rain and shade shelters for students waiting to be picked up in the car park,” Cr Dalley said.

The project entailed cleaning and painting the old shelters and installing them on the existing concrete path. A small area of additional path was built so students would walk around the new shelter. The project was completed over the Easter school holidays and was funded from Cr Dalley’s Divisional Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Program at a cost of $4,500.

COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY Acting Mayor Phone: 3412 3412 Email: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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The future of Waterford West District Sports Park has been secured following Council’s endorsement of a long-term master plan.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said following extensive community consultation the master plan recognised the needs of the community and how the area should be developed. “Originally the Waterford West Sports Park was designed to be just for sports, but now with the feedback from the community, it has evolved to be more than just a sports park,” he said. “This area is well overdue for a park like this and Waterford West Sports Park is the only one of the five master planned parks that incorporates non-playing field physical activity, which is what the community wants.

“Out of all of the master plans that Council has recently done public consultation on, the Waterford West Sports Park plan topped the list with thousands of people engaging on social media supporting this and providing positive feedback. “Key elements of the master plan include a water play area, recreation hub with café, table tennis and equipment hire, adventure play area, pump track, kick and throw area (with stage), running loop, outdoor gym/fitness hub and sport area with multipurpose courts.” He said that while the master plan proposes a long-term vision that will be delivered over the next 10 to 20 years, he is hopeful and confident that the reimagined Waterford West Sports Park will be delivered far sooner as part

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of Council’s vision to deliver statement projects across the city. “The park will be within walking distance for families from Crestmead, Marsden, Logan Reserve and Waterford West while also being within bike riding distance to areas such as Park Ridge,” he said. “The water play element will be a major attraction for the park, centrally located to a number of surrounding suburbs.” Council will now consider budget to start the design process for the master plan. “This is a big positive investment for the city and it is important to make the right decision,” said Councillor Pidgeon. “We’ve done the leg work by consulting with the community and I will now work hard with Council to ensure these plans come to life.”

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Ridge South, Munruben, North Maclean and South Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Logan’s next river destination Logan Village could become the city’s next river destination, with almost 500 ideas submitted by local residents and landowners, industry leaders and developers at the Logan Village Forum held at the Lions Community Hall in March.

reimagined existing landmarks, including a new main street lined with restaurants and cafes, and activation of the Logan River. Historically, Logan Village was the head of navigation for the river, which serviced the region and contributed to its overall development.

More than 200 people attended the forum, headlined by experts in place design, infrastructure policy, urban innovation and development, who facilitated stimulating discussions on the economic and place-making potential in Logan Village.

Along with re-establishing access to the river, improving pedestrian connections and upgrading Waterford Tamborine Rd were ranked ‘high’ among the community’s priorities. The future Logan Village could feature shared pedestrian and cycling paths connecting the existing Village Green to adjoining housing estates.

A computer-generated fly-through on the ultimate development scenario

Another major theme echoed throughout the forum and in community engagement channels, was retaining the rural atmosphere and celebrating the existing heritage—characteristics which make it unique in the City of Logan and a potential attraction for visitors and new business. Ideas from the Logan Village Forum have been collated into 29 key actions and 45 initiatives to be released later in the year in the Logan Village Implementation Plan. For more information about the Logan Village Forum, visit www.logan.qld.gov. au/loganvillageforum

Jobs portal celebrates first anniversary

Logan Business Distinction Awards 2018

Logan City Council’s online jobs site, www.loganjobs.com.au is celebrating its first anniversary with more than 4,300 registered users and 3,000 local job listings to its credit.

Nominations are now being called for the Logan Business Distinction Awards to recognise outstanding local businesses in a wide variety of categories including:

To celebrate the milestone, a resource hub has been added to the website, to help local jobseekers find professional support to search for work in Logan.

• Business of the Year.

The new resource hub lists a wide range of agencies as well as training providers and recruitment agencies. It also provides hints and tips on how to write job applications and what to expect at interview. The site is free for both jobseekers and Logan businesses.

• Emerging Business of the Year • Not For Profit Organisation of the Year

Businesses are also encouraged to apply for one or several industry categories including: industrial trades and services, manufacturing, professional services and more. The award winners will be honoured at a red carpet event, featuring live entertainment, a two course meal and a keynote address by Don Meij, CEO of Dominos, on 20 July at the Logan Entertainment Centre. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.loganbusinessawards.com.au or by phoning the box office on 3412 5626. Nominations can also be made on this website. The awards and event are proudly hosted by the Logan Chamber of Commerce, Beenleigh-Yatala Chamber of Commerce, 4118 Club and Logan Country Chamber of Commerce.

Find out more: www.loganjobs.com. au, www.facebook.com/loganjobs. com.au

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Chef backs local produce Local chef Adam Gleaves says he loves creating great meals and he prefers to create them using local and sustainably sourced produce. Adam has run his own hospitality business for the past 10 years serving Brisbane and the Gold Coast, creating five star meals in fine dining establishments, prestigious catering companies and sporting stadiums. He credits his success to sourcing his ingredients from local growers and suppliers. “By using what's in season and locally grown, everyone can cut food kilometres for the meal—that's the distance between farm and plate,” he said. “It makes a difference, you can taste the freshness when something has just been picked. “Here in Logan we have an abundance of variety thanks to market gardens producing fresh vegetables and a large number of local producers. “Some of my favourites are Beeneigh Butchery, Kenon Mushrooms and Costa Farms for mushrooms, The Berry Patch for fresh strawberries and Uncle Don’s for A grade cucumbers. “I believe the key to being a successful chef is to lead by example, follow sustainable practices and support local farms and businesses.”

Smoked Bacon and Chickpea Ragout 1 x 400 g can chickpeas 400 g smoked bacon from Beenleigh Butchery 500 ml passata 1 large onion 1 large carrot 2 sticks celery 2 sprigs thyme ½ bunch flat leaf parsley 3 cloves garlic Olive oil Sea salt Pepper Chilli flakes: optional Parmesan cheese • Chop bacon and parsley. Finely dice onion, carrot and celery. Peel and slice garlic cloves. • In a large pot heat a little olive oil. Sauté diced onion, garlic, carrot and celery until tender. • Add chopped bacon and cook for approximately two minutes. • Add chickpeas, herbs and passata. • Turn down heat and simmer for 20 minutes. • Add salt and pepper to taste. • Serve in a bowl with freshly grated parmesan and chilli flakes.

Adam and Sally Gleaves’ company Chef-express is based in Beenleigh. They have won the: • Logan Chamber of Commerce Business Distinction Award 2017 • Director, Sally Gleaves won the Australian Institute of Management Regional Award 2015 • Both Adam and Sally Gleaves were finalists in Gold Coast 2015 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. www.chef-express.com.au

2018 Logan Small Business Expo Now in its second year, the Logan Small Business Expo is a one day business-to-business marketplace for small business owners to showcase their products and services. With more than 150 trade tables, speaker workshops, food trucks and live entertainment, it is a busy, fun-filled environment that is focused on generating solid sales leads for small business owners. For a Trade Table Info Pack simply email: paulabrand@ smallbusinessexpos.com.au The event will be held on Friday, 13 July 2018 10am-4pm at the Mt Warren Sports Centre.

DIVISION 10 NEWS

‘KRANK’ it up for kids over holidays Foam hockey, dodge ball, basketball, netball and futsal will all be on offer as part of a three-day sports carnival in Cornubia in July. Division 10 Councillor Darren Power said the Cornubia Park Sports Carnival would run again in the July school holidays for children aged from five to 11-years-old as part of Logan City Council’s KRANK school holiday program. “Council and Logan Basketball Inc have teamed together to create a fun and diverse program to keep kids active,” he said. The carnival will be held over three days from 2-4 July at the Cornubia Park Sports Centre on Bryants Rd, Shailer Park and will run from 9am to 3pm daily. Jan Priest, Cr Darren Power and Ailsa Melville

Wheels spin meals for 22 years After more than 22 years of delivering dinners, Shailer Park Meals on Wheels is still in high demand with its clients. Run solely by volunteers, charity president Jan Priest said the service is on the search for more volunteers. “We deliver around 200 meals per week to approximately 40 clients, so it certainly takes time and resources,” she said. “Our clients are very grateful for the meals we deliver. They can order from a selection of soup, main meals (including salads), desserts and sandwiches. For many of our clients they are more likely to eat a meal if it is prepared than if they have to cook it themselves. “Volunteers are always welcome, especially drivers who can donate their time and vehicle for deliveries.” Councillor Darren Power said without volunteers, services like Meals on Wheels wouldn’t exist.

Logan Basketball Venue Operations and Programs Manager, Greg Day said parents could drop their children at the centre for the day. “We employ fully qualified coaches—and while we do work with the kids on the technical aspects of each of the sports—the focus is more on providing a fun atmosphere so that they can enjoy their experience while gaining some skills,” Mr Day said. “We also have a qualified first aid officer in attendance for the whole program.” The entire three days will cost $50 per child. (Single day fees are not available) Places are limited and parents are encouraged to book in early, with registrations opening at 9am on 4 June. Requests for registration forms can be made either in person at the centre or by emailing holidayprogram@ loganbasketball.com Completed registration forms must be returned, with full payment, to secure a place.

“As the old saying goes, many hands make light work,” he said. “We also need younger volunteers who are happy to put their hand up to help. A lot of our existing volunteers have been here from the start and are looking to slow down, so we need that next generation to come through and help the service continue.” If you would like to volunteer or offer assistance please call the centre on 3806 0529.

COUNCILLOR DARREN POWER Phone: 3412 3412 Email: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au Division 10: Shailer Park, Cornubia, Carbrook and part of Daisy Hill and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 11 NEWS

Smoother and safer rides for motorists Division 11 has been a hive of road work activity with major projects now under way or recently completed. Works started on the Henderson Rd upgrade in April while a project at Millstream Rd kicked off last month. Both major upgrades come after a project to strengthen, widen and resurface Cedar Grove Rd between Leopardwood Rd and Brushwood Millstream Rd Cr wrapped up after construction started in October last year. Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the upgrades to Council-controlled roads in the area would lead to safer and smoother rides for motorists. “I’ve advocated strongly for road upgrades in my division and it’s good to see crews on the ground

carrying out these important works,” Cr Schwarz said. “While we advocate state and federal governments for upgrades to the Mt Lindesay Highway, it is important to carry out upgrades on local roads as funding allows. “Safety is a top priority and while roadworks can cause short-term disruption, in the long run it’s the safety of our community Cedar Grove Rd which is most important.”

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number of intersections, resurfacing the road and installing road drainage. Completion is expected by October this year, weather permitting. On Millstream Rd, work is under way on a stretch from the Mt Lindesay Hwy to about 100 m south of Heritage Rd to strengthen the road, upgrade drainage and improve the road surface. The project will be delivered in sections to improve traffic flow for motorists and works are expected to be completed in December, weather and conditions permitting.

Charity starts at home in Jimboomba More than $1,000 was raised at a special opening day event. “The opening was awesome—we had hundreds of people come down and support us,” Kathy said.

Chicks Conquering Cancer started six years ago as a fundraising effort for a local family facing a cancer battle. Fast forward to 2018 and the Jimboomba community group has grown bigger than founder Kathy Smith could have ever imagined. With 38 men and women as volunteers, Chicks Conquering Cancer now offers those affected by cancer educational programs, practical help and financial assistance. And as of last month, the group added a permanent op shop at 635 Cusack Lane Jimboomba to help their fundraising efforts.

“There was strong support from the community, a good feeling of community spirit, and we’ve had local business supporting us as well.” She said money raised by the op shop, which sells everything for $5 and under, would help the charity to deliver continued services in the community. Cr Trevina Schwarz, who attended the op shop opening, said the Chicks Conquering Cancer initiative was another example of the tightknit community spirit which makes Jimboomba so unique.

Cancer organisers and volunteers for all the work they do for Jimboomba,” Cr Schwarz said. “It’s great that they now have an op shop to help fund services for those who are doing it tough with cancer.” People wanting to help the group can assist in several ways, including volunteering their time to offer practical help such as lawn mowing and cleaning and donating clothes to the op shop. The charity is also looking for drivers for the regular weekly trips to Brisbane hospitals. For more information, visit their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/chicks conqueringcancer

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COUNCILLOR TREVINA SCHWARZ City Treasurer Phone: 3412 5511 Email: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, Glenlogan, Riverbend, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale and Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 12 NEWS

President Max Noble with Cr Jennie Breene

A little bit of country hospitality Nestled away in the leafy part of Eagleby, the Brigalow Country Community Club is a pillar of its community. The club hosts two “Country Escape” concerts each month for special needs groups from as far afield as Ipswich and Redlands. Club president Max Noble said the Country Escape concerts have been going for about 15 years. “Brigalow opens its doors to everyone but Country Escape is an important outing for those in our community who

are less privileged, plus their carers and friends,” Mr Noble said. “We originally only held it once a month but the demand is so great we had to make it twice a month.” The kitchen is staffed by volunteers and the guests are entertained by a volunteer band. Councillor Jennie Breene said it’s the volunteers, and especially people like Max Noble, who create the sense of community that promotes social cohesion. “Max does so much for this area and is

also an honorary park ranger who does some great work keeping this area safe,” Cr Breene said. “I take my hat off to him and the other volunteers who contribute to this great club.” In addition to Country Escape the club holds socials on the first and third Saturday of each month, karaoke on every first and third Friday night, practice nights on Thursday and it hosts a church service on Sundays. For more information visit www.brigalow-country.com/411285325 or contact Max Noble on 0412 536 877.

Sewerage upgrade during June Parts of Beenleigh’s sewerage system will get an upgrade this month. Val Phillips, Graham Remnant, Max Noble, Bev Smith, Suzy Salt

Mobile Office Thursday 14 June 2018 2pm-3pm

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Logan Water Infrastructure Alliance said the 350 metre wastewater (sewerage) pipeline that runs between Logan, Gailes and Hanover Streets will be upgraded and a 75 metre section of pipeline will be replaced. The new infrastructure will increase local wastewater storage capacity and reduce potential wastewater overflows. Logan Water Infrastructure Alliance said it will make every effort to minimise disruption but some general construction impacts will occur. “With Beenleigh’s population growing it’s vital that essential infrastructure such as wastewater keeps up with it,” Cr Jennie Breene said.

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

Do you know Logan’s next Senior Ambassador We're looking for someone who's over the age of 50 and active in the community as a volunteer—providing their expertise and assistance—contributing to others people's health and wellbeing and involved in things like arts and culture, sports, environment, education, community support, etc. Last year's winning ambassador, Val Gebbett, can't recommend the role highly enough. “Receiving the Logan’s Senior Ambassador Award for 2017 was such a thrill for me, my friends and family. It just showed that my years of volunteering did not go unnoticed,” she said. “My family made a fuss and the clubs and church where I volunteer showered me with thanks. I would like to thank the judges and the friend who nominated me.” The Ambassador of the Year 2018 will be presented at the annual Logan Loves Seniors event, which will be held on Tuesday, 21 August at the Logan Entertainment Centre. It’s a daytime event featuring a gala concert and free seniors expo. Mark the date in your calendar, but please set time aside to make your nomination, which must be received before the closing time of 5pm, 23 July. www.logan.qld.gov.au/community-support/ community-development/seniors/logan-loves-seniors

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Mobile Microchipping and Chip Check Event Both cats and dogs are welcome to have their microchip checked for free.

THE KINDEST CUT Take advantage of a 20 percent discount on the cost of having your pet de-sexed as part of Operation Wanted between 1 June and 31 August, at participating vets. The de-sex upgrade offers your pet long list of health benefits—plus it's also much cheaper for owners to register de-sexed pets—and better than trying to find homes for an unwanted litter.

If they don't have one, its just $20 for the chip and your details to be recorded on the national database as the owner. Where: Marsden State High School car park, 106-130 Muchow Road, Waterford West When: Saturday 16 June 2018, 7.30am-9am

The City of Logan proudly supports this initiative by participating vets and the RSPCA. www.operationwanted.com.au

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FRIDAY 29 JUNE 5PM – 9PM

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Three big weeds on our hit list Three weed species are popping up on Logan's landscape in increasing numbers and density—Leucaena, Broad Leaved Pepper Tree and Tecoma. The threats they pose relate to competition with native species for space and shading native species out of existence. Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) was introduced to Australia as a legume fodder species and when used in grazing management, it is a beneficial, drought-tolerant stock feed. The other reality though is that it is encroaching on the creeks and riverbanks in Queensland, east of the Great Dividing Range.

It is also increasingly abundant along roadsides, where it interferes with visibility. It can now be seen on the side of many suburban streets and highways of coastal Queensland.

KERBSIDE CLEAN UP SERVICES Carbrook, Cornubia, Loganholme, Tanah Merah— commencing 11 June

Also obvious along waterways, suburban streets and highways is Tecoma Stans or Yellow Bells.

This native of South America has light winged seeds which travel readily by wind or water. Usually appearing in gardens and along fencelines, its yellow flowers are also quite obvious on medians and the roadside as you travel down the M1 or drive through the suburbs. Tecoma is a strong competitor along creeks as it also multiplies and spreads by sending out suckers from the main stem, establishing thickets over a very short time. Just like Tecoma and Leucaena, Broadleaved Pepper Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) is becoming increasingly prevalent along creeks, gullies and along fencelines of urban properties. Broadleaved Pepper and Leucaena can grow to a considerable sized tree up to five metres high.

Council's pest management team plans to undertake progressive control of these weeds on roads and public land in Logan City into the future. Call Council on 3412 3412 for assistance in identification, advice on control or quotes for their control on private land. A comprehensive colour guide to the Weeds of Logan is also available free of charge from Council’s customer service centres, or by phoning 3412 3412.

Bushland dumper caught red-handed A resident illegally dumping rubbish in bushland was caught red-handed by police patrolling in one of the All-Terrain Vehicles provided by Council. The man was required to clean up the mess on the spot and was later summonsed to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court, where he was fined $650. Logan City Council actively investigates illegal dumping and can issue fines ranging from $252 to $9,461.

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Buying a new pet after 1 June 2018?

Carleen Orr with Mana a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, one of the most popular breeds of dog kept by Logan residents

If you're bringing home a new pet after 1 June 2018 there is no need to pay for a full year’s cat or dog registration. A quarter year pro-rata animal registration is available for new pets from 1 June to 31 August for just $10—and even less for pensioners— if you have a new de-sexed dog or cat. The pro-rata fees do not apply to previously registered pets or unregistered pets that were residing on a City of Logan property before 1 June 2018. If your pet was obtained from Council's rehoming program there’s nothing to worry about, as they were automatically registered, microchipped and de-sexed. This small fee enables Council to track down stray pets' owners and to care for pets that need to be rehomed. To apply, simply register online at: www.logan.qld.gov.au —then click on Logan City Council online services link and then pay it at —new animal registration. The 2018/2019 animal registration renewals will be issued on 1 August 2018. The current annual fee for registering a de-sexed pet is just $35 year—and even less with a pensioner discount.

Logan's Dogographics High energy dogs that require plenty of exercise, space and attention are the breeds of choice in Logan, with the most popular being the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Logan City Council Chairperson for City Parks, Animals, Environment and Waste, Councillor Jennie Breene, says it’s important to choose a pet that fits the owner’s circumstances.

Commonly known as ‘Staffies’, 3,443 were registered in Logan by their owners last year. The next most popular breeds are Labradors and Border Collies.

“Clearly, large active breeds are not suitable for apartment living and high energy pets need lots of exercise and training,” Cr Breene said.

Kingston and Rochedale South have the most Staffordshire Bull Terriers, 203 and 201 respectively, followed by Marsden (182) and Crestmead (176). Other popular breeds include Maltese Terrier Cross (1,976) German Shepherd (1,914) Australian Cattle Dog (1,117) and Australian Kelpie (1,046). The least popular pooches in Logan, with just one representative each include the less well known breeds— Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Ibizan Hound and Leonberger. Nearly 50,000 dogs are registered in Logan.

“Our Animal Management Centre (AMC) takes in hundreds of dogs and cats too energetic for the family. “A little bit of research before buying a dog or a cat will go a long way in reducing the high number of abandoned pets we need to re-home.” Jimboomba resident Carleen Orr has owned her Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Mana, for eight years and said she’s a loving family pet. “She’s loyal, energetic and great fun to have around—we all love her,” she said. “I agree Staffies need strong discipline and have lots of energy to burn, but what you get in return is a very lovable friend.” 31

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City of Logan Budget Breakfast Join us for the 2018 City of Logan Budget Breakfast. Hear first hand how the 2018/2019 Budget will shape the future for the city, local business and community. Hosted by Andrew Lofthouse from Nine News. Our key note speaker will be announced shortly.

Tuesday 26 June 2018 6.30am for 7am, concluding at 9am Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central

TICKETS ON SALE NOW Table (10) $800 or Individual $85 Bookings for this event close Friday 22 June 2018. Secure your ticket now to avoid disappointment bit.ly/LCCBudgetBreakfast For further information Phone: 3412 5083 Email: events@logan.qld.gov.au