Our Logan May 2020

Our Logan

Volume 88 May 2020

Recycling PCs for online connection

Meet Logan’s new Mayor and Councillors

CON T E N TS OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Editorial enquiries: 3412 5284 or media@logan.qld.gov.au Managing Editor: Rebecca Smith News Editor: Martin King Writers: Zoe Krieg Martin King Julie Brumfield-Jones Sam Burgess Samantha Stiller Geoff Stead Graphic design: Dina Wirawan Charlene Chang Front cover image: Ella Misisa.

Photo Martin King Photos may not depict social distancing Please note some images appearing in this edition may have been taken before social distancing requirements were implemented.

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Businesses rise to meet challenges

Meet the councillors

The Loan Rangers’ suggestions

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Online book club

Turning followers into friends

Environmental centre nears completion

MAYOR — Darren Power

DIVISION 2 — Cr Teresa Lane

DIVISION 3 — Cr Mindy Russell

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

Representing the whole of the City of Logan.

DIVISION 7 — Cr Tim Frazer

Representing Slacks Creek and part of Daisy Hill, Shailer Park and Underwood.

DIVISION 5 — Cr Jon Raven

Representing Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Forestdale, Hillcrest, and part of Park Ridge and Regents Park.

DIVISION 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

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

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

DIVISION 8 — Cr Jacob Heremaia

DIVISION 11 — Cr Natalie Willcocks Representing Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Greenbank, Kagaru, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge, Undulla and part of Munruben, North Maclean, South Maclean, and Park Ridge South.

Representing Heritage Park, Logan Reserve and part of Chambers Flat, Crestmead, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South and Regents Park.

All content accurate as of 27 April 2020.

Forestdale

Div 7

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Woodridge Logan Central

Greenbank

Div 3 Shailer Park

Div 2

Div 6 Bethania

Waterford West

Div 8

Logan Reserve

Div 11

Waterford

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben

Holmview

Bahrs Scrub

Stockleigh Silverbark Ridge

Monarch Glen

Undullah

Div 4

Div 9

Flagstone

Yarrabilba

Cedar Creek

Riverbend Glenlogan

Kairabah

Jimboomba

Kagaru

Tamborine

Cedar Grove

Cedar Vale

DIVISION 9 — Cr Scott Bannan Representing Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Glenlogan, Jimboomba, Riverbend, Stockleigh, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub, Woodhill and part of Chambers Flat, Logan Village, Munruben, North Maclean, South Maclean and Tamborine.

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Wolffdene Logan Village

South Maclean

Flinders Lakes

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Bannockburn

North Maclean

Lyons

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Eagleby

Windaroo Belivah

New Beith

Carbrook

Loganholme

Edens Landing

Park Ridge

Div 10

Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden Crestmead

Cornubia

Meadowbrook

Div 5

Park Ridge South

Representing Carbrook, Cornubia, Loganholme, Tanah Merah and part of Shailer Park.

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Heritage Park

Priestdale

Div 1 Springwood

Regents Park

Boronia Heights

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Underwood

Berrinba

Browns Plains

Hillcrest

DIVISION 10 — Cr Miriam Stemp

Rochedale South

DIVISION 12 — Cr Karen Murphy Representing Beenleigh, Eagleby, and Mt Warren Park.

DIVISION 6 — Cr Tony Hall Representing Bahrs Scrub, Edens Landing, Holmview, Loganlea, Meadowbrook and part of Bethania.

Woodhill

Veresdale

Veresdale Scrub

Mundoolun

DIVISION 4 — Cr Laurie Koranski Representing Belivah, Buccan, Bannockburn, Cedar Creek, Kairabah, Waterford, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Yarrabilba, and part of Bethania, Logan Village and Tamborine.

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A new era for our city With a new Council sworn in, I’m looking forward to spearheading a fresh approach and leading a team which is diverse and has a vast range of skill sets to govern this wonderful city.

I would like to thank the people of Logan for their support and for putting their trust in me to lead this Council on their behalf.

I want to thank my colleagues and also my family—my four children and my amazing wife for their unwavering support. It has been tough at times, but these experiences make us more resilient.

With only a short window until we finalise the 2020 Budget, the councillors and I have hit the ground running, engaging with residents and listening to the needs of the community in these challenging times.

The good news is that our community is responding with a sense of unity to the social and economic challenges we are facing as a result of COVID-19— reflected in many of the inspiring stories to be found in this edition of Our Logan.

In the pages that follow, you will read about some of the remarkable initiatives being undertaken by people in our community that have big hearts and great ideas.

Our lead story features Council, Logan Together and Substation33 who have joined forces to rebuild computers from e-waste components recovered from our recycling centre.

They are being built by Substation33 and provided free of charge to students such as Ella Misisa to enable her to continue her studies from home.

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Led by champions such as Cath Bartolo from YFS (page 4) Lighthouse Care, food charity OzHarvest, Givit and Share the Dignity are preparing hundreds of food and essentials packages.

Packaged daily, they are delivered by State Emergency Service volunteers to people who are isolating or unable to access food and medicine.

Our businesses are also rising to the occasion. On-site designer and manufacturer Evolve has secured contracts to make millions of facemasks and other personal protective equipment for Australian health workers (Page 6).

Many other businesses are also adapting their operations successfully, making the most of online sales, alternative delivery options or broadening their customer base.

Council’s response to the COVID-19 has been comprehensive.

As well as providing support to our community partners, our Council is supporting businesses and residents with a financial relief package.

As part of the package, some changes were made to the quarterly rates notice.

• An extended interest free period is in place for current quarter rates and charges Debt recovery measures have been suspended

• Annual lease fees for not-for-profit organisations, that lease a Council community facility, will be waived for 2020. Lease fees for 180 sport, recreation and community organisations with memberships of more than of 40,000 people will also be waived.

Please check out Council’s COVID-19 information hub on our website. It features health advice from Queensland Health, lists community support contacts and available resources to support you and your families.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge former Interim Administrator, Tamara O’Shea and Council officers for quickly implementing these compassionate measures.

With our new Council team, I look forward to reshaping the future vision of Logan as a city that meets the expectations of all residents and one that we can all be proud of.

• Fees for rates payment at Australia Post outlets have been waived • Our terms for interest accruing have been amended • Hardship arrangements for residential property owners are extended to all ratepayers • Council is also refunding 50 per cent of operational (licence) fees paid since July last year to nearly 1,300 businesses in hospitality and food operators, hotels and motels, manufacturers and a range of other businesses • Organisations operating from a Council community leased facility (and have none or less than 15 gaming machines), will have their existing levels of Council water remissions increased to 100 per cent for the January to March 2020 billing period (billed in April 2020)

Mayor Darren Power City of Logan

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Charity legend helps unite our resilient city When Logan hurts, Cath Bartolo inevitably feels the pain.

Cath is a Director and Chief Executive Officer at not-for-profit organisation YFS that has been helping disadvantaged and displaced Logan residents get their lives back on track since 1983.

The former Mackay-born nun came to Logan in the 1980s as a teacher. Her first role at YFS was as the Disability Manager.

Over the years, there is little she hasn’t seen or experienced and has led the way in helping find solutions for our city’s most vulnerable.

She acknowledges the COVID-19 pandemic is testing our charities like never before. But, as always, she remains resolute about a brighter future.

“The 2017 floods were something that really tested us,” Cath says.

“But it was a different kind of emergency, this one has so many layers to it and its effects are likely to stretch on a lot longer.

“It’s also quite a dramatic thing, a lot of people are just scared and that’s not something we’ve seen before.”

Cath believes the key to emerging from the current crisis in the best shape possible is to remain optimistic and put all challenges into a bigger picture perspective.

“We know this will come to an end and we will get to the other side,” she says.

Cath says she draws some leadership inspiration from former Prime Minister John Howard’s role in the gun buyback scheme after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.

“He had a very clear vision, he wasn’t worried about his popularity so to me that was such a strong example.

“I’ve (also) seen strong leadership from some of the Aboriginal leaders, the elders, particularly the women elders in Logan who’ve been able to have their sight on a long-term vision that’s not going to be just for the next month or two.”

Cath says the most striking aspect of the COVID-19 shutdown is seeing people who had jobs and wouldn’t normally need to contact YFS, reaching out for the first time.

But in a crisis the best shine, and Logan’s charities and service organisations have stood up to help.

As soon as the effects of the pandemic began to be felt in Logan, they rallied within days.

YFS, Council, Lighthouse Care, the State Emergency Service, supermarkets and pharmacies pooled their resources to develop and deliver care packs to people who were isolated or financially challenged from the pandemic fallout.

“The way Logan has come together hasn’t been all that surprising but it’s still been great to see,” Cath says.

‘Logan City Council has been outstanding with its leadership, they’ve been very proactive and acted quickly to put together a response model.’

“They partnered with YFS and in turn the State Emergency Service for us to lead with an emergency response.

“Even in our own organisation we’ve seen our own silos broken down and people from different areas are all working together.

“It’s still been particularly challenging for us. Unlike the floods where we could draw on volunteers in their 70s, we can’t do that now.”

But the entire city can take comfort knowing that Cath, YFS and the scores of other community groups and volunteers are there to shepherd Logan through the dark crisis and to the light at the other end.

For information on the City of Logan’s response to COVID-19 visit Council’s website.

If you need emergency assistance, please contact YFS on 3826 1500 or visit: yfs.org.au

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Cath Bartolo, Director and Chief Executive of YFS is helping the people of Logan, coordinating community resources to assist the disadvantaged

Rebooted computers deliver vital community connections Just weeks ago, 10-year-old Ella Misisa was reliant on her parents’ mobile phones to complete her homework.

Now, the year 5 student is able to connect to her classes with ease.

Ella’s Slacks Creek family has received a refurbished computer this month to assist with the transition to online learning.

Ella’s mum, Chiquita says the help means even more than that.

“It also helps us, the adults, do what we need (to get) done,” she says.

The family is one of dozens across Logan in dire need of better online connections in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Logan City Council and Logan Together have recognised that need and joined forces to help fund computers for eligible local households.

Donated, rebuilt computers are being rolled out by the electronic waste recycling team at Substation33, the social enterprise arm of Logan’s YFS community support services.

For families like Chiquita’s, the support has been timely and invaluable.

“It (the pandemic) has impacted our family in many ways,” Chiquita says.

“My husband… worked full time (but) was told there is no longer anymore work (and) was released a month ago.

“He has since found work to help support us but our adult son and daughter have lost their full-time jobs. “ Chiquita says news that her two schoolage children would have to learn from home for the first few weeks of the term was nearly the final straw.

“Education for our kids is very important to me and my husband,” she says.

“Academically they are doing well and we didn’t want them to fall behind.

“This has been a huge relief for us.

“It’s so heart-warming to know there are people in Logan prepared to do something like this.”

Logan Together Director Matthew Cox says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vital need for online connections in more vulnerable communities.

“It has become very clear in the last few weeks just how critical access to a computer is for connection, but there are many families in Logan and across Australia who don’t have that access,” Matthew says.

“Logan Together is very pleased to partner with Council and others to help provide these computers to families in Logan, providing online connections now and into the future.”

The program has so far provided devices for families and people most in need.

With all available devices now distributed, Substation33 is in urgent need of donations of computers, screens, keyboards, mice, power and monitor cables to refurbish into new computers.

The enterprise is accepting donations during business hours at 31 Mary Street Kingston, or can be contacted on 07 3826 1533 to make arrangements for larger collections or pick-ups.

Eligible participants for refurbished computers will be assessed by YFS and Logan Together.

Ella Misisa is now able to study at home, with the assistance of mum Chiquita and her new computer provided by Substation33

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Our businesses rise to unprecedented new challenges Resilience and innovation are among the cornerstones of business development and those qualities are now defining some of our city’s best-known brands.

Many Logan businesses have taken head-on the setbacks created by an unprecedented pandemic and have dug deep for survival.

Logan City Council has already announced a support package which included: • A 50 per cent refund for operational (licence) fees paid since July last year for nearly 1300 businesses

• Waiving of fees for any new applications received until August 31 this year • Extending the interest-free period for the current rates and charges notice to September 30, 2020 • Making hardship arrangements available to non-residential property owners.

The new Council also has the option to consider additional economic support as a component of the upcoming 2020/21 Budget considerations.

Evolve Group’s newest team members, Brendan Hawes and David Knapp are managing the integration and optimisation of machinery at the company’s Crestmead factory, which will produce millions of IPKISTM face shields

IPKISTM Face Shield

The aptly named Evolve Group is among those Logan businesses that have adapted to the ‘new world’.

Evolve Group essentially turned its business on its head overnight to produce up to 60,000 of the urgently needed N95 medical masks per day. In April Evolve built new clean rooms and will soon start manufacturing the IPKISTM Face Shield, Personal Protective Equipment for Australian medical workers.

The company’s Managing Director Ty Hermans says Evolve was proud to be able to put its hand up to help.

“We have always prided ourselves on our ability to design award-winning products and rapidly solve complex engineering challenges, but this is certainly our most important project— something we have been training for since we started our reshoring mission back in 2006,” Ty says.

“We are proud of our ability to apply our Queensland-based advanced plastics manufacturing facility and skills to a missioncritical project like this, supporting our frontline medical teams and others that are sacrificing so much right now.

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“Securing supply of critical products like this by reshoring the manufacturing in Australia has to be a priority for all Australians now and into the future. Being Australian-made also ensures the production of high-quality products.”

Three years ago, the White House of Waterford was closed because of the floods following ex-tropical cyclone Debbie.

For owner Rebecca Cobbing, she thought it was possibly the worst thing that had happened. Now she looks back and it doesn’t seem so bad.

“While the last few weeks have certainly been a whirlwind and everything has happened so quickly, I look back now and the floods really weren’t that bad,” she says.

“We started to experiment with our menu, adding a takeaway option for those who were in isolation and the more vulnerable —I’d heard about some carers’ struggling to get to the supermarket in the early morning so we wanted to help those people in some way.

“But when the close-down announcement was made on the Sunday night it was a bit sooner than we expected.”

Extraction Artisan Coffee has created packs for ‘cook at home breakfasts’ and a new take away menu

Rebecca is positive about the future but predicts there will be a new normal.

“It will change the way people operate, change the way we’re doing business,” she says.

“You don’t get too many opportunities in business to reset what you’re doing, it’s almost a forced reset and we have been able to pivot really quickly.”

UP Markets organiser Kate Neill says the markets, held the first Saturday of every month in Underwood Park, were about supporting local producers in an outdoor environment but that had changed recently.

“We wanted to find a way we could still support our stallholders as much as possible — they’re all small businesses as well,” she says.

“We decided that we’d move the markets to an online market on a Friday night as it seemed that is when people were at home.”

Kate said it was heart-warming to see the support stallholders were giving each other during this challenging time.

“There has been a lot of community support within the markets — they’re embracing and supporting each other to get through and come out the other end.”

Other Logan businesses doing things differently include:

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Innovation

St Coco’s

Full menu offered through drive-through service

Cafe Edge (Beenleigh)

Charity dedicated to working to help the homeless and at risk — now providing free hot warm meals to those doing it tough

Thom and Ann’s (Yarrabilba)

• Takeaway menu and home delivery • Selling fruit and vegetable boxes and packaged meat

GASP Café (Springwood)

Takeaway only and local delivery

Logan Regional Producers Market

Have started a virtual marketplace held weekly from Friday to Monday with a central depot for pick-up of purchases

Extraction Artisan Coffee

• Have a dedicated takeaway menu • Have created packs so that people can pick up breakfast ingredients and cook them at home

Devon Pixies

High tea takeaway

Hop space

Supplying pick-up options and family packs for fridge/freezer

Poppy’s Chocolate

Introduced online ‘emergency’ chocolate packs for Easter

For more information on business support go to: logan.qld.gov.au/business-support 7

Introducing your new Logan City Councillors

Cr Lisa Bradley - Representing Division 1 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

Since 2004, and continuing once elected in 2008, I have fought for truth and justice, not only for Division 1 constituents, but for the greater good of the City of Logan.

I intend to continue working towards this goal.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

In 2004, certain injustices within the local government came to light. Through a lengthy process of research, Right to Information requests and submissions to Logan City Council, it became clear to me that the only way to make true and lasting changes would be from within Council itself.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

Division 1 has a number of natural assets which are highly

valued by the community and are very worthy to take visitors to. Such examples are (if allowed during COVID-19 restrictions) Springwood Conservation Park, Underwood Park lagoon, Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, and Springwood Park What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

In high school, I wanted to be an actor.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

My three children, because I don’t get to see them together often.

Cr Teresa Lane - Representing Division 2 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

Those who have the least—often give the most—and do so freely and generously. That’s the Division 2 I grew up in and raised my own family in. From individuals to sporting groups and not for profits, there is always someone ready to give a hand, waive a fee or just listen and not judge. Wanting to represent these struggling but generous people—to get the best results for them, has always been an ambition of mine and I am proud to be their local representative.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

Division 2 is the heart of Logan City. From the Global Food Markets at Woodridge to the ladies of Marvellous Mature Women, Mission Possible Inc, Family and Kids Care at Kingston and the youth support programs popping up over the area, people of all ages, come from all over, for connections, friendship and support.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

We have some great local hotspots in and on the fringe including Karawatha Forest, Civic Park and Booran Park 8

Centre. Simply Beans and Monkey Tree on Compton Rd are great gathering spaces for a cuppa or a beer.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

My commitment to my community was to fight for better basic services, to keep residents informed about events, local groups meeting times and work being undertaken on our parks and roads.

I will be sending a flyer to every home with upcoming events so people can plan their activities and maybe join a local group.

If you see me driving around in the bright pink VW bug, give a wave or flag me down if you want to raise an issue.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

Just three for dinner would never happen—my family and friends would call in and pull up a chair but (Bruce) Springsteen, James Patterson (author) and my best friend Maree Browne are in my top three.

Cr Mindy Russell - Representing Division 3 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I consider myself, first and foremost, a community worker.

I’m most passionate about bringing people together to form supportive communities.

Working with families over the past decade, I’ve observed that genuine and trusting relationships are the magic ingredient in building community.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

In my role managing a local community centre, I spent years listening to families about our city’s strengths and ways we could do better.

Also, I really love working with, learning about and helping different types of people.

It was because of this that I became interested in making a difference through local council.

I grew up in Daisy Hill and now love living in Slacks Creek with my family, so I feel a strong connection to the Division 3 area.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

Division 3 has a lot of special hidden gems.

cafes and other foodie spots across the division.

Whenever someone visits from outside Logan, I love to take them to Extraction Artisan Coffee in Slacks Creek for its ambiance, fun staff and great food and coffee.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I really enjoy movies, books and shows that relate to time travel and alternate realities.

Some of my favourites include 1984, Rick and Morty, and of course, the Back to the Future trilogy. I love delving into the thought experiments that they explore.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

My family is probably missing me lately, so I’d have to say them.

However, I would love to pick the brains of (technology entrepreneur) Elon Musk, (New Zealand Prime Minister) Jacinda Ardern and (astrophysicist) Neil Degrasse-Tyson.

One of my personal favourites is the growing collection of

Cr Laurie Koranski - Representing Division 4 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I love living in Logan and being part of our tremendous community. I have been a resident for over 35 years.

Together, my husband Andrew and I ran a small business employing local people for more than two decades.

Andrew continues to work locally and our children go to school in Waterford.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

Prior to being elected to Logan City Council in 2016, I held several community leadership roles supporting local charities, schools, social clubs, sporting organisations and businesses.

I ran for local Council as an independent candidate in 2016, keen to further opportunities for our community.

I was deeply honoured to have been elected and to act as our community’s voice in Council.

As the Division 4 Councillor, I listened to our residents, drove positive change and stood up when it mattered.

I am hugely excited to be part of this dynamic new Council and look forward to working together to lift our community higher.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

My daughter Angie and I collaborated on a “We’re Logan” video. I wrote the lyrics.

Angie performed the vocals and is featured in the video.

We used local film-makers to help us put this piece together.

We filmed at some of our local Division 4 landmarks. I hope you enjoy watching “We’re Logan” as much as we did producing it.

Watch it here: bit.ly/2W7TcDN What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

My husband and I are parents to 17-year-old fraternal (boy and a girl) twins—Alexander and Angela. They are the light in our lives.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

In the first instance, I would choose my husband and my kids.

Alternatively, I’d choose to meet with some great and colourful Aussies—Paul Hogan, Jana Wendt, Tim Ferguson and Wendy Harmer.

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Cr Jon Raven - Representing Division 5 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I’m a people person who enjoys learning new skills.

I enjoy talking to people, listening to their stories and trying to help them.

I also enjoy hearing interesting ideas and using those ideas to craft policy with the needs of our community at its core.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

I originally ran as a councillor to give back to the city and the people that had nurtured the success of my business and family. Having represented my community during the difficult times we went through last term I am grateful that I can continue provide my leadership and experience as a councillor.

I am looking forward to working with the new Council to unlock our city’s full potential.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

We have beautiful parks in Division 5 such as Berrinba Wetlands, Tygum Lagoon and Crestmead Park.

There are also thriving industrial estates including the home of

Google Wing, unique cultural sites such as the Khmer Buddhist Temple as well as great restaurants.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I enjoy rollerblading with my kids for fun and for fitness.

If you see me down at Tygum Park skating around the lagoon, you might be able to get a laugh when I fall over (it happens two or three times a week!)

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

(Former AFL player and coach) Leigh Matthews because I’m a Brisbane Lions tragic and the three (nearly four, we were robbed!) premierships were an amazing period for our club.

(Former Prime Minister) Paul Keating, because his scathing wit would be great to experience first hand and (author) Bryce Courtney because reading The Power of One as a teenager changed my life.

Cr Tony Hall - Representing Division 6 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I believe I am pretty down-to-earth, approachable and easy to talk to.

I like to help people and it’s a good feeling when you can.

I like things to be done in a fair way and love seeing people have a go and be rewarded for their efforts.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

My father Warren Hall who passed away in 2019 aspired to become a Councillor in Logan but was unable to attempt this dream due to declining health. He would often speak of what he wanted to change in the community and what he would like to improve.

This was a great way for me to speak to my father about his interests while he was in palliative care.

My father suggested that I would make a fantastic councillor because of what I had achieved so far in my life and because he knew I cared about my community.

I proudly took his advice and aim to be the best councillor I can be.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

I love the dynamic range of people and locations within Division 6. My division is reflective of all of Logan – with our local 10

shopping precincts, parks, education hubs, community centres and beautiful bushland.

Division 6 has an abundance of wildlife and I would encourage residents and their visitors to put on their hiking boots and enjoy a walk through our beautiful bushland.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I grew up in a traveling circus and performed as an aerial contortionist and trapeze artist.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

The first person I would invite would have to be my mum, Egita.

Your mum is the first person to love you unconditionally, and we need to spend as much time with our mums as possible.

The second person would be myself, so that I could ask myself why I did so many silly things when I was younger!

And the third person is easy. That would be my dad so I could see my mum and dad together again and tell him all about Council-life and ask for his advice, now that I have fulfilled his dream.

Cr Tim Frazer - Representing Division 7 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I am a very compassionate person who has a strong sense of justice.

That’s why I chose to be a union delegate for a decade and more recently to work for the State Government in community services.

I am very family-oriented and to ground myself, I spend quality time with my family by going for a walk once a day.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

I wanted to make a difference in the community by getting all of the small things fixed that have been hindering the area from reaching its full potential.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had a visitor, where would you take them?

Division 7 has a mix of suburbia, acreage, parks and commercial areas that meld together to make it quite a nice area to live in.

If I had a visitor, I would ordinarily take them to a natural feature, however one man-made feature in my division is notable. I would take my visitor to Wineglass Park in Hillcrest.

In the park there is a nice water feature and a gazebo where one can relax whilst looking at the water tower.

The tower has lots of lights that look amazing at night time.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

Even though I have not been involved with the Army Reserves for many years, I still use the 24-hour time system which really confuses many people.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

The Queen as she is the Queen, nothing more needs to be said!

Actor, Adam Sandler, to provide the entertainment and to be funny at any moment.

And my wife, so I can enjoy the dinner with her and so she can also meet my chosen guests.

Cr Jacob Heremaia - Representing Division 8 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I believe that if you have a go, you should get a go.

I’m so proud to represent my community on council and I’d like to thank all the of the amazing people who have offered their support and kind words.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

As the youngest councillor in Queensland, I’m fighting to enable our city’s young people.

It’s great to see our council working with local schools to build up our young people. They are the future of our city and our nation.

Council offers free activities for kids during the holidays all the way to traineeships and apprenticeships.

I’ve seen so many hard-working young people gain valuable practical work experience.

Traineeships don’t only develop careers, they build selfconfidence and give young people a head start.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had a visitor, where would you take them?

I love taking my pet dog, Lucy, for a walk.

She’s a beagle, so she has a keen nose and gets into quite a bit of mischief.

Stoneleigh Reserve in Logan Reserve has a great park that families love.

If you do move in, please join the Stoneleigh Reserve Community Facebook Pages.

It’s a great way to connect with your neighbours.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I love history, so here’s an interesting historical fact.

I was born in New Zealand. If you look at history, New Zealand and Australia have an interesting relationship.

Before 1841, New Zealand was a part of the colony of New South Wales.

Section 6 of the Australian Constitution says that New Zealand is able to become an Australian state.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

My mum, my dad and my pet beagle Lucy.

Lucy might not be a person but she would be great dinner guest.

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Cr Scott Bannan - Representing Division 9 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I’m a down to earth guy, I love a challenge and I like to improve myself by learning off all the people I meet. I love helping people and I never want to die wondering.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

I already do a lot with my community through sporting clubs, Our SuperX events, Pink Stumps day, the Rural Fire Brigade and with community groups - plus it’s my home.

I felt I could not just support my community but should also help shape and protect it through listening to those who have earned the right to be heard.

I know I will do the job with 100 per cent effort.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had a visitor, where would you take them?

Division 9 is mostly a rural area.

We still have a lot of wildlife and amazing farm land.

I’d show visitors the diversity of our area, from the shopping to the farms and how important it is to get the balance right.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

This is a hard one. I’m a bit of an open book.

One answer might be that I love a movie. It’s a way of switching off for me.

I can just sit back and for a couple of hours just enter the world of the movie I’m watching.

Usually action movies, probably no surprise there.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

(Former NRL player and now TV host) Matty Johns, (Australian solider and Victoria Cross recipient) Corporal Mark Donaldson and (the late Channel 9 boss) Kerry Packer.

Matty because I love my footy and his knowledge and the way he explains it is first-class plus I enjoy a laugh and it’s important to keep a smile on your face.

Mark because I have a huge respect for those who have served and a VC recipient is truly special. I have always been, I suppose facinated with the SASR because I believe they are the tip of the sword and I’d have a million questions for him.

Kerry Packer because he changed the game with everything he did.

Cr Miriam Stemp - Representing Division 10 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

Hardworking, compassionate and creative.

I love spending time with family and friends, travelling and spending time in nature.

I also enjoy volunteering in the community and trying to find solutions to problems which might help improve the lives of others.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

I wanted to represent my community because I came from this community and saw an opportunity for positive change.

I want to preserve the things that are important to so many residents, be a voice for those in need and put forward innovative ideas to make our community better.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

I have found that Division 10 is made up of so many amazing people from all walks of life, who take pride in their community, who rally together to help those in need and are proactive in trying to find solutions to problems.

I would take visitors to explore the beautiful Cornubia Forest and then for a walk across the historical Red Bridge on the edge of Division 10.

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What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I have been designing, building and repurposing things since I was a child.

I have my own toolshed, a set of power tools and I love saving something which would otherwise end up in landfill and making it into something practical and beautiful.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

(Actor) Hugh Jackman because he is kind, charitable, multitalented and has worked so hard for his success, but without sacrificing his integrity.

(Former Women’s Weekly editor and now ABC boss) Ita Buttrose because she is a well-respected business woman who has had an illustrious career and championed many important causes.

(Comedian and writer) Kitty Flanagan because she is an hilarious story teller with anecdotes to which we can all relate.

Cr Natalie Willcocks - Representing Division 11 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I am very family and community-orientated. I love where I live and the greater community that I have called home for the past 15 years.

I love watching my daughters when they swim at meets, play netball, or at any sport they are involved in. I am hardworking, honest and commited to getting things done. I’m passionate about the area that I live in and I feel honoured and privileged to now represent the residents of Division 11.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councilor?

I live and work in the area and I’m involved in different clubs, not just in Division 11 but in all of Logan. Having my own children who attended GSS and played many different sports including netball, tennis, dance, Little A’s and swimming, inspired me to represent Division 11 in Council. I wanted to give our community members a voice to be heard and I am proud to be their representative.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, those who have children could visit one of the many parks that we have in our division. However, a visit to the Flagstone Regional Rec Park is top of the list as there is so much for our kids to do there.

I would take them to visit Spring Mountain Reserve or go for a bushwalk in Spring Mountain, starting at the the end of Thornbill Drive. I love being able to walk to Teviot Downs Park, where my kids can play on the equipment or take their

scooters in the skate bowl. I also like to take our dog to the off-leash park there.

Also worth a visit every second Saturday of the month is the Pub Lane markets. If you are around on the last Saturday night of the month, pop down to the car show in Flagstone and have a look at the amazing vehicles on display at Saturdaze at Mondaze.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

I have an Alaskan Malamute and his name is Nanuk.

I married into an Australian/Sri Lankan family, so I love a good curry—but not too hot!

I also love watching the AFL and—even though I was born and raised in Brisbane—I am a Collingwood supporter.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

I would always take my husband Mark and depending on who is available I would choose from the following: • Julie Bishop—I admire how she has held herself in federal politics and I think is the best dressed female politician in Australia.

• Pete Murray—one of my favourite Australian singers, whom I have met and is just a genuine nice person.

• Suzie O’Neill—I’ve met quite a few Australian swimmers: however, she is one I am still yet to meet.

Cr Karen Murphy - Representing Division 12 How would you describe yourself, what makes you tick?

I am a very passionate, caring person with a great love for people, especially the youth of Logan.

Young people are exciting to work with and keep me young and up-to-date with the ever-changing world that we live in.

I have been lucky enough to be recognised for my dedication to this area with the Award of Volunteer of the Year – Worldwide for Quota International in 2017.

What motivated you to represent your community as a local councillor?

I have been a volunteer for our community for many years, but now was the time for me to take it to the next level and serve the people of Division 12 and the City of Logan.

Tell us something special about your division. If you had visitors where would you take them?

Division 12 has so many wonderful locations to visit.

We are perfectly located between the Albert and Logan Rivers.

When we have special guest visitors, we like to take them to The Beenleigh Artisan Rum Distillery, which sits on the bank of the Albert River.

There they can experience a tour of the distillery and finish up with a sample of our local rum in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

What’s something quirky that people wouldn’t know about you?

When I get the chance, I like to paint. I find it very relaxing and good for the soul. If possible, I try to attend the Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney each year.

If you were planning dinner with three people, who would they be and why?

If I had to invite three people for dinner, they would be (author, actor and painter) Anh Do, (TV journalist) Jana Wendt and (priest and community worker) Father Bob Maguire.

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L O G A N L I B R A R I ES

Access library e-resources from home There are many FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, games and learning resouces available from your home computer, iPad or mobile phone for library members.

There are also e-newspapers and e-magazines too. All are free with your library card and PIN. If you don’t have a library card, sign up for a free digital library membership online at: loganlibraries.org/join To start using the eLibrary, simply go to loglib.org/elibrary Kanopy Movies: More than 30,000 films including award winning films, indie films, popular films. An app is available and you can also cast to your TV using Chromecast or Apple TV. Ten play credits per month per library patron.

Mango languages: More than 70 foreign language courses and 20 English language courses plus an app available.

Literacy Planet: Learning: thousands of fun and educational literacy games designed for Australian children aged 4-15 yrs, created by Australian educators.

Encyclopaedias: Britannica Online Library, National Geographic Virtual Library, Austlit (a source of information about Australian writing) and Gale Health and Wellness Resource Centre (an up-to-the-minute information source on healthrelated issues).

Online learning courses: Universal Class—over 500 online education courses on topics such as business, web design, psychology, real estate. Get access to tutors, lessons and exams and a certificate on completion.

Lynda.com: Thousands of courses and video tutorials to help with your personal and professional goals. Learn business, software, technology and creative skills.

Studiosity: Live online study help for students of all ages, connect with live tutors, available 24/7. Subjects covered: Mathematics, Science, English, Business, study and writing skills.

Road to IELTS: Online preparation for the IELTS test Issues in English:Helps people learning English as a second language to improve their literacy skills.

Freegal music database: Millions of songs available to stream or download for free. An app is available and users can stream up to five hours a day and download five songs per week.

To borrow eBooks and eAudios use BorrowBox or OverDrive with easy-to-use apps or websites.

• BorrowBox and OverDrive eBook and eAudiobook platforms offer a range of book titles available in all genres on both platforms. Go to loglib.org/elibrary and click on eBooks and eAudiobooks.

• RBdigital Magazines: enjoy the most popular magazines in digital and full colour, over 300 magazines, current issues and back issues available. No loan limit—magazines are yours to keep.

• Newsbank: complete text articles from thousands of local, Australian and international newspapers. Read today’s papers—all issues are free and are updated each morning.

Back issues available spanning decades.

You will need your library membership number to access these FREE e-resources or visit: loganlibraries.org/join to become a member for free.

Ask a Loan Ranger for a personalised suggestion on what to borrow next at: bit.ly/2KyPZHX

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LOGAN LIBRARI E S

The Loan Rangers will help you read again Here are our Loan Rangers’ top picks for electronic reading material and resources, available from the comfort of your home for free. Visit: loglib.org/elibrary.

Ages 0-5

Ages 15-18

eAudio—(Bolinda) The Creature Choir by David Walliams Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson

eBooks (Bolinda) Aurora Rising by Jay Kristoff (2019) Girls with Sharp Sticks (2019)

Video story time (Story Box Library) Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas

by Aaron Blabey (Story Box Library) The Dress-up Box

by Patrick Guest (Story Box Library)

Video (Kanopy) Fame High (doco) Adventures in Public School

eResources Busythings, Anamalia

Ages 6-10 eAudio (Bolinda) Amelia Fang and the Naughty Caticorns

by Laura Ellen Anderson The 91-Storey Treehouse

by Andy Griffiths eBooks (OverDrive) Jokelopedia by Eva Blank (JNF) Origami Activities for Children

by Chiyo Araki (JNF) Beast by David Walliams (eBook – Bolinda) Video (Kanopy) Paper Planes Mr Hublot eResources Busy Code — National Geographic Kids

Ages 11-15 eBooks (Bolinda) Dragon Daughter by Liz Flanagan Wink by Rob Harrell The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs (JNF) (eBook – Overdrive) Video (Kanopy) Nowhere Boys Cool Science eResources Britannica Library Literacy Planet

eResources Studiosity study help Freegal Music

Ages 19-45 eBooks (Bolinda) Vegan Recipes to Enhance Your Yoga Life by Sarah Wilkinson (2020) (ANF) Moral Compass by Danielle Steel The Barefoot Surgeon

by Ali Gripper (ANF) Video (Kanopy) Enemy Love Thy Nature Kedi eMagazines (RB Digital) Earth Garden New Scientist eResources The Computer School Freegal Music

Ages 45+ Audio (Bolinda) Kitty by Deborah Challinor The Crown by Robert Lacey (Bio) The Lying Room by Nicci French) eBooks (Bolinda) Mr Doubler Begins Again by Seni Glaister Opal Dragonfly by Julian Leatherdale Me by Elton John (ANF) Video (Kanopy) Their Finest Strictly Ballroom The Dressmaker eMagazines (RB Digital) BBC History Magazine Australian Geographic 15

Virtual book club launched Not even a pandemic could come between one avid Logan reader and her beloved book club.

Enthusiastic 76-year-old Lyndsay McMillan decided swift action was required when social distancing rules resulted in the cancellation of her monthly Logan North Library book club meetings.

Lyndsay has been involved with the Logan North Book Club since it started in April 2009.

She decided to overcome her technology deficiencies and move the club online.

The club, which she calls the highlight of her month, now operates as a virtual book club on an online video chat platform.

Lyndsay successfully trialled the virtual club first with a couple of friends before reaching out to all club members.

“It was lovely and just took its usual format,” she says.

“We can still contribute to the discussions (about the books) with each other.”

Lyndsay McMillan has taken her love of reading into the digital age with an online book club

Virtual book clubs are trending worldwide because of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Logan City Council Libraries provides free access to thousands of eBooks for those wanting to access that book they’ve always wanted to read or get into the latest bestseller.

Logan City Council Libraries has put together some handy tips, including how to choose an online platform to host your virtual book club. The advice includes choosing eBooks to ensure everyone is reading the same book and how to run a book club meeting.

Visit: loglib.org/bookclubs to find out more.

Online activities to help save Logan’s platypus Science has confirmed it, eyes have seen it but Logan’s amazing platypus population is still a little camera-shy.

Platypus Watch teams last year confirmed a sighting of a platypus in upper reaches of the Albert River in April last year but are still yet to get a photo.

The sighting followed a study that used traces of DNA in the river to scientifically confirm the presence of platypus in at least three locations. The study was prompted by a platypus sighting in the river in 2017.

PlatypusWatch is a community-based program that includes platypus surveys, promoting and recording platypus sightings and assessing platypus habitats.

The program is partially funded by Council and run by the notfor-profit organisation Watergum.

Watergum Executive Officer Rosalinde Brinkman said current social distancing rules prevented on-ground surveys prompting the organisation to take its playpus search and education online.

Logan parents and their children are loving it.

“We’ve developed an online classroom where we can facilitate platypus workshops for kids,” Rosalinde says.

“There are presentations and activities and kids can even make their own platypus bookmark to use when they’re reading.

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“They’re activities that encourage staying at home but if kids go for a walk with their families and see one (platypus), they can still report the sighting to us.”

Rosalinde says platypus numbers unfortunately appear to be declining across the country which makes it the ideal time to learn more about the unique Australian creature and help boost their numbers.

“By learning more about them and their habitat it helps us to understand how to conserve them into the future,” she says.

Visit: watergum.org/online-classroom Platypus Watch teams last year confirmed a sighting of a platypus in upper reaches of the Albert River

D ISASTER M AN AGE M E N T

How are you going neighbour?

Looking out for each other is now more important than ever. Restrictions on movement and social distancing mean we all need to look closer to home for a sense of community and support.

Being a good neighbour has many benefits because good relationships with others can transform communities.

Social connection also makes all of us feel better as it helps prevent loneliness, isolation and depression.

That’s why we’re encouraging our residents to check in with those closest to them—the neighbours!

The good news is it’s easy to break the ice—and there’s plenty to talk about of mutual interest.

While it might just be a casual chat over the fence to you, for someone living alone or quarantining themselves it may be the only discussion or contact they have with other people.

From picking up groceries to having a friendly chat, let’s all help each other as a way of looking after our community. For more ideas go to Council’s Facebook page.

How to be warned

And stay informed

You don’t need to rely on the media when you have your own free Early Warning Service.

A quick visit to Council's Disaster Dashboard will also provide you with the most reliable and current information available about road hazards, power outages, emergency situations, weather warnings and much more.

The Logan Early Warning smartphone App provides alerts for potential dangers and provides alerts based on your GPS location, as well as your registered residential address.

You can download the Logan Early Warning smartphone App from the Apple App Store or Google Play by searching 'Logan Early Warning'. You can also register online to receive email, SMS or text-to-voice for landlines at: logan.qld.gov.au/ earlywarning

Twitter feeds from the Queensland Police Service, Energex, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and other agencies are also published on the Disaster Dashboard, along with regular updates from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Natural beauty showcased in Underwood Park lagoon upgrade Picnic settings, sun lounges and wildlife viewing platforms are part of a $450,000 upgrade of the Underwood Park lagoon at Priestdale.

Council is also partnering with the State Government on an $11 million major redevelopment of the park’s sporting and recreational precinct.

The platforms will be built over the water, one on each side of the lagoon, to provide improved viewing opportunities of the water birds and other wildlife that inhabit and visit the area.

Works, now underway, include a multi-use community facility which will accommodate Rochedale Rovers Football Club and Meals on Wheels.

New netball courts and a clubhouse will be built along with additional facilities for BMX and mountain biking clubs.

Council will also install automated entry gates to the park, CCTV cameras to improve safety, new public toilets, additional pedestrian platforms and a more accessible entry to FUNderwood Hollow.

Two new shelters will be constructed on the northern side of the lagoon, each with a picnic table and benches.

Permanently fixed sun lounges will be placed on a new grassed area which will be lined by 110 metres of sandstone terracing, which will provide further shaded seating opportunities.

Native grasses will be planted along the lagoon banks along with native trees and shrubs in adjacent areas.

Works began last month and will take up to three months to complete, weather permitting.

The latest upgrade continues Council’s ongoing development of Underwood Park as a popular family-friendly destination.

Last year an innovative Nature Play area was added to FUNderwood Hollow playground.

An artist’s concept of how the Underwood Park lagoon in Priestdale will look after upgrade. Works are now underway

Fitness boost for Park Ridge park A popular neighbourhood park in Park Ridge has received a makeover, which will be appreciated when social distancing restrictions lift.

East Beaumont Park is bounded by East Beaumont Rd, Mount Archer Rd and Mount Mee St. The upgrade included the installation of three pieces of fitness equipment linked to an existing shelter by a new concrete path.

The existing playground was extended to provide a multi-play unit and a sand table.

The surface of the basketball court was cleaned and repainted to match the park’s colour theme.

A shade sail has also been installed.

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One of the new pieces of exercise equipment and the freshly painted basketball court in Park Ridge’s upgraded East Beaumont Park

Donating blood is a valid reason to leave the house Rochedale South’s Brad Mulcahy has a simple message to those considering blood donation.

“Do it, and don’t think twice,” he says.

“It feels great to be able to help people.”

It is a message that Lifeblood, the blood donation arm of the Red Cross, hopes will cut through in Logan as it battles through the effects of the pandemic.

The service says blood donation remains vital locally, with considerable blood and plasma donation shortfalls at the Springwood donor centre alone.

Social distancing measures are in place at all Lifeblood centres and no non-donors are currently allowed inside the facilities.

Thankfully, not even the strict new rules could keep serial donor Brad away.

Serial blood donor, Brad Mulcahy of Rochedale South, at the Springwood Lifeblood donor centre

Brad has now donated blood 147 times and visits the Springwood Donor Centre every fortnight.

“Because my blood type is AB+, my plasma is always in demand,” he says proudly.

“It’s something I like doing to help others who are less fortunate than I am.”

All blood types are still needed every day across Australia.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an average of 900 people per day have cancelled blood donation appointments.

Lifeblood Chief Executive Shelly Park says such cancellations were not something local communities could afford.

“Coronavirus does not stop the need for blood and plasma,” she says.

“There are patients involved in road accidents who need large volumes of blood for transfusions, cancer patients who will still need support to survive their treatment, and there will still be women who experience complications while giving birth, as well as many others who rely on this precious resource.

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“Unlike toilet paper, we can’t stockpile blood.

“Platelets, one component of blood used in cancer treatment, only last five days, (while) red blood cells last just 42 days.”

As an essential community service, blood donation remains a valid reason to leave your home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Facebook identity Rowena Rowena Beyonce (left) and (right, top to bottom) Heidi Taylor, Paul Jackson and Kath de Lyon are keeping Logan connected online

Our Facebook champions turning followers into friends What was previously a pastime for a number of Logan-based social media champions has now become an important lifeline for many in our community.

These vital connections are being facilitated by those who administer the dozens of neighbourhood and community-based Facebook pages across the city.

Their commitment and community spirit is keeping people connected and in touch with the latest news and sharing key information during these unprecedented times of social distancing and self-isolation.

Every day hundreds, if not thousands, of posts and comments from followers are made from almost every suburb in the city.

Topics range from opinions on local tradies, reuniting lost dogs with their owners, fun at-home activities and the latest information from Council.

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Other posts are just beautiful photos of Logan wildlife and scenery.

probably think she just sits around at home on Facebook all day.

Rowena Rowena Beyonce (her Facebook handle, real name withheld on request) started the Cornubia Life Facebook page about three years ago after moving into the leafy suburb.

“You have to be thick-skinned,” she says.

“I wanted to find out more about my area—the haunts, the cafes, the bushwalks,” Rowena says.

What started with a handful of followers quickly grew to more than 6,500 members today.

“For many people, right now, it is a window to the outside world,” Rowena says.

“It allows people to air issues of concern and to understand what others are doing and whether they might need some help.”

Rowena is a lawyer and does all her posting and administrating in her spare time. She chuckles that some people

“And also have the ability to access, and neutralise if necessary, some of the anger from a few keyboard warriors.

“But it also comes with rewards such as getting to know locals and helping give a profile to some our local businesses who really need all the support they can get right now.”

Paul Jackson has lived in Logan’s western suburbs for more than 40 years.

In 2018, he started a monthly magazine called Park Ridge News to celebrate the people, places and events that make Logan West a special place to live.

The Park Ridge News Facebook page was a natural follow-on for his local community. It has 3,200 followers.

Paul says Park Ridge News and its partner community service group, Park

Ridge Connect, were set up to help people in Logan West build connection.

“That need has now been amplified by the COVID-19 situation,” he says.

“We believe that if people are connected in community they are more resilient, they are healthier, happier and wealthier.”

Paul says keeping people oriented towards practical solutions rather than just circling the problems can be a challenge for a neighbourhood Facebook administrator.

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how well people have engaged with initiatives and opportunities to make their world a better place,” he says.

“And one of the rewards has been seeing people who care about the same things find each other and work together on creating a solution that others can join in on.

“Community collaboration and volunteerism is a beautiful thing.”

Heidi Taylor manages the I love Jimboomba Facebook page which has been supporting the local community for nearly 10 years.

“We felt that the local community would benefit from a platform to stay informed of the latest events, news and information for our local area,” Heidi says.

“Over the years the page has continued to evolve and the community needs change.

“And the rewards are definitely knowing we are helping the community and keeping them up to date.”

Gotta Love Logan is another positive local platform where the people of Logan City can come together to share positive stories. It now has 22,000 members and it is one of the biggest community Facebook pages in the city.

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Administrator Kath de Leon started the page to counter negative media aimed at Logan City. “I was concerned about the impact the negativity was having on our community,” she says.

• Park Ridge News

She says the current challenges include making sure information that is shared is relevant, necessary and essential.

“We love helping people in our community. It is painful knowing that people are suffering at the moment, given our current environment,” Kath says.

“If through Gotta Love Logan, we can share a link to a job, information about a local business, or how people can receive support, or share a story that makes people smile, then that is where our rewards are.

“Merely knowing we have helped someone in our community is our motivation.”

And advice for anyone thinking of starting their own neighbourhood Facebook page? Kath echoes the sentiments of Rowena, Paul and Heidi.

“Just go for it,” she says.

“You can participate as much or as little as you like.

“It is gratifying knowing that you are supporting the community you live in, and knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of many.”

Here are just a few of the dozens of Logan-based Facebook pages you might like to follow: • Gotta Love Logan

• I Love Daisy Hill • Cornubia Life • Shailer Park and Cornubia Life • I love Jimboomba • Beenleigh Community Page • Bahrs Scrub, Windaroo and Beenleigh • Yarrabilba, Tamborine, Logan Village, Cedar Creek Community Group • Eagleby Community Noticeboard • Enriching Communities Greenbank • The Amazing People of Edens Landing • Flagstone Community • Logan Region Community discussion • Logan Community Page • Logan Village & Surrounding Communities • Greenbank, Park Ridge and Surrounding Areas • Our Shailer Park • Waterford Community Group • Windaroo & surrounding areas • Yarrabilba Community

For more tips and tricks, Go Duckling!

Boredom busting advice has taken on new importance for young families in these challenging times.

Go Duckling is another online resource for local families. And it’s Logan-based.

Kerenza Korostovetz has operated the site for several years, using it to provide local information and an events directory.

“It is very important at this time to assist parents and carers with the task of keeping children active and engaged through play and learning,” Kerenza says.

“Go Duckling is regularly posting suggestions and sharing links of ideas and resources by local community groups and businesses.

“In particular, we have compiled a collection of services offering free and interactive online children's entertainment.

“Children can attend online dance parties, music and movement classes or skill development sessions.”

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Mum’s page keeping families connected It really does take a village to raise a child.

And while many families might feel their village is shrinking right now, support and friendship are still just a click away.

Mums n’ Bubs Logan has been an important hub for local families since the community Facebook page was established in 2009.

Page administrator Nat Millar says it is a privilege to support local people in their parenting journeys, even in times of struggle.

She says the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has prompted more people to seek community online.

“People yes are very worried … those with anxiety have it heightened at the moment just with the unknown,” she says.

Waterford mum Kimberley Chase shared this photo of her son Imajae playing outside on the Mums n’ Bubs Facebook page

“My son popped on last night and did a Facebook live and read a bedtime story to members’ children... anything to take people’s minds off what is currently happening.”

Mums n’ Bubs Logan has more than 22,450 members and is continuing to grow.

Around 85 per cent of page members are from the Logan community, but others come from around the world.

“This group is family to some members,” Nat says.

“Mums helping mums is what we are all about.

“That was the case pre-COVID-19 and will continue to be (that) way after, when things are back to normal.”

Loganholme brothers Oliver, 2, and Luke, 7, in a home cooking picture their mum Sasha shared on the Mums n’ Bubs Logan Facebook page

“Mums n’ Bubs Logan has always been a help and support forum but since this current crisis has hit I have worked non-stop making the group, and the (separate) Whats On group, places they can access information easily.”

Interestingly, to help avoid information overload, Nat doesn’t allow COVID-19 talk on the page.

Instead, an information thread with links to important information is updated regularly for families to access.

“It is filled with information from trusted sites that I update daily, with new press conference footage, (facility) closures, handwashing tips (and) Centrelink updates,” she says.

But her primary focus is giving families other things to think about, as well as new ways to fill their time.

“I encourage any members to drop their videos in there,” she says.

“It could be a cooking demo, how to braid hair, do makeup, (or) chat about your favourite books or Netflix shows.

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Waterford mum Kimberley Chase posts photos of her son Thomas learning from home on the Mums n’ Bubs Facebook page

Food brings hope in times of need Local Food Relief Leader Chiquita Misisa, (featured page 5) is no stranger to providing meals for those in need.

Hosanna Logan City Church is one of the charities that benefits from OzHarvest Queensland’s Food Rescue.

“Every Friday we receive our weekly delivery from OzHarvest and prepare large-scale, sit-down meals for more than 100 families,” Chiquita says.

“However since the outbreak of the coronavirus that has changed.”

Chiquita and her team rapidly transitioned their service to contactless food hampers.

“Instead of group feeds on a Friday night, we are now packaging up food parcels to go out on a Friday,” she says.

“We’ve seen an increased demand for the food parcels—a lot of families are disappointed that we can’t have the group meals.”

The Hosanna team is delivering food parcels to the community with the odd bunch of flowers thrown in to bring a smile here and there

Chiquita says the uncertain times have also created positives.

opening up is creating a whole new rapport with the community,” she says.

Her team is supporting those in need in more ways than supplying food parcels.

“It has been really rewarding for our team to be able to do this for our community.”

“Food is one thing but being able to share stories and just listen to people

Tips for making the most of what you’ve got in the fridge While observing physical distancing and staying home when you can, now is a great time to experiment in the kitchen. From making a list of what you already have in the fridge or pantry, to purchasing substitute ingredients based on what’s available, we can all play our part in minimising food waste at home.

Chef Sarah’s top tips for making the most of what you already have at home: • Look in your fridge and pantry.

Especially in those back corners and high shelves. You might discover hidden treasure! Make a list so you know what you are working with.

• Buy only what you need. Remember that if you buy too much at the supermarket, this means less food

for OzHarvest to rescue at the end of the day, and could lead to you wasting food you can’t get around to eating in time.

• Store food in airtight containers to keep crisp, keep fruit and veg in the fridge, and use your freezer as a “pause button” when food is approaching its use-by date.

• Cook with what you have, experiment with substituting ingredients for what you have on hand. You might surprise yourself and come up with a delicious and unexpected flavour combo! And remember to Love Your Leftovers —especially if you are working from home, it’s never been easier to celebrate a delicious leftover lunch.

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BU SI NES S P R OFILE

That’s the spirit, Beenleigh Rum lends the community a hand As Australia’s oldest distillery, history and Beenleigh Rum go hand in hand.

But no one could have predicted the latest chapter in the distillery’s long and enduring relationship with the City of Logan and the broader Australian community.

Less than two months ago, the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery went from being known for its rum production to a bulk supplier of hand sanitiser in a time of need.

The Logan icon, on the banks of the Albert River, all but stopped the production of rum to focus on producing high-strength ethanol to ensure a much-needed supply of hand sanitiser during the COVID-19 crisis.

Steve Magarry, the distillery’s Production Manager, says it was another way Beenleigh Rum was helping Logan and the broader community in times of crisis.

He said the latest effort first came about in an effort to ensure the health and safety of staff at the distillery and its parent company—Bickford’s.

“Typically we produce two products here at the distillery, which are rum and high-strength ethanol for food and beverage purposes,” he says.

After producing it for staff, it was then intended to be made for retail and to be sold through their sister company, Wheel & Barrow.

withstood major floods in both January 1887 and January 1974.

“We originally planned a small run of only 1,500 cartons,” Steve says.

More recently, Cyclone Debbie, in March 2017, flooded the distillery building and halted production for several months.

“When the Queensland Government approached us we were happy to help and we began supplying them with 20-litre drums of sanitiser.”

Steve says the distillery had also felt the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak having shut down tours and the visitor centre.

He says producing the hand sanitiser was a relatively simple and quick process for the distillery.

“Fortunately the increased ethanol production has meant we have been able to redeploy staff and utilise them in other areas,” he says.

“When making a hand sanitiser we still make the alcohol from molasses but we obviously don’t have to age it (unlike rum, which is a minimum of two years),” Steve says.

“From when we ferment the molasses all the way through to the hand sanitiser, [it takes] four to five days.”

The distillery is no stranger to adversity.

Since its establishment in 1884 it has

When asked about whether there may be a rum shortage, Steve was firm that supplies were fine.

“Absolutely not, there is no shortage of rum,” he says.

“In the coming weeks and months we will re-evaluate and look to return to our normal production.”

Ethanol made at the Beeleigh Artisan Distillery is now an active ingredient in a popular hand sanitiser

“At the moment we’ve actually halted rum production to focus on the highstrength ethanol.”

‘With the demand for hand sanitiser, we decided to look into making our own, as ethanol is the key ingredient of sanitiser.’ office of Economic Development

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Putting names up in lights Imagine having the power to put your advertisement or message up in lights on electronic billboards from your laptop or smartphone.

Milton Rd Brisbane, is the favourite electronic billlboard accessed through CAASie by local advertisers

Heurist, a local branding and project agency that started just two years ago, has made it possible — at a bargain-basement price.

Taryn Syratt, a director and partner of Heurist, says the online app, which secures last-minute slots on electronic billboards, grew from a hobby project.

“We developed CAASie (Contextually-Aware Advertising System) as a platform or app for small business owners and start-ups,” Taryn says.

“We knew what they really needed was to get their brand out into the world and to be known, but awareness media, like TV and billboards, were always out of reach, due to cost and bulkbooking requirements.

“CAASie on the other hand is so flexible that you could wish your mum ‘happy birthday’ on a billboard on the route she takes to do her shopping.”

Taryn says digital billboards are like a slideshow, delivering between six and 10 messages on a cycle with campaign schedules frequently leaving gaps to fill.

“We realised that these slides could be filled by advertisers who didn’t have the budget to commit to, or wanted to test something before buying in bulk,” Taryn says.

“We contacted billboard owners and suppliers directly to secure their ad-hoc spaces.

“Locally we have almost every bus shelter panel between Helensvale and Tweed Heads.

Taryn Syratt (standing) with Joe Jaraved (left) and Jeff Jaraved are providing small businesses with the opportunity to advertise on digital billboards anywhere in the world

“In Australia we have a sprinkling of large format billboards in every capital, except for Darwin and Hobart.

“Internationally we have a partnership with the second largest provider of digital signage management. This connects us to more than 4000 signs across the world, primarily located in Northern America, the Netherlands and Dubai in the UAE.” Pricing is determined by the billboard’s size, their impact and the expected audience numbers.

“The favourite billboard so far has been Milton Road in Brisbane, particularly for peak hour home-bound traffic. It’s right above a busy intersection and also close to a busy rail line,” Taryn says.

“Most of the advertiser feedback is about how good it feels to be up there with the big brands, like the banks and luxury cars.”

Taryn says the company has big plans for the future given its initial success.

“We’re only just starting up with CAASie, so there’s a long way to go, but we’re looking to be the booking.com of billboards around the world—but smarter. Not just with the ability to automate ad buying, but the ability to intelligently plan campaigns with data and consumer analytics.

“We’re already working towards those intelligent capabilities, but our main focus right now is to connect as many advertising screens and billboards as we can—to make every digital billboard in Australia accessible to anyone with a computer or smartphone.” Website: Caasie.co

Innov8logan.com.au

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Logan Food Gardeners grow in knowledge Have you ever watched one of those inspiring TV shows where a gardener turns a bare patch of dirt into a magnificent garden?

“Many of us went home and tried this for ourselves and we have continued to adapt Roman and Jana’s ideas to suit our own gardening spaces.”

Logan Food Gardeners visits gardens and hobby farms just like that every month around South-East Queensland.

Mary says at each garden visit, members bring produce, plants or other garden items for the ‘giveaway table’.

Just before social distancing became flavour of the season, the group visited Jim Thehu’s property at Forestdale.

“Everyone is welcome to take something home. We also enjoy chatting over refreshments and find there is always some snippet of wisdom from a fellow gardener to help us on our food growing journey”.

Over the past 35 years, Jim has transformed his 4000 square metres of land into an exotic fruit tree oasis. He has planted many luscious fruit trees, herbs and vegetables. His fruit trees include native fruits such as finger limes and wampi; and exotics such as dragon fruit, jaboticaba, tamarind, Chinese raisins and natal plums.

Logan Food Gardens’ member, Mary Perryn says Jim is eager to share his extensive expertise about growing native and exotic plants in our local climate and how to handle pests and diseases.

“Many of us were grateful for the chance to see these plants in a garden at their mature size, rather than just as small plants in a nursery. This way we could assess if a tree variety would suit our garden or situation,” she says.

“Food gardening is fun and can be as simple a small raised vegetable garden bed to a whole garden. It’s all about growing food together for sustainability, vitality and fulfilment.”

If you’d like to join, visit the Logan Food Gardeners website at: loganfoodgardeners.org and become a member. It’s free, and best of all, you will be inspired with real food gardening!

There is also a Facebook Group where you can join great conversations about growing food.

“Best of all, we could have a taste of what was growing.”

Mary says the attraction of being a Logan Food Gardens member is seeing the diversity of what is being grown and the many different sized gardens they are grown in.

“In contrast to Jim’s expansive garden, we visited a small garden in a rental property. The tenants, Roman and Jana, had used some space on the common property to develop a food garden grown in foam boxes that they’d sourced from their local fruit and vegetable store,” Mary says.

“The upcycled foam boxes were modified to provide a water source in the bottom. It was an inexpensive way to establish a portable food garden and Roman kindly demonstrated the ‘how to’ of making these water-well boxes.

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Jim Thehu provided Logan Food Gardeners with a guided tour of his extensive garden, which features fruit trees, herbs, vegetables and a wide variety of plants

Boredom stitched up with long-forgotten pastimes When local fitness instructor Resa Zekants-Griffin found her work options limited due to government restrictions on gyms and boot camps during the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to turn to old hobbies to pass the time.

The Waterford mum-to-be has been gardening, knitting and crocheting— things she says she hasn’t done for a long time.

“My mother taught me to crochet and knit when I was about 10,” Resa says.

“I started with small crochet flowers and made my way up to pillow cases.

I knitted quite a few scarves as well.”

The tiny garments Resa is now creating from yarn have an extra special meaning with her first baby due later this year.

“I’m attempting to crochet a beanie and booties and knit a fluffy little blanket.

“Thankfully I didn’t need to buy anything (to get back into it) and I have heaps of yarn already.”

Logan mother-to-be Resa Zekants-Griffin is using her downtime to crochet items for her baby’s arrival

Jimboomba resident Diana Coyte has turned to jigsaw puzzles to keep her mind busy.

cooking, gardening, managing money, keeping healthy and moving your body, and just enjoy life.”

“I wanted something stimulating, but also a quiet activity away from my phone and computer,” she says.

Diana plans to frame her jigsaw as a reminder of the time when she couldn’t see family and friends.

“I’ve never felt like I had the patience before (to complete a puzzle).”

“It’s important to never forget that things we take for granted daily can be lost in a moment’s notice.”

Diana says her husband has been missing watching rugby league on television so he has been watching movies.

Gardening is another hobby for Resa Zekants-Griffin

“It’s so surreal what we are going through,” she says.

Logan businesses have also noticed a renewed interest in hobbies.

Co-owners of Rochedale South’s The Crafty Chain, Alison Bevis and Shelley Mclean, say their customers are ordering products because they now have time to resume scrapbooking and card making.

“Those are hobbies you can do at home by yourself but still be involved with socially through online craft groups,” Alison says.

“Many of our customers have been doing this for a long time and have a lifetime worth of materials, but they’re stocking up on things like glue and double-sided tape in case they run out.

“We’ve also established a Facebook group that we didn’t have before to help people stay connected and are offering a ‘drive thru’ service by leaving orders out the front for our customers to collect.”

Shelley Mclean and Alison Bevis have noticed customers of The Crafty Chain have had more time to enjoy their hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Resa and Diana agree these unique circumstances should not be forgotten.

“When our baby girl grows up, I will let her know what happened, but more importantly tell her to not take things for granted,” Resa says.

“I will tell her to use her time wisely, not to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle and all the technology, and to enjoy nature, learn the basics such as 27

COMMUNITY AWARE

Treat your keys like cash!

Let’s imagine for a moment, that you had $30,000 cash in your home. Would you just leave that money out in the open, such as on the kitchen bench or hanging on a hook near the front door?

Would you leave your garage door or back door unlocked? These might seem like silly questions with obvious answers but unfortunately, some of us are not doing simple things that could prevent a loss of thousands of dollars.

For many of us, our car is one of our most expensive and treasured possessions, and yet some of us are guilty of not taking the time to change our habits and to lock our keys away.

If you wouldn’t leave $30,000 lying around for someone to take, why would you leave your car keys out in the open or in an obvious location?

We tend to be creatures of habit.

We come home, put our keys on the kitchen bench, or key rack or toss them in the key bowl and forget about them until the next time we need them. The thing is, offenders know that this is what some of us do with our car keys. These habits and basic things like leaving the garage door up or back door unlocked, even if you are at home, unfortunately

Last year more than 14,000 vehicles were stolen in Queensland with the majority of newer vehicles taken using stolen keys

aid an opportunistic thief to gain access to your home, locate your car keys and steal your car.

More than 14,300 vehicles were stolen in Queensland during 2019, an increase of 17 per cent compared to 2018 and an increase of more than 50 per cent since 2015.

While these figures may be alarming, here are some simple things we can all do to lessen the chance of being a victim of this type of crime.

These include: • Hiding your car keys and your spare keys in a non-obvious location, as the majority of modern vehicles are stolen with their own keys.

• Always locking your vehicle—even when it is parked at your home or in a locked garage.

• Never leaving valuables, house keys or garage remotes in your vehicle.

• Keeping all entry doors locked, even when at home.

For more hints and tips on community safety please visit: logan.qld.gov.au/safety/community-safety-crime-prevention-information

SUPPORTING YOUR NEIGHBOURS AHEAD OF DISASTERS Getting to know your neighbours is an important part of being prepared for disasters and protecting what’s most important to you.

Whether it’s bushfire, flood or severe storms, we all cope better if we work together.

This can be challenging when there is a need for social distancing and in some cases self-isolation. But there are other ways we can stay connected and safe: • Leave a note and offer small acts of kindness, especially with those who might need extra help • Help secure outdoor furniture or loose objects in the yard if a storm is on the way • Make a phone call to check in or share information about what’s happening during an event For other ways to support your neighbours before, during and after a disaster visit:

logan.qld.gov.au/knowyourneighbours

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Cedar Grove Environmental Centre nears completion A key piece of infrastructure essential to a growing city is taking shape at Cedar Grove.

The commissioning phase of the wastewater treatment plant on the banks of the Logan River is now underway.

The site is much more than just a wastewater treatment facility. It’s an environmental reserve for the community and a centre for research.

Community and environmental uses occupy 95 per cent of the 204-hectare site.

The ‘green heart’ of the site is a large constructed wetland. It includes several cells, lined with clay and topsoil and planted out with 80,000 seedlings and 100 million seeds.

When the wetlands were filled with water, plants grew and wildlife moved in. More than 20 species of birds were recently spotted there.

Adding to the natural attractions of the site the local Men’s Shed furnished the site with picnic tables. Created from dead gum trees scattered on the old farmland site, they will line the community walking trail to the river.

Native trees are a growing feature.

Council, the Cedar Grove Landcare Group and trainee organisation Belong planted trees and weeded the site.

This completes the transformation from cleared farmland to an environmental and community reserve.

Over the past few months, work to connect the treatment plant to the wastewater network was notable for its innovation.

Around 20km of underground piping and four pumping stations link Greenbank to Cedar Grove.

In an Australian first, high-stress crack-resistant polyethylene pipe was used. In some sections it was laid using a specialised underground drilling method. This helped to reduce vegetation clearing and enabled the pipe to pass 24 metres under the Logan River.

Solar panels will provide much of the power for the plant’s operations

When operating, the plant will meet the strictest environmental licence conditions in Queensland.

Council, Economic Development Queensland and the Department of Environment and Science worked to find sustainable ways to meet licence conditions.

There were many innovations. For the first time in Queensland, a two-stage treatment process will treat wastewater to a very high standard.

In an Australian first, high-stress crack-resistant polyethylene pipe was used. In some sections it was laid using a specialised underground drilling method.

The first stage is a membrane bioreactor.

After treatment, the water is further purified in the constructed wetlands.

It is here that cells containing shallow running water and wetland plants reduce nitrogen to less than one milligram per litre.

Any remaining nutrients are offset through catchment restoration projects.

It’s expected that the site will be open to the public before the end of the year.

The ‘green heart’ of the site is a large constructed wetland planted out with 80,000 seedlings and 100 million seeds

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How to stack and store your kerbside waste for collection Annual kerbside collections are continuing and are a great way to dispose of green and household waste without having to leave home.

When placing your household waste out for kerbside clean up, only put it out the weekend prior to the scheduled collection date. To help collectors, please stack your pile neatly and make sure it's no bigger than two metres wide, one metre high and one metre deep.

Waste piles that exceed this size may not be collected.

Garden waste, properly stacked and ready for kerbside collection

Green waste must be cut into one metre lengths and tied into bundles. Two people should be able to load your waste onto the truck in no more than five minutes.

Trash or treasure?

People often rummage through kerbside waste, creating unwanted traffic and noise at all hours for residents. You can help limit this activity by putting out waste on the weekend before collection and donating usable items to charity. Items dropped off at the Logan Recycling Market are sold and the profits are distributed to charities.

Depositing waste (including household goods) on the footpath long before or after a scheduled Kerbside Clean Up is illegal dumping and may result in a fine of up to $2,611.

This pile is more than three times the maximum volume that will be picked up in kerbside collections

Kerbside clean-up • Southern Rochedale South (south of Underwood Road but not including the southern side of Underwood Road) 4-15 May 2020 • Springwood, Underwood 18-29 May 2020

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For all new Business sponsors, and as a financial stimulus, we will give you one month’s advertising at 50% off our standard rate card.

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the spread of GERMS COVER your COUGH

WASH your HANDS with SOAP and WATER

STAY HOME if you’re SICK

my owner updating my registration and microchip details.

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Keeping your contact details up-to-date increases the chance of your cat or dog being reunited with you.

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To check or update your cat or dog microchip details, visit: logan.qld.gov.au/microchip

Now you know all the essentials, your cat or dog will have the best chance of being reunited with you.

If your cat or dog gets lost, we’ll be able to contact you if their registration contact details are up-to-date. To register your pet or update your details, visit: logan.qld.gov.au/animalregistration or logan.qld.gov.au/onlineservices and follow the prompts

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Sadly, some cats and dogs escape or get lost. If this happens visit: logan.qld.gov.au/lostanimals to see if your pet is in our care. We display a picture and short description of all impounded animals.

For more information visit: logan.qld.gov.au/animals Phone: 3412 3412 Email: council@logan.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Council identifies animals via a microchip, registration or name tag. It is a requirement of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Local Law No. 4 (Animal Management) 2002 that all cats and dogs be registered with the City of Logan and if born after May 2009, must also be microchipped. You are also required to update your pet’s contact information within 7 days of moving house or changing your phone number or email address.

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Online Services Did you know you can access most of our Council’s services online?

We have services available 24/7:

REPORT IT

APPLY FOR IT

PAY IT

Order wheelie bins, report a barking dog, parking issues or parks maintenance

Apply for a water meter, building approval or residential driveway

Pay your rates, development applications, licences, fines and more!

You can also use our My Property tool to find out more about your property and the local community.

To access information and services from the comfort of your own home, please visit the online services section of our website.

If you can’t find what you are looking for, please call 3412 3412.

If you would like to connect with us you can complete our website feedback form at: logan.qld.gov.au/websitefeedback or email us at: council@logan.qld.gov.au

logan.qld.gov.au/online-services