Volume 52 September 2016
Corey Parker: one day in September
School holiday activities KRANK up
Austrian hit for Crestmead author BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
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Corey Parker: one day in September
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A story written long ago finds a new home
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Inspiration drawn from Chambers Flat Father
In the kitchen with Poh
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Weather any storm, flood or bushfire
Kids Alive Do The Five swim program
Rochedale South
OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Underwood
Managing Editor: Kirby Orr News Editor: Zoe Krieg Writers: Rebecca Waters, David Shaw, Toby Walker, Martin King, Julie Brumfield-Jones Graphic Design: Natalie Matthews
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Springwood
Woodridge
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Logan Central
Slacks Creek
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Shailer Berrinba Park Cornubia Forestdale Browns Kingston Meadowbrook Hillcrest Plains Tanah Regents Merah Marsden Loganlea Park Heritage Park Boronia Bethania Waterford Loganholme Heights Crestmead West Edens Eagleby Greenbank Landing Park Ridge Waterford Beenleigh Logan Reserve Holmview Mount Park Ridge South Warren Park Bahrs Buccan Scrub Munruben Windaroo Chambers Flat Belivah Bannockburn North Maclean Logan Village Stockleigh Wolffdene South Maclean
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Carbrook
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New Beith Lyons
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Silverbark Ridge
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Flagstone
Undullah
Flinders Lakes
Monarch Glen
Yarrabilba
Jimboomba area under review
Kairabah
Jimboomba
Kagaru
Cedar Creek
Tamborine Cedar Grove
Front cover image: Corey Parker
Note: This map includes suburbs that are to be gazetted as well as areas currently under review.
Cedar Vale Woodhill
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Veresdale
Veresdale Scrub
Mundoolun
All content accurate as of 11 August 2016. www.logan.qld.gov.au www.visitlogan.com.au
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A message from our Mayor Welcome to the September edition of Our Logan. On the first Sunday in September, many families in our city will come together to celebrate Father’s Day. It is an occasion celebrated at various times right throughout the world to recognise the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. As a father to three beautiful daughters, aged six, 15 and 19, my life is certainly enriched and enlivened by my girls’ energy, humour and kindness. It is one of the greatest privileges to be a father, and it is a role that has played a big part in making me who I am today. My father, Kevin, is also a significant part of my life, and I would like to acknowledge the tremendous encouragement and support he continues to provide our family. Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads in our City of Logan! I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Logan City Council’s new CEO, Mr Andrew Milner. Mr Milner comes to Council with extensive experience in management and leading innovation across a broad range of industries, both commercial and government. We have a vision to see the City of Logan become the economic powerhouse and the next CBD for South-East Queensland.
We have spent the past eight years since amalgamation bringing three cities together as one, and now we are ready to forge a new and exciting future for our city’s businesses and residents. Our city is beginning to move in an entirely new direction, and we are looking forward to our next era of change and growth with our new CEO leading the delivery of our Councillor team’s exciting vision. This month’s edition of the magazine features some great stories from across the city.
Welcome to Logan City Council’s
new CEO, Mr Andrew Milner.
Broncos star and City of Logan ambassador Corey Parker talks about what the month of September means to him and how things will be a little different next year as he watches the footy from the sidelines after saying good-bye to the sport. We also look at how a humble Loganholme company has grown to a multi-million-dollar operation with five skateboard brands distributed over the world. Mark Cummins, father of well-known Rugby Union star Nick Cummins, also took time out to talk about his own family and his advice for parents, especially fathers. It is yet another great month here in the City of Logan – happy reading!
Unveiling the Logan House Fire Support Network’s new support vehicle.
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Corey Parker One day in September September always has a sense of excitement about it for me. It’s the time of year when all the hard work on and off the field comes down to a few final games, down to one or two big moments. Big moments that, if they go your way, leave a smile on your face all summer. It’s also a time of year when it starts to warm up and the promise of a family holiday on the coast and some time to relax is just around the corner. As far as Septembers go, this month is definitely up there in the ‘Big Moments’ category for me. A few months ago I made the call to retire from rugby league. Only two days later I was celebrating Queensland’s State of Origin series win on the field in Brisbane with my family and team mates. It doesn’t get any more special than that. I have been so fortunate to have played the game this long and been afforded the opportunities, the success and the fantastic friendships I have made along the way. I have to admit that it will feel strange to watch my former team mates chase September glory again from the sidelines next year. However, there’s another side to September that has always been there on the sidelines — my family. When I announced my retirement, my wife Margaux joked that she and the kids would probably see less of me after I hung up the boots. I haven’t forgotten that the first Sunday in September is Father’s Day so they’ll definitely be seeing me for that!
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Since moving back to the City of Logan, I’ve enjoyed being an ambassador for the city. It’s definitely changed since I was a little kid running around parks in Loganlea in the late 1980s, and for the better too. I loved the freedom to roam growing up here so we moved the family here because we could have a great lifestyle and space to enjoy while still being close to everything. I’m pretty optimistic about life after footy and I think that sense of optimism can be felt across the city too. Growing up here, you knew about the great things hidden around the city that people living in Brisbane or the Gold Coast may not necessarily have been aware of.
Since moving back to the City of Logan, I’ve enjoyed being an ambassador for the city.
But as the place grows and more people move here, you see them discovering things like the markets, the parks, the new cafes and restaurants, the bushwalks and bike trails and they are often surprised by what’s on their doorsteps. There’s no doubt a lot of surprises are in store for me after I hang up the boots but I’ve got a good feeling about it. Bring on next September.
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2016 Audi City of Logan Sports Awards The Audi City of Logan Sports Awards pay tribute to inspirational sports people and those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Logan boasts home-grown sporting icons including Cameron Smith, Corey Parker, Alex Leapai, Robbie McEwen, Jodie Henry, Michael Voss and Israel Folau. Join us as we put the spotlight on the city’s next generation of sporting greats and celebrate their achievements.
Rub shoulders with the City of Logan’s sporting best at the 2016 Audi City of Logan Sports Awards Dinner.
Thursday 6 October Logan Metro Sports Centre 6.30pm for 7pm Tickets selling fast. Secure your ticket by visiting www.logan.qld.gov.au/sportsawards
Logan Listens:
2016 Residents’ Survey Phone survey conducted by IRIS Research between 5 and 13 September 2016. Logan City Council is conducting its Logan Listens: Residents’ Survey from 5 September to 13 September to help steer Council’s budget decisions and priorities. Independent consultants, IRIS Research, will randomly select 800 residents aged 18 years and over for the survey. The survey asks residents to rate the level of importance and their satisfaction with a range of Council’s current services. 6
The results help Council plan for the needs of Logan’s growing community. If you are contacted, we hope you can give around 18 minutes of your time to complete the survey. All personal information collected will remain confidential. The survey results will be published on Council’s website later in the year.
Skateboarding empire calls City of Logan home
Some of the biggest things in skateboarding are happening in an unassuming location in Loganholme and there is much more to come if this local company has its way. Since its beginnings in 1998, Absolute Board Co has been successfully working towards its mission to get more people skateboarding. Owned and run by local resident Ben Mackay, the company is now a multi-million-dollar operation with five skateboard brands distributed all over the world. Ben, a cabinet maker by trade, launched Absolute many years ago after he started making timber skateboard decks in his parent’s garage. He then approached local skateboard shops with these traditional style skateboards, which became the brand Seven Skates. Inspired by nostalgic memories of skateboarding fun as a child Ben soon found a market to reinvigorate and innovate the long-forgotten plastic skateboard from the 70s, creating Penny Skateboards, which he named after his sister.
The company also acquired the brand Z-Flex, which is one of Australia’s original skate labels with a history stretching back to 1976. Most recently they acquired Cockroach Wheels and are working on technologies to re-launch this heritage brand with a custom manufacturing plant at their head office in one of Logan’s industrial parks. Today Absolute distributes products to more than 70 countries and has offices in California in the United State of America and Southampton in the United Kingdom with manufacturing and distribution operations based in China and Taiwan. World-wide the company employs about 100 staff with almost half based in the City of Logan. Brand Manager of Penny Skateboards Emma Lamkin said Penny was popular, especially with today’s youth. “It has more than one million highly engaged fans on social media who tell us that, for them, Penny is all about escaping the pressure of everyday life and having fun, even if that’s just cruising down to the local shops.”
Some of the biggest things in skateboarding are happening in Loganholme.
Ms Lamkin said a new range of Penny boards were released each year based on key graphic and colour trends with the latest release in late June featuring a variety of new colours. Product Development Co-ordinator Mark Aubin said Absolute consistently carried out research and development activities to produce new cutting edge technologies. “It’s not just about tricks. We want to encourage more people to try skateboarding, get more active and just have fun on a board,” he said. Mr Aubin said the company were already working on new lines for 2017 and a few projects they’re keeping secret for now. “We are also working collaboratively with a number of companies and look forward to being able to share details of these partnerships in the future,” he said.
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DIVISION 1 NEWS
Rovers roar with star signing Rochedale Rovers have scored a major on and off-field goal with former Brisbane Roar star Jean Carlos Solorzano signing to the Brisbane Premier League team. The Costa Rican international made 61 appearance for the three-time A-League champions, including playing a key part in the 2011 Grand Final win, assisting with the Roar’s opening goal.
Plans laid for 2016/17 water works A new financial year brings new and continuing capital water works projects back to Division 1. A number of renewal and improvement programs will see upgrades to outdated infrastructure and renewals of existing infrastructure due for replacement. Work is expected to include: • Water pressure management on Chatswood Rd, near Daisy Hill Rd, including booster pump station • Wastewater mains rehabilitation at a number of locations including Killista Rd, Clonara St, Gilandra St, Glengala St, Underwood Rd, Priestdale Rd and a number of other locations
Rochdale Rovers technical director Shane MacNicol said Solorzano had made a big impact on the club’s senior team in his first few months. “He’s been a good addition to the club – very professional, trains hard and has been a good influence on the team,” he said. “We’ve seen bigger crowds at matches and a real sense of excitement about the senior team. “He’s also been very good for our juniors – he came out and helped during the Logan Cup [held during July], handing out trophies and helping with training.” The Rovers have had a strong season, making the last round of the FFA Cup, bowing out to Redlands United who will face reigning A-League Champions Adelaide United in the Round of 32.
• Manhole rehabilitation at a number of locations • Wastewater and water pump renewals in Priestdale and Springwood. A number of other projects, including water reservoir renewal, will happen during the coming financial year. Council staff will inform residents of the need to disconnect water supplies before any work is undertaken. 8
COUNCILLOR LISA BRADLEY Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 1: Priestdale, Rochedale South and part of Daisy Hill, Underwood and Springwood. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 2 NEWS
Underwood Rd span removes pedestrian hazard Residents will no longer have to cross the road and back again to walk along the southern footpath of Underwood Rd near the intersection of Logan Rd. A 26 metre long footbridge weighing almost eight tonnes was lifted onto prepared foundations and fitted exactly, to the supervising engineer’s relief. Councillor Russell Lutton was on hand to see the locally manufactured bridge bolted into place, eliminating what had previously been a difficult section of road for pedestrians to navigate safety. “The operation went smoothly and only took 15 minutes with no disruption to traffic,” Cr Lutton said.
Logan Gardens ideal for circuit training “There is a flat track to enjoy a bike ride or to take a jog and the fitness equipment adds to the variety with a cross trainer, exercise bike, bench press, chinup bar and resistance training all accessible to people of all ages, weights and fitness levels.
New circuit training equipment has been installed in Logan Gardens making it an ideal place for a run and workout in a natural setting. The circuit training equipment, which will soon be sheltered under shade sails, was installed in July following the completion of a concrete running track in the gardens. Councillor Russell Lutton said the equipment was a welcome addition to the park and would provide an opportunity for the many nearby residents to enjoy the benefits of a gym without the expense. “Logan Gardens is a great place to visit for a workout or to bring the family,” he said.
“This will provide a much needed link for pedestrians and cyclists between Millers Rd and Logan Rd.” The bridge was installed at the request of nearby residents, some of who were on hand to see it lifted into place. After landscaping and work to improve accessibility, the bridge opened to pedestrian traffic in the first week of August.
“The advantages of outdoor exercise is that you can have a change of scenery, enjoy the surroundings and benefit from better health and fitness levels.” Recent research into the health and well-being levels of people aged 15 and over found that Logan residents were significantly more physically active than average Australians across all age groups and preferred walking, gym activities and jogging to improve their general health and fitness. The exercise equipment installation was sponsored jointly by Logan City Council and Real Insurance under its realSpaces initiative.
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL LUTTON Phone: 3412 3412 Email: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Suburbs: Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston and Underwood. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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DIVISION 3 NEWS
Chatswood Hills dairy takes shape A playground area at Chatswood Hills State School is being transformed into a tranquil rural backdrop by local artist Belinda Reid, who is painting a 14 metre-long mural on the wall of the school hall. The area is inhabited by Chatty Moo Moo, a colourful life size fibreglass cow donated to the school by Dairy Australia’s Picasso Cow Competition, which looked out of place against the stark brown wall of the school hall. Belinda, who frequently volunteers her time to provide art class workshops at the school, said the cow had been decorated over a few months last year by students undertaking a classroom nutrition education program, which promotes the benefits of a balanced diet. “Each class has participated by planning out the design and then painting and decorating the cow as they learned about nutrition,” she said.
Meakin Rd upgrade progressing The $2 million upgrade of Meakin Rd, between Queens Rd and Veldt St, is nearing completion and work is anticipated to commence in October on a footpath bordering the western edge of Meakin Park between Logan City Rugby Union Club and Football Queensland’s headquarters. Lit directional signage will also be installed at the Meakin Rd intersections with Queens Rd and Paradise Rd to make navigation easier for the increasing number of visitors being attracted to the park. 10
Principal David Teale was keen to see a colourful backdrop created for Chatty Moo Moo so Linda took on the task of painting the mural and approached Logan City Council to provide financial support for the project.
their environment can be, if dealt with creatively,” he said.
Councillor Steve Swenson said he was happy to assist with funding Belinda’s mural.
Donate life at the Red Cross
“It’s an eye catching scene and it certainly brightens up what was a drab wall. I think it’s a good example of how an application of art in public areas can give children an appreciation of what
“I noticed that Belinda draws quite a crowd of onlookers as she is working.”
Earlier this year I was joined by my fellow councillors at the annual Unite to Save Lives Queensland Councils Blood Challenge, a friendly competition to see which Council workplace can make the most blood donations in Queensland. The competition highlights the important work of the Red Cross Blood Bank in gathering donations, which are used in thousands of operations and emergency situations in Queensland each year. One in three people will need a transfusion in their lifetime and because blood cannot be stored for more than a few weeks, you may one day rely on the generosity of the one in 30 Australians who become a blood donor. If you are fit and healthy please consider visiting the Springwood Donor Centre at 12/3360 Pacific Hwy, Springwood.
COUNCILLOR STEVE SWENSON Phone: 3412 3412 Email: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au Division 3: Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah, Loganholme and Daisy Hill. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
A story written long ago finds a new home Thirteen years after she published her memoir of her mother’s wartime journey from Austria to Australia, Crestmead author Phyllis McDuff is making headlines again. A recent German translation of her book, A Story Dreamt Long Ago, has provoked a passionate response from Austrian readers because its main characters – Phyllis’ mother and grandparents – were notable members of Viennese society. The memoir centres on Bettina Mendl, a prominent critic of Hitler who fled the Nazis in 1938 to outback Australia where she married Joe McDuff; a station manager. The tale of Bettina’s journey from the ballrooms of Europe to the dusty plains of the outback and back again has enchanted Australian readers since its publication in 2003. Upon its German language publication it won the Austria Prize for Services to German Literature jointly awarded by
the University of Sydney and Macquarie University. Bettina’s father; Fritz Mendl founded Ankerbrot with his brother Heinrich in 1891. Ankerbrot are wholesale cereal traders and a large bakery chain in Austria, based in Vienna. Due to Ankerbrot’s vital role in food production, Fritz was assigned the task of managing food rations in Vienna during the First World War. He became the hero of Vienna when he smuggled 1000 wagons of grain into the city to feed its desperately starving people. For his efforts, Emperor Franz Joseph I awarded Fritz the Order of the Golden Fleece. Stories like this have elevated the Mendl name and the history of Ankerbrot into Austrian folklore, stitching them into the fabric of the country’s national identity. At home in her kitchen in Crestmead, Phyllis said the Mendl’s story still resonated with Austrians more than a century later.
“People have received it quite passionately. Schools are buying it for their students to read. This is attracting international attention. While it may have its provenance in Austria, it found its way into the world from here in Logan with the support of Logan Libraries and the Regional Arts Development Fund,” she says. Last year, Phyllis received a Regional Arts Development grant to fund research into her family history for a new book centred on events around the time of the 1848 republican revolutions when Queen Victoria survived six assassination attempts. Phyllis has lived in Crestmead for 51 years, raising her own family and helping to develop the local pony club and equestrian centre, but it is her ancestral ties to Austria that have set the path for her writing. A Story Dreamt Long Ago is now available as an e-book on www.phyllismcduff.com.au
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EVENTS
Brisbane Writers Festival is proud to partner with Logan City Council presenting two free author events. The two visiting authors will be Chris Cleave and Kate Pullinger. Saturday 7-11 September 2016
Historical Fiction with Chris Cleave Join international best-selling British author Chris Cleave In Conversation about his latest novel, Everyone Brave is Forgiven, inspired by his grandparents’ wartime courtship. Throughout the novel, Cleave portrays the visceral experiences of war with skill and empathy, and engages with themes of racism, class, female empowerment and the emotional dislocations induced by war. Logan North Library 10am Saturday 10 September
Australian Supercross Championship Saturday 17 September 2016 Australia’s fastest flying two wheel sport will return back to the Jimboomba X Stadium in September to host round 1 of the championships and kick off this 6 leg national series traveling across Australia. Tickets are available online via www.ticketbooth.com.au Gates open 4pm
Racing starts 6pm
Kate Pullinger on digital fiction Want to use your smartphone to tell stories? Meet Landing Gear author Kate Pullinger and learn how narrative and technology are coexisting in the 21st century. Kate Pullinger is a Canadian novelist and author of digital fiction. As we consume more of information on smartphones,
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will traditional text as we know it survive in a world with more visual forms of storytelling? Do writers need to leave the book entirely and think in completely new ways to create stories to suit our new reading habits and devices? These are all questions for writers and technologists to explore.
Logan Hyperdome Library Noon Saturday 10 September
Logan Running Festival The Logan Running Festival is open to everyone in South East Queensland. There will be five different races ranging from a 1km junior run, up to the full 42km marathon for adults. The day’s festivities will include market stalls and live music at various check points around the course, providing a carnival atmosphere for both spectators and competitors.
Circus classes Everyone deserves the chance to fly! With 160 years of rich circus heritage, Ashton Rodrigues Training Centre believes there is something for everyone under the Big Top tent. Each workshop is designed to give a taste of the circus to people of all ages and abilities. The one-hour free circus classes are designed to introduce participants to the wonders of circus through a range of classic circus apparatuses on the ground and in the air. With each class, you will dabble in the basics of wirewalking, diablo, plate spinning, aerial ring and aerial silks.
For 6 year to adults Logan Metro Sports Centre, 357 Browns Plains Road, Crestmead. Bookings are essential www.365tix.com.au or 0418 224 666
www.loganrunningfestival.com Sunday 11 September 6am to 4pm Berrinba Wetlands
19 to 21 September 10am to 11am; 11am to noon; 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm.
Help prevent excess barking Come along to a FREE pet education session to help learn positive solutions to reduce excess barking. Saturday 10 September 9am to 11am Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet St, Crestmead. Phone 3412 5397 or email animalmanagement@logan.qld.gov.au to book your place. 13
DIVISION 4 NEWS Photo: Councillor Laurie Koranski with performers Lesley Wood and Talia Pallant, and festival committee members (back from left) Bob Ryan, Wendy Duke, Paul Casbolt, Sarah Vincent and Allan Pettigrew.
Head to the Village Green for festival fun
The Village Green will come alive on Sunday 11 September as the annual Logan Village Music and Heritage Festival is held once again. The event started in 2013 to celebrate the village’s 150th anniversary of settlement, and has continued thanks to the efforts of local people. Committee member Paul Casbolt said music would continue to be a highlight of the event. “We’ll have three stages once again this year with music, children’s entertainment, rides, a range of food, poetry competitions and more than 30 stalls,” he said. “We try to encourage local talent – especially young, local talent – by having them perform,” he said. Busker Talia Pallant will entertain festival-goers with her mix of music. “I love singing Doris Day songs, but I’ll be singing a range of music on the day and playing my guitar,” she said. Councillor Laurie Koranski encouraged residents to visit the festival. “It’s a great way to bring our community together, and there will be lots to see and do on the day,” she said. “The new building at the Logan Village Museum will also be officially opened at the event.” 14
Public art and heritage trail launches Logan Village’s heritage has been featured in a newly-launched public art and heritage trail. Councillor Laurie Koranski said the trail between Logan Village and Beenleigh highlighted 27 points of interest to raise awareness of arts, culture and heritage. “The 45km trail includes schools, hotels, churches, cemeteries, parks, sculptures and murals,” she said. “It’s an easy trail to cover in half a day, so it would be great fun for the whole family to jump in the car and learn more about our local history.”
Cr Koranski said new data showed day-trip visitor numbers to the City of Logan had increased 25 per cent. “We’ve got a lot to showcase in the Logan Village area, including the historic hotel, the museum and the local history centre,” she said. The trail was funded through the Regional Arts Development Fund, which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council. Brochures are available from Logan Village Library, Beenleigh Library and selected venues or at www.logan.qld.gov.au/heritage
COUNCILLOR LAURIE KORANSKI Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriekoranski@logan.qld.gov.au Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Buccan, Belivah, Bannockburn, Logan Village, Windaroo, Wolffdene, Yarrabilba, Kairabah, Mundoolun and part of Cedar Creek, Jimboomba, Mt Warren Park and Tamborine. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 5 NEWS
Troubadour takes first steps in music career
New investment in essential water assets The new financial year has brought new investment to Division 5 water and wastewater assets. Several projects will be undertaken to renew and improve both the water and wastewater network, to be rolled out over the coming 12 months. Work is expected to include: • A new chlorine dosing station on Monash Rd, Loganlea • Wastewater mains rehabilitation near Montecarlo Cl, Pinelands St, Spruce St and Evergreen Ave, Loganlea, and Blackbean St Marsden • Wastewater pump station renewal at Coral St, Loganlea, and Tygum St, Waterford West • Mains replacement at Katrina Cres, Waterford West. Council staff will inform residents of the need to disconnect water supplies before any work is undertaken.
Marsden residents out for a caffeine fix might find themselves treated to a free concert from one of the City of Logan’s up and coming young artists.
The former Marsden High student is currently working part-time, writing and recording original music, while busking and playing local gigs.
Jack Kelly is a local singer/ songwriter starting his musical career busking at Café Infusions on 5th, and he says music has always been a big part of his life.
“I feel like I have a voice and want to speak with people through song,” he said.
“I’ve always been into music, ever since I got my first guitar when I was five,” he said. “My parents took me to The Music Spot, where I saw a guitar and ended up taking one home.
“My music has a message, and a bit of a story about life.” Jack has just recorded an 11-track record with four originals and seven covers, which is soon to be released.
“My parents taught me how to play to begin with, and then I started lessons from the age of 10. “I mainly play folk rock – older music in the style of Johnny Cash, Neil Young, INXS – and mostly acoustic with harmonica.”
COUNCILLOR JON RAVEN Phone: 3412 5505 Email: jonraven@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba and part of Loganlea, Marsden, Waterford West, Kingston and Crestmead. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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DIVISION 6 NEWS
A positive gift to the community
Passion of Italy Tour inspires premier choir Canterbury College choir, Cantabile has recently returned from its Passion of Italy tour where it performed in some of the world’s most beautiful venues. Cantabile Director Dr Katrina Peddell said the young singers performed extremely well in some of the most beautiful venues in Italy. “This was a once-in-alifetime opportunity for the girls to perform in some truly magnificent historic basilicas such as St Peter’s in Rome,” she said. “I’m extremely proud of the girls and their performances. They were very well rewarded - with lots of gelato consumed!” Councillor Stacey McIntosh, a strong supporter of the group, recognised the outstanding efforts. “Not only have the girls represented Canterbury College, but the City of Logan, on the world stage and they should be very proud,” Cr McIntosh said. Photo: Cantabile at the Sant’Agnese in Agone, Rome.
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A partnership between the Loganholme Rotary Club and Griffith University will see ongoing benefits to the local community through research and health checks. A project championed by Loganholme Rotary Club member, Merv Richens, has seen the donation of a Haematology Analyser from Lismore Base Hospital to Griffith University’s Meadowbrook campus. Mr Richens said the project came about through an affiliation with the Rotary Club of Goonellabah in Lismore. “The hospital had originally hoped to donate the machine to a hospital in Papua New Guinea but, unfortunately, the technology was too sophisticated and they did not have the means to repair or service the equipment in its ongoing use,” he said. “That is when contact was made with Professor Lesley Chenoweth at Griffith University to see if the unit could be used by its Medical Services Department.” Professor Chenoweth said the machine was very welcomed by the university and would be put to good use to benefit not only students but the wider community. “We are extremely grateful to Lismore Base Hospital and the Rotary club for facilitating the donation of the machine,” she said. “Not only will it be used by our medical students in their learning and research, but it will be used by our Go Griffith Go Health outreach for health checks of community members and showing aspiring local high school students what careers in health are about.” Photo: Dr Quentine Green, Merv Richens and Professor Lesley Chenoweth with the Haematology Analyser at Griffith University’s Logan Campus.
COUNCILLOR STACEY MCINTOSH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: staceymcintosh@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing, Tanah Merah and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
2016
Nominations open
CITY OF LOGAN SAFE CITY AWARDS
You can show your support for those who work to keep our community safe by nominating them for the City of Logan Safe City Awards 2016. There are four categories: not-for-
profit group; individual; business and government.
at the Logan Entertainment Centre at 10.30am on 25 November 2016.
Nominations for the awards are now open through to 14 October 2016, with the awards ceremony to be held
For more information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/safecityawards, call (07) 3412 4620 or email at council@logan.qld.gov.au
Annual animal registration overdue Have you paid your pet’s registration renewal? Notices were distributed at the end of June and payment was due by 27 July. Final notices will be issued to pet owners from 8 September with payment due immediately. To pay your registration, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.
Kerbside Clean Up Services
5 to 16 September Woodridge and North Logan Central (north of Wembley Rd including the northern side of Wembley Rd). 19 to 30 September Kingston, Berrinba and South Logan Central (south of Wembley Rd including the southern side of Wembley Rd).
For more information visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/kerbsidecleanup
CAFE A treasure trove of quality pre-loved goods is available each week at the Logan Recycling Market. The market also has its very own cafe so visitors can sit down, relax and enjoy a selection of coffees, cold drinks, cookies, pies, sausage rolls, muffins, banana bread and more. The cafe is open between 10am and 2pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visitors to the market can now also access free Wi-fi while on site. Connect to Logan Recycling Market Wi-Fi with no password needed. Located at 349 Browns Plains Rd, Heritage Park, the centre is open from 10am to 5pm Friday to Monday (excluding public holidays). For more information call (07) 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ 17
IN THE KITCHEN WITH pOH The City of Logan produces a wide array of fresh produce including radish, parsley, leafy greens, chillies, cucumbers, strawberries and mushrooms. Many of our producers are big names on the national food scene, supplying supermarket chains and large food companies. Celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow was delighted to discover some of the country’s freshest and tastiest produce while exploring the City of Logan. Poh is proud to be the City of Logan’s official food ambassador and is sharing some of her favourite recipes in Our Logan this year.
OVEN-ROASTED AGED RIB FILLET, PONT NEUF, HORSERADISH CREAM & STEAMED GREENS Method To prepare, remove rib fillet from the fridge and sit covered on the bench.
Remove from pan and place on a tray and into the oven for 12 minutes.
Wash and cut the potatoes for the pont neuf into long rectangles about 1cm thick and cover with water.
Bring the cream to a boil in a small pot and whisk in the horseradish cream. Reduce the heat and simmer until it thickens.
Trim the stems on the broccolini. Blanch the broccolini in salted boiling water. Remove from water and cool in ice water immediately. Peel and slice the shallots into 5mm rounds and soak in the milk.
Ingredients 4 x 200g rib fillets
Serves 4
1.5kg potatoes (choose Sebago if available) 500ml canola oil 50g horseradish 350ml cream 1 bunch broccolini 4 golden shallots 100g plain flour 50ml milk Salt and cracked black pepper
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Recipe by Scott Johnson.
In a deep pan, heat the oil to 160°C. Remove potatoes from water and dry thoroughly. Place potatoes (be careful not to crowd the pan — you may need to do in a couple of batches) in the oil until the edges start to get a small amount of colour. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Remove oil from heat for now but do not discard.
Put the oil back on the heat and heat to 180°C. Return the potatoes to the pan and cook until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel. Season well. Remove the shallots from milk and dust lightly in flour. Cook in the oil quickly until crisp. Remove steaks from oven and let rest for 6 minutes. Return broccolini to boiling water to reheat.
Heat oven to 190°C.
To serve, place the beef on the plate. Stack the pont neuf and broccolini to the side of the beef.
Coat the steaks in oil and season well with salt and pepper.
Top the beef with horseradish cream and crispy shallots.
Heat a heavy frying pan until quite hot. Seal the steaks on all sides.
Inspiration drawn from Chambers Flat father It is hard not to be inspired after spending time with Chambers Flat resident Mark Cummins. He is a man who has faced some challenges and a few dark days but continues to exude an extremely positive attitude. Named the Queensland Father of the Year in 2012, Mark brushes the accolade aside insisting he represented all the award nominees. “I had no inkling of it. I was more stunned than anything,” he said. Mark was nominated for the award by his children – all eight of them. Today the five boys and three girls, aged from 19 to 35-years-old, are making their own mark on the world. Mark has brought them up single-handedly over the past decade while running his own pool and landscaping business. Two of his children have cystic fibrosis, which involves daily physiotherapy, regular hospital stays and medication. Mark was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer three years ago but refuses to let his illness overwhelm him. His ‘life is for living attitude’ is evident, with his sights set firmly on a new generation of Cummins – he has four grandchildren and a new addition is due this month. Over the years, Mark has also nurtured his children’s sporting abilities. They all have strong sporting
connections and have been involved in touch football and rugby competitions. The family has produced a number of talented rugby players in the way of Nick, Luke and Nathan, who all have impressive resumes when it comes to the sport. Nick is a popular Australian Wallabies star known as The Honey Badger, who has a legion of fans and a highly active social media profile. Luke plays all over the world in different rugby teams and recently represented Sweden in a match against Norway. Nathan is the captain and coach of the Norwegian rugby union team, while Bernadette, Mark’s oldest child, lives in Bangkok with her family and captains the Thai national netball team. As his children grow and spread their wings, Mark continues to be busy. He is currently focused on helping Nick to write his second book. Mark said he was looking forward to celebrating Father’s Day this year with a visit to the beach with his family. His advice for other parents, especially fathers, is simple. “Do your best and what is right for you. Don’t take things too seriously,” Mark said. “Remember that your children will always be your children no matter how old they are.”
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DIVISION 7 NEWS
Pirates players sail into AFL contention Starring performances in a Melbourne club game has put two Park Ridge Pirates players in the picture for an AFL contract. Jordie Grainger and Dylan Raabe, both 22, have been invited to join pre-season training later this year with the Essendon and North Melbourne football clubs respectively (via the clubs’ Victorian Football League affiliates).
Council backs resident’s commitment to conservation
“It is extremely tough to get on the list of an AFL team and many young players, particularly here in Queensland, can do all the hard work from junior footy up and still not get noticed,” he said.
Councillor Laurie Smith said the AFL call ups showed the Pirates were doing the right things to help their players to succeed.
Ms Randall took the step of committing most of her Begley Rd property to a Voluntary Conservation Agreement with Council. The agreement means Ms Randall is eligible to apply for annual grants worth up to $3,000 to assist her conservation work on the property. Councillor Laurie Smith congratulated Ms Randall on the weed control and regeneration work she had carried out over the past few years. “Ms Randall’s property buffers Crewes Creek and provides habitat for endangered koalas and owls so her commitment to maintain our natural heritage is something to be applauded,” he said.
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Pirates Club President Andy Colenso said the opportunity to play cameo roles in the Melbourne leagues gave his players a greater chance of being noticed by AFL scouts.
“We are opening the door for our players by using our Victorian connections to give them a chance to put their talents on show in the home of Australian Rules football where there are more eyes on them.”
Greenbank resident Nicole Randall will receive support from Council to maintain state significant land on her property.
To find out more about Council’s voluntary conservation programs, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/cip
The Pirates pair turned scouting heads in Melbourne with outstanding performances during a game for Lalor Football Club in the city’s Northern Football League earlier this year.
“The Pirates only started their senior club three years ago but have already been able to provide pathways to the AFL for a few players,’ he said. “If you’re a young player living in the area and hoping to play at the highest level of the AFL, then knowing the Pirates have an established pathway to get there is very exciting.”
COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 7: Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and part of Greenbank, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 8 NEWS
The Centenary Plains BMX Club will soon be able to build a longawaited clubhouse following the announcement of a $300,000 Get Playing Plus grant from the Queensland Government. The grant provides a final instalment on a planned $900,000 project to build a new access road, pump track and clubhouse at Waller Rd, Browns Plains. Club secretary Leia Stevens, Cr Steve Swenson, Cameron Stevens, Linus Power MP; and Cr Cherie Dalley at the Centenary Plains BMX Club track at Browns Plains.
Centenary Plains BMX jumps into new clubhouse The playground at Redgum Park, located at Regents Park, has received a makeover recently. Councillor Cherie Dalley said exciting new pieces had replaced the existing equipment. “A new climbing structure, featuring a slide, has been installed, along with a double swing made up of a general swing seat and a bird’s nest swing and two ‘springers’,” she said.
Improvements made at Redgum Park playground
Councillor Cherie Dalley said she was delighted the State Government had provided a contribution to top up Council’s $575,000 commitment to the project. The club will also provide $25,000. “The club has grown over the past 30 years, but has been still operating its administration out of a few on-site cargo containers,” she said. “It grew through the efforts of citizens who approached Council, and built a track for BMX riders when the area was on the fringe of urban development. “I’m thrilled that they will finally have a clubhouse.” The club regularly hosts competitions that draw people from across the state.
“We’ve also installed two new bench seats to replace the current seating around the playground, so parents will be able to relax while watching their children use the new play equipment.” The works were completed in late June.
COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY Phone: 3412 3412 Email: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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DIVISION 9 NEWS
Holiday fun KRANKS up at Crestmead
Local youngsters have improved their skateboard, BMX and scooter skills at a school holiday workshop held at Crestmead PCYC during July. The workshop, taught by Chris Courtenay and Ben Rountree, was just one of many free and low-cost activities on offer to Logan teens aged 12 to 17 as part of the KRANK school holiday program. Relief Branch Manager of the Crestmead PCYC, Acting Sergeant David White, said the PCYC was a proud host of KRANK activities. “We get a very positive response to
not only the KRANK programs that we run, but also the other activities we run every week,” he said.
To view the September school holiday program, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ krank
Councillor Phil Pidgeon said KRANK would run again during the September school holidays, from Monday 19 September until Saturday 1 October.
Crestmead KRANK activities
“There will be 59 different activities across the city for Logan teens to be involved,” he said.
Bike Control: Tuesday 20 September, 2pm to 4pm at Crestmead PCYC
“It’s a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun.”
Messy Hands Art Workshop: Wednesday 21 September, 10am to noon at Crestmead PCYC
Bookings are essential, and open a week before each school holiday period.
Culinary Kids: Friday 30 September, 10am to noon at Crestmead PCYC
Extra car parks and boardwalk for Brabham Park Next time you visit Brabham Park at Crestmead, you may find it a little bit easier to get around. Five new car parks have been installed on Brabham St in response to requests from residents as the park has become very popular. Councillor Phil Pidgeon said Council had also built a boardwalk-style path over the existing drainage swale. “The new pathway provides better access, connecting the new car park to the rest of the park,” he said.
COUNCILLOR PHIL PIDGEON Phone: 3412 3412 Email: philpidgeon@logan.qld.gov.au
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Division 9: Logan Reserve, Chambers Flat, Stockleigh and part of Park Ridge, Crestmead, Waterford West, Park Ridge South, Munruben, North Maclean and South Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
Where will Logan’s future jobs be? Over the next three to five years, the most readily available jobs in the City of Logan are expected to be in health care, social assistance, retail, education and training. That was the news shared at a Future Employment Workshop hosted by the Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team at its meeting on 1 July 2016, which highlighted opportunities in the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Logan’s growing health care sector, and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The workshop was attended by Leadership Team members, Logan City Councillors, key State and Federal Government executives and Logan City Council staff, as well as senior staff from the Logan Hospital and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation. City of Choice Leadership Team Chair, Jude Munro, said the challenge was preparing Logan City’s workforce for these jobs to ensure local job seekers would be best placed to take advantage of future opportunities.
“Our collective aim is to create effective and sustainable local job pipelines.”
students to local jobs to address a demand-versus-supply issue.
At the workshop, the Queensland Government announced three new pilot projects for Logan City that will kick off later this year to help coordinate workforce planning across Logan, and better connect local job seekers to local jobs. “This is excellent news for Logan, and gives us a strong platform on which to plan for the future,” Ms Munro said.
Construction is anticipated as a jobs growth area for Logan, primarily due to the emerging communities at Yarrabilba and Greater Flagstone. Logan job seekers are also expected to benefit from the 1,500 jobs available through the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Leadership Team Employment CoLead, John Perry, said the projected new jobs were in addition to vacancies created through staff turn-over. “We estimate these will create 14,000 job opportunities a year through Logan businesses, including existing retail, logistics and manufacturing sectors.” The workshop highlighted that new jobs were particularly anticipated through the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Logan in 2018/19. Key roles include disability support workers, service administration and management, and specialist practitioners. In Logan (and Redlands), this could mean up to 2,500 full-time equivalent jobs. The Logan Hospital’s school-based traineeship program was presented as a successful case study in linking local
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Ms Munro said detailed research and analysis was now required to underpin future jobs pipeline planning.
Snapshot: Predicted new jobs in Logan in 3-5 years - leading sectors Retail..............................................1,900 Education and training....................1,700 Health care and social assistance...1,400 Construction...................................1,100 Transport and logistics....................1,000
“Through the workshop, we identified where the jobs growth would occur and started to talk about how we can prepare our community - particularly our future young job seekers - to have the best chance of securing local employment,” Ms Munro said.
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Also at the workshop, Logan City Council confirmed development applications across Logan were focused on retail and service (including healthcare), commercial and medium/ light industry (including transport and logistics), and education.
INITIATIVE
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Clean energy solutions for Logan businesses An Australian-first initiative is giving City of Logan businesses a chance to slash their energy bills and save money with minimal up-front costs. The Clean Technology Business Cluster (CTBC) aims to help local businesses reduce energy consumption by providing funding to pay for solar, LED lighting and other power-saving equipment. A $5 million funding pool is available through the pilot program being run by energy efficiency specialists Websters Group for eligible businesses in Logan. The energy saving projects could range in value from $50,000 up to $2 million providing the nominated projects fulfil certain criteria. Ryan Dillon, Managing Director of Websters Group, the company launching the CTBC pilot in Logan, said the upfront costs of installing the energy saving equipment were recouped via the savings participating businesses made on their energy bills. “A percentage of savings are also given to the customer so the upgrade is cash flow positive from day one to incentivise uptake of energy saving projects. “Reducing high energy bills goes straight to the bottom line and has the potential to significantly improve business resilience in the current economic environment.” To receive information about funding eligibility and the Clean Technology Business Cluster Logan Pilot please contact ryan.dillon@webstersgroup.com.au or call 3103 3539.
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Ryan Dillon helped Lifeline in Logan Central save thousands of dollars off their energy bills by replacing old fluoro lights with energy efficient LED lights.
TransitCare comes home TransitCare, a community transport service, is moving back to Logan. The service was originally conceived in the early 1990s when local support groups identified a need for a transport service for people with a disability in Logan. By 2007, TransitCare had left its Slacks Creek premises for Eight Mile Plains, having gone from servicing a few hundred clients in the early days to more than 5,000 clients. Demand for the service has continued to grow, with TransitCare now making more than 180,000 trips each year for about 6,500 clients. Last month the organisation’s 76 staff and 50 volunteers moved into a new premises on Kingston Rd, Loganlea. TransitCare CEO Terry O’Toole said the new location, which was selected with the help of the Logan Office of Economic Development, also provided additional rooms for centre-based day care and training. “Logan was our location of choice due to it being our spiritual home, not to mention the fact Logan is a growing region with good infrastructure in Logan and accessibility to key motorways,” Mr O’Toole said.
DIVISION 10 NEWS
Cornubia resident races ahead Second generation drag racer John Cannuli is no stranger to racing success but his recent racing triumph is one of his sweetest victories. In another sporting first for the City of Logan the Cornubia based racer and his Crossroads Racing team recently broke the world record for Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Winternationals event at Willowbank Raceway. “This event is the second largest of its kind in the world and it was certainly a great feeling to take out the world record at such a big event,” John said. John was able to complete the record breaking, quarter mile run of 5.35 seconds at 256 mp/h, officially making his car the world’s fastest Top Alcohol Funny Car and has no plans on slowing down anytime soon. His commitment to drag racing achievement will continue as he sets his future sights on competing against the world’s best in America. “I’ve been racing for 22 years and the passion and drive is as strong as it’s ever been,” he said. Councillor Darren Power said John was another great sporting success story from Logan.
Focus on
Cornubia Cornubia is a relatively new area in Division 10. Much of the land was originally owned by the Wagner family through to the 1890s. William Tabb bought this property in about 1894 and continued to run it as a dairy farm for about 10 years. During the 1920s under the ownership of the Taylor family the property was named Cornubia Park. In September 1934 the land was purchased by the Jessens who changed the name of the property to Cornubia after members of the public often arrived for picnics, believing that Cornubia Park was for general use. Facilities in Cornubia include the Mount Cotton Driver Training Centre, the California Creek Golf Course and the Cornubia Park Sports Centre. St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School opened in 1984 and Chisholm Catholic College opened in 1992.
“Not only has John proved himself on the race-track but he also operates a local business that engages more than 100 employees,” he said.
COUNCILLOR DARREN POWER
Photo: John Cannuli competing at this year’s Winternationals Photo credit: dragphotos.com.au
Division 10: Shailer Park, Cornubia, Carbrook and part of Daisy Hill and Loganholme. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
Phone: 3412 3412 Email: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au
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DIVISION 11 NEWS
Teviot Rd upgrade on track
Supercross returns to Jimboomba Jimboomba X Stadium is set to host the opening round of the 2016 Australian Supercross Championship. Riders from Australia and across the world will arrive in Jimboomba later this month to battle it out in the six leg national championship.
An extensive upgrade of Teviot Rd in South Maclean is expected to finish later this year.
Among them will be former Logan Village junior and last year’s Australian Supercross champion, Dan Reardon.
The second stage of the works will see lanes and shoulders widened and the road resurfaced between Mountain Ridge Rd and Wharburton Bridge.
Event organiser Scott Bannan said round one of the championships would attract competitors from the US, China, New Zealand and Singapore to go up against Australian riders.
The works followed stage one of the project, an upgrade of Teviot Rd, from the Mountain Ridge Rd intersection to Flagstone Creek.
“We’ve got one of the biggest names in world supercross, Davi Millsaps, coming from America to race so we’re expecting a really big turnout for the opening round,” he said.
Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the $10.8 million project had improved a 2.7km stretch of road for the community.
“Jimboomba X Stadium has hosted a few national events now so we have had an opportunity to improve the facility’s layout and make it a really great event for spectators.”
“The intersection at Mountain Ridge Rd and Teviot Rd is a lot better now since additional turning lanes and street lights were installed,” she said.
Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the supercross was a great boost for local tourism in Jimboomba.
“We had a number of low visibility and safety issues with traffic at that intersection so these works will make a positive difference.
“This event brings huge numbers of interstate visitors to the area and is a fantastic way to introduce them to this beautiful part of our city.
“Dedicated turning lanes into Greenock Rd and Pennine Drv have also been installed to create a safer environment for motorists turning off Teviot Rd.
“Motorsport, particularly supercross and motocross, are very popular here and events like this give local fans the opportunity to see some of the world’s most talented riders doing what they do best in their own backyard.”
“We have also created new bus stops, shelters and lighting for people using public transport on that route.”
Round 1 of the Australian Supercross Championships starts from 4pm on Saturday 17 September. To find out more, including ticketing information visit www. jimboombaxstadium. com.au/
Both stages of the Teviot Rd upgrade have been partially funded from the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.
Help Jimboomba raise money to fight cancer.
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The Jimboomba Relay for Life runs 8 to 9 October. Search ‘Jimboomba Relay’ on Facebook to find out how you can donate or get involved.
Some of the world’s best Supercross riders return to Jimboomba this month. Photo courtesy of Ducky Professional Photography.
COUNCILLOR TREVINA SCHWARZ Phone: 3412 3412 Email: trevinaschwarz@logan.qld.gov.au Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone, Flinders Lakes, Lyons, Monarch Glen, New Beith, Silverbark Ridge and Woodhill and part of Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 12 NEWS
In Brief A built-in trampoline has been installed at Doug Larsen Park, adjacent to existing slides and swings. The trampoline is at ground level, with no structure to climb up to access.
All the world’s a stage for Beenleigh players They may have their entrances and exits, and play many parts, but for over forty years the Beenleigh Theatre Group (BTG) has strived to bring affordable and wellproduced stage plays and arts to the community. The company recently wrapped production on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and will soon debut their latest productions, The Importance of Being Earnest, and SHOUT!, a tribute to The Wild One, Johnny O’Keefe. BTG Vice President Rachel Hunt said the company did more than just stage productions, and welcomed talents of all shapes, sizes and experience to rehearsal. “We have an all-abilities choir (the A-Chords), where anyone with an interest in singing can join, no audition required,” she said. “The group also operates an orchestra, an all-ladies harmony choir, as well as training groups for young performers.
“Anyone interested in participating should get in touch to find out what times would be best.” Rachel also said a musical bent was not nessecary, and anyone interested in helping could get involved in non-performing roles as well. “We’re not just for people who want to perform – we want to hear from everyone who wants to help, including administrative roles, setbuilders and carpenters, sound and light assistants, front-of-house and all things in between,” she said.
A new set of musical play equipment is being installed at Logan River Parklands, and should be complete in a week or two. Instruments include xylophones, xylabug and drum. An outdoor ping-pong table and groundlevel trampoline will also be installed.
Mobile Offices The next round of Division 12 mobile offices will be held on Thursday, 1 September at the following times and locations. Mt Warren Park Shopping Village, 140–146 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park 2pm to 3pm Eagleby Shopping Centre, 142–164 Fryar Rd, Eagleby 3.30pm to 4.30pm Beenleigh Mall, 40-68 Main St, Beenleigh 5pm to 6pm
Their production of The Importance of Being Earnest opens in late September. For more information on rehearsal times, contact information or ticketing visit www.beenleightheatregroup.com
COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE Phone: 3412 3412 Email: jenniebreene@logan.qld.gov.au Division 12: Eagleby, Beenleigh and Mt Warren Park. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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Weather any storm, flood or bushfire Severe weather events, such as storms, floods and bushfires, are part of the Australian way of life. There are a number of simple preparatory steps each of us can undertake to minimise the impacts of these events on our property – regardless of the type of event. These include: Storms and bushfires • Clear roof, gutters, downpipes and drains of leaves, twigs, etc. • Trim trees, branches and shrubs well clear of the home • Check and secure roofing • Remove all rubbish, leaf litter and native shrubs growing too close to the house • Clear the yard of all loose materials that may become wind-blown hazards Bushfires • Keep the grass short and green • Fit wire screens to doors, windows, and vents. Enclose all gaps, roof eaves and the area under the house • Fit hoses to reach all parts of the house and garden For more information about how you can be prepared, visit http://disaster.logan.qld.gov.au
Get ready for a big, safe day out! Put Sunday 16 October in your diary so you don’t forget to head to Logan’s Big Safe Day Out. The free event, being held at Kingston’s Gould Adams Park, will help Logan residents identify the threats that may affect their properties, such as bushfires and flooding, as well as providing valuable tips about how to be prepared ahead of time and how to get help during an emergency. A range of emergency agencies and community organisations will be in attendance so you can speak directly to the experts ahead of the summer storm season. The event is being held from 9am to 2pm. More information will be provided in next month’s edition of Our Logan. 28
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For the past three years The City of Logan has been providing the Kids Alive Do the Five free swimming program. The program consists of five consecutive half-hour lessons the week of 26 to 30 September. The program is open to children four months – 12 years. The program will help you with water awareness as well as kick start your summer swimming program. Bookings commence Monday 19 September at 9.30am. Call 3412 5645 for further details.
Act now for summertime splashes With summer just around the corner now is the perfect time to make sure the family pool or spa is properly fenced and maintained. Drowning remains the leading cause of traumatic death in children under five in Queensland. Almost all swimming pool drownings are preventable, making compliant pool fences the must-have summer accessory. New Queensland Government regulations have now been in force for nearly 12 months, with all non-compliant pools overdue to be brought up to standard. Residents with pools conducting spring cleaning or home renovations are urged to double-check their pools comply before the summer swimming season starts again. Pool fencing regulations • Both new and existing pools must comply with the Queensland Government’s pool safety standard and be on the government’s pool safety register by 30 November 2015
Pools ready for summer Summer is nearly here and the City of Logan Aquatic Centres will be open for business. Whether you want to learn to swim, get a little fitter or have a family get together we have an Aquatic Centre for you.
• The current standard also applies to all portable pools and spas deeper than 300 mm – this includes many cheap inflatable pools • A pool safety certificate is required from a pool safety inspector when selling, buying or leasing a property with a pool
BEENLEIGH AQUATIC CENTRE City Rd, Beenleigh Ph: 3287 2163
EAGLEBY AQUATIC CENTRE Cowper Ave, Eagleby Ph: 3287 1247
• Pool fencing and gates must comply with the Queensland Development Code MP3.4. It is vital that all pools remain compliant over winter, and any non-compliant issues are resolved as an urgent priority.
BETHANIA AQUATIC CENTRE 88-118 Station Rd, Bethania Ph: 3805 6032
LOGAN NORTH AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTRE 2 Sports Dr, Underwood Ph: 3412 5650
For more information visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/home-buildingowners/pool-safety/overview
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Here’s one way to fund your community project! Projects that have helped residents upskill, create healthier lifestyles, improve communications skills and encourage migrants and refugees to settle in to the community are among some of the many applications received through the Community Services Grants last year. Logan City Council provides these grants to organisations for initiatives that meet the current and future needs of community. They are also designed to build positive relationships between community groups and organisations when they collaborate to provide projects. The grants program offers up to $3,000 for individual organisations and $5,000 for collaborative partnerships delivering community projects. The grants have resulted in community organisations providing innovative programs that meet the many needs of the community, that would otherwise go unfunded. For example, one of the programs delivered last year was the Complete Health Improvement Program, which provided workshops to help at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to prevent lifestyle diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The participants achieved some remarkable and life changing results over the course of the program, which was a great result. Information about eligibility and how to apply can be found on Logan City Council’s website at: www.logan.qld. gov.au/community-support/communitydevelopment/community-servicesgrants-program Applications for this round close on 12 September 2016 for programs to be delivered in early 2017.
Logan City Council’s KRANK school holiday program, for teens aged 12 to 17 years, is always jam packed with activities like go karting, martial arts, fishing, soccer, youth choir, netball, golf, dance, circus workshops, arts and crafts, ten pin bowling, baseball and many more. It’s a great way for teens to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun. Activities are free or low cost, bookings are essential. www.logan.qld.gov.au/krank
Logan Libraries Robotics Workshop: LEGO® .EV3 or .NXT 17 – 30 September (various locations). Ages 10+ Super Simple Illustration 26 – 28 September (various locations) Join Author/Illustrator Peter Carnavas for a fun session of super simple illustration. Using just circles, lines and dots, Peter will show you how to create interesting characters and tell your own stories just using pictures. Ages 6+ Bookings are required. For more information or to make a booking visit www.loganlibraries.org/events_calendar
Logan Art Gallery Illuminated papercuts:
Moon Festival workshop with artist Pamela See Lanterns play an integral role in the ‘mid-Autumn’ Moon Festival. In this workshop participants will decorate a lantern using papercut motifs of their own design. 23 September 10am to noon. 8 to 15 years
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Printmaking:
Drypoint etching with artist Nicola Hooper Working from a photograph of yourself create a dry point etching using Mylar film, oil based printing ink and the printing press. 28 September 10am to 1pm 8 to 14 years What to bring: A4 size printed photograph or photocopy of a self portrait (yourself)
Clipperty Clipperty’s Exciting Discovery Show 20 – 22 September (various locations) Come and see Brisbane author, storyteller, actor and performance artist, Paula White as she entertains children with her Clipperty Clipperty’s Exciting Discovery Show. Ages 3 to 8
Clay sea creatures with artist Marnie Linger Create a threedimensional sea creature such as a fish, sea star or turtle in clay. Learn clay making techniques such as coiling or pinching. Wednesday 21 September, 10.30am to 12.30pm For ages: 6 to 14 years (carers to remain with children under 7 years)
Bookings are required. Phone 3412 5519 or email artgallery@logan.qld.gov.au
1.30PM SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Senior Superstar returns to Logan bigger and better proving talent really is ageless. These seniors have made it through the heats and now are on stage with special guest performers and hosts Ian Maurice and Pauline Bell. Celebrate the skills and creativity of the over 55’s with this unique variety show Grand Final!
See the best talent in the spotlight… it’s SHOWTIME! Please contact us if you would like to register to compete in this year’s competition! Ticket prices from $5pp, seated on tables.
2 SHOWS NOW ON SALE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Friday 16th September, 7.30pm Ticket Prices: Adult: $35, Concession: $30, Group 8+/Member: $28pp, seated on tables.
Saturday 24th September, 5pm & 8pm Ticket Prices: Adult $35,Concession $30, Child 2-12yrs $20, Group 10+/Member $30pp
TUTUS ON TOUR
School Holiday Fun!
Saturday 8th October, 2pm Ticket Prices: Adult $30, Concession (Seniors) $28, Child/Student $15, Group 8+/Member $25pp
Monday 26th September, 10am Ticket Prices: $25.50 (12months+) LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE • 170 WEMBLEY RD, LOGAN CENTRAL BOOK TICKETS BY CALLING THE LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ON 3412 5626 OR ONLINE AT WWW.LOGANENTERTAINMENTCENTRE.COM.AU • LIMELIGHT BISTRO & BAR OPEN, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 07 3412 5626
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