Our Logan Magazine - September 2018

Volume 72 September 2018

There’s a Muddy World at the

ImagiNation Festival

Children’s Festival

Summit to create a better Meadowbrook

CONTENTS OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Editorial enquiries: 3412 5284 or media@ logan.qld.gov.au Advertising enquiries: 3412 5176 or marketing@ logan.qld.gov.au Managing Editor: Ben Travaini News Editor: Martin King Writers: Zoe Krieg Martin King Julie Brumfield-Jones Ivy Ramos Sam Burgess Zane Jackson Rebecca Waters Paula Weston Graphic design: Vicky Fraser Front cover image: Mud World returns to Logan Produced by Logan City Council. None of the material in this publication may be reproduced without the permission of the Chief Executive Officer, Logan City Council.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this magazine may contain images of deceased persons.

All content accurate as of 15 August 2018.

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ImagiNation Children’s Festival

Children’s Festival

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A positive message about relationships

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Business Distinction Award winners

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Celebrate Op Shop Week

A/MAYOR — Cherie Dalley

New CCTV safety cameras

DIVISION 2 — Cr Russell Lutton

Representing the whole of the City of Logan.

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

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

DIVISION 7 — Cr Laurie Smith

DIVISION 5 — Cr Jon Raven

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

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

DIVISION 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

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

Rochedale South

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

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

Browns Plains

Hillcrest Regents Park

Div 7

Boronia Heights

Div 3

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Park Ridge

Div 6 Waterford

Logan Reserve

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Bethania

Waterford West

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Cornubia Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden Crestmead

Shailer Park Meadowbrook

Div 5

Heritage Park

Greenbank

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Berrinba

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

Springwood

Woodridge Logan Central

Forestdale

Div 1

Underwood

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DIVISION 10 — Cr Darren Power

Priestdale

Carbrook

Loganholme Eagleby

Edens Landing Holmview

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Park Ridge South Bahrs Scrub

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben North Maclean

New Beith

Windaroo Belivah Bannockburn

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Lyons

Wolffdene

South Maclean

Div 11

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

Div 4 Monarch Glen Flinders Lakes

Undullah

Logan Village

Stockleigh

Silverbark Ridge

Div 10

Flagstone

Cedar Creek

Yarrabilba

Riverbend Glenlogan Kagaru

Kairabah

Jimboomba Tamborine

Cedar Grove

DIVISION 6 — Cr Cherie Dalley Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Cedar Vale

DIVISION 9 — Cr Phil Pidgeon

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

DIVISION 4 — Cr Laurie Koranski

Woodhill

Veresdale

Veresdale Scrub

Mundoolun

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

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A message from our Acting Mayor

Raffan Moyle, a Year 12 student at John Paul College deserves recognition for his ongoing achievements as a member of the Young Conservatorium, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.

During the last school holidays as most senior students headed off for some well-earned rest from study, Raffan joined 60 musicians at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, to attend the National Youth Wind Ensemble as part of a reciprocal exchange program.

Students from Logan’s sister city, Shibukawa in Japan, recently visited Council to learn more about our city and life in Australia. Students were presented with Friendship Certificates in recognition of our ongoing commitment to building cultural and educational exchanges with our sister city of 22 years.

(L-R) Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley, Raffan Moyle and Cr Darren Power.

Welcome to the September edition of Our Logan Spring signals a hive of activity in our city—and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Logan Art Gallery and we’ll be hosting a wide range of activities in our libraries to celebrate Disability Action Week.

Business before pleasure, so first and foremost in September we will be looking at the opportunities for transforming our city at the Meadowbrook Summit.

Kicking off a long list of high-energy activities in Logan is the 2018 Supercross Championship, which will return to Jimboomba.

Keynote speaker, demographer Bernard Salt, will join us to talk about trends as we discuss how to progress Meadowbrook as an easily accessible centre of health and knowledge in our city.

The Brisbane Writers’ Festival will also visit Logan in September with author Tim Ayliffe discussing his book The Greater Good at the Logan North Library.

The popular Artwaves exhibition of local school students works will open in the

It’s a great time of year to get out and enjoy all our wonderful city has to offer, whether it be a barbecue in one of our many parks to celebrate Father’s Day, or simply spending time at any of the family-friendly events being held across our city.

The start of the September school holidays will welcome the return of a bigger and better ImagiNation Festival, which will offer more than 170 activities designed for children up to 12 years of age.

Our popular KRANK school holiday activities for five to 17 year olds will also provide an ideal opportunity to take advantage of the marvellous weather we enjoy at this time of year with outdoor activities such as bubble soccer, kayaking, wakeboarding and surfing lessons high on the must do list.

Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley City of Logan

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Children’s Festival

Mud, fun, games, activities, culture, art, music and a whole lot more ...

A monster list of activities for children, teens and adults awaits with the return of the popular ImagiNation Festival, which has more than 170 free or low-cost activities packed into just 16 days!

The festival of fun and action will appeal to children 12 and younger with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to inspire children to play, explore and exercise their talents and unleash their creative potential.

A highlight is the return of Mud World. Registrations for this event, which this year will be held in five sessions at Underwood Park on Saturday and Sunday 29 and 30 September, are now open at mudworld.com.au Slightly cleaner activities include art, sports, cooking, chocolate making, robotics, poetry and music workshops, which are being held across the city.

For the more adventurous there’s high energy (Zorb) bubble soccer, rock climbing, fishing, knee boarding, and even a tour of Logan City Council’s Animal Management Centre.

Logan City Council Libraries will also be hosting a wide range of indoor activities including the popular Tech for Kids robot-building classes, Library after dark activities and It’s all about the song lyric classes, to name just a few of the hundreds of things to do.

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The ImagiNation Festival Launch will be held on Saturday, 22 September between 10am – 2pm at the Kingston Butter Factory, Milky Way, Kingston—with performances by the Beverley Parker Academy of Dance, Renata Jayne, Kangagang, Wildlife Geckoes; and fun activities with Sparky Do Dah. Beenleigh Heritage Day will be held on Sunday 23 September between 9am and 4pm at the Beenleigh Historical Village.

Bookings are essential for both FREE and ticketed events and contact details are listed in the online program, which is also available as a booklet from Logan City Council Libraries.

A full range of KRANK school holiday programs will also be operating for 12 to 17 year olds.

See page 13 for details.

The Logan Entertainment Centre will also host a number of daytime and evening performances, featured on pages 12 and 13, to appeal to both children and adults.

Wherever you are in Logan you’ll be spoilt for choice, every day of the holidays.

To see all of the activities available check the program at: imaginationfestival.com.au

Tim Ayliffe talks thrillers in Logan When you spend your days analysing global politics for a living, inspiration for crafting a page-turning thriller is rarely far away.

Tim Ayliffe, Managing Editor of Television and Video for ABC News, has certainly drawn on several current hot topics to create the gripping backdrop to his debut thriller, The Greater Good.

Released in May, the novel has been well received by critics and readers alike, and locals have the chance to hear Tim talk about his writing journey at Logan North Library on 8 September as part of the Brisbane Writers Festival.

Tim’s 20 years as a journalist have helped shape battered war correspondent John Bailey, the central character in The Greater Good and who will also feature in two more novels.

Psychologically scarred from his time in Iraq, Bailey is back working the crime beat in Sydney. In The Greater Good, he finds himself caught between the CIA and the Chinese when a prostitute, whose clients have ties to the military and the government, is found murdered in Sydney.

Tim Ayliffe Saturday, 8 September, 10.30am Logan North Library, Sports Drive, Underwood Free event Bookings are essential To book: visit uplit.com.au or phone Logan North Library on 3412 4140

“The idea came from a conversation I had with a US official, who asked if I could ever imagine a day when Australia might turn its back on the US in favour of a closer relationship with China,” Tim said.

“America is thinking deeply about this, worrying about losing the influence it’s spent 50 years building up in the Asia-Pacific region. It got me thinking—if that happened, if China filled the vacuum, how would that unfold? That became the over-arching theme for the book.”

Ultimately Tim wanted to write a page-turning thriller that entertained people. He said if readers gained a sense of the rise of China and what that means for where Australia and US sit in the world, all the better.

Setting the series in Australia was important, particularly in Tim’s home-town of Sydney, with which he admits he has a “love/hate” relationship. He said there was an appetite for good crime thrillers set in Australia, as evidenced by the success of Jane Harper’s novels.

“I feel the place passionately. I’ve lived all over the world and love Australia. There are great stories to be told from here.”

Tim is inspired by thriller writers such as Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin and Peter Temple, who tackle deeper themes through their stories. In The Greater Good, Tim also explores the state of the media and the changing soul of Sydney.

He’s been quietly writing fiction on the side for the past 15 years or so as an escape from his day job. For him, fiction writing offers the chance to scratch a little closer to the truth than journalism often allows.

“With non-fiction, everything is based on facts, but with fiction you can get inside people’s heads, inside the boardrooms and explore the real reasons behind decisions.”

The second book in the John Bailey series, State of Fear is due out in July next year.

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Celebrate Disability Action Week Sunday 9 to Saturday 15 Sep 2018 There’s plenty happening at our libraries during Disability Action Week.

If you’re looking for a job, join us for a presentation to help job seekers with barriers find meaningful employment.

Discover tips and tricks to help you stand out from the crowd from the Mylestones Employment experts.

Afternoon workshops of art, selfexpression and inclusion will be held at Logan Central Library. Sensory Story Time will celebrate your senses at Beenleigh, Jimboomba, Logan West, Logan North and Marsden libraries.

The Sensory Space

Accessibility Centre

The Sensory Space is a place for all children to explore and play at Marsden Library. Learn through technology, touch, sight, sound and movement.

Did you know that our libraries offer much more than books?

The Sensory Space features play-based equipment including a bubble tube, touch screen, tablets and wall toys.

It is funded by a Vision 2017 State Library of Queensland grant and the Logan City Council.

Details are in the latest What’s on booklet at: loganlibraries.org/whats-on

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Fathers encouraged to become reading legends During September, Logan fathers are invited to celebrate the great job dads and other men do in reading with their children.

Logan Libraries are encouraging the community to be part of Dads Read.

This is a national program which aims to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of fathers and families reading with their children, particularly in their early developmental years.

Reading just 10 minutes each day makes a difference and strengthens literacy and models positive reading behaviour and builds children’s self-esteem, especially for boys.

Dads Read encourages fathers to invest in their child’s future by reading to them each day.

Details about the session times and locations can be found at: loganlibraries.org/whats-on/event/dads-read-story-time/ To find out more about the national Dads Read initiative go to dadsread.org.au 6

The Accessibility Centre at the Logan North Library has computers, equipment and resources for people with vision, hearing, mobility disabilities and learning differences.

Why not drop in and enjoy a morning tea and an introductory tour of the centre on 11 September at 10.30am, corner Sports Dr and Springwood Rd, Underwood.

Ph 3412 4140, or email logannorthlibrary@logan.qld.gov.au

Time for a POSITIVE MESSAGE about respectful relationships

“We want to be a leader in preventing domestic and family violence in our city.

It starts with us, the Logan community. We can work together to promote positive messages around respectful relationships. Violence can happen to anyone. Your family. Your friends. Your workmates. It happens right across Australia. But we say not now, not ever in Logan.

It’s not acceptable. Let’s tell a different story. A positive story. And reduce domestic and family violence in Logan.”

Local identities have come together in a 30-second video to promote respectful relationships in the City of Logan.

The video, Not Now, Not Ever in Logan, is part of a grassroots campaign to help prevent domestic and family violence, developed with support from local not-for-profit organisation YFS and Logan City Council, and a grant from the Queensland Government.

Former Bronco star Corey Parker is one of 15 Logan identities to feature in the video, which emphasises that violence is never acceptable and it’s up to our community to create a different story.

You possibly saw the video if you caught a movie at the Hyperdome or Grand Plaza during Domestic Violence Prevention month in May and June, where it featured before blockbusters including Deadpool 2. The clip is now continuing to be shared across social media and at community events.

An initiative of the inaugural Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team, the Not Now, Not Ever in Logan campaign was last year supported through a crowd-funding exercise, which enabled a Quick Help Guide to be created, along with a website and social media platforms.

YFS CEO and City of Choice Leadership Team member, Cath Bartolo, said the idea for a grassroots campaign was in direct response to the call from the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence (The Bryce Report) for a communitybased response.

Locals featured in the clip:

Corey Parker

Junior Filau

Stacey Martin

Chris Tamwoy

Kam O’Regan

Nora Amath

Clay Waterman

Jenny Goulding

Mitchell Young

Inspector Glenn Allen

June Gale

Prof Linda O’Brien

Mad Mike

Jason Daniels

Aunty Peggy Tidyman

“We wanted to create a campaign that could be shared and championed at a grassroots level, created by local people, for local people,” Ms Bartolo said.

“We know how proud the people of Logan are about their community, and how powerful it would be for our official and unofficial community leaders to take ownership of this issue.”

Ms Bartolo said the Quick Help Guide in particular (supported by the Rotary clubs of Logan, Loganholme, Jimboomba and Beenleigh), was an excellent resource for the community.

“It’s a small, wallet-sized card that includes important numbers for people experiencing domestic and family violence. If you feel someone is at risk, it’s not always safe—or appropriate—to intervene. This is something you can give to a friend, family member or colleague so that they know where to turn for help.”

Help us spread the message about respectful relationships. Watch and share the video online: facebook.com/NOTNOWNOTEVERinLogan/ If someone you know is in immediate danger, phone 000.

Quick help guides are available from QFS by calling 3826 1500.

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DIVISION 1 NEWS

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Underwood Park is set to get a half million dollar makeover that will see it transformed into a state of the art ‘Nature Play’ precinct next to FUNderwood Hollow.

The park is one of the city’s biggest and most frequented parks and has seen a number of improvements over the years.

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NETBALL COURTS

PICNIC SHELTER

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DOUBLE BBQ

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NEW FOOTPATH

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DRY CREEK BED (TO MATCH EXISTING)

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MASS PLANTING

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FEATURE TREE TRUNK CLIMBING STRUCTURE

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FEATURE FALLEN TREE CLIMBING STRUCTURE

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WATER PLAY

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STEPPING LOGS

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LOGS AS RETAINMENT AND STEPS

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ROPE RUN

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NEW TREES

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ROCK RETAINING WALL

All progress in Division 1 Work continues apace in Division 1 with a number of capital works and innovations that target liveability.

The works include significant asphalt resurfacing, new kerbing, footpaths, bus stop upgrades and line-marking.

The latest proposed enhancements include new barbecues, a climbing structure and water play items—but it will also see plenty of trees planted to retain the area’s green feel.

Our flora hasn’t been forgotten either, with Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine planting at Springwood and a community tree planting day where 1,200 natives endemic to Underwood Park were planted.

There will also be:

• Concrete kerb ramps at Rochedale Rd, Rochedale South.

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• Bus stop upgrades—Devon St, Glengala Dr, Koobil St, Parfrey Rd and Underwood Rd, Rochedale South, Sports Dr, Underwood

a 10x3m picnic shelter new seating a rope run and tunnel two timber footbridges.

Councillor Lisa Bradley said the changes being considered were designed to encourage greater interactivity between visitors and nature.

“The proposed nature play playground is like no other in the city, with the natural aspects of the park that will stay in visitors’ minds,” Cr Bradley said.

“Underwood Park is a beautiful large park with a range of facilities to suit everyone and this ‘nature play’ will further enhance its reputation.”

Construction is anticipated to commence early next year, weather permitting.

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Capital works around Division 1 include:

• Replacement of storm water drainage Inlets and kerb and channel in Francesca Crt, Underwood.

• Line marking works—Dennis Rd and Springwood Rd Roundabout, Springwood.

• Replacement of storm water drainage inlets and sections of kerb and channel—Kenthurst Crs, Uralla Crs and Bygrave Crt, Rochedale South.

• Asphalt resurfacing works, Dulaca St, Francesca Crt, Louise St, Coolana St, Bargara St and Avondale St, Underwood; Kenthurst Crs, Bygrave Crt, Uralla Crs, Neerim St, Vesta St and Halcyon St, Rochedale South.

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

Sport fields set for spruce up Footy fields around Division 2 are set to receive an off-season spruce up thanks to funding made available by Councillor Lutton.

Cr Lutton said he allocated divisional funding at the end of every football season to help community sporting clubs maintain the quality of their grounds.

Cr Russell Lutton addresses the audience at the Logan Central Summit.

Division 2 residents make their voice heard Improved safety for Logan Central and a multicultural entertainment and food precinct are among a raft of ideas put forward by the community for the future vision of the suburb.

The future of Logan Central is starting to take shape with council recently adopting a report that collected our community’s vision for the key city centre.

The report gathered the ideas put forward at May’s Logan Central Summit and its associated community consultation which included focus groups, online survey and face-to-face engagement sessions.

Logan Central’s divisional councillor Russell Lutton, who also chairs the City Planning and Economic Development Committee, said the report would help inform priority urban renewal projects and strategies to drive change and investment.

He said some of the key themes from the public submissions included improved safety for Logan Central, the creation of a multicultural entertainment and

food precinct—day and night and a greater variety of events and activities.

“Those projects will be adopted into a Logan Central Implementation Plan and presented to a future Council meeting for funding consideration,” Cr Lutton said.

This year sporting fields at Civic Park, Oates Park, Compton Park and Gould Adams Park will benefit from this funding.

“This usually involves spraying for weeds, aerating, topsoiling and fertilising,” Cr Lutton said.

Council also provides 50/50 matched maintenance funding to not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations operating on council owned or controlled land. The next round of funding will open in September 2018.

More information is available at logan.qld.gov.au Gould Adams Park.

“It’s an exciting time for Logan Central with the nearby Kingston Butter Factory receiving $12m in our 2018/2019 budget for a transformation into an innovation hub and outdoor entertainment area.

“We’re taking positive steps to keep building on this momentum.”

This summit broke records with the level of community interest and the amount of feedback received.

At the conclusion of the summit, a total of 679 submissions were received with 902 ideas on a future Logan Central resulting in 27 key actions and 49 initiatives.

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL LUTTON Chairperson City Planning and Economic Development Phone: 3412 3412 Email: russelllutton@logan.qld.gov.au Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central and part of Kingston and Underwood.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 3 NEWS

New pump track provides fun way to develop riding skills Want to build your BMX, scooter or skateboard riding skills and spend more time outdoors with family and friends? If so, head out to the new bitumen pump track at Meakin Park.

The Meakin Park pump track, with around 450 square metres of undulations suitable for BMX, scooter and skateboard riders, is funded by the Divisional Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Program and is the first of its kind in Division 3.

A pump track is usually a loop of small dirt mounds, or rollers, banked turns, and jumps designed to allow riders to gain momentum and ride continuously without pedalling.

Councillor Steve Swenson said local riders of all ages had been looking forward to the pump track’s opening.

“Construction of the track took less than three weeks, but there were kids who could hardly wait until the temporary fencing was taken down,” Cr Swenson said.

“The pump track provides a safe and low-risk environment for riders, regardless of their age, to develop their skills or just have fun outdoors.

“It’s another way families can spend time together and stay active, as parents can ride their bikes with their kids.

“Parents who would rather have a more relaxing time can have a picnic with friends while watching their kids on their bikes, scooters or skateboards.

“There’s also a three-kilometre track that allows anyone, regardless of their fitness level, to ride or walk around the entire sports precinct and take in the beautiful flora and fauna along Slacks Creek.”

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Cr Swenson and his son, Nathan, try out the new pump track at Meakin Park.

‘Slacks Tracks’ project gets landscape architecture gong A Council-designed pathway system along the Slacks Creek Corridor has been recognised as one of Queensland’s top landscape architecture projects.

The “Slacks Tracks” project received a Parks and Open Space Landscape Architecture Award at the recent 2018 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Queensland Awards.

The judges lauded the project for demonstrating a “bold and engaging approach to improving safety and lifting the profile and use of urban waterway corridors,” as well as “the potential for creative use of small budgets.”

Slacks Tracks, funded by the Division 3 Divisional Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Program, aims to encourage people to rediscover and help look after the Slacks Creek Corridor.

“It’s exciting to work with our creative and talented Parks team and come up with ideas on how the community can enjoy Slacks Creek and the huge areas of bushland and wildlife habitat that it supports,” Cr Swenson said.

Aside from painting an underpass and posting way-finding signage, the project also included building viewing platforms.

The solar-powered installation along Slacks Creek is made to look like paper boats that light up when it gets dark.

Mobile Office Wednesday, 12 September 2018 1.30pm-3pm, Extraction Artisan Coffee 7/3375 Pacific Hwy, Slacks Creek

COUNCILLOR STEVE SWENSON Chairperson City Lifestyle and Community Phone: 3412 3412 Email: steveswenson@logan.qld.gov.au Division 3: Slacks Creek and part of Underwood, Springwood, Kingston, Tanah Merah, Loganholme and Daisy Hill.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Take time to feed your soul Logan Art Gallery exhibitions 7 September–13 October Artwaves 2018: Logan and adjacent areas secondary schools art exhibition Artwaves is an annual art exhibition of work sourced from the creative and talented high school students in the Logan region.

Artwaves aims to demonstrate the wealth of imagination and creativity present in the City of Logan and adjacent areas.

Logan Art Gallery

Cnr Wembley Rd and Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central

The following events and activities relate to the current exhibitions. Bookings are required unless stated otherwise.

Bookings open on Wednesday 29 August. Book online at logan.qld.gov.au/galleryevents or phone 3412 5519.

Words into pictures: Want to be an illustrator?

Learn how with artist and illustrator Aaron Pocock Tuesday 11 September, 10am to noon Learn how to illustrate a book with local artist and illustrator Aaron Pocock. Enjoy a presentation based on Aaron’s latest book Pirates don’t read, pick up some tips and create your own illustrations. 20 places are available for adults and older teens.

Aaron Pocock, illustration for the book Pirates don’t read, 2017.

He kaˉ kano aˉ hau (I am a seed) collaborative art work: Community weave project with artists Mihimai Nikora and Leona Morete Friday 14 September, 10am to 1pm Contribute to a large scale collaborative artwork to be included in the exhibition He kaˉ kano aˉ hau (I am a seed) showcased in October and November 2018. This is a unique opportunity to work with artists and respond to the exhibition theme of He kaˉ kano aˉ hau (I am a seed). Participants will create a small piece of Raranga (weaving) using traditional and contemporary materials.

Dee Walton, Year 10, St Thomas More College, Vibrant memory, 2017, watercolour and pen on paper. Exhibited in Artwaves 2017.

ImagiNation Children’s Festival Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September, drop in any time between 10am and 3pm.

The collaborative artwork created in the workshop will be showcased alongside contemporary artworks from local Maori artists. Bring your own lunch. Fifteen places are available for adults and older teens.

Mihimai Nikora and Leona Morete, Raranga / Weaving (detail), 2018, woven haraheke flax.

Enjoy a series of art activities based on the theme of animals in the wilderness.

Activities include, mask making, scratch board art, birds in collage and animals in watercolour on paper, plus lots of puzzles and jigsaws. Parents are to remain with children.

Unlimited places. No bookings required. All welcome, parents and children.

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WHAT’S ON AT

EVENTS Men’s Toolbox 2018 Saturday, 1 September, 1pm–4.30pm Twin Rivers Centre, 104 River Hills Rd, Eagleby GovHack Friday to Sunday, 7–9 September Kingston Butter Factory, Kingston More information: govhack.org Greenbank State School 125th Anniversary Saturday 8 September, 10am–3pm Greenbank State School, Greenbank Forestdale Motor Show & Country Markets Sunday 9 September, 8am–1pm Lincoln Green Park, Forestdale

SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT STARRING GERALDINE QUINN SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM VIP Table $49pp Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp

Enter a world of artsy, decadent 80s pop music excess, as your host Geraldine Quinn, gives you a crash course in apocalyptic 80s— inviting you to sing along to gloriously pretentious hits of the era.

2018 Australian Supercross Championships – Round 1 Saturday 15 September, 10am–6pm Jimboomba X Stadium, Jimboomba

VIP Packages Available. Pre-show dining in the Lounge Bar. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626

Brodies Battle Royale Saturday 15 September, 8.30am–4-30pm Logan Rugby Club, Queens Rd, Slacks Creek

Suitable for audiences 13 years +. Contains material that may offend.

Papua New Guinea Cultural Independence Celebrations Sunday 16 September, 10am–5pm Bill Norris Oval, Beenleigh ImagiNation Children’s Festival concert launch Saturday, 22 September, 10am–2pm Kingston Butter Factory, Milky Way, Kingston

PRESENTED BY WINDING ROAD PRODUCTIONS Get ringside for a rare theatrical combo: engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing.

PRIZE FIGHTER

BY FUTURE D. FIDEL

Fleeing the Congo as a child, playwright Future D. Fidel lived in a Tanzanian refugee camp for eight years before being granted refugee status in Australia. Prize Fighter is inspired by his own story and those of the people he has known.

THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM Adult $35pp Concession $30pp Group 8+/Members $28pp

Beenleigh Heritage Day Sunday 23 September, 9am–4pm Beenleigh and District Heritage Village, Beenleigh

Pre-show dining in the Lounge Bar. Bookings essential 07 3412 5626

PRESENTED BY LA BOITE THEATRE AND BRISBANE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION

Eats & Beats Pop Up Food Truck and Music Festival Friday, 28 September, 5pm–9pm Riverdale Park, Armstrong Rd, Meadowbrook Mud World Saturday and Sunday, 29–30 September, 8.30am–4.30pm Children 0-14, $25, supervising adults free, Underwood Park, Priestdale More information: natureplayqld.org.au

Recommended for ages 16 years +. Warning: performance contains violence, sexual references and adult themes. Haze, smoke effects and strobe lighting in use.

DEATH

BY SOPRANO

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER,

Doors open 10am for an 11am start Table Entry $23pp (morning tea included) Table Group 8+/Members $22pp (morning tea included)

Muddy Wonderland Dance Party for Children 0–14 years Saturday 29 September, 5.30pm–7.30pm Entry Children 0–14, $30, supervising adults free Underwood Park, Priestdale More information: natureplayqld.org.au

Balcony $22pp Balcony Group 8+/Members $20pp

Sopranos must die; it’s the rule of opera. Death

By Soprano satirically catalogues operatic death scenes in an A–Z cabaret romp through Operatic Occupational Hazards.

It has an impressive set of pipes, outlandish props and costumes— and a higher death toll than a Hollywood Blockbuster.

AN ISABEL HERTAEG & CRITICAL STAGES PRODUCTION

Yarrabilba Cultural Remix Festival Sunday 30 September, 10am-4pm Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba

Not suitable for audiences under 15 years.

Contains coarse language and adult themes.

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In person: Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD 4114 - Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm Phone: 07 3412 5626 Online: loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

KRANK up the holiday fun Bookings are now open for Logan City Council’s September/October KRANK school holiday program.

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The program will operate from 22 September to 6 October for Logan children aged five to 17 years.

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Wake-boarding, surfing lessons, comic workshops, kayaking, BMX and a ninja obstacle course are some of the awesome programs on offer for kids aged 12 to 17 years.

Younger kids will be able to enjoy Hawaiian hula dancing, roller-skating, martial arts, a fishing competition, clay sculpture workshop, a RAD scooter day and much more.

The comprehensive program offers a range of free or low-cost activities designed to beat holiday boredom.

As many of the activities are popular, people are encouraged to book early by contacting the activity provider listed.

The full program is available online at logan.qld.gov.au/krank

Booklets are also available at all Logan libraries and customer service centres or community centres, the Logan Art Gallery and Council’s sports and leisure facilities.

JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE Is a delightfully funny tale that looks at the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams.

It will open at the Logan Entertainment Centre at 10am on 7 September and at noon and 2.30pm on 8 September.

Josephine Wants to Dance is a brand new Australian musical based on the hugely popular picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley.

Perfect for young audiences from 4 to 9 years and their families, and brought to you by the team that created the award-winning Pete the Sheep, this hilarious new work by Monkey Baa brings to life a tale about a bush kangaroo you’ll never forget!

Bookings: Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central, phone: 3412 5626 or book online at loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

GOLDIE AND THE 3 B-BEARS The full story of Goldie-Locks and the 3 B-Bears hits the stage at 10.30am on 24 September.

The Elements Collective production is a dynamic hip hop dance theatre show that uses spoken word, rhyme, music, drama and dance to let you in on what really went down when Goldie-Locks went for a walk in the woods.

Bookings: Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central, phone: 3412 5626 or book online at loganentertainmentcentre.com.au

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DIVISION 4 NEWS

Community and sports hub completed A new multi-purpose building at Yarrabilba will soon be open to the community.

The Yarrabilba Sport and Community Hub has been constructed at the Shaw St Oval thanks to a funding arrangement between Logan City Council, Lendlease and the Queensland Government.

Last month, Council called for expressions of interest from community organisations to lease the building and coordinate programs and services for local residents.

Council is now reviewing those submissions and will make an

announcement soon on the successful lessee.

“Please stay tuned for this exciting news—I can’t wait to see what will be in store for our community in the coming months,” Cr Koranski said.

Councillor Laurie Koranski said the building would include change rooms, toilets, storage areas, a canteen, multipurpose area and offices.

Councillor Laurie Koranski visits the new Yarrabilba Sport and Community Hub with Lendlease regional development manager Rob Moore and community partnership manager Dean Patterson and State Member for Logan Linus Power (L-R).

“This facility will be well-used when it’s open,” she said.

“Yarrabilba is a young and rapidlygrowing community that deserves good quality facilities such as this, and I’m thankful that we’ve been able to collaborate with other partners to make it a reality.

“I was excited to be able to contribute an additional $100,000 of divisional funding towards the project, which allowed for embellishments such as the sprung dance floor and high ceilings.”

Council services to be delivered from family-focused facility Yarrabilba families will have better access to Council services as the new Yarrabilba Community and Family Place moves closer to opening.

Councillor Laurie Koranski said she was pleased that important community services would be made available within the rapidly-growing suburb.

The facility is being built and funded by the Queensland Government near the new Yarrabilba State School, which opened at the start of the year.

“Council will play a key role in that by determining which services are best to deliver from the new centre, such as, but not limited to, the First 5 Forever literacy program, immunisation clinics, our Live Well Logan initiative and school holiday activities,” she said.

“These will operate alongside other services provided by other agencies and levels of government to make sure Yarrabilba children have every opportunity to get a great start in life.

“We want to have maximum benefits for all residents as Yarrabilba expands and it’s wonderful to see that we can work together and have a positive impact on future generations.”

More than 45,000 people are expected to live in Yarrabilba by 2041.

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

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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

Litter buster visits Logan When youngster Jayce Greenslade tells people not to “be tossers” he’s not being smart-mouthed. He’s actually delivering an important environmental message—one he’s been passionate about virtually since he could walk according to his mother Anita Greenslade.

The 12-year-old from Gin Gin, hates seeing rubbish lying around and wants people to remember to not toss their waste into anything but a bin.

Col Day, Yuba Carvajal and Nelgie Day serving up a sweet treat for Cr Jon Raven.

He even devotes time to his litter picking passion no matter where he is, spending some of his school holidays earlier this year in the City of Logan picking up rubbish while visiting his grandparents, local residents Donna and George Greenslade.

Waterford West couple hit the sweet spot

The couple are the franchisees and operators of The Cheesecake Shop and also live just up the road from their Chambers Flat Rd store.

five local jobs, were a wonderful example of the advantages of living and working locally.

“It’s a five minute walk and about a minute’s drive,” Nelgie laughs.

“Logan is home to more than 21,000 businesses, with more choosing to establish themselves in here each year.

Col said it was extremely handy being close by as it was a seven day a week business so they could pop in and out as needed.

“Small businesses employ local people and generally reinvest their profits back into their business, so they can expand.

He said there was definitely enormous benefits to living and working near each other.

“That’s what I did with my business and it’s great to see others doing the same.”

“There is no traffic and we don’t have far to travel,” he said.

Cr Raven said if residents wanted to see more jobs in the city it was important they supported local businesses.

The couple have operated the Waterford West store since May 2017 after relocating from Cairns.

“We were asked by The Cheesecake Shop’s parent company to come to Brisbane to open this new store so we decided to give it a go,” Col said.

Divisional Councillor Jon Raven said the Days, who were also providing

“He always visits and sorts out my rubbish for me as he knows all the different bins,” she said.

“Running your own business is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can ever do,” Cr Raven said.

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COUNCILLOR JON RAVEN Chairperson City Centres Special Committee Phone: 3412 5505 Email: jonraven@logan.qld.gov.au Division 5: Berrinba, Marsden, Loganlea and part of Waterford West and Crestmead.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 6 NEWS

Help create a better Meadowbrook at summit Leading Australian demographer Bernard Salt will be the keynote speaker at the Meadowbrook Summit being held later this month.

The summit aims to progress Meadowbrook as the city’s health and knowledge precinct, and residents, business owners and interested community stakeholders can have their say as Council drives the future of the area.

Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley said the event would focus on stimulating healthcare investment and advancing tertiary education in the Meadowbrook area, centred on the expanding Logan Hospital and supported by the surrounding transport infrastructure and nearby Griffith University and TAFE campuses.

“Our vision for Meadowbrook is to create a place based on health, education and wellbeing,” she said.

“We can do this by leveraging off existing institutions and infrastructure, training our future workforce, developing research and technology, and delivering a healthy urban environment, with access to key transport infrastructure and the natural environment.

“One particular theme that is developing is around childhood and maternal wellbeing, which ties in well to the Logan Together program and the new AEIOU Logan Centre for children with autism, which are both based out of Griffith University’s Meadowbrook campus.”

Meadowbrook Summit

Building a centre for health, wellbeing and community

The summit will include two events: • Session 1: 4.30pm to 8pm on Thursday, 20 September: an evening event at the Meadowbrook Golf Club focused on progressing Meadowbrook as Logan’s health and knowledge precinct.

• Session 2: 7.30am to 11.30am on Friday, 21 September: a breakfast event at the Griffith University Logan Campus focused on investment in Meadowbrook as a health and knowledge precinct.

(Registration for both sessions is essential).

A community feedback session will also be held at Woolworths Meadowbrook from 9am to noon on Saturday, 15 September.

Key actions and initiatives will be prioritised based on feedback from the summit events and online, enabling Council to fund projects and programs in Meadowbrook in future budgets.

For more information, phone 3412 4976 or visit logan.qld.gov.au/meadowbrooksummit

New seating at Tansey Park Visitors to Tanah Merah’s Tansey Park will be a little more comfortable with new seats about to be installed.

The five new seats are being installed just in time for cricket season, with the Loganholme Cricket Club getting ready for its summer games.

Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley said the seats were funded by Division 6 infrastructure funding.

COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY Phone: 3412 5506 Email: division6@logan.qld.gov.au

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Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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Way2Go is Logan City’s draft Integrated Local Transport Plan, which will be available for viewing and community feedback later this month, pending Council endorsement.

Way2Go will provide strategic direction to enable Council to deliver a transport system that meets our growing city’s future needs.

THE VISION for transport in Logan That Logan has an affordable, efficient and safe transport system which is easy to use and provides convenient connections and opportunities now and in the future.

The options included in Way2Go have been developed by analysing the current transport network and the effect that population growth, associated development and network improvements will have on travel over the next 20 years.

The current draft incorporates feedback from public consultation undertaken last year, through which a range of options were considered. We would now like to share those with the community, and take on board feedback to help us finalise the draft.

We’re now asking you for your thoughts on Way2Go. We want Logan motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport users to view the draft plan at logan.qld.gov.au/ way2go and provide feedback on what matters most to you.

To find your nearest “Talk to the Planner’ session visit: logan.qld.gov.au/way2go or if you can’t make it to a planning session, you can have your say online at logan.qld.gov.au/haveyoursay

The six key themes are: • Building a Framework • Active Transport • Passenger Transport • Road and Freight Transport • Technology and Innovation • Managing Growth

Fifth and final public art and heritage trail launched The last of Logan’s public arts and heritage trails has been unveiled, featuring points of interest in Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Marsden, Loganlea and Meadowbrook.

The free guide has a detailed map and photography by Marty Pouwelse. It’s available from your local library or can be downloaded from logan.qld.gov.au/artheritagetrails

The trail starts at a well-known landmark at the Logan West Library near Grand Central Plaza, Browns Plains and highlights a number of closely spaced murals and a unique threepanelled tree root, which poses the question: is it sculpture or a painting?

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

After meandering through the SW1 Industrial Estate where massive structures are springing up monthly, Berrinba Wetlands’ Interpretive Centre is the next port of call.

Derived from the Aboriginal word meaning “to the south” Berrinba Wetlands offers the perfect place to stop for a barbecue, before heading to the Khmer Buddhist Temple and Marsden Library.

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See p21 for more information on Waller Park’s Red spinner pictured above.

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YOUTH CAREERS EXPO

Careers expo Ignites school leavers’ interest More than 3,000 students have a better idea of how to answer the nagging question: “What do you plan to do when you finish school?” after attending this year’s Ignite Youth Careers Expo.

The expo has grown rapidly in popularity with more than 70 employment and training exhibitors providing a range of displays and interactive activities such as try-a-trade at the Logan Metro Sports and Events Centre this year.

Check out the new School Leaver Guide!

There was also plenty for students to take away from the expo— including the popular School Leaver Guide—which was created with the input of local community groups and businesses.

It’s a great local reference tool and information guide about what is available to Logan youths and their parents/carers to help them locate employment opportunities, education and training and youth support services.

The expo was sponsored by Logan City Council and Rebel 90.5, technology sponsor, Griffith University and satchel sponsors Maxima and Logan Jobs.

Find out more logan.qld.gov.au/schoolleaver

A U DI C E N T R E S P R I N G WO O D P R E S E N T S

2018 CITY OF LOGAN

Sports Awards

Tickets on sale now Gala Awards Dinner

6.30pm, Saturday 13 October Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre Tickets: logan.qld.gov.au/sportsawards

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Are you prepared for storm season?

It’s that time of year again when we need to ensure our loved ones, pets and property are safe in the coming storm season.

Taking the time to prepare each year may minimise any potential damage that could occur during a storm.

Some things you can do around your home include: • trimming trees and branches and mowing your grass regularly

• removing all rubbish, leaf litter, firewood and fuel containers near the house

• stocking your house with emergency essential items (e.g. water, spare fuel, etc.)

• checking and maintaining your roof and clearing gutters and downpipes

• identifying loose objects in your yard or on your deck or balcony that may need to be secured or put away.

• ensuring your home is adequately and appropriately insured • identifying where and how to turn off the mains supply (e.g. water, power and gas, etc.)

Council also provides a range of tools and resources online to help residents prepare for severe storms and other natural disasters (link below).

logan.qld.gov.au/prepareyourhome

Have you signed up to Logan Early Warning?

Don’t forget the Disaster Dashboard

Local residents and businesses can receive free early warning alerts for potentially severe weather, bushfires and flood notifications. Alerts can be received via push notification (by downloading the app), SMS, email and textto-voice for landlines.

In the event of a disaster, it’s important to be able to access up-to-date and accurate information. Council’s Disaster Dashboard provides useful information to help you prepare for and respond during a disaster event in the City of Logan. The Disaster Dashboard includes real-time details on road hazards, weather warnings, power outages, evacuation centres and river heights.

disaster.logan.qld.gov.au/

The Logan Early Warning service operates 24/7, 365 days per year. It allows you to become familiar with potential hazards and risks that may affect our city and encourages take early action to minimise potential damage during severe weather events.

The smartphone app is available for iOS devices in the Apple App Store and Android devices through the Google Play Store.

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DIVISION 7 NEWS

New artwork blooms in Hillcrest’s Gardens

Guarding Greenbank Guardrails are a lifesaver for motorists and now busy Goodna Rd will have more.

They’ve been added to a section between Ison Rd and the SpringfieldGreenbank Arterial at Greenbank.

Councillor Laurie Smith with artist Antone Bruinsma.

The area has been identified as a black spot and the estimated $380,000 cost is being jointly funded by Council’s Capital Roadworks and Drainage program and the Federal Government’s Black Spot program.

“Unfortunately Goodna Rd has seen its fair share of accidents and Council is committed to changing that,” Cr Smith said.

“I’d like to thank the Australian Government for partnering with Council through its Black Spot program to ensure that Goodna Road is safer for motorists going forward.”

Three vehicle-activated-signs will be installed on the road next month.

It’s a work of art that deserves its place among the gardens of Wineglass Drive, Hillcrest, even if it’s made out of sandstone.

Ancient Blossom, by artist Antone Bruinsma, was chosen from three designs to take pride of place in the gardens that surround the iconic Wineglass water tower.

The sculpture was chosen because its floral nature reflected the use of the park as a place of celebration and joyous occasion.

Councillor Laurie Smith paid for the sculpture through the Divisional Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Program fund.

“This work by Antone really captures the essence of the Wineglass Drive precinct,” Cr Smith said.

“A number of talented artists submitted designs and it was tough to choose a winner but Ancient Blossom was the most fitting.

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“Public art contributes to community growth and cohesion by creating something beautiful that the community can be proud of.”

The Australian Government has pledged to provide $744.5 million to the Black Spot Program from 2013 to the 2021/2022 financial year.

Ancient Blossom is made of Helidon freestone (freshwater sandstone), is 210cm high, 250cm wide, 90cm deep and weighs approximately 3,500 kilograms.

The winning design was chosen by the Public Art Advisory Group which includes Cr Smith, Council staff and Logan West Community ArtShare Alliance, Sherry Austin.

The artist described his piece as an exploration of the secrets of beauty found within nature.

It represents a continuation of life and the importance of acknowledging and allowing relationships to grow and reach their full potential.

COUNCILLOR LAURIE SMITH Chairperson City Image and Innovation Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lauriesmith@logan.qld.gov.au Division 7: Forestdale, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and part of Greenbank, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 8 NEWS

Bursary reaches 20th year milestone A bursary established to help the brightest young minds in Browns Plains succeed in senior schooling has entered its 20th year.

The Cherie Dalley Bursary at Browns Plains State High School is awarded annually to a female and male student in Year 10.

The chosen students each receive $1000, paid over two years – $500 ahead of Year 11 and another $500 in Year 12.

Councillor Cherie Dalley with bursary recipients Enver Baria (left) and Lea Hogan (right).

Come in spinner Have you noticed the new public artwork on the edge of Waller Park?

Titled Red spinner, the artwork was designed by Queensland artist Craig Flood and made especially for the site.

“An expression of interest was sent out for the project last year, and council received applications from artists as far away as Melbourne and Canada,” Cr Dalley said.

Four artists were shortlisted and Red spinner was selected by a public art advisory panel, which included Cr Cherie Dalley, who also supported the project with divisional funding.

The artwork Red spinner at Waller Park

“Red spinner is made from lasercut and welded steel, coated with polyurethane paint, with LED lighting to light up the text so it is more easily seen,” Cr Dalley said.

“The artist wanted Red spinner to reflect the activities, connections and diversity of the Browns Plains community.”

Councillor Dalley said she created the bursary, which is funded at her own expense, to help students at the school meet the costs of their education.

“The school picks the recipients and it’s not just based on grades, but the student’s dedication to their education,” Cr Dalley said.

“I’m extremely proud the bursary is now in its 20th year and is continuing to help students and their families.

“It’s a great school and each year I’m impressed by the calibre of the students who are chosen for the bursary. These bright young minds have a world of opportunities ahead of them and it’s satisfying as the local councillor to help them in some way.”

Around the top of the ‘wheel’, patterned words reflect the people who live, work and play in the area, such as ‘community’, ‘diversity’, some names of BMX bike tricks, local Aboriginal words for greetings ‘Gurumba bigi’ and ‘Jingeri’, and ‘Browns Plains’ with its postcode ‘4118’.

Enver Baria and Lea Hogan are the most recent recipients of the award.

Craig was inspired by the uses of Waller Park, as its BMX track is world-renowned, and it is often the place for circuses. The shape of Red spinner reflects the spokes of a bicycle wheel, and the ‘horseshoe’ is like a fairground ride or a bicycle rim.

“Councillor Dalley’s support is enormously valued by our students,” Mr Hanna said.

Principal Blair Hanna said the school is grateful for the ongoing support provided to students by Cr Dalley as it has enabled them to purchase expensive items required for their studies.

COUNCILLOR CHERIE DALLEY Acting Mayor Phone: 3412 3412 Email: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 9 NEWS Councillor Phil Pidgeon and residents Tania Burns and Natalie Christensen at Wendt Rd, Chambers Flat, which will be improved this year.

Signs a reminder to slow down Mobile speed warning signs in Division 9 have been successful in encouraging safer driving.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said the electronic ‘Drive Safely’ signs advised motorists of their speed, with a green ‘smiley face’ if drivers were travelling at the posted speed limit or a ‘slow down’ message if they were over the limit.

“These signs have shown they can promote better awareness with drivers and modify driver behaviour,” he said.

Improvements on the way for three local roads Logan City Council is on a mission to improve rural roads around the city.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon said upgrading gravel and narrow roads was a priority and three roads in Division 9 would be improved this financial year.

“Everyone has the right to drive on safe and decent roads,” he said.

“Our Gravel Road and Shoulder Sealing (GRASS) program has been running for a few years now.

“We have a local road network of more than 2,000 kilometres across a city of 950 square kilometres,” he said.

“This includes approximately 94km of unsealed roads.

“The GRASS program recognises the back roads that may never make the cut for an upgrade because they are not major thoroughfares or roads that carry high traffic volumes.”

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maintenance and improve safety by providing wider lanes and roadside stopping areas.

Approximately 4.1km of rural roads across the division will be sealed by June 2019.

“Council is trying to get all these back roads sealed as soon as possible,” he said.

“Our rural roads deserve some attention, and we are making it happen.”

The signs are located throughout the City of Logan – one in each division – and local drivers may have spotted the sign at Park Ridge South, Crestmead, Logan Reserve and Waterford West in recent times, Cr Pidgeon said.

“The signs stay in place for at least a month before we move them to make sure we have a positive effect on driving behaviour,” he said.

“The readings are not used for issuing any infringement notices and there’s no camera to photograph vehicles. They just provide feedback.

“But I encourage residents to get in touch with my office if there are other parts of the division where signs should be installed so I can pass the information along to our traffic officers.”

Local roads identified for improvement include: • gravel sealing at Wendt Rd, Chambers Flat • shoulder widening and sealing at Alfred Rd, Stockleigh • shoulder widening and sealing at Bamsey Rd, Stockleigh.

COUNCILLOR PHIL PIDGEON Chairman City Roads and Water Phone: 3412 3412 Email: philpidgeon@logan.qld.gov.au 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.

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Visit An authentic taste of Italy When you dine at Midnight Blue Italian Cuisine in Springwood, Sardinianborn chef Maria Mura wants you to feel like you’ve visited her home country.

“The dough would be in the middle of the table and we each would take a piece and roll it with the fork,” Maria said. “I put so much love into my food and I learned that from my mother.”

For four years now, Maria and her Australian husband Philip, have been serving traditional and modern Italian dishes to appreciative diners.

Growing up in Sardinia, Maria is now one of only 11 people in the world with the knowledge and skill to make the world’s rarest pasta, Filindeu. It’s super-fine pasta, woven and dried into giant wafers before being broken up to cook; a tradition dating back 3,000 years.

Professionally trained in Paris, Maria has worked in kitchens in France and Ireland, and was awarded two coveted Michelin stars as head chef of a renowned Italian restaurant in Amsterdam.

Now a Logan local, Maria is passionate about serving authentic Italian cuisine (although she’s willing make a few concessions to suit local tastes).

Maria sources local produce where possible, and imports specialty products integral to an authentic experience, including wines, sparkling water and buffalo and pecorino cheeses.

“Food tastes different in Italy because of the soil. Animals eat the grass that grows in that ground, and it influences the taste of the milk the cheese is made from.”

For Maria, the only way to make pasta is by hand — with love. As a child, when she and her six siblings wanted their mother’s gnocchetti, they all had to pitch in.

Maria enjoys interacting with diners, often coming out of the kitchen to serve food or pour wine and is always happy to talk about Italy and its cuisine. (Philip is on hand too, preparing pizza dough and bruschetta.)

Stay tuned for a special night of Sardinian feasting that will include suckling pig and hand-made gnocchetti. Follow Midnight Blue on Facebook: @Midnight-Blue-ItalianCuisine.

For more dining adventures in the City of Logan, go to SEQ Food Trails: seqfoodtrails.com.au/City-of-Logan Check out Maria’s spaghetti carbonara recipe at right.

Midnight Blue Italian Cuisine 15/16 3442 Pacific Hwy Springwood Open for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.

Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara Ingredients: • 320g spaghetti • 150g bacon with rind removed and diced into 1cm strips • 6 egg yolks • Salt as required • 50g Pecorino Romano • Black pepper as required

Method (Serves 4): Cook the pasta in large pot of boiling salt water following packet directions.

Meanwhile, sauté diced bacon for about 15 minutes over medium heat in a non-stick pan.

Pour the egg yolks in a bowl, adding the pecorino keeping some aside for garnish.

Season with black pepper and a tablespoon of pasta water then mix with a hand whisk.

Drain the pasta al dente directly into the pan with the bacon and sauté briefly to add flavour.

Remove from heat and pour the egg and pecorino mixture into the pan.

Add a dash of pasta water if it is too dry, but it should be nice and creamy without using actual cream.

Garnish with remaining pecorino and serve immediately!

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BUSINESS

Logan announces Senior Ambassador 2018

The 2018 Business Distinction Awards

George Skurka has been awarded the prestigious role of 2018 City of Logan Senior Ambassador for good reason.

After retiring from work in 2014 George promptly signed up as a Home Library Service volunteer with Logan City Council libraries, delivering books to clients who are unable to visit a library due to mobility problems.

The 2018 Business Distinction Awards attracted more than 350 nominations and more than 800 guests who attended a gala presentation at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

Awards were presented in 23 categories with the Business of the Year 2018 going to K&G Automotive of Underwood, a family-run automotive business, which also took out the award for Car Sales and Services.

Acting Mayor Cherie Dalley presents Shlomo Kuba (Owner of K & G Automotive—Winner of Logan City Business of the Year 2018).

Business of the Year 2018: K&G Automotive Community Contribution 2018: Harrison’s Little Wings Advertising & Marketing: Jimboomba Times Bridal and Wedding Services: The White House of Waterford

American Bourbon Bar & Grill’s Sunshine Dyer (Owner) and Leila Heng.

Building Development and Real Estate: L J Hooker Yarrabilba Car Sales and Services: K&G Automotive Community Services & Not for Profit: On the Edge Café Education Services and Childcare: Jump Swim Schools Jimboomba

Bee All Natural’s Jason and Natasha Roebig.

Employment, Training and Consultancy: Small Business Improvement Services

Financial Services and Insurance: Bendigo Bank Logan Country Funeral Services: Swanborough Funerals Functions and Events: The White House of Waterford Hair & Beauty Services: Egyptian Style Beauty Therapy Industrial Trades and Services: AutoHub Landscape, Nursery & Garden Design: Treescape Australasia Manufacturing: Masters & Young Medical and Health Services: Love Yourself Healthy Professional Services: Stress Management Institute Restaurants & Catering Services: Thom & Ann’s Restaurant Retail: Simply Beans Retirement Services and Accommodation: Seasons Aged Care Waterford West Sports and Fitness Services: Battlefield Sports Telecommunications & IT: UP IT Solutions Tourism & Hospitality: Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Veterinary & Animal Services: Park Ridge Animal Hospital

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These days George has 13 regular clients who he visits on Thursdays.

George is also a regular blood donor providing more than 190 donations over the past 50 years. He also volunteers with Red Cross driving the shuttle bus five days a week, transporting fellow donors to the Springwood Donor Centre.

In the past he has participated in the Adult Literacy Program, tutoring 18 people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds in the English Conversation Group. He has also helped adult learners by volunteering to tutor in Adult Page Turners’ program, a role made possible after he completed a TAFE course to acquire the skills and knowledge, to assist others with their English literacy needs.

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NATURAL PATHWAY ELEMENTS AND BESPOKE SEATING

Norton Park takes new path Plans to revitalise Norton Park at Shailer Park released in late-2017 will take a different direction following the release of the state government’s new vegetation mapping in May. Councillor Darren Power said a detailed assessment of the remnant bushland on the site revealed there were some very special tree species in Norton Park.

“The species found on the site include grass trees and scribbly gums which are representative of the native vegetation that would have been found all over Shailer Park prior to clearing and European settlement,” Cr Power said.

“To protect these trees and the native wildlife in the area, the development of Norton Park will be revised to compliment this unique natural environment.

“The new look for Norton Park will include a design that retains all these significant native trees in the park while removing the weeds and creating an environmental park to be proud of.”

Cr Power said the pathway would provide improved accessibility for the

community, while ensuring no trees are removed from the bushland area within Norton Park.

Cr Power said there was still a need for originally planned facilities and that was something he was looking to relocate.

“By choosing a natural theme, inspired by the locally occurring flora and fauna found in the open eucalypt woodland, the design seeks to enhance the community’s perception and useability of urban bush areas,” he said.

The works on the Norton Park pathway are expected to start early in the new year.

“The edge of Norton Park, along Shailer Rd, will be lined with sculptural bollards to denote the beginning of the walkway.

“Along the pathway, there will be opportunities for people to learn a little more about the bushland and have fun whilst passing through.

“Set back from the existing concrete pathway, installations may include elements such as signage bollards, timber steppers, fallen logs for seating and balancing, small acorn seats, mushroom stepping pads that lead to informal deck and cubby house structures for informal play and passive enjoyment.”

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Exciting things to come for Homestead Park Councillor Darren Power said there were some exciting plans in the pipeline for Homestead Park and readers should keep an eye on future editions of Our Logan as the plans are unveiled.

COUNCILLOR DARREN POWER Phone: 3412 3412 Email: darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au Division 10: Shailer Park, Cornubia, Carbrook and part of Daisy Hill and Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

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DIVISION 11 NEWS

Supercross action returns to Jimboomba

Revheads from across Queensland will converge on Jimboomba this month to watch the high-flying, full-throttle action of the 2018 Australian Supercross Championship.

The Jimboomba X Stadium will be the scene for the opening round of the championships on September 15, with a crowd of 5000 plus tipped to be in attendance to cheer on the strong field of riders.

Spring Fair marks 20th birthday A Spring Fair packed full of entertainment will be held to mark the 20th birthday of Flagstone State School this month.

The 15 September event will be the growing school’s second Spring Fair to date and promises to be a fun-filled family event.

Councillor Trevina Schwarz said it would be a fun way to mark the school’s 20th anniversary milestone.

“The school has grown greatly in the last few years as the Flagstone suburb has continued to develop,” Cr Schwarz said.

“It’s been wonderful to watch Flagstone State School blossom into the school it is today, where more than 700 students are learning in a nurturing environment.

“The Spring Fair is a great way to celebrate their 20th year and with rides, food and plenty of entertainment, there’s sure to be something there to keep the whole family occupied.”

The fair starts at 2pm Saturday, 15 September, with fireworks capping off celebrations about 7.30pm.

This is the fourth straight year the City of Logan has hosted a round of the championship.

Jimboomba residents to come down and have a look for themselves.”

Cr Trevina Schwarz said Jimboomba and Logan benefitted greatly from hosting this landmark motorsport event.

Visitors will witness Australia’s best riders take on a collection of international stars, including current two-time champion American Justin Brayton.

“It is great a way to showcase Jimboomba as people have travelled from far and wide to watch the previous rounds hosted here. We’re expecting another big crowd,” Cr Schwarz said.

“We really benefit from having a purpose-built track, which ensures spectators are really close to the action. No other supercross track in Australia compares with the atmosphere.

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Supercross bills itself as an action-packed, adrenalinecharged entertainment package for the whole family.

There will be amusement rides, food and market stalls, all day entertainment, an animal and farmyard zone, a community corner and a fundraising zone.

Flagstone State School Spring Fair Sat 15 Sep, 2pm to 7.30pm 1-45 Poinciana Drive, Flagstone

2018 Australian Supercross Championship: Jimboomba Sat 15 Sep, 10am to 6pm College Drive, Jimboomba

For more information on the event and tickets, see australiansupercross.com.au

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

DIVISION 12 NEWS

Restoring hope for the needy

Annelise Hellberg, Simone Hopa, Yolande Siriour, Taylor Peteh, Krystal Varnava, Bob Engwicht and Danelle Aperehama.

The Twin Rivers Centre at Eagleby is a sprawling complex that houses a food co-op, a church, a café, kitchen and training rooms for courses designed to equip job seekers with extra skills to assist in gaining employment.

The centre’s motto is to connect, build and equip people for success in life and as a ‘Work for the Dole’, or as they prefer to call it ‘Work for your Destiny’ provider, they have managed to turn many lives around.

One such person is Danelle Aperehama who has battled many setbacks in her life, including homelessness.

After completing a Work for your Destiny program, she has now returned to the centre to help out in the kitchen and work towards her ultimate goal of becoming a youth worker.

“This really brought me out of my shell and gave me the confidence that I didn’t have before,” Danelle said.

“Being homeless really takes away your confidence but now that I’ve been here

I can express myself and make friends, all the things I couldn’t do before.”

Family support and training manager Annelise Hellberg said the centre runs a number of programs under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work banner.

“Our vision is to help people gain success and liberate them from the poverty mindset,” Annelise said.

“This is very important because once they’re in that mindset it’s very hard to get out of.

“By giving Work for your Destiny recipients something to do, something to achieve, it gives them the sense of purpose they need to go out and find ongoing work.”

The kitchen in which Danelle works supplies meals to the café but also supports Nightlight Outreach which provides food and other services to the homeless.

Meat is provided by Teys Australia Beenleigh and the co-op receives food donations from more than 60 suppliers.

Councillor Jennie Breene said she is an enthusiastic supporter of The Twin Rivers Centre.

“Pastor Reuben, Pastor Michelle, Pastor Bob, Annelise and all their support staff are to be commended for what they’ve done to improve the lives of those that use their services,” Cr Breene said.

“The Twin Rivers Centre has improved the social fabric of Eagleby by giving direction to those in need.

“They’ve also contributed to the economic fabric of the region by creating a skilled and attractive workforce for local employers.”

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

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State funds female sporting facilities Six City of Logan sports clubs have collectively secured almost 20 per cent of the total state government’s $15.2 million grant funding allocated by the Department of Housing and Public Works (Sport and Recreation Services) to upgrade female sports facilities.

The Female Facilities Program is an initiative to assist sport and recreation organisations and local governments to develop functional and inclusive female sport and recreation change rooms and amenities to meet the current and future needs.

Eligible organisations could apply for up to $500,000— and with the assistance of Council—Football Queensland at Slacks Creek, Jimboomba AFL and Beenleigh Multisports were granted $500,000 each.

Rochedale Tigers Rugby league, Logan City Netball and Logan Lightning FC each respectively received $500,000, $366,000 and $464,075.

Join InSports Logan Gym and experience the health benefits At Logan City Council’s InSports Health and Fitness Centres, working out is a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable experience, whether you’re a beginner or the most experienced health and fitness enthusiast. We provide high levels of support and professional expertise and offer a range of affordable membership types and services to suit the needs of our diverse community.

We’re also a recognised health care provider for most private health funds.

Contact us today and learn how we can assist you to achieve your healthy lifestyle aspirations by heading to our website loganleisurecentres.com.au Mention this ad for your FREE seven day membership during the month of September at InSports Logan Gym*. *conditions apply

Celebrate National Op Shop Week 2018 Logan Recycling Market, Sunday 30 September to Saturday 6 October SHOP: Did you know that the Logan Recycling Market is a great place to grab yourself a pre-loved bargain? There are toys, furniture, bric-a-brac, bikes, clothes; and so much more.

DONATE: You can also donate good quality items for the Logan Recycling Market whenever you visit one of Council’s waste and recycling facilities.

HELP: Every purchase you make helps make a difference, with a share of the profits going to local charities Logan Recycling Market and cafe is open Friday to Monday from 10am – 5pm Located at the Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility, 41 Recycle Way, Heritage Park (off Bayliss Road).

Phone: 3412 3412 Web: logan.qld.gov.au 28

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Shut the gate, mate!

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Anyone who has a gate knows how important it is to keep it securely closed and fastened at all times—especially if that gate is the only thing standing between children, your pets and a busy road.

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This very simple step is often forgotten during school holidays when extra family and friends may be visiting and the incidence of dog bites and attacks increases.

With school holidays fast approaching, now is time to remind children to “shut the gate” when entering or leaving a property to prevent pets from wandering and to keep the property secure.

Every year thousands of cats and dogs are impounded because they have wandered. Many are not registered or microchipped—making identification and reunification difficult.

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It’s the best way to ensure that a lost pet can be returned to you promptly.

For more information phone 3412 5397 or visit logan.qld.gov.au/microchipping

A timely warning about ticks One of the most common reasons in Logan for a pet’s sudden illness is ticks. There are three types of ticks that are found locally—brown, bush and paralysis ticks.

A daily check is the quickest way to identify ticks. Simply run your hand over your pet to feel for any unusual lumps or bumps. Check thoroughly, particularly if your pet has been in long grass, as ticks hide in paw pads, between toes, under collars, in the ears and even along the gum line.

If you find a tick on your pet, seek veterinary help as soon as possible as the clock is ticking.

Paralysis ticks, in particular, can cause a rapid deterioration in your pet’s health as they inject powerful toxins that may cause severe illness, paralysis and death in domestic pets.

It’s a good idea to consult your vet at this time of year to discuss tick repellent products that can prevent your pet becoming a victim of these deadly parasites.

Kerbside clean-up THE NEXT COLLECTION IN

Kingston, Berrinba and south Logan Central Wembley Road including the southern side of Wembley (south of road) WILL COMMENCE THE WEEK BEGINNING

10 September 2018 THE NEXT COLLECTION IN

Slacks Creek, Meadowbrook WILL COMMENCE THE WEEK BEGINNING

24 September 2018 Collections run for two weeks for each group of suburbs.

The Logan Recycling Market will be closed for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday Monday 1 October

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SAFECITYLOGAN Is your pet’s registration overdue?

Tag is for life

2018 Safe City Logan community survey is now open Our Safe City Logan annual community survey is asking for residents to provide their feedback on perceptions of crime and community safety in their local neighbourhoods and the wider city.

Residents can complete the survey online at logan.qld.gov.au/ safecitysurvey or paper surveys are available at Council’s nine libraries and the City Administration Centre, 150 Wembley Rd, Logan Central.

The closing date for the survey is 1 October and as an added incentive, we’re offering residents who complete the survey the chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.

Survey results are expected to be available in December 2018.

For further information or to request a hard copy survey, phone 3412 4608 or email safecity@logan.qld.gov.au

Cats and dogs residing in the City of Logan are required to be registered by law. The current financial year registration fees were due on 24 August 2018, so if you haven’t yet paid, your pet’s registration is now overdue.

Reminder notices will be sent shortly— but please pay promptly as we don’t want to issue a fine.

The great news is your pet’s registration fees have remained the same this year. For more information on pet registration, Council’s local laws and what your registration fees fund, visit logan.qld.gov.au/animals

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City watch

how to remove graffiti You can make your mark against graffiti by reporting its location to Logan City Council.

Graffiti or “tagging” is a form of vandalism which most people regard as an eyesore and is sometimes indicative of anti-social activities.

That’s why Council and police take the issue seriously, with Council aiming to remove graffiti from public areas and private properties within 48 hours after it is reported.

You can make graffiti disappear, by reporting it to Council by phoning 3412 3412, using Council’s City of Logan App, or going to our website at logan.qld.gov.au/graffiti to alert Council crews to its presence.

New CCTV safety cameras coming to parks throughout the City of Logan Through the Federal Government’s Safer Communities Funding, 23 new CCTV safety cameras will be installed at a cost of $950,000 in parks throughout the city.

The project, which is already in the planning stages, is due to be completed by December 2019. The parks that will be receiving new safety cameras are: • • • • • • • •

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Passerine Park, Rochedale South Albert Park, Woodridge Oates Park, Woodridge Mayes Park, Kingston Eridani Park, Kingston Reserve Park, Slacks Creek Noyer Park, Mount Warren Park Village Green, Logan Village with one to provide vision of the Forest of Memories, Logan Village Buxton Avenue District Park, Yarrabilba JJ Smith Park, Marsden Alexander Clark Park, Loganholme Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook Loganlea Picnic Grounds, Meadowbrook Middle Park, Boronia Heights Entry to Logan Metro Sports Park, Heritage Park Pinnington Park, Crestmead Carinya Park, Crestmead

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Norton Park, Shailer Park Peppertree Park, Jimboomba Hammel Park, Beenleigh Albert River Park, Eagleby Logan River Parklands, Beenleigh

Also through an earlier round of the federal government’s Safer Communities Fund, an additional five new safety cameras will be installed

by December 2018 at: • Roundabout at Hammel St and James St, Beenleigh • Doug Larsen Park, Beenleigh • The intersection at Station Rd and King Arthur Bvd, Bethania • Noffke Park, Bethania; and • Larry Storey Park, Waterford.

The Logan Safety Camera Program monitors more than 280 CCTV cameras from across the City of Logan, including CCTV cameras at the city’s eight train stations in partnership with Queensland Rail.

All cameras in the network are monitored 24/7.

For more information on the Logan Safety Camera Program or Council’s approach to community safety and crime prevention please visit: logan. qld.gov.au/community-support/safety 31

FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 5PM – 9PM BERRINBA WETLANDS, WAYNE GOSS DRIVE, BERRINBA (*note new location)

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 5PM – 9PM RIVERDALE PARK, ARMSTRONG RD, MEADOWBROOK

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 5PM – 9PM LOGAN VILLAGE GREEN, LOGAN VILLAGE

#eatsandbeats #visitlogan #cityoflogan eatsandbeats.com.au eatsandbeatslogan @eatsandbeatslogan As a matter of courtesy Logan City Council will endeavour to reduce the event impact in your local area by arranging a professional traffic management plan in order to minimise traffic congestion and to assist patrons with parking. The event program will ensure that noise levels are within Council and State Government guidelines.

FREE ENTRY. ALL AGES EVENT. FOOD TRUCKS. LIVE MUSIC. * For the safety, well-being and happiness of our patrons, Eats & Beats at Logan Village has been postponed to Friday 26 October due to road upgrades in the immediate area during August.

Thank you for your understanding.