Our Logan Magazine - October 2016

Volume 53 October 2016

Taj Pabari leads from the front

Community rallies for Samuel BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE

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Talking about a revolution

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Paws your day for furry friends

OUR LOGAN, OUR CITY MAGAZINE Managing Editor: Kirby Orr News Editor: Zoe Krieg Writers: Rebecca Waters, David Shaw, Toby Walker, Martin King, Julie Brumfield-Jones Graphic Design: Natalie Matthews Front cover image: Taj Pabari Photo: Leah Desborough

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Monday 3 October is an official public holiday for the Queen’s birthday.

Logan City Council’s customer service centres and libraries will be closed for the day.

The waste and recycling centres throughout the city will also operate as normal.

The Logan Recycling market will be closed for the day.

Big Safe Day out promotes preparedness

Editorial enquiries: 3412 4966 or media@logan.qld.gov.au Advertising enquiries: 3412 5176 or marketing@logan.qld.gov.au 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.

All content accurate as of 15 September 2016. www.logan.qld.gov.au www.visitlogan.com.au

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 1 — Cr Lisa Bradley

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

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, Kagaru, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah, Veresdale and Veresdale Scrub.

Representing Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge.

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

Rochedale South

DIVISION 8 — Cr Cherie Dalley

Forestdale

Browns Plains

Hillcrest Regents Park

Div 7

Boronia Heights

Div 5

Div 3

Shailer Park Cornubia

Meadowbrook Tanah Merah

Loganlea

Marsden

Heritage Park

Daisy Hill

Slacks Creek

Kingston

Berrinba

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

Springwood

Woodridge

Div 2

DIVISION 10 — Cr Darren Power

Priestdale

Div 1

Underwood

Logan Central

Crestmead

Bethania

Waterford West

Park Ridge

Waterford

Logan Reserve

Carbrook

Loganholme Eagleby

Edens Landing Holmview

Div 12 Beenleigh Mount Warren Park

Park Ridge South Bahrs Scrub

Buccan Chambers Flat

Munruben

New Beith

Windaroo Belivah Bannockburn

Div 9

North Maclean

Lyons

Logan Village

Stockleigh

Silverbark Ridge

Div 10

Div 6

Div 8

Greenbank

The city’s waste and recycling collection will operate as per the normal timetable so resident should put out their bins as usual.

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2016 Business Distinction Award winners

Standing in the shadows of success

Logan community urged to support special fundraiser

MAYOR — Luke Smith

Queen’s Birthday Council closures

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Wolffdene

South Maclean

Div 11

Div 4

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

Flagstone Monarch Glen Jimboomba area under review Flinders Lakes Undullah

Cedar Creek

Yarrabilba Kairabah

Kagaru Jimboomba

Tamborine

Cedar Grove

DIVISION 6 — Cr Stacey Mcintosh Representing Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Cedar Vale

DIVISION 9 — Cr Phil Pidgeon 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.

Note: This map includes suburbs that are to be gazetted as well as areas currently under review.

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A message from our Mayor Welcome to the October edition of Our Logan. om Hirakata

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Last month, a Logan couple’s dreams of creating a safer community were realised when the State Government passed legislation on mandatory photoelectric smoke alarms.

Louie Naumovski and wife Christine are the founders of the Logan House Fire Support Network. Since 2011, when a Slacks Creek house fire tragically claimed the lives of 11 members of the same family, Louie and Christine have dedicated themselves to providing support for survivors of house fires.

In recent years, they have also turned their attention to lobbying the government to mandate the phased introduction of photoelectric smoke alarms in all Queensland homes. They are two dedicated and passionate advocates, who through research, hard work and persistence, brought about an incredible change that will have lasting positive effects on families and communities across our state.

This act of determined advocacy is one we should applaud and draw on as inspiration to drive us in our own efforts to bring about change.

Our Logan City Council team is passionate about bringing positive change in the City of Logan. We also know that we need our state and federal governments to join us on this journey to ensure our city receives its fair share on infrastructure to support growth.

Council’s approach is one of collaboration and advocacy, where

Recipients of the recent Community Services Safety grants.

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we work with our community and all levels of government to deliver better outcomes for our city.

And like Louie and Christine have proven, informed advocacy plays a crucial part in bringing about change.

During our #LetsGetMoving campaign in the lead up to July’s federal election, Council worked closely with the community to ensure our efforts represented their needs and interests.

Our city has tremendous infrastructure requirements, now and in the future.

The combined voices of our residents and businesses, together with Council’s ongoing advocacy on the doorsteps and in offices of our state and federal decision makers, will help bring us closer to realising our city’s full potential.

This edition showcases another wonderful representative of the City of Logan – teen entrepreneur Taj Pabari who recently appeared in a story on Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes program and has also been nominated in the 2017 Australia Day Awards.

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We are also asking the community to support a special fundraiser for Springwood student Samuel Thorne and I know that local residents will answer this call. You can read more about Samuel’s story on page 13.

Mayor Luke Smith City of Logan

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Talking about a revolution Sixteen-year-old education revolutionary Taj Pabari has always led from the front.

The John Paul College student started his first business aged 11.

Five years on, Taj is the well-travelled chief executive of Fiftysix, a company with staff spread across six nations and a goal to put one million computer tablets in the hands of underprivileged children by 2020.

Taj’s altruistic aspirations have earned him a nomination in the 2017 Australian of the Year Awards.

Late last year, while Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was talking about preparing students for the jobs of the future by promoting coding and computing in schools, Taj was already out there doing it.

Taj and his team have run workshops in Australia, India and Nepal teaching children how to construct a tablet, learn computer programming and develop techniques for pitching a social change or business ideas.

The workshops are an extension for Fiftysix’s core business, a Lego-inspired tablet kit that applies a DIY learning approach by allowing young people to piece components together and learn programming through experimentation.

Listening to Taj speak about his recent trip to the Cairns region to run a series of workshops on behalf of the Queensland Government, it’s easy to forget that this 16-year-old still has the remainder of his year 12 studies to find time for.

“It’s a lot of fun because we’re getting to work with kids who have seen and heard of this kind of technology however have never had the opportunity to interact and engage with it,” he said.

“Doing the workshops is the dream really, the pay-it-forward style of thinking.

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“I’ve been lucky to work with and learn from some really amazing individuals from around the world so I thought it was time to give back.”

Taj has plans to further introduce Fiftysix’s customisable tablet kits into new markets around the world this year.

“We have our commercial side, but we are extremely proud of our non-profit side which is all about giving back,” Taj said.

“We are trying to revolutionise education in both third world communities and first world communities like Australia, the USA and UK. “We’ve set a goal to distribute one million tablets to children who cannot afford one by 2020.”

Now in his final year of high school, a time when his peers are deciding what their next post-study moves is, Taj is lucky to have a clear idea about what’s on the horizon for Fiftysix.

So what advice does he have for young people unsure about what they want to do?

“My advice would be to give it your all in high school but don’t buy into the social stigma that you must finish high school or finish university before you start chasing your goals and dreams,” he said.

“I’m not necessarily saying drop out of school to chase that dream but if you put the time to go after something and it fails, you will always learn something new regardless.

“If you’ve got the mindset, the passion and you feel the need to get something happening, just do it.”

You can find out more about Fiftysix at http://hellofiftysix.com/

Australia Day Awards Taj Pabari is in the running to become the Young Australian of the Year, but the achievements of many others in Logan won’t be overlooked on Australia Day. Council is now seeking nominations for the 2017 Australia Day Awards.

Confirmed on Australia Day since 1983, the local awards are an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary people who make Logan a thriving and diverse city.

This year, the awards are seeking nominations for the Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year categories.

Winners will be announced at a special function on Australia Day (Thursday 26 January).

Nominations for the awards close on Friday 9 December. Visit Council’s website to find out how you can nominate someone: www.logan.qld. gov.au/australia-day-awards For more information, email events@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.

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Paws your day and thank your furry friends

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Many of us have special pets in our life that brighten our days and provide hours of comfort and companionship.

Why not take a moment out of your day on October 4 to celebrate World Animal Day and give your furry, feathered, scaled or slithery friend some love and attention?

Pet care is a big responsibility and requires a lifetime commitment to look after your chosen companion.

All pets need: •

a safe environment where they can practice their natural behaviour

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fresh water at all times

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a healthy, balanced diet, which meets their nutritional needs (including bones for dogs)

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the right shelter from the sun and weather, including hot and cold temperatures

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regular grooming, worming and vaccination

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regular care and attention, including plenty of exercise.

Cats and dogs should be desexed, registered, microchipped and wear a collar with their name and their owner’s contact details clearly marked.

State and Council laws apply to owning animals in the city. Restrictions apply to the type and number of animals you can keep on your property.

For more information on pet keeping, adoption services or education, visit the Animal Management Centre website at www.logan.qld.gov.au/animals

Have your say in our safety survey Do you have an idea that could improve safety or prevent crime in your community?

Residents are being asked to have their say in the first Safe City Logan community survey.

The survey gives residents a chance to share their feelings on safety in their neighbourhoods so Council can build a better understanding of the local issues affecting people and work together to make our community safer.

Council will use the survey results to help prioritise and plan for the community safety initiatives scheduled to be delivered in 2017 under the City of Logan Safe City Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2020.

The survey is now open and available to people to complete until Friday 21 October.

To find out how you can have your say, visit www.logan. qld.gov.au/safecitysurvey The survey results are expected to be published on Council’s website in December.

If you missed out on the chance to fill out the Safe City survey, it’s not too late to report your issue to Council.

Please contact safecity@logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412 to speak to someone in the Community Safety program.

The key to living well can be found in a booklet

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The booklet details a wide variety of free and low-cost activities and healthy living programs for the whole family to enjoy.

Activities such as exploring your local waterways by canoe, joining a group to cycle along Logan’s many bikeways, learning how to rock climb with professionals, bushwalking, boxfit exercise and learn to swim classes are 6

all available for free throughout the year apart from school holiday periods.

Lifestyle and healthy living classes are also provided for free or a maximum of $3. An adults and seniors cooking club provides lessons on how to shop to reduce waste, increase nutrition and prepare food. As an added bonus participants get to eat the meal they have prepared at the end of the class!

Provided by a wide range of professional and community organisations the activities are available for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Enrolling is as simple as ringing the number in the booklet. Copies of the booklet are available from Council offices and libraries or by emailing livewell@logan. qld.gov.au or phoning 3412 3412.

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Acclaimed study shows Logan residents want to be more active A study to provide an insight into Logan residents’ participation rates and barriers to participating in recreation and physical activity has received international acclaim winning an Alliance for Healthy Cities Award – Evaluation category.

The study gathered information on Logan residents’ participation levels and preferences for organised sports – as well as physical activities such as walking, jogging and cycling – which were then compared with rates in Queensland and Australia.

The survey provides great insights into active participation in organised sports and the exercise preferences of adults and children living in Logan.

It found Logan residents of all ages are significantly more active than the average Queenslanders across all age groups.

The top five activities for adults in Logan are: Walking (41.2%)

• On average 4 times a week with an average session length of 55.6minutes • 3rd Highest activity that residents would like to participate in more • 6th most popular activity amongst children

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Swimming

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Road Cycling

The results will influence the way Council thinks about investing in sports infrastructure to meet the needs of residents from now on.

The Logan Urban Design Awards is a biennial event promoting excellence in the design and creation of urban environments large and small within the City of Logan.

The findings of the report have been published on Council’s website with a range of fact sheets and infographics that provide a snapshot of exercise and activity in Logan.

The awards will be held on 12 October at the Beenleigh Town Square to recognise buildings, landscapes, developments and businesses that make Logan more attractive, accessible and safer.

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Our residents are just as enthusiastic about day to day fitness as they are about team sports.

Superior urban design contributes to a better lifestyle

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Industry experts and professionals from peak bodies will join Mayor of the City of Logan, Luke Smith and Cr Russell Lutton, Chairperson of the Planning and Development Committee as judges.

Award winners in 2014 were: • Grandma’s Kiwi Kitchen, Springwood – Overall Logan Urban Design Award

• On average once a week with an average session length of 63.7minutes • Aquatic Centres are the 4th highest facility used for Adults • Aquatic Centres are the 5th highest facility used for Children

• Verge Urban Landscape Architecture – Master Planning Award for Berrinba Wetlands

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• Horizon Housing – Architecture Award for its affordable housing project in Logan Central

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• Jeremy Ferrier and Hyder Consulting – Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award for the Australand CEVA industrial site • Global Food Village, Woodridge – Business and Events Award

Parks are the top Council facility used for sport, recreation and physical activity.

The 2016 winners will be announced in the next edition of Our Logan.

For further information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/luda

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DIVISION 1 NEWS

Eats and Beats drops into Underwood Park Underwood Park will play host to the popular Eats and Beats festival for the first time on Friday 30 September, bringing the tasty eats and musical treats to one of the city’s favourite parks.

The hippest and hottest food trucks from around the region will call Underwood Park home for the night, and feature special activities just for kids as part of the ImagiNATION festival.

Organised in conjunction with Logan Together, the Salvation Army and the First Five Forever initiative, the kids zone will feature face painting, storytelling, and special extra lighting in FUNderwood Hollow to let kids enjoy the park’s magic at night.

Councillor Lisa Bradley said Eats and Beats would be a great holiday event, and was a great chance to drop in and see the festival up close.

“Eats and Beats has become a mustdo event on the Logan calendar, and has proven to be highly popular,” she said.

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“I’m delighted that Underwood Park and surrounding residents will get a chance to host the festival, and see it up close.

New bus stop upgrades rolled out

“Special parking arrangements will be in place and extra space allocated to manage traffic, and I’m confident Council staff and private traffic management experts will be able to handle the event’s popularity.

A number of bus stops around the division have been upgraded as part of ongoing work to bring the city’s bus stop network to a higher standard.

“Underwood Park is one of the city’s favourite outdoor destinations, and I’m sure it will be an unmissable evening.”

Eats and Beats Underwood Park kicks off at 5pm, Friday 30 September at Underwood Park.

Check the Eats and Beats Facebook page for up to date food truck listings, maps and other important information.

Four stops through Springwood and Rochedale South have been completed, including Springwood Rd, Parfrey St, Marsden St and Underwood Rd. Work has included creating concrete waiting platforms, tactile pavers and increased access for patrons with a disability.

The work is part of a citywide project to bring public transport waiting points up to State Government standards.”

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

A community of many nationalities and national days For the fourth consecutive year, Logan’s Cook Islander community has celebrated its national day.

Councillor Russell Lutton said he recently had the pleasure of being invited to attend the Cook Islands Te Maeva Nui 2016 — the 51st anniversary of their constitution being proclaimed and recognising the day the Cook Islands becoming a selfgoverning nation in free association with New Zealand.

The event, held at Kingston College, was a celebration of traditional music, song and food – with Cook Islanders and their guests paying tribute to their traditional leaders and celebrating family and community and their values.

“One of the great things about living in Australia and particularly Logan, is that we have the freedom to practice our cultures and religions,” Cr Lutton said.

“Maintaining our residents’ connections with their traditions is something we seek to encourage as part of our rich and diverse community.

“We have so much cultural diversity in the City of Logan there is something to celebrate almost every week.”

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A range of free and low-cost programs to encourage healthy eating, activity and life skills is about to kick off again this month as part of the Live Well Logan Program.

Aqua Aerobics classes will be held at the Gould Adams Aquatic Centre, mixed martial arts will be taught at the Booran Park Neighbourhood Centre, Yoga classes at the Logan Central Community Centre; and a walking group will hit the mall Monday to Friday at Logan Central Plaza, Logan Central.

Councillor Lutton said a new addition to the program was an activity designed for families.

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The classes are run weekly at the Logan City PCYC on a Thursday evening.

All of the activities listed in the live Well Logan program are available to all residents and provide a great opportunity to exercise, learn new skills and to make friends.

To find out what’s available, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell and enrol as soon as possible, as places may be limited.

“Family Fitness is new to the Live Well Logan program and is open for all ages to attend,” he said.

“It’s a fun, family fitness class designed to help you get fit in a safe environment.

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

Students’ 12 hour marathon raises funds for charity Last month students at the Mabel Park State High School held a fundraising event – Hoops 4 Health – with the goal of raising $10,000 for CanTeen, a charity which helps teens and their families affected by cancer.

Amy Walsh, the school’s sports coordinator, said the event was organised after one of the school’s students – a member of their basketball team – was diagnosed with leukaemia at the end of term one.

“When we asked students what they would like to do to help, the overwhelming response was to involve the broader community and basketball seemed like the perfect vehicle as it is so popular,” she said.

“We had such a great response from the community, with many schools and corporate teams registering to play in the all-day marathon. It really served its purpose to unite the community behind a fundraising activity and to demonstrate that our diverse community is strong.

Councillor Steve Swenson said he was a strong supporter of the community in action and applauded the initiative of the school and its students.

“This fundraising basketball marathon really demonstrated what a strong community spirit we have here in Logan and I’m proud that so many residents decided to get behind the initiative.”

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Donations to CanTeen are still being accepted through the Hoops 4 Health website at www.mycause.com.au/events/hoops4health

Leroy Loggins, Amy Walsh and Councillor Steve Swenson at the Mabel Park State High School Hoops for Health basketball marathon.

Events brings the community together Songs of Peace is an initiative of Logan’s Indigenous and Pacific Islander communities event that has been growing from strength to strength since its inception in 2012.

It is a celebration of peace and harmony in the community that has the support of Indigenous Elders, Churches Together Indigenous People’s Partnership (CTIPP) and the Pacific Island Communities in Logan.

This year, more than 400 people gathered for the five hour event which features 14 choirs including representatives from the Maori, Chinese, Samoan, African, Indigenous, Tongan, Korean and Fijian communities.

Islander communities to maintain peace and harmony in Logan.”

Event organiser Ofa Fukofuka said the event had been a great success bringing together different communities through music and faith.

“It’s a way to foster social cohesion of multicultural communities and to overcome past tensions that we need to put behind us,” Mr Fukofuka said.

Songs of Peace is a communityinitiated project that work in bringing people together to create peace and harmony supported by community groups, Multilink and the Queensland Government.

Councillor Steve Swenson, who attended the event, said it was great to see the sense of unity Songs of Peace had created.

“It really does create an environment where people feel more connected to each other and their community.

This event celebrates the conciliatory efforts made by Indigenous and Pacific

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.

Sunday 16 October, 9am–2pm Gould Adams Park, Kingston Engage with members of emergency services and other key volunteer organisations

Come along to this great community event that will highlight the City of Logan’s emergency services, support services, strength in volunteer organisations and community networks.

Find out about volunteering – how you can help the community in which you live

Logan’s Big Safe Day out will be a fun and educational day with live safety demonstrations and information for Logan residents.

Find out what community groups exist and how to contact them.

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EVENTS

Rock and roll dance tackles violence Pull on your leather jackets and swing skirts and head down to Chambers Flat Hall on Saturday 29 October to support the White Ribbon campaign against domestic and family violence.

The Village Rockers are hosting the rock and roll dance to raise awareness of this important cause.

Entry is $12 and all funds raised will support White Ribbon.

In addition to live music and dancing, raffles and auctions will be part of the evening’s entertainment.

Chambers Flat Hall is located on Kenny Rd, Chambers Flat. The dance starts at 7.30pm on Saturday 29 October.

For more information, phone 0418 717 492.

The World Cup Cheer & Dance Logan Metro 22 and 23 October featuring tumbles, turns, spins and world class cheerleading.

9am to 4pm both days

Beenleigh Rum, Rump and Rhythm 15 October, Beenleigh Town Square, 4pm to 9pm

Kingston Butter Factory Heritage Fair Hosted by the

Logan City Historical Museum Sunday 23 October 8am to 2.30pm

Koala Count 29-30 October Help find our local koalas and collect vital information. If you see or hear a koala, please log your sightings via www.logan.qld.gov.au/ wildlifesightings or phone 3823 5575. For more information on koalas and where to see a koala in Logan, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/koalas

Glossy Black Cockatoo Survey Day Sunday 30 October Join residents from all over South-East Queensland to simultaneously search for this threatened bird. You can be part of collecting valuable local information to help conserve this species. Lucky draw prizes available. Ages: familyfriendly event.

To register your interest to participate, visit www. glossyblackcockatoosurveyday. eventbrite.com.au or submit your survey at www.glossyblack. org.au

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Model Train Show Beenleigh Events Centre from 9am to 5pm on 15 October, 9am to 4pm on 16 October, Adults $8, children up to 16 ($4), family pass (2 adults & 2 children) $18

Mega Cash Touch Football Tournament 29 and 30 October, Meakin Park, 8am to 5pm – teams must register with Cameron Perry, phone 0481 107 678

Logan Community Fun Day 22 October, Bill Norris Oval, 8am to 5pm (touch football tournament) – teams must register with Ray Nagas, phone 0411 200 912

Light of the world Celebrate Halloween through dance and music 30 October 1pm to 9 pm and 31 October 4pm to 9pm, Mabel Park High

Logan community urged to support special fundraiser Support for Springwood student Samuel Thorne continues to grow, as the Logan community rallies to help his parents bring him home from hospital.

In November last year, 10-year-old Samuel was suddenly struck by a rare condition known as Transverse Myelitis and the effect on him has been enormous.

His spinal cord and parts of his brain stem were attacked by his own immune system which in turn has robbed him of all movement in his body – except for his right foot. Samuel can’t walk, speak, swallow or breathe for himself, but thankfully his sharp wit and bubbly personality have not been affected.

His parents, Craig and Jane, and sister, Amelia, are with him most days at the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, keeping his spirits up and planning his journey home.

Samuel recently had a taste of his dream to leave hospital when he was allowed to go home for a short visit and the whole family was overjoyed and it’s made everyone more determined to get him back permanently.

It’s a long road ahead for Samuel – the first step is getting the family home

modified to accommodate his needs.

This includes the installation of ceiling and floor hoists, buying his foot-controlled wheelchair, installing an entire home ventilation system, as well as redesigning the major rooms of the house to cater for the equipment needed to keep him alive.

The renovations are expected to cost more than $300,000 and many fundraising events have been held and more are planned.

Samuel’s school, Springwood Road State School, has been the powerhouse behind the fundraising.

Spokeswoman Julie Davidson said support was coming from not only the Logan community but the whole state.

“Our biggest fundraiser so far will be a Trivia and Auction Night at the school on Friday 7 October and the target is to raise $30,000,” Julie said.

“We’ve had support from as far away as Townsville with a Cowboys jersey

signed by Jonathan Thurston being included in the auction.

“As well we have a signed Queensland State of Origin jersey, works of art by original Queensland artists, jewellery, an IKEA package, camping vouchers and much more.”

The school has also established a website for fundraising events and tickets for the Trivia and Auction Night, at $25 each, can be purchased at www.campaignforsamuel.org PHOTO: 10-year-old Samuel with (back from left) school teacher Kristen Butler, his parents Craig and Jane and 17-year-old sister Amelia.

Regional Arts Development Funding new round Logan’s artists, musicians, dancers and actors have until 25 October to apply for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants to support their creative arts projects in 2017.

Professional and emerging professionals from all art forms including dance, music, design, museum and cultural heritage, new media, visual arts, writing and the theatre can apply.

as a Second Language students in the creation of perspex and tape art installations which were later displayed at Logan Hyperdome Library and Logan Central Library.

The grants are a partnership between Arts Queensland and Logan City Council, designed to encourage local artists and arts workers to provide the community with a wide range of artistic experiences.

If you have a great idea, a RADF grant could help you to share it with the community.

The resulting exhibition Par kor day: industrial tapes as cultural traditions will be displayed at Logan Art Gallery from 9 December 2016 to 21 January 2017.

The grants are designed to involve the community in a wide variety of arts initiatives.

Since its inception in 2001, Logan City Council has conducted 37 funding rounds.

RADF recipient Vanghoua Anthony Vue recently visited Woodridge State High School and instructed English

For more information, phone 3412 5426 or by emailing radf@logan.qld.gov.au.

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DIVISION 4 NEWS

Councillor Laurie Koranski and State Member for Beaudesert, Jon Krause, at Yarrabilba where the new sports and community hub will be built.

An artist’s impression of the Yarrabilba Sports and Community Hub.

Sports and community hub to be built at Yarrabilba Yarrabilba’s Shaw Street Oval will soon be improved with a new sports and community hub building thanks to a project funding arrangement between Logan City Council, Lendlease and the Queensland Government.

Construction of a multi-purpose building, which will include change rooms, toilets, storage areas, canteen, multipurpose area and offices, will be fast-tracked after the State Government committed funding from its Get Playing Plus program.

Councillor Laurie Koranski said Yarrabilba was a young and rapidly growing community that urgently needed good quality sporting and community facilities.

“Both Council and Lendlease recognised that community infrastructure was needed sooner rather than later as this is one of the fastest growing areas in South-East Queensland,” she said.

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“With a large number of families with school-aged children moving into Yarrabilba, and the growing popularity of the Shaw Street Sports Oval as a venue, this will rapidly become a very well-used facility by the entire community.”

Lendlease’s General Manager for Communities in Queensland, Guy Gibson, said the hub was great news for Yarrabilba and the surrounding community.

“We understand the need to deliver high quality community spaces focusing on lifestyle and community benefits to generate a positive sense of health and wellbeing,” he said.

“Yarrabilba is a great example of Lendlease’s commitment to catering for the needs of the community with convenient amenity right on their doorstep.”

In brief Kerb rehabilitation has recently been completed at Allenby Cr and Lena Pl at Windaroo.

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

Nelson Reed-Banyard, Cr Jon Raven, and Lion Bonnie Webb, from the Woodridge-Kingston club.

Makos takes on Lions (for a good cause) A Marsden State High School Student has become the first Lions Woodridge member to make it to the Lions Youth of the Year state final in 20 years.

“It felt pretty great to make it to the finals, it felt amazing that I had all these people supporting me, so I could believe in myself.

What started out as a spur of the moment decision has led Nelson Reed-Banyard on a quest to the ultimate round of the state-wide speaking, interviewing and presentation competition.

“The experience will stay with me forever – this kind of opportunity comes once in a lifetime, and I made sure it wasn’t going to slip by.

The competition aims to unearth young leaders in the community, looking at how young people are making a contribution to their community as leaders on the sports field, in the classroom, community or as cultural leaders.

For Nelson, it was the Mates Talk Change (#MTC) program that inspired him to participate.

“It’s helped me recover from the suicide of one of my closest friends. It wasn’t a pleasant experience but Mates Talk Change has helped me get through that,” he said.

“Everyone at Lions makes you feel accepted. Even if you don’t make it past the club stage, what you’re doing is still amazing.”

In brief New pedestrian safety fences have been installed at the intersection of Hickory St and Deans St, Marsden.

The heavy-duty powder coated panels will help direct pedestrian traffic towards the zebra crossing on Dean St, improving safety for both school students and motorists.

A special thank you to Lion Jill who gave up much of her spare time to drive (sometimes long distances) to get Nelson to the competition.

If this story has raised concerns for you and need assistance, the Mates Talk Change program can help or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

COUNCILLOR JON RAVEN 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

Girls produce the goods at Waterford 2016 is proving to be a fantastic year for one Logan sporting club riding the wave of success week after week.

An Edens Landing park has been given a recent facelift by Logan City Council.

Waterford Demons Rugby League Football Club (RFLC) SEQ Girls Division Delegate Cara Joseph said the numbers of girls participating in junior rugby league at the club had increased dramatically over past seasons.

“Waterford RLFC now has 75 registered junior female players aged from five to 17-years-old with three teams playing in the female only competition, which has only been running since 2014” Mrs Joseph said.

“In 2015 Waterford had just two girls’ teams in the Under 13 and 15 girls age groups but we have significantly increased our numbers this season.

“This year the age groups changed to Under 14s and Under 17s age groups and our Under 14s team jumped from 14 to 22 players. Our Under 17s team is now sitting at a very healthy 27 players.

“We are fortunate to have a very talented pair of 12-year-old twins, Mackenzie and Rialey Baty, who play in the Under 12 Division 1 competition with and against the boys.

“The Baty girls both play two games most Saturdays with their Waterford sisters before backing up to play with their under 12s team on the Sunday.

“Shaylee Joseph from Under 11s Division 2 also became the only female competitor to trial with 144 boys when she was selected into the Mt Gravatt District team to trial at the Under 11s and 12s Metropolitan East Regional trials at Carina in late April.

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PHOTO: Waterford Demons players (from left) Rialey Baty, Shaylee Joseph and Mackenzie Baty and their team mates are enjoying a highly successful season.

Adventure on offer at local park Settlers Green Reserve has been updated with a new adventure play area installed.

The $55,000 upgrade also involved the extension of the playground’s boundaries to create a larger defined area for the park equipment.

Shaylee, Rialey and McKenzie were also selected for Under 12s SEQ President’s team for the 2016 Under 12s Girls State Schools Championships in Ipswich last month.

Mrs Joseph said six Waterford Demons’ Under 14s players were selected for the SEQ team to play in the first ever Under 14s Girls competition at the 2016 State Carnival in Toowoomba in June along with one Under 16s player.

“We are extremely proud of all our players and their achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our talented young ladies,” Mrs Joseph said.

Councillor Stacey McIntosh said it was wonderful to see the talent and enthusiasm displayed by the Waterford Demons’ girls.

“They have been showing their skills on the field consistently this year and I’m sure that even bigger things are just around the corner for them,” Cr McIntosh said.

Councillor Stacey McIntosh said the upgrade would ensure that this popular local park was a fun location for local children.

“The new equipment targets younger aged children,” Cr McIntosh said.

“The central play piece is an adventure playground featuring a slide and climbing net.

“A double swing has been installed with a toddlers swing seat and a general swing seat.

“A new bench seat is now located near the equipment for the comfort of anyone supervising children using the park and the addition of a shade sail will help provide protection from the elements.”

Bollards have also been installed along two sides of the park fronting both Clayton Dr and Duesbury Cr.

“We look forward to hearing more about their achievements.”

COUNCILLOR STACEY MCINTOSH Phone: 3412 3412 Email: staceymcintosh@logan.qld.gov.au Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Waterford, Holmview, Edens Landing and part of Loganholme.

Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

Have your say on waste management future For most of us, disposing of rubbish is as simple as putting it in a bin; once a week a big truck takes it away and we never think of it again.

But managing a growing city requires a lot of thought about how we manage an ever-growing waste and recycling challenge.

While Council continually evaluates our waste management operations, every five years we take a step back and look at the big picture – how are we going to manage disposing of the 227,000-plus tonnes of rubbish that the city generates each year, how can we increase recycling uptake and where are we going to put it all.

Council is currently reviewing its Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan for 20172021, and wants your input.

While Council is committed to minimising waste to landfill and increasing recycling, this needs to be balanced with social and economic factors.

The draft plan on how Council aims to deal with waste over the next five years is now available for public comment and input.

Visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/waste for more information and to leave a comment.

Look out for kerbside clean up this month Monday 17 October to Friday 28 October Slacks Creek and Meadowbrook

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Food experiences in the city of logan 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.

SALMON CEVICHE WITH RADISH AND CORIANDER DRESSING Method To prepare, rub the salt into the salmon, wrap in cling film and place in the fridge for an hour.

Mix all the other ingredients together, except for coriander.

Ingredients 250g organic salmon fillet, skinned 2 tbsp rock salt 1 tbsp red chillies, finely diced 6 radishes, finely diced 75ml orange juice 1 tbsp lime zest 135ml lime juice (about 5 limes) 40ml fish sauce 25g caster sugar 30 coriander leaves, half finely chopped

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Serves 4

To serve, remove the salmon from the fridge and wash twice in cold water. Pat dry with paper towel.

Slice the salmon very thinly on an angle and lay on the plate.

Add chopped coriander to the dressing and drizzle over salmon.

Garnish with remaining coriander leaves and serve.

Serve with rocket leaves and crusty bread.

Riverview Herbs Farm in Stockleigh, products sold in supermarkets Phone: 07 3802 1054 Riverview Herbs produces certified quality assured produce including parsley, radish and coriander all year round.

Their produce can be found depending on season in supermarkets, fruit and vegetable shops, restaurants and markets throughout Queensland.

Riverview Herbs has been supplying Coles Supermarkets with parsley since 1983.

Corey Parker Standing in the shadows of greatness One of the things I liked about the Rio Olympics this year was the advertising sign over the M1 heading north from Logan that displayed the medal tally and results.

That billboard — and the fact I didn’t have to get up in the middle of the night to watch events — made these Olympics a nice change to how things usually roll every four years.

As a professional sportsman, it’s those ‘every four years’ that get me.

Providing I do the hard work at training and stay fit, I’m lucky to have the opportunity to compete at the highest level in my chosen sport every year.

Words like ‘inspirational’ and ‘heroic’ are often used to describe the elite athletes who compete on the biggest stage in world sports.

When you consider the dedication and personal sacrifices athletes make to give themselves a chance to reach the Olympics, I think those words can be justified.

Let’s also remember there are many others who make the same sacrifices who, for whatever reason, never quite get there.

And there are plenty more people again — the families, friends, coaches, volunteers and community supporters — who play important roles in helping those athletes pursue their personal bests.

The City of Logan loves its sport, so much so that Logan City Council estimates there are more than 200 sports clubs operating in the city.

Every week, our playing fields, courts and tracks are dotted with people participating in sports.

Our local clubs wouldn’t function without the contributions of the mums and dads and other supporters who drive teams to matches, mow fields, run the canteens, referee games and put their hand up as coaches.

I can’t imagine the career I’ve had without the support of my family, coaches and all the people associated with the local clubs and school teams that helped shape me as a player and, more importantly, as a person.

This month, the Audi City of Logan Sports Awards will put the spotlight on local sports people.

Awards will be handed out to men and women across a range of age groups who have reached the pinnacle, or close to it, in their chosen sports.

What’s great about these awards is that they also single out coaches, officials and administrators for recognition.

At the end of a race, only three people can stand on the podium but we should all remember there are many more people standing in the shadows who helped them cross the finish line.

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DIVISION 7 NEWS

Rolled gold for Revolutions

Revolutions skaters returned from the Australian Artistic Skating Championships with 13 medals and an impressive number of podium finishes.

Hillcrest roller skating club, Revolutions, has enjoyed a golden run at the Australian Artistic Skating Championships in Melbourne.

Twelve skaters made the trip south in July, returning with a haul of 13 medals, including seven national titles.

Revolutions’ Artistic Representative Greg Peck said the results were a wonderful achievement for the club in the face of strong national competition and some categories attracting up to 22 competitors.

“The standard has definitely improved across Australia,” he said.

“I think every skater from the club who had previously travelled to the nationals placed higher in their respective categories this time around so seeing that improvement is a great morale boost for our skaters and their coaches.”

Councillor Laurie Smith said Revolutions had proved once again that it was a club achieving great things on the national stage.

“This is a club that attracts coaches from as far away as the north side of Brisbane, to train local members so that tells me they have the right things in place to be one of the best exponents of roller sports in the country,” he said.

Revolutions Roller Sports Club is open three days a week to members of all ages, and has coaching services available to everyone from absolute beginners to competitions skaters.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/revsk8

Green thumbs up for Forestdale volunteers For the past 20 years, the Forestdale Bushcare group has been devoted to regenerating green sections of the suburb for residents, not to mention the ample wildlife, including possums, kangaroos, king parrots and other wildlife that reside there.

Council supports Bushcare with donated equipment, gardening supplies and plants.

Sections of Paradise Park and Dickman Park along the popular riparian corridor that loops through Forestdale have been patiently restored over time thanks to the group’s efforts.

Forestdale Bushcare volunteers Inge Hofmeister, Clive Jacobs and Simon Christen.

Volunteer Simon Christen said the Forestdale Bushcare group was a band of neighbours committed to preserving Forestdale’s bush charm.

“What we have here is something really special. Something worth preserving for the future, and for all our kids to enjoy,” he said.

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To get involved, visit www.logan.qld. gov.au/bushcare or contact Council on 3412 3412.

“And what a better way to do it – by meeting your neighbours while also doing something for nature.”

Mr Christen said Forestdale Bushcare had about seven members, but was always looking for more support.

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

Regents Park State School Chaplain Marlo Bronzi with student leaders

Community hub supports the whole family A hub of support for the whole family at Regents Park State School is having positive flow-on effects for students and teachers.

sessions, join a playgroup or learn about healthy eating and exercise, as well as getting information about other service providers.

School Chaplain Marlo Bronzi established the Regents Park Community Hub in March to connect the wider school community.

“My job is a helping job,” Marlo said.

“Schools support and educate kids, but there is a need to support the whole family,” Marlo said.

“We created this space to provide emotional and social support for everyone connected to the school.

“And we wanted it to be a safe place that makes everyone stronger and able to support their kids.”

Most of the activities are free and are held within school hours to make them accessible for young families.

“Through the hub, we’re just trying to connect people to what’s already there in the community.”

Councillor Cherie Dalley said the hub was an exciting concept that other schools could adopt.

“It’s essentially a one-stop shop for parents at the school to access information that will help them and their families navigate through life in a much easier way,” she said.

Parents can meet with dental therapists, explore study options with Griffith University and TAFE, participate in yoga and Pilates

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

Buy a bale and support Australian farmers

Councillor Phil Pidgeon with Red Rivers Trail Riders vice-president Linda Dewar, Lorraine Low and members Janelle Brauer, Madison Dewar, Roy Wilson and Kay Wilson.

The Red Rivers Trail Riders, based at Chambers Flat Equestrian Park, have saddled up for a good cause.

Councillor Phil Pidgeon encouraged Logan residents to support the club’s fundraising efforts.

Division 9 infrastructure funding has also helped the club install a new fence at the grounds this year.

The group is holding a community event on Saturday 22 October to raise funds for the Buy a Bale campaign, which is helping to support rural communities and Australian farmers.

“We need to support our farmers — they are the people who put food on our plate,” he said.

For more information about the club, or the Buy a Bale Day event, contact Linda on 0439 719 550 or find the Red Rivers Trail Riders page on Facebook.

It’s the second time the event has been held. Last year, $3,500 was raised, which enabled 100 bales of hay to be purchased.

Event organiser, Linda Dewar, said the group hoped to surpass last year’s fundraising.

“All of the proceeds are donated to Australian farmers, so it’s a worthwhile cause, and a fun day out,” she said.

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The event starts at 1pm and will run into the evening. The entry fee of $35 covers food and a range of activities, including demonstrations of horse archery, working equitation and horse training, as well as live entertainment, market stalls and a monster raffle.

“This southern area of Logan generates more than $135 million a year in revenue and it is vital we support our farming industry to ensure it continues for years to come.

“The trail riders is a great community club that has breathed new life into the Chambers Flat facilities.

“They are very active with fortnightly trail rides and other training and social events.”

COUNCILLOR PHIL PIDGEON 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.

New teachers develop skills to benefit Logan students Seven state school teachers from the City of Logan have become “leaders of learning” after recently graduating from the Logan City Teacher Education Centre of Excellence.

The Centre of Excellence was established to attract and retain best-fit teachers for local schools following the 2013 Logan: City of Choice Summit.

Through the summit, the community identified that appropriate resourcing to support our city’s young people was a priority for education in Logan.

As a result, the City of Choice Leadership Team advocated to the State Government to establish the Centre of Excellence, and the program began in 2015.

Professor Lesley Chenoweth AO, the Education Portfolio Leader for the City of Choice Leadership Team, and ProVice Chancellor and Head of Griffith University Logan Campus, said the teachers were making a real difference in their students’ lives.

“We applaud their commitment and dedication to their studies and their new students,” she said.

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“The City of Choice Leadership Team is proud to support their efforts to transform children’s lives through education in the City of Logan.

“We congratulate the Department of Education and Training on its vision to establish the Teacher Education Centre for Excellence and its ongoing support to see it become part of the fabric of Logan’s education landscape.”

The teachers are also guided by their principals and school-based mentors, and benefit from strong partnerships within each of their school’s communities to continue to grow in their careers.

The teachers who graduated from the Leaders of Learning program were: • Crestmead State School Year 4 teacher, Joel Anderson

City of Logan Mayor Luke Smith said Council was proud to support the Logan City Teacher Education Centre of Excellence.

• Springwood Central State School Year 5/6 teacher, Danielle Nash

“We greatly appreciate the tireless effort of the dedicated teachers working within our city who are passionate about enhancing their teaching skills to provide the greatest opportunity for our students to grow,” he said.

The seven teachers are the first graduates of the program and were mentored

by Marg Williams, who is the Head of Mentoring at the Centre of Excellence.

The mentoring and development program aims to build the capability, readiness and resilience of early-career teachers so they can have a positive influence on their

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students and leave a lasting legacy within their schools.

• Windaroo Valley State High School creative arts and history teacher, Laura Dean • Mabel Park State High School science, physical education and maths teacher, Renae White • Mabel Park State School Year 4 teacher, Eliza Childs • Berrinba East State School Year 1 teacher, Chloe Doherty • Berrinba East State School Year 5 teacher, Kelly Pillinger.

Peers, principals and mentors made moving, heartfelt speeches to recognise the talent and dedication of the graduates.

PHOTO: The first teachers from the Logan City Teacher Education Centre of Excellence program celebrate their graduation.

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Businesses of distinction Alex Milosevic of Extraction Artisan Coffee in Slacks Creek which was recognised in the 2016 Business Distinction Awards.

2016 Business Distinction Award Winners • Manufacturing (Ausmetal engineering) • Home business (Warehouse Coffee Co) • Professional services (esourcelegal) • Tourism and Hospitality (Extraction Artisan Coffee) • Marketing (101FM Radio) • Retail (Watch Works Australia Pty Ltd) • Innovation (Substation 33 and Mabel Park SHS) • Community Contribution (Certified Mowing) • Customer Service (Logan Women’s Health & Wellbeing Centre) • Trade Services (True Blue Glass) • Emerging Business (Yana Yoga Studio) • Environmental Sustainability (TFH Hire Services) • Business of the year (Illuminated Industries)

Great service and customer appreciation were key factors behind the recognition of local businesses at the Logan Chamber of Commerce’s Business Distinction Awards.

The awards were handed out to 14 businesses across a number of categories in July.

Illuminated Industries, a Kingstonbased company that exports illuminated products around the world, was named Business of the Year.

Logan Chamber of Commerce President Bill Richards said the

awards, now in their second year, demonstrated the diversity and quality of the local business community.

“The Chamber feels these businesses, through their exemplary service, are contributing to advancing a positive projection of the image of Logan and surrounding districts,” he said.

“All of the winners are conducting successful businesses and it was a real feather in the caps of Substation 33, a not for profit, and Mabel Park High School for being joint winners of the Innovation Award.”

Grass is greener for Chesterfield in Loganholme Agricultural equipment dealer Chesterfield Australia has moved its corporate headquarters to Loganholme.

Chesterfield CEO Gary Bone said the company had opted to consolidate its head office and two of its South-East Queensland retail stores into the new Burchill St location.

“Having prime highway visibility was definitely one of our criteria when we were looking for a new site,” Mr Bone said.

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“We’re very happy because we’ve not only found that position but have also been able to create a brand new state of the art dealership there for our customers and staff.”

Mr Bone said 30 staff were now working out of the new Loganholme site, the flagship of Chesterfield’s 13 dealerships across Queensland and New South Wales.

Founded in Moree and specialising in John Deere agricultural equipment, Chesterfield has also developed a loyal customer base during its 53 years of operation.

Customers from the Sunshine Coast to Newcastle and Dubbo travelled to Loganholme in June to celebrate the official opening of the company’s new store, an event that hosted US-based John Deere president and CEO, Sam Allen.

The Logan Office of Economic Development assisted Chesterfield in searching for a suitable site in the City of Logan when it began looking to consolidate some of its South-East Queensland locations.

Mayor Luke Smith with Chesterfield CEO Gary Bone and the official opening of Chesterfield’s new Loganholme premises in June.

DIVISION 10 NEWS

Daisy Hill resident conquers Alaska bike race

A Daisy Hill resident has become the first Australian to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational.

Earlier this year, Troy Szczurkowski entered the history books when he finished the event.

The race is a human powered, ultraendurance race through the frozen heart of Alaska in mid-winter.

The Iditarod, which is half the length of the Tour de France, only has a list of about 65 people who have finished the race in the 16 years it has been running.

Troy said as far as fat bike racing went, this was the pinnacle event.

“I am proud to see my name added to the list – more people climb Mt Everest in a day than have completed the Iditarod,” he said.

“I completed the race in 18 days and I am stoked to be the first Aussie ever to have completed the 1,000 mile event.”

Troy raced the event on his fat bike, criss-crossing a wide variety of terrain to complete the event.

“Completing the event is not just about the physical challenge but the mental challenge,” he said.

“It is difficult to explain an experience — words just don’t do it justice sometimes.”

Troy said he planned to return to Alaska in 2017.

Troy on the Iditarod.

Focus on Daisy Hill Daisy Hill lies to the north of the motorway and nestles into the hills of the Daisy Hill State Forest.

The earliest European settlers in the area were the Dennis Family.

It is thought that the daughters of the Dennis family named the area because of the daisies that grew on the hill.

The Daisy Hill State Forest was gazetted as a timber reserve in 1874 and declared a State Forest in 1917.

The forest was also used for honey production, gold mining and grazing.

The goldmine started in 1934 with a shaft of 425 feet sunk along the southern boundary of the forest.

In 1986, it was declared the first State Forest Park in Queensland.

Many ironbarks were cut down to provide electric light poles.

This time, he will tackle the longer and tougher southern route.

COUNCILLOR DARREN POWER

To read more about Troy’s story, visit www.troyszczurkowski.blogspot.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

A million reasons to hope Hundreds of people have been hard at work fundraising for the 2016 Jimboomba Relay For Life weekend event happening at Hills College on 8 to 9 of October.

The Jimboomba event is a hugely popular and well supported annual fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland.

This year, organisers are aiming to raise $150,041.

It’s an exact amount because, if the community fundraising effort reaches that target, it means the Jimboomba event will have raised $1 million dollars to assist with cancer research since the event began 12 years ago.

So far, the community has raised $38,000 towards its goal.

Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the way the Jimboomba community banded together for the Relay For Life event was very inspiring “The fact that almost $40,000 was raised two months out from the event is a fantastic effort, but I know there is still plenty of motivation in our community to get us to that $1 million mark,” she said.

Friends and family can register to participate in the 2016 Relay For Life Jimboomba event at www.relayforlife.org.au or call the fundraising hotline on 1300 65 65 85.

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Sabine Sydenham, Neil O’Brien, Councillor Trevina Schwarz, David Kenny and Ada Banks get ready for Relay For Life this month.

Tamborine Street upgrade Council is preparing to carry out road reconstruction works on a 1.4km section of Tamborine St, from Merton St to East St at Jimboomba The project involves strengthening the road, resurfacing, new line marking and drainage infrastructure.

Mark your diaries for this year’s fair on Saturday 15 October (2pm to 8pm) For further information visit www.flagstonepandc.weebly.com

The works are expected to be completed in the first half of 2017.

Motorists are advised that temporary changes to local traffic conditions will be in place during the works and should allow for extra time for their journeys.

Construction will generally take place between 6.30am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, and traffic controllers will be on site each day to help ease any disruptions.

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 and Veresdale Scrub. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.

DIVISION 12 NEWS

Many of Beenleigh’s back yards are hidden gems. Private spaces lovingly tended by caring owners that are sanctuaries for residents, native animals and birds.

But for many, starting a garden can be a big challenge, especially for those people that have little experience in backyard cultivation.

Beenleigh Garden Club President Joclyn Watt said the club offered a place for anyone with an interest in gardens big and small to learn about gardening.

“Gardening can be a bit daunting to start off, but with a little help and good advice many find it to be a relaxing, almost meditative experience,” she said.

Find your green centre Cecil Clark Park set for makeover The makeover is nearly complete at Cecil Clark Park that will see new trees, a new entrance and new seating installed.

“All our members are generous with their advice, and are very experienced and will happily share their knowledge.

“Our meetings feature a guest speaker on specialist subjects, a trade table and sales of plants and bric-a-brac.”

Beenleigh Garden Club also holds regular ‘bench’ competitions for small and potted plants, tours of local and regional gardens, as well as many social activities.

Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Beenleigh Events Centre, Crete St, Beenleigh from 9.45am.

Beenleigh Garden Club members Doreen Stevenson, Dawn Daniels, Jocyln Watt and Maree Lubach.

Mobile Offices The next round of Division 12 mobile offices will be held on Wednesday, 5 October 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

Both the Fryar Rd and Tarlo St entrances will receive new entry features, in bold orange and red colours, with matching park benches installed along walkways and under stories of trees within the park.

New flowering trees along the pathway will create a strong vibrant avenue, whilst the main entries and intersections will include bright feature paving.

Two new drinking fountains will be installed within the park, complete with dog bowls for your four legged friends.

Dog bins and bags will also be installed at the Fryar Rd and Tarlo St entrances.

Work began in late August, and is due to be complete early-mid October, pending site and weather conditions.

COUNCILLOR JENNIE BREENE 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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Water-saving program implemented across all of Logan

Big Safe Day Out promotes preparedness Being prepared for, responding to and recovering from natural disasters is everyone’s responsibility. Logan’s Big Safe Day Out is a free event being held on Sunday 16 October and it is your opportunity to learn more about how to be prepared for natural disasters.

Logan SES Controller, Jim Ferguson, said it was the perfect time for Logan residents to get prepared ahead of the summer storm season and gain valuable tips on what to do in an emergency.

“It is important for people to know the potential threats that may affect their property, and whether they live in a bushfire area or an area where they could be at risk of flooding,” he said.

Mr Ferguson encourages residents to get to know their neighbours and local community as they may be able to share information on how natural disasters affect your neighbourhood.

“Knowing your neighbours and understanding how natural hazards may affect your family, pets and property can help you better prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster.”

An innovative, award-winning watersaving program that started 10 years ago in the City of Logan — saving the equivalent of an Olympic swimming pool full of water every day — has been completed.

The pressure and leakage management program started in 2006 at the peak of the ‘Millennium Drought’ to limit water lost through leaks and reduce the potential for breaks in Logan’s extensive water pipeline network.

The city’s water pipeline network is extensive (more than 2,000km of pipeline makes up the network), so it has been broken down in to smaller ‘district metered areas’ to help Council manage pressure and leakage issues.

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network, which leads to leaks and bursts that waste water and interrupt supply to homes and businesses.

Since 2006, the pressure and leakage management program has saved Council and ratepayers almost $12 million, simply by detecting and repairing leaks in pipes and using technology to control the pressure to a more consistent level.

As a direct result of the program, the number of pipe bursts across the city has reduced by 38 per cent.

The pressure and leakage management program was finalised over the past few months, with 11 projects completed in Beenleigh, Cedar Grove, Cornubia, Greenbank, Jimboomba, New Beith and Shailer Park.

A range of emergency service agencies and community organisations will be in attendance so you can speak directly to the experts and get tips on how to prepare and respond to severe weather.

Attractions will include the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services kitchen fire safety display, chainsaw demonstrations, a CPR challenge run by Queensland Ambulance Service, as well as food and children’s entertainment.

Bring your family and friends along to Logan’s Big Safe Day Out on Sunday 16 October from 9am to 2pm at Gould Adams Park, Kingston Rd, Kingston to find out how you can be better prepared and protect your family and property this summer storm season.

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Geocaching is a family passion

(from left) Eloise, James and Lincoln Brown are avid geocachers and love exploring the Logan area.

They say the family that plays together stays together and that is certainly the case for one Mt Gravatt family.

James Brown, Heather Wood and their children Eloise, 6, and Lincoln, 5, are members of Logan Geocaching.

Calling themselves Eatmorchikin, the family are avid geocachers and can often be found out and about together both chasing down caches and establishing ones of their own for others to find.

Currently, they have 48 geocaches scattered throughout South-East Queensland in an area stretching from the Sunshine Coast down to the New South Wales border.

James and Heather have been caching for almost 10 years now.

“Before the kids we cached when we went away on holidays as it took us to places we would never have known existed,” James said.

“Caching is still part of our lives since having the kids and they absolutely love it.

“Both of them are very active outdoor children because of caching.

“They have a box each full of cute little nic nacs collected from all sorts of memorable caches.

“We cache in the city and the bush and generally head out every couple of weeks to go geocaching.

“Our recent trips have included Mt Warning, the Gold Coast Wetlands and the FlindersGoolman Conservation Estate.”

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Library to host special information session Hidden right throughout the world — including in the City of Logan — is an extensive network of treasures, all part of the long-established recreational pursuit known as geocaching.

Participants take part in the high-tech treasure hunting game with the help of GPS devices. Using co-ordinates found online, hidden containers or “geocaches” are located outdoors and their discovery logged.

It is estimated about 15 million people worldwide are involved in geocaching — from children to retirees. Exact numbers are not confirmed in Logan but up to 100 people are members of the Facebook page run by the Logan Geocaching Group.

Shailer Park-based member Rodney Appleby said the city was home to an estimated 2,000 caches just waiting to be uncovered.

“Many people probably pass by a geocache every day or have them in their neighbourhood without realising it’s even there,” he said.

As an avid photographer, Mr Appleby said he enjoyed visiting a range of locations as he geocached. He is

Rodney Appleby from the Logan Geocaching Group will share his love of geocaching at Jimboomba Library during October.

attracted by the thrill of the hunt and has established six geocaches between Logan and Stanthorpe.

Typical caches are small waterproof containers containing a logbook with a pen or pencil. Larger plastic storage containers, like Tupperware, can also contain items for trading such as toys or trinkets.

Mr Appleby will host an information session

Geocaching in Logan Saturday 8 October 9.30am Jimboomba Library.

Bookings are required and can be made by calling Jimboomba Library on 3412 4190 or online at www.loganlibraries.org/whats-on More information can be found online at www.geocaching.com

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Planning to attend university in 2017?

Are you currently a year 12 student living in Logan City, with demonstrated high academic achievement and the potential to be successful in your tertiary studies? If so, then you may be eligible to apply for one of the 2017 Logan City Tertiary Educational Bursaries.

7.30pm Thursday 24 November Internationally acclaimed Brisbane acoustic guitarist Michael Fix – named as one of Australia’s Top 25 Guitarists of All Time by Guitarist Australia magazine – will perform at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

He’ll be joined by New York fingerstyle musician Adam Rafferty and flamenco virtuoso Andrew Veivers.

Ticket Prices: Adult $35pp, Concession $30pp, Group 8+/Member $28pp

Logan City Council and some of the most respected professional service organisations in South-East Queensland have combined their resources to help local year 12 students achieve their tertiary study goals.

Logan residents can apply for the bursary, which provides $3,000 for each student, spread over the student’s course of enrolment, depending on the study format.

The annual Logan City Tertiary Educational Bursary Program offsets the costs of courses at recognised Queensland tertiary institutions.

Applications open in October 2016 and close on 2 December 2016. For more information, phone 3412 4393 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LI CUNXIN

2pm Saturday 8 October See the best of the Queensland Ballet when dancers put on their tutus, tights and pointe shoes to perform at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

Enjoy an up-close experience with our state’s ballet stars by attending a story time with a ballerina before the show.

Ticket Prices: Adult $30pp, Concession (Seniors) $28pp, Group 8+/Member $25pp, Child/Student (2-12) $15pp

Dancers: Neneka Yoshida, Eleanor Freeman, Tamara Hanton and Teri Crilly Art Direction: Designfront Photographer: Simon Lekias

MERRY MELODIES DANNY ELLIOTT

11am Tuesday 25 October Versatile performer Danny Elliott will perform his new show “I’ve Got the Music.”

Danny plays more than 12 musical instruments, sings - and in between keeps everyone entertained with his talent for tap dancing.

Ticket Prices: Table Entry: $21.50pp, Table Group 8+/ Member: $20.50pp, Balcony $20.50pp, Balcony Group 8+/Member: $19.00pp

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 3412 5626

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City of Logan Christmas Festival Eats and Beats will transform into a magical Christmas Market Village with Santa, carollers and Christmas entertainment.

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FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER

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5PM – 9PM FREE ENTRY. ALL AGES EVENT. FOOD TRUCKS. LIVE MUSIC.