Rochedale rescue dog Rosie is no ordinary pooch – her superpower is helping children develop a love for reading.
Each week the 15-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu visits St Peter’s Catholic Primary Rochedale to help young readers in year 2 improve their skills and boost their confidence through the Story Dogs program.
Sponsored by the Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood, Story Dogs is a literacy progr
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From picturesque landscapes in watercolour to vibrant patterns on pottery, the Logan Artists Association has been creating beauty in the City of Logan since the 1980s. Now celebrating the Association’s 20th year of having its headquarters in Coral Street at Loganlea, president Di Flack is full of thanks for the support along the way from the community and Logan City Council. ‘The original Prog
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The Australian Artists Awards is showcasing the 2025 winners this week in Loganlea, with 2 local artists receiving accolades. Logan artists Murray Charteris and Colleen Brown each received a Highly Commended in the annual Awards, which is the only competition aimed at emerging artists who paint as a hobby. The winner of the $6,000 first prize this year is Casey Charles, of Brisbane, with the artwo
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FLAME BBQ and Music Festival’s country music rising star Max Jackson is moving on out and moving on up, literally at the same time. ‘I’m actually doing the absolute worst job today and I’m moving house, so talking about FLAME Festival is such a nice break from this,’ Max laughs. Aside from the challenges of moving day from her Newcastle home to a little further inland near Maitla
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Self-confessed ‘bird nerd’ Christina Lowry is soaring to new heights with her new exhibition at Logan Art Gallery, opening 17 July. The Rochedale South award-winning fine artist, 43, says her latest work, Ex Libris, was informed by pieces in collaboration with one of Australia’s most well-known and innovative contemporary artists, Fiona Hall AO. ‘Fiona is a role model of mine and the time
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A new cultural legacy will be music to the ears of classical fans, with an esteemed maestro leading the launch of a City of Logan orchestra. Waterford conductor Dr Lewes Peddell is heading the new initiative as President and Music Director of Logan City Orchestras (LCO), and has already planned for a debut concert in July. With a career in music spanning decades in Australia and the US, Lewes hope
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From historic homesteads to living museums and ornate temples, the City of Logan is home to world-class cultural and heritage attractions that little kids (and big kids) will love. Stroll through tranquil gardens and marvel at contemporary art from around the globe, nibble on scones or cupcakes and learn about the city’s social history, or spend an afternoon immersed in Logan’s pioneering pas
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That familiar saying to ‘go for a ride’ takes on a special meaning in October this year, with the month being declared Biketober by international cycling enthusiasts. There’s even an event all month to celebrate cycling and community, known as the Love to Ride Logan Biketober Challenge. It’s the annual event tied to the Love to Ride campaign, which is backed by many organisations and busin
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It’s Queensland Seniors Month in October and the perfect time of year to recognise how Logan’s seniors keep our city humming. They are among our most active volunteers, the keepers of our histories and supporters of our communities. And there’s plenty on offer for seniors across the City of Logan, to keep bodies and minds active and connections strong. Here is a selection of what’s
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