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Visit best culture and heritage sights in Logan

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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From grief to good spirits

Charmaine Wilson spent years wracked with emotional pain after great personal loss, yet for the last 20 years she has dedicated to sharing uplifting messages of love with complete strangers … from the spirit realm. A world-renowned Australian psychic medium, Charmaine has lived through dark decades of grief and addiction following the deaths of her brother in a motorbike accident when she was 17

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Logan Art Gallery calling all canvas artists

If a picture tells a thousand words, the Logan Art Gallery is hoping City of Logan residents have plenty to say as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. Community members are being encouraged to depict their favourite things about Logan on small canvases provided by the gallery for display later this year. In 2025, the gallery will feature select works from the City of Logan’s extensive pe

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Falsettos brings Broadway to Beenleigh

Beenleigh’s much-loved community theatre group Phoenix Ensemble is bringing a critically acclaimed Broadway show to life for locals. Falsettos, which opens 7 February, is a sung-through musical with a book by William Finn and James Lapine, and music and lyrics by Finn. Director Hayley Gervais says the show will be the first sung-through musical performed at Phoenix Ensemble since their producti

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Logan farewells gallery leader

As Logan Art Gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, one of the key drivers of its success will be missing. Gallery coordinator Michael Wardell will be watching from the sidelines, as he is retiring at the end of this month after 12 years guiding the gallery and a 49-year career in the visual arts field. Michael said while it was tempting to stay and be part of the anniversary year, he mi

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New exhibition takes flight

 Award-winning artist Kristy-Ann Duffy’s Logan Art Gallery exhibition is a window – and at times, an escape – into the wondrous natural world.  The exhibition, A tale of two birds, will run until 25 January 2025, and represents a joyful reminder to slow down, observe and cherish Mother Nature’s gifts.   The collaborative exhibition between Kristy-Ann and ceramist Toni Bielby captures t

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Triathlon ‘Master’ of endurance

After running, swimming and cycling around the world, from the rolling hills of Finland to Vietnam’s coastal villages, it’s safe to say Marion Hermitage is a master at triathlons. Having represented Australia 15 times at the Triathlon World Championships, the Daisy Hill triathlon enthusiast was a clear winner in City of Logan’s 2024 Sports Awards in November. Marion, 61, says being named Mas

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Where to breakfast and brunch for Mother's Day in Logan

If you’re looking to indulge in the beloved weekend ritual that is brunch, look no further than the City of Logan.   Our city’s brunch institutions are perfecting the concept, serving up fluffy pancakes, cheesy omelettes, poke-style breakfast bowls and every possible iteration of eggs on toast.   To make your weekend planning easier than ever, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite places

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