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Children's book explores Logan's past and present

A new book has been launched to encourage local youngsters to learn about City of Logan’s past and present by focussing on 13 historical locations to interest children. The historical picture book Logan Then & Now features the characters of Sweetie the sugar glider, and children Martha and Jacob, exploring Logan’s First Nations and colonial history, along with the geography, parklands, riv

From NYC to local underdog

UPDATE: Underdog Film Fest finalists had their entries screened and celebrated on 21 September at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. Winners will be announced soon. After winning film awards in America, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia, Kailani D’Amour hopes to continue her winning streak as an ‘underdog’ of Logan culture. The Rochedale South filmmaker is ready to make her mark at the

Musical youth called up for Bands Battle

Liam has mixed it with some of Australia’s renowned music producers, Joshua’s expertise has helped the success stories of festivals across the country, while Kat’s been in the lineup on stage and behind the scenes from Big Day Out to Woodford Folk Festival. Now these 3 Brisbane music industry professionals, Liam Brimble, Joshua Taylor-Anderson and Kat Bermingham, are stepping up as inaugural

Logan duo shine at Brisbane Portrait Prize awards

Award-winning artist Nicola Hooper has received yet another accolade as a Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist this August, guided by intuition, passion and 65,000 years of history. Nicola’s striking work, titled Kyra, was chosen to hang in the State Library of Queensland Gallery until 10 November 2024. The Shailer Park artist and educator was inspired after reading about a woman who became infected

First Nations star visits Springwood

After dazzling audiences as a finalist on the television show Australia’s Got Talent in 2019, and performing on stages around the world, First Nations artist Mitch Tambo is spreading the magic of music and storytelling. Visiting Springwood on his national Walaanba Youth Tour recently, Mitch explained how the tour is an extension of what he considers to be his ‘soul work’ – performing o

Art teachers find Whiteley inspirational

High school teachers throughout Logan have a new appreciation for their city gallery’s connection to greatness in the art world, after visiting the Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio exhibition currently on show until 8 September. Logan Art Gallery is the only gallery in Queensland and one of 4 regional galleries across Australia to host the exhibition, curated by Nick Yelverton from The Art Ga

New PGA deal pleases Logan golfers

A select group of Logan golfing talents will putt their stuff on the greens in the Queensland PGA Associate Championship next week, on the back of exciting news that the event will call the City of Logan and Windaroo Lakes Golf Club home until 2027. After 6 years of the event being held at Windaroo Lakes, a new 3-year extension deal was struck on the eve of the 2024 event, which begins Sunday 20 O

Picturesque parks in Logan

Parks are for everyone, whether you’re looking to host a picnic or just escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We’ve rounded up some of the most picturesque parks in Logan where you can breathe in fresh air and enjoy the facilities. Logan Gardens Whether you want to sunbathe, play, exercise, or fire up a barbecue, Logan Gardens has it all. You’ll find gorgeous gum trees and plenty of

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