Max Jackson talks FLAME Festival and living the dream

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

Bird art honours our wildlife

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

Vintage lingerie exhibition shows passion for collecting

A graceful collection of vintage lingerie is on display at the Logan City Historical Museum courtesy of artist, collector and painter Annamaria Mays Vermeer. From intricate lacework and silk slips to beautifully preserved undergarments, Annamaria’s passion for collecting shines through, says museum curator Helen Cameron. ‘Annamaria’s keen eye for detail and love for all things vintage ma

Calling Logan artists to enter Australian Artists Awards

The Australian Artists Awards is on again this year to offer thousands of dollars in prize money and a leg-up for local emerging artists. Logan Arts Collective President James Brown, of Bahr’s Scrub, is encouraging artists to enter the 2025 Awards by the end of July deadline, for a chance to win first prize of $6,000, second prize of $1,000 and 10 Highly Commended awards … not to mention their

Orchestrating a local legacy

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

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

Pawsome event has tails wagging

Tails are wagging after the latest Paws in the Park event for every dog to have its day – if the pup happens to live in Greenbank. Precious pooches such as Lola, the border collie-greyhound cross, participated in the annual event held at the Covella residential estate, with some dogs dressed to impress, complete with sunglasses and costume fairy wings. From a dog park and walking trails t

Max Jackson talks FLAME Festival and living the dream

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