A ward-winning filmmaker Kai Smythe has seen it all, from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles to the podium in Logan at the inaugural Underdog Film Fest, where he took home the Best Animation prize in September.
His submission, First-ish Contact, is a ‘silly space epic’ about a lowly government employee who makes first contact with an alien species.
A nod to the science fiction genre, the fil
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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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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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Marsden artist Nadya Wilson is discovering more about her identity, culture and heritage as the inaugural recipient of the 2024 Robyn Daw Young Visual Artist Scholarship. The new scholarship program honours former Logan City Council employee, the late Robyn Daw, who led the Creative Industries program from 2012 until the time of her passing in 2022. Australian-Malaysian Nadya, 23, was selected as
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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
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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
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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
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Looking for fresh produce, artisan goods and homemade goods this summer? Look no further than one of the many markets held across the City of Logan, where you can pick up unique gifts, a snack for the road and more. We’ve listed some of our favourites – old and new – below. Have we missed any? Let us know at communications@logan.qld.gov.au Milky Way Markets In the perfect setti
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It’s time to think about some goals for 2025 and whether you’re looking to embark on a new career path or improve your health, Logan City Council offers a plethora of programs, tools and facilities to help you succeed. Active and Healthy program If you’re planning to get fit in 2025, there’s something for everyone through the Active and Healthy program. Create healthier habits and buil
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