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New chapter for young artists

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Where to breakfast and brunch 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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Christmas activities and events in Logan

As festive cheer ramps up this time of year, here’s how to make the most of the season and have the merriest Christmas in the City of Logan. Here are some of the best Christmas events and activities to mark on your calendars, from joyous matinees to bustling markets and outdoor carols.   Book in for a Christmas feast Get in early and make a reservation for a traditional – or not-so-traditiona

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