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Empowering communities, from Cornubia to Cambodia

Cornubia resident Megan Leafe, a long-time member of the Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG), is making the City of Logan – and beyond – a better place to live, learn and grow. The group provides young leaders, aged 14 to 24, the opportunity to bring about positive change through community projects. ‘LYAG is a great way to step out of your comfort zone – you’re meeting people outside of scho

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Slacks Creek flautist dazzles in Thailand

Slacks Creek flautist Maria Brereton officially has global talent, winning accolades in an international youth competition in Thailand. Maria, 13, won the People’s Choice Award and was fourth runner-up at Kids Star International in December. The event recognises, celebrates and develops young talent from around the world. Maria performed an upbeat dance-pop piece titled Round Round and donned a

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Young playwright's musical debut

At 19 years old, Nicholas Hargreaves is an artist of many talents: singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, actor and now, playwright. He started his musical journey as a songwriter at the age of 10 – his first song was a ditty called Sacred Blue, which he now bashfully dismisses as ‘rubbish’ – and diligently studied piano, cello, accordion, guitar, music composition and theatre over the n

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Finding universal truths in the abstract

Artist Robert Burgess’ first ever exhibition at Logan Art Gallery is a powerful journey of introspection, self discovery, and reinvention through abstract painting. The exhibit will be open until 20 January 2024. The exhibition Paint on! is a collection of pieces that demonstrate not only his skill – which has been honed for decades in cities like New York and now Marsden – but also his

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Peace Pole brings message of hope

A monument at Edens Landing State School, replicating one that can be found across the globe, is inscribed with what may be the purest – and most-enduring – wish of humankind: that peace may prevail on earth. More than 250,000 Peace Poles with the same message have been erected as part of the global project, which was founded by Japanese philosopher and founder of the World Peace Prayer Societ

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The art of uniforms

A Meadowbrook business is using Indigenous artwork to bridge the gap between corporation and Country, one uniform at a time. The appealing Indigenous-designed uniforms and personal protective equipment by GaWun Supplies have become part of a broader movement to spark conversation and collaboration. For GaWun Supplies co-founders Michael Grundon and Kane Thompson, the name says it all. ‘Ga wun me

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The wheel appeal of local bike trails

Exercise, adventure, socialising, racing, relaxation, fun, family time and getting close to nature … there is so much to love about riding City of Logan’s recreational bike trails for Daisy Hill cyclist and father Ryan Veenstra. Appearing on the cover of the Our Logan magazine riding through Daisy Hill Conservation Park, Ryan enjoys mountain biking there several days a week.He often rides

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New restaurants and cafes in Logan

Looking for the latest and greatest in where to eat, drink and play in the City of Logan?  From the fluffiest Greek pitas to cheese foam bubble tea, we’ve compiled a list of the newest local establishments you need to know about. Remember to bookmark this page as it will be continuously updated!  Frankies Place, Loganholme:   You’ll find family-friendly comfort food and Italian fare at t

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