One of the City of Logan’s most celebrated artists will soon have his work on display at Logan Art Gallery. Woodridge-based Jun Chen is part of a small group of Queensland artists whose work has regularly been accepted into the prestigious annual Archibald Prize Exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Jun exhibited nine portraits in the Archibald between 2006 and 2021 and was runner-up
Conditions are looking good for a spot of fishing at Carbrook’s Riedel Park. A new platform and boardwalk have been opened alongside the park’s Logan River boat ramp, to improve fishing access and help protect the area’s estuarine environment. The micromesh platform includes seating, a tackle bin and a fish cleaning station. The boardwalk will allow pedestrians to travel from the carpark to
A strategic new roadmap will govern the enforcement of parking in the City of Logan. The City-Wide Parking Enforcement Plan 2023-2026, endorsed by Logan City Council this week, was developed after extensive consultation with the community. More than 400 submissions were received. Of those surveyed, 91 per cent requested more education and awareness initiatives to support improved parking practices
A nod to local nature and a wink from modern technology have helped shaped a $1.8 million Logan City Council upgrade of popular Mabel Park in Slacks Creek. New facilities in the park have been themed to reflect the adjacent creek, its abundant wildlife and restored habitats for native fish. These include a custom-designed tower nestled among natural surroundings, a dry creek bed with misters and a
Logan City Council’s efforts to be a more welcoming and inclusive city have been recognised in a Queensland-first. Council applied last August to join Welcoming Cities, a national initiative that provides a framework for local governments to achieve social cohesion objectives. It has now become the first Queensland local government area to be assessed and accredited by Welcoming Cities. City of
Local pool owners can add a matching, if only theoretic, cape to their goggles and rash vests and be ‘safety heroes’ this summer. As the weather heats up and keen kids dive in, Logan City Council is urging property owners, parents and carers to check pools comply with Queensland safety regulations. Planning Chair, Councillor Jon Raven, said an inspection now could save a young life. “Whe
A new year’s makeover is on the way for a number of City of Logan streets. An extensive Logan City Council road resurfacing program gets underway in early 2024 and will cover 52 streets across multiple suburbs, predominantly in the city’s west. They include Scott Ln at North Maclean – where Council installed a higher bridge and wildlife corridor in a $6.2 million upgrade last year – as wel
Five Logan households are preparing to welcome new neighbours of a furry kind into their backyards as part of a Logan City Council initiative. The endangered greater glider, Australia’s largest native gliding mammal, will be given a helping hand when the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland installs 20 nest boxes at five Chambers Flat properties. The project is one of 39 that received a s
With bushfires burning across Queensland and the summer storm season on the way, Logan City Council is providing additional support to help residents be prepared for many emergencies. A second Logan’s Big Safe Day Out event will be held later this month at Underwood Park, Priestdale, while workshops to help people living with disability develop tailored emergency plans continue to be rolled out
Parks continue to be a high priority for Logan City Council as it delivers new and improved options that help residents embrace an active and healthy outdoor lifestyle. The latest projects include a popular older park in Springwood receiving an upgrade while a new nature play park has been created in Eagleby. The works are part of a record $63 million allocated in the last Council Budget for the m
There is still time to nominate an outstanding community member for the 2024 City of Logan Australia Day Awards. Nominations close on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 5pm. The Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year are awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the local community over a number of years. The awards will be presented on Friday, January 26, 2024. Berri
On the eve of Remembrance Day next Saturday (November 11), Logan City Council has freshened up the much-admired memorial murals on Anzac Ave at Hillcrest. The artworks were installed in 2018 and have suffered some wear and tear including weather damage since. Council’s mural artists have been hard at work in recent weeks repairing the nine murals that depict multiple war engagements. The replace
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