National Recycling Week

National Recycling Week

5 BILLION containers returned through our successful Containers for Change QLD in three years = $500 million back into the pockets of our communities and local charities. Add 780 full time equivalent jobs and almost halving beverage container litter –...
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Each year, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. An honour to be part of today’s Remembrance Service at the cenotaph in Robelle Domain – thank you to the...
Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant

Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant

Thank you to Seqwater for a tour of the Bundamba Advanced Water Treatment Plant and a briefing on water security in South East Queensland. Despite recent rain, the combined level of our drinking water dams is below 55%. The Gold Coast Desalination Plant and the SEQ...
Middle Road/Teviot Road Intersection Upgrade

Middle Road/Teviot Road Intersection Upgrade

As part of the Teviot Road upgrade project, Logan City Council will be delivering a much welcomed new, larger roundabout at the Middle Road / Teviot Road intersection. Before this is delivered, Council will be making interim improvements to the roundabout to help...
Queensland Hits 80% First Dose!

Queensland Hits 80% First Dose!

The figures are in…and 80% of eligible Queenslanders have now received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine That means you no longer need to wear a mask indoors, including in schools, cafés, pubs, clubs, hairdressers and workplaces. However, you will still...
Orange Army Awards

Orange Army Awards

A proud moment for our Jordan community! The Orange Army Awards, which recognise the work and community contribution of our wonderful SES volunteers, were held during SES Week. Flagstone resident Tremaine Kingi was awarded the ‘Regional Member of the Year’...
SPER (State Penalties Enforcement Registry)

SPER (State Penalties Enforcement Registry)

Whilst most of us pay our fines promptly…some need a little reminder or nudge. This is where SPER (State Penalties Enforcement Registry) comes in to ensure that fines and penalty debts issued by authorities like DTMR, QPS, Courts and Councils are being...
2021 Showcase Award for Excellence

2021 Showcase Award for Excellence

This incredible group of educators just took out the ‘2021 Showcase Award for Excellence in Parent and Community Engagement’ in QUEENSLAND!! A massive congratulations to our Camira State School – a small but mighty school that I know truly care for their...
National Tuckshop Day

National Tuckshop Day

Tuckshop is the BEST! I took the opportunity on ‘National Tuckshop Day’ to drop in and thank the hardworking staff and incredible volunteers who operate the Woodcrest State College Junior Tuckshop. I also had a good looksy at the wonderful refurbishment...
Birdie’s Tree Storybook

Birdie’s Tree Storybook

Birdie’s Tree storybook series has been developed by Children’s Health Queensland through the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. They help families to talk about, prepare for, cope with and recover from natural disasters and other...
New Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Cameras

New Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Cameras

A reminder that new mobile phone and seatbelt cameras are LIVE from today! During the trial period (26 July – 16 Oct), Transport and Main Roads Queensland issued more than 21,000 warning letters for seat belt and mobile phone related offences. From today: if you...
Greenbank Road Upgrades

Greenbank Road Upgrades

It’s great to see Logan City Council has started the detailed design for the upgrade of Teviot Road between Middle Road (north) and Greenbank Road (south). As part of the upgrade, Council is planning to: widen Teviot Road to four lanes (two lanes in each...
Flagstone Halloween Twilight Markets

Flagstone Halloween Twilight Markets

It was certainly VERY spooky in Flagstone last night for the Twilight Markets and Trick or Treat Doors – great to see so many local families dressing up and enjoying some Halloween fun. Massive thanks to Flagstone State School P&C and the Flagstone Community...