See TimomaTic and academy of BroThers live in Logan

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Vol 25
December 2013
See Timomatic
and Academy
of Brothers
live in Logan
Crestmead
couple open
their hearts
and home
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Council services & facilities availability during the festive season
The availability of some Council services will change over the festive
season. The times below are accurate at the time of print, but please
check Council’s website, www.logan.qld.gov.au, for the most
current listing of Council’s seasonally modified hours.
(1) Council’s Customer Service Centres, Libraries and the
Animal Management Centre:
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
(2) The emergency service will continue to operate –
phone 3412 3412.
(3) Council’s Aquatic Centres:
- Closed on Christmas Day.
- Open 10am - 4pm Boxing Day and New Years Day.
- For Christmas Eve hours, please check www.logan.qld.gov.au
(4) Insports Logan Health and Fitness Centres:
- Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
- Closed for group fitness classes from
21 Dec to 5 Jan.
- Modified hours on 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
& 27 Jan 2014. Visit www.insportslogan.
com.au for opening hours on these days.
(5) Council’s Sports Centres:
- Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
- Modified hours on 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec & 27 Jan 2014. Visit
www.insportslogan.com.au for opening hours on these days.
- Cornubia Park Sports Centre courts closed, 27 Dec - 10 Jan
2014.
(6) The Logan Art Gallery:
- Closed 21 Dec - 7 Jan 2014.
(7) Mayes Cottage:
- Closed 21 Dec- 8 Jan 2014.
(8) Logan Entertainment Centre and the
Beenleigh Events Centre:
- Closed, including for telephone bookings,
25 Dec - 1 Jan 2014.
(9) Kingston Butter Factory:
(10) The Logan Recycling Market:
(11) Waste and recycling bin collection:
- Continues as normal, but may be earlier than
usual on Christmas Day, so be sure to put
your bin out the night before.
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Kerbside Clean Up
services:
- 9 Dec in Hillcrest,
Boronia Heights and
Forestdale;
- 27 Jan in Munruben,
Park Ridge South,
North Maclean, South
Maclean, Greenbank
and New Beith.
Pool parties will be held at
all Council aquatic centres on
Australia Day, 26 January.
Mayor’s Message
Looking back at the year that was, Logan City and other parts
of the country have celebrated many triumphs, but we have also
suffered tragedy in the form of natural disasters.
In October, parts of New South Wales experienced some of their
worst bushfires in a decade. One suburb devastated by the fires
was Springwood in the Blue Mountains, and as a namesake to
Logan’s own Springwood, my heart particularly went out to the
residents and Council from this area. In a gesture of goodwill to the
people whose lives had been devastated by these fires, Logan City
Council donated $10,000 on behalf of the residents of Logan to
the Blue Mountains City Council Mayoral Relief Fund.
Mayor Pam Parker
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@MayorPam
The similarities between our two areas resonated with me and my
colleagues. Like Springwood in the Blue Mountains, many of our
suburbs adjoin bushland and are extremely
vulnerable to the threat of bushfires. It was a
timely reminder that we all need to ensure we
are well prepared for the real threat of natural
disaster – whether it be storm, flood or fire.
I am sure the severe flooding our city
experienced on Australia Day is still fresh
in the minds of many. While it was Logan’s
worst flood event in more than 20 years, it
could happen again this storm season.
We all have a responsibility to protect and
Celebrating Dami Im’s X-Factor
prepare our family and our homes and I urge
win with John Paul College’s
you all to learn from our own experiences
Niki Dowding.
to ensure as a community, we are as well
prepared as possible. Get ready Logan,
stay safe and be prepared! There is a magnet enclosed with this
magazine – keep it on your fridge. It will be useful in times of need.
Dannii Minogue and Logan’s Dami Im at a visit to Dami’s former
school, John Paul College in Daisy Hill.
Council recently hosted “Get Ready Logan”, an event
aimed at increasing awareness of the risks and hazards of
natural disaster in Logan. If you missed this event, I strongly
encourage you to visit the Get Ready Logan website at
www.logan.qld.gov.au/getreadylogan
As we head off into the festive season, let me congratulate
our school and university students who have recently
graduated. May they all go on to have great success and
happiness. On behalf of Logan City Council, I wish all
residents a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy
new year.
Deputy Mayor Chin-yu Lee of
Logan’s sister city, Taoyuan
in Taiwan, led an economic
delegation to Logan in October.
Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen, toured
the Logan City Council CCTV monitoring facility after
securing an additional $960,000 in federal funding for
Logan’s CCTV program.
Official opening of the Little
Bush Chapel wedding venue at
Joncia Gardens, Logan Reserve
with owner Marcia Rivett.
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A show like you’ve never
seen before – Timomatic’s
promise to Logan
Dancing and singing sensation
Timomatic will perform at the
Mayor’s Christmas Carols on
December 14. Our Logan spoke to
him about performing, Christmas
and everything in between as he
prepared for the show.
You stole the spotlight with
performances on So You Think You
Can Dance? and Australia’s Got
Talent, where this year you have
returned as a judge. What has your
experience taught you?
It has taught me that it’s all about
winning moments, as opposed to
winning competitions. You can’t control
the way the public is going to vote, all
you can control is what you do and how
you do it. So, just focusing on making
the best of your opportunities.
Do you still have to stop and pinch
yourself every now and again?
Yeah, most definitely. I never imagined
having in-jokes with a Spice Girl. This
has been an amazing experience, it
really has, and I’m very lucky to be in this
position.
What does it feel like when you walk
out on stage?
I feel like a superhero! I honestly do. I
feel like I’ve been given special powers
to create this amazing atmosphere and
people can just go crazy. I feel like I’m a
million bucks – it’s an amazing feeling.
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Where, and with whom, would your
dream performance be?
I’d love to perform with someone like
Beyonce at Madison Square Garden.
That would be incredible.
Your career has taken you around the
globe. Is there a place you would love
to return to and why?
I’d love to return to Mexico. I had a really
good time there. Mexican people love
party music; and fun, upbeat music; and
a lot of my songs are like that so I had
a really good reaction there. I did the
biggest performance of my life there in
terms of size and number so I’d love to
return.
Beyond performing, what do you like
to do with your down time?
I love watching TV shows. Currently I’m
watching whole seasons of Dexter. I love
Breaking Bad. I just love great shows
and I think we’re in a new golden era of
TV – TV is just phenomenal right now.
What can the Logan City community
expect from your performance?
Logan can expect a high octane
performance; I’m bringing dancers with
me. Expect to see something you’ve
never seen before. With my shows,
it’s all about creating an amazing
atmosphere where people can have a
dance.
Academy of Brothers is also
performing. What do you find most
impressive about the boys?
Just their energy and raw strength.
There’s 25 of them and they have a
synergy where you know they’ve had a
lot of hours of training together to get
things right. It’s hard enough to get four
or six dancers tight, but 25? That is a
feat. That’s like trying to get an army in
time. But they do it well and they do it
with a lot of heart.
What can the Logan community learn
from Academy of Brothers?
I think Academy of Brothers represents
second chances. The boys have told
their story – some of the boys haven’t
had the best upbringing and have been
in and out of trouble but they do a lot of
positive things, not only for themselves
but for kids. No matter where you’re at,
you can turn your life around and these
boys are proof of that.
What is your favourite Christmas carol?
I like Silent Night. It’s old-school but it’s a
good one.
How do you traditionally celebrate
Christmas?
With family – either my family or my
girlfriend’s family – and lot’s of food! Lots
and lots of food. As long as those things
are involved, I’m all good.
A
tragic rugby accident
brought them together
and now Academy of
Brothers (AOB) is taking
Australia by storm.
See Logan’s
Academy of Brothers
this Christmas
The humble 25-strong dance crew
is now a household name after
placing third overall on Channel
9’s Australia’s Got Talent – and the
hearts of some of the country’s
toughest judges along with it.
“Kyle Sandilands – he’s the man!”
AOB director Charlie Fetoai said.
“He was the number one judge we
had to impress and when we got
that positive feedback – he said
‘I don’t like you guys, I love you
guys’ – we were all cracking up.
“Dawn (French) is another big fan
of ours; she’s a lifetime member.”
Fetoai is the heart and soul behind the
operation. The former Queensland Reds
centre suffered a career-ending spinal
injury in July 2009 at just 21 years old.
“It was excruciating… you always think
of playing pro-football as a youngster,
and that wasn’t going to be the case for
me,” he said.
Fetoai had cracked vertebrae, a swollen
spine and, with close to no feeling below
his neck, he feared paralysis. Facing
months of monotonous rehabilitation, he
sought the help of a cousin, a dancer,
who taught him some basic moves to
help him regain coordination.
Dance became the rehab and so came
the idea behind AOB.
“I had this idea about pre-game
entertainment for kids – I could teach
them how to dance and it went on from
there,” Fetoai said.
Almost 60 teenagers signed up and
performed during half time at the Reds’
home games in 2011 and 2012.
From that group, AOB was born,
alongside all-girl crew, Sisters Unknown,
and a program for high school students,
United Districts, designed to unite kids
from different districts as well as different
cultures.
Next up for AOB is the Logan City
Mayor’s Christmas Carols.
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“I’m excited for that – that’s our next gig
after the Australia’s Got Talent grand
final,” Fetoai said.
“We’re going to do a few Christmas
carols themed around a hip hop
Christmas spirit, so it’s inviting for little
kids to have a boogie as well.”
Timomatic and AOB
to set the stage
alight at Carols
Timomatic and Academy of Brothers
will wow the crowd at this year’s
Logan City Mayor’s Christmas Carols
on December 14.
Pack a rug or chair and relax on the
lawn at Logan Metro Sports Fields,
Crestmead. Park at Berrinba Wetlands
and take the free bus in.
The Bananas in Pyjamas will kick off
the entertainment at 5.30pm, followed
by a special visit from Santa.
“AOB has pretty much been my
guideline for life,” said 18-year-old AOB
member Cedric Taki Tupaea, from
Woodridge.
Enjoy local acts Renea Suttie, Craig
Martin and his Swing Band and
David De Vito, before the Academy of
Brothers and Timomatic take to the
stage.
“If I wasn’t in Academy of Brothers I
don’t know where I’d be right now. It’s
helped me out a lot.”
Fireworks will end the night with
a bang.
The Heat to turn up
the temperature
Logan City will feel the heat at
this year’s Christmas Carols with
Brisbane’s 20Twenty cricket club, the
Heat.
Notable attractions include giant
inflatable nets to hone your bowling
and batting skills, a speed gun to
track bowling speeds, test your
outfield nerves against a machine
launching balls sky high and test
your mettle with a throwing accuracy
game.
There will be a longest hit competition
plus games of cricket
all afternoon.
The Heat Dance
Crew will perform on
stage and keep an
eye out for the Heat
Hovercraft.
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Samoans eating their way to
good health in Logan
The Samoan community is
behind a project improving
the health of families.
A Logan nutritionist and the local
Samoan community are working
together to make a real difference to
their health and wellbeing.
Metro South Health’s senior community
nutritionist, Kym McClymont, and the
Voice of Samoan People Inc have been
running the Soifua Maloloina ‘swap it,
don’t stop it’ project – encouraging
people to adopt healthy habits – for a
little more than a year.
The idea behind Soifua Maloloina, or
Healthy Living for Samoans, was to
encourage the Samoan community to
swap fatty meat for leaner cuts, reduce
portion sizes and save fizzy drink for
special occasions – all to reduce the
risk of chronic disease.
“We don’t just hand out brochures
and expect people are going to
change – we provide hands on cooking
workshops to teach community
members how to prepare healthy meals
at home,” Ms McClymont said.
New
kindy
program
setting
up kids
for
school
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“The community told us they wanted
to go on this journey and make a
positive change, but they didn’t want to
compromise on taste so we’ve made
it all about the foods they are already
eating.”
Samoan high chief Lemalu Felise
Tautalasoo said sharing a meal with
family and friends was an important part
of the culture.
“The Soifua Maloloina program looks at
popular Samoan meals and encourages
alternatives to make them healthier,
because our fanau (children) deserve
to grow up healthy and to have healthy
parents,” he said.
By working with churches and
prayer groups and connecting to the
community through social media, Soifua
Maloloina has already reached more
than 1500 people.
Metro Health South won the 2013
Queensland Multicultural Awards Public
Sector award for Soifua Maloloina, while
the Voice of Samoan People Inc were
highly commended in the Community
Organisation (Greater Brisbane)
category.
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Alberto Meleisea, 16, said the
information he learnt in the cooking
workshops was making a difference at
home.
“Before, it was mainly just meat and a
little bit of vegetables, but now we’re
putting in all the colourful foods like
capsicum and stuff, so it tastes better
too,” he said.
A new kindy program for
Indigenous families and families
from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds (CALD) is
setting local children up for life.
Kids for Kindy coordinated
by the Kingston East
Neighbourhood Group
and funded by the State
Government, is the only one of
its kind in Logan and supports
the enrolment and participation
of children in kindergarten by
linking families with affordable
options.
Program coordinator, Lari
Stojcevska, moved to Australia
17 years ago from Papua New
Guinea and has worked in the
children services industry ever
since.
“The problem for many families,
from my own experience as well
as from engaging with other
families, is that they are unsure
of the childcare fees and it puts
them off,” she said.
“Families may also have fears
about their child attending
childcare due to past
experiences or things they may
have heard from other families.
“We’re trying to break the barrier
and give families options to get
their child involved in educational
programs that will allow them
to develop the necessary skills
needed before they go to
school.”
Kids for Kindy is a free service
for Indigenous and CALD
families with children aged
three to four. Contact Lari on
3808 1684.
New
Year,
New You
Unlimited love
It’s a new year, time to try a
new activity, meet new
people and get energised.
Start or expand on your
active and healthy lifestyle
today by attending a low
cost activity in Logan in a
fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Activities are no more than
$3 a session and include:
• Aqua aerobics
• Bootcamp
• Fitball fun
• Gentle fitness workout
• Parents and bubs playtime
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Zumba
For further information visit
www.logan.qld.gov.au/
activelogan or contact
Council on 3412 3412
Crestmead couple open
their hearts and home to
300 children
Crestmead couple Jan and Bernie
Cormick have spent the past 27 years
as foster parents, caring for more than
300 of Logan’s most needy children.
Jan, 75, and Bernie,
76, currently look
after five children;
four have a disability.
They have cared for
up to 11 at any one
time. One of ‘their
boys’ has recently
moved out at age
21; they took him
in when he was just
one.
“One of the girls we looked after spends
Christmas with us every year and
Bernie gave her away at her wedding,”
Jan said.
‘That lady there makes the
world go round. Forget all
the high profile do-gooders,
she is the person. People
like Jan don’t get the
recognition they deserve.’
David Koch, Channel 7
For two people who
have dedicated so
much to so many,
Jan and Bernie said
they don’t get tired
– they say it’s kept
them young.
“If you haven’t
got the temperament, it can be a bit
frustrating when you have young fellas
who are really bad,”
Bernie said.
“We’ve heard every story,” Jan said.
“I had a little boy come in and all he
had was a pair of
shorts and a singlet. I
‘I am in awe of people
bought him some satin
summer pyjamas and
who open their homes
he was so comforted,
and hearts. This family
he’d go straight to
represents the caring,
sleep. He’d never had
pyjamas before.
beating heart of Logan.’
“At Christmas, there
Mayor
have been presents at
the end of the bed and
the children have been
sitting there, looking at them. They
didn’t know what Christmas was.
“For a lot of them, we
are their family; we
can’t turn our backs
on them.”
Pam Parker
“I like that we can give them some
normality. I’ve had children that have
never had sheets on beds, and children
that, when they get clothes, they can’t
believe they’ve got so many so they
change all the time.”
The couple said seeing the children
grow up and start families of their own
is part of the enjoyment.
But, as he said, in the
end, it’s all worth it.
“It’s good when you
get results. It’s good
to see that you can
make an improvement
in someone, get them
a good education, and
they can have a good
life later on.”
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Sun-smart
Village Park
safer for
summer
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Super Councillor
faces super fears for
super cause
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s Superman Steve falling from the skies!
Division 3 Councillor Steve Swenson took the plunge from the 40m bungy
platform at Kingston Park Raceway in November – raising about $8,500 for sick
Logan kids in the process.
All funds raised will be used to fit out the playspace in the children’s ward at the
new Logan Hospital, due for completion next June.
Cr Swenson said facing his fears was worth it knowing the difference it would
make in the children’s ward.
“If me stepping, or jumping, out of my comfort zone and doing something
terrifying could make a stay in hospital more comfortable for Logan kids, then I
would have been crazy not to do it,” he said.
The play equipment has also been
revamped with a fresh coat of paint
in bright colours to appeal to the
younger children.
Councillor Steve Swenson said
the park was popular with families,
especially during school holidays,
with a small adventure playground
unit, springer rocker, swing and
digger catering for young children.
“The shade sail has
been installed in time for
the Christmas holidays
so children can enjoy the
park with greater sun
protection,” he said.
“The park looks a lot more inviting
now – while it was a relatively small
project, it’s made a big difference.”
The total cost of the works was
$24,000.
“Standing on the edge, I must admit I was thinking twice about my decision, but
it was all worth it in the end when we got to hand over the cheque.
“It was an awesome experience – not one I’ll hurry out and do again mind you –
but it was a great thrill, made all the greater knowing it was to help our kids.
“We want our local kids to have the best treatment in the best facilities.
“That includes making sure the new playroom is bright and fun and cheerful –
a place where they can escape from the pain, from the treatment, from their
hospital rooms, even just for a little while.”
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Cr Swenson on the jump, as did Deputy Mayor Russell
Lutton, who demanded $5,000 be raised for the cause
before agreeing to take the plunge.
“I did give Steve my word that I would jump if he raised
the $5,000. I must admit though I was really wondering
why on earth I made the deal when I was 40m up in the
sky with only elastic tied around my feet,” he said.
Cr Swenson thanked everyone who donated to the
cause, Bungy Australia and A&K Costumes.
CR STEVE SWENSON
p: 3412 3412
e: [email protected]
Division 3: Daisy Hill (part of), Kingston (part of),
Slacks Creek, Springwood (part of) and Underwood
(part of).
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DIVISION 3 NEWS
Bungy Australia’s Gary Wachter and Scott Whitehouse with Cr Steve Swenson and his family - wife Sherry, son Nathan (10) and daughter Jerah (16).
A new shade sail will be installed at
Daisy Hill’s Village Park – just in time
for the summer school holidays.
Cedar Creek Community Hall turns 100
C
edar Creek Community Hall
has been at the heart of
community life for generations.
Originally a school for the arts and
reading, the hall became the focal
point for the community; hosting
socials, dances, and serving as a
school.
Turning 100 last month, the hall is
enjoying a renaissance of activity,
thanks to a dedicated group of
volunteers committed to preserving
and utilising the historic space.
Committee President Gary Hastings,
said the centenary provided an
opportunity to reflect on the building’s
place in history, as well its future role.
“It was started by the locals who
raised enough money to cut and mill
the timber, to create the core of the
building,” he said.
“A school of the arts was the first use
and then a primary school. Later, the
hall was used for dances and social
functions – it was very important to
the local community.
“Back in the old days, Cedar Creek
would put a dance on, the boys
would come across from Logan
Village on horseback and the girls
would be here.”
To mark the 100th anniversary, the
hall committee decided to throw
an old-style party with a family fun
day and a combined old-time and
rock’n’roll dance in the hall.
“We figured the best way to celebrate
was to have a dance,” he said.
“The hall was full, everyone had a
great time.”
The hall is a base for residents within
both Logan and Gold Coast and the
event was supported by both Gold
Coast Deputy Mayor Donna Gates
and Logan Councillor Don Petersen.
Mr Hastings hopes the renewed
interest in the hall will help drive
interest in preserving and better using
the historic building.
“We’re going to talk to current users
as well as think about who could
use the hall and come up with some
plans,” he said.
“There are a few ideas – a new
commercial kitchen, perhaps a deck
and a new entrance.
“The main thing is to preserve the
core of the building – the roof and the
dance floor.”
Gary Hastings at Cedar Creek Community Hall.
Mr Hastings hopes interest builds in using the hall,
following its 100th anniversary in October.
Whizzy the Waterdrop visits Windaroo State School
Whizzy the Waterdrop shared his wisdom on water with students from Windaroo
State School recently.
Councillor Don Petersen said the classes, delivered by Council’s Water Business
Branch as a free community education service, helped teach children good water
saving habits from a young age.
“Students who attend the class learn through methods like singing and interactive
class participation that demonstrates to them just how much water we use in our
daily routines,” he said.
“Kids tend to bring the lesson home and it helps remind adults about the importance
of water conservation. It was great watching them learn so quickly.”
Primary schools and Early Childhood Centres interested in hosting a visit can contact
the Water Business Branch via email [email protected].
CR DON PETERSEN
p: 3412 5504
Division 4: Bahrs Scrub, Bannockburn, Belivah,
Bethania, Buccan, Cedar Creek, Holmview,
Jimboomba, Logan Village, Mount Warren Park,
Mundoolun, Tamborine, Waterford, Windaroo,
Wolffdene and Yarrabilba.
DIVISION 4 NEWS
Whizzy’s story follows the water cycle through the environment, from falling from
the sky as rain, moving though river systems into the dam for our drinking water,
eventually completing a journey back to the ocean and into another rain cloud.
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I
t seems like only yesterday SouthEast Queensland was abuzz with
fresh faces and excitement from
across the globe as Expo 88 opened
its gates to the world and sparked the
cultural celebration of the century.
World expo lives
on in Logan
A quarter of a century on, a lasting
legacy lives on in Logan, soaring 15m
above the gardens surrounding historic
Kingston Butter Factory Community
Arts Centre.
The striking sculpture, a symbolic
totem pole hand-crafted by
environmental artist Shane Stevens,
was bought by Council following Expo.
It remains the only one of its kind.
“Ironically, the work was carved entirely
by chainsaw but only from trees that
had died in the field; an amazing piece
of art when you consider the intricate
details.”
This year also marks the 25th
anniversary of the Kingston Butter
Factory Community Arts Centre,
following its previous history as a dairy
factory.
“The original timber Butter Factory was
built in 1907 and was producing 40 to
50 tonnes of butter a week by 1932,
before production stopped in 1983,”
Cr Able said.
“Council bought the building in 1988
as a bicentennial project where it was
converted to a community arts centre.”
Cr Able said Council had recently
completed a draft development plan
and had sourced community feedback
to help determine how the much-loved
venue should be utilised in the future.
“The draft plan proposed a redesign
and expansion of the internal space,
including an extension to the theatre
support space to better accommodate
community participation in traditional
and emerging performing arts,” he
said.
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Councillor Graham Able and Kingston
Butter Factory’s Cathy Windsor.
Ignorance is not a disability or
an excuse
Council is cracking down on ablebodied motorists who illegally park in
designated disability parking bays.
Since 1 July 2012, 1,105 infringement
notices have been issued to ablebodied motorists who parked illegally
in disabled bays across the city.
Councillor Graham Able said he had
recently witnessed an incident where
a motorist had parked in a designated
disability parking bay for convenience.
“A disability parking permit is granted
to someone when their ability to walk
is severely restricted by a permanent
or temporary medical condition or
disability. They don’t have any other
parking options, you do.”
Drivers parking in disabled parking
areas must display a current Disability
Parking Permit, ensuring the permit
number and expiry date can be
observed from outside the vehicle.
“There is no excuse, it’s just laziness,”
he said.
“They don’t stop to consider the
impact it might have on those who
legally have the right to use the
spaces.”
Cr Able said motorists
are fined $220 for illegally
parking in designated
disability parking bays
without a permit.
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Division 5: Berrinba (part of), Browns Plains (part of),
Crestmead (part of), Kingston (part of), Loganlea,
Marsden and Waterford West (part of).
DIVISION 5 NEWS
“The sculpture represents our
Australian endangered species,
whether that be animal, man or plant,
and features a snake winding its way
up from the base to represent the
ongoing issue of global warming and
encroaching human development,”
Councillor Graham Able said.
Perfect for the school lunchbox
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for those visiting Logan Metro Sports Centre and Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility
Consultation closes 6 December 2013
Logan Metro Sports Centre
Browns Plains Waste &
Recycling Facility
Logan Recycling Market
Once completed, the
works will improve both
traffic flows in and out of
the site and site safety
by separating park users
(mainly children) from
waste facility traffic (large
garbage trucks).
Council invites your
feedback on the proposed
works, you can “Have
Your Say’ by visiting
Council’s website at
haveyoursay.
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To improve patron safety
for users of the Logan
Metro Sports Centre and
Browns Plains Waste &
Recycling facility, Council
is proposing an Eastern
entrance to separate
access to these facilities.
200m
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Good on ya’ Mum!
Tip Top and Logan City Council
celebrate site expansion
A bigger and better Tip Top factory in Slacks Creek has been
officially opened by Mayor Pam Parker and George Weston
Foods Chief Executive Andrew Reeves.
The $9 million expansion included a new automated packaging
and handling system, and an upgrade to staff amenities,
ensuring the site had the capacity to produce more than 1.4
million individual bakery items every week.
Mayor Parker said Tip Top had been operating in Logan for
more than 30 years and currently employs more than 390 fulltime staff.
“When a major and well-respected brand like Tip Top shows it
is confident in our city, and in our council, it sends a message
to other businesses that it is a great place to invest,” she said.
“Logan City’s location in the heart of South-East Queensland is
ideal for businesses – with access to three million consumers.”
Mayor Pam Parker with
Andrew Reeves, Chief
Executive of George
Weston Foods.
Managing director of Tip Top Bakeries, Andrew Cummings,
said Tip Top was a key employer in the community and a strong
contributor to the local economy.
Governance, Finance and Economic Development Chairman,
Councillor Luke Smith (Division 6) said Council had been a longtime supporter of the food and beverage industry.
Mr Cummings said the multi-million dollar investment would
help future-proof the jobs of local staff for many years to come,
“ensuring we continue to produce and deliver the highest
quality product, daily, across Australia”.
“This investment is recognition of the perfect position Logan
City is in to allow food and beverage companies to produce and
distribute their products throughout Queensland,” he said.
Dami Im wins The X-Factor and keys to her hometown city
More than two million viewers across Australia
were on the edge of their seats as Channel 7’s The
X-Factor Grand Final went to air in late October.
After 10 gruelling weeks of hard work and
dedication, the three finalists’ talent was
undeniable, but it was 25-year-old Logan girl,
Dami Im who had won the hearts of the nation.
With a rendition of Purple Rain that brought
goose-bumps to the skin, the self-confessed
oddball took out the title and was crowned winner
of The X-Factor 2013; a win that has earned her
the keys to Logan City.
“I don’t believe that I’ve won… this is crazy!
I wanted to win this for people like me who
are dags and inspire them to dream big,” she
squealed with delight.
Those dreams have now become a reality for
the Daisy Hill resident, whose first single, Alive,
shot to number one on the iTunes charts on
grand final night, beating the likes of international
phenomenons One Direction and Katy Perry.
Logan Mayor Pam Parker said she couldn’t be
more proud of the hometown singing sensation.
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“Dami is an example of the wonderfully talented
young people here in Logan City,” she said.
“She set out with a dream and has proved that
anything is possible when you put your mind to it.”
The win comes almost a decade to the day after
Logan student, Matt Chadwick secured a spot
in the maiden Australian Idol series Top 12; a win
which saw his two-times platinum album and Rise
Up single reach number one on the charts.
Matt, who was 19-years-old at the time, now lives
in New York and said the Idol experience opened
up more doors than he could have ever imagined.
“I met Lady Gaga a few years back while touring
in Japan and her advice on working hard really
struck a cord with me,” he said.
“If I could go back, I wouldn’t change anything.
The good and the bad; it all led me here and
although I still have a long way to go, I feel like I’m
finally starting to make a name for myself here in
the US and I’m proud of that.
“I’d say to follow your dreams and work really,
really hard! Follow up every opportunity and say
“yes” to as much as possible. Gain experience
wherever you can. Don’t pass up an opportunity
to learn or grow; and enjoy every moment!”
Head and sole exhibition
Logan Art Gallery
10 January - 15 February 2014
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ndigenous Australian
and Pacific Island
fashion designers,
emerging from Logan
and Brisbane, have
brought their heart and
souls together to form two
trendy new exhibitions,
Head and sole: swagga
like us and Head and sole:
caps and kicks.
Among the line up of
leading fashion designers
featured in the show is this
year’s winner of the Deadly
Award for fashion design,
Natalie Cunningham.
Natalie, who lived in
Beenleigh for eight years
before relocating to the
Sunshine Coast, said
her range of swimwear
featured in the upcoming
exhibition had come
from the need to supply
beachwear for bigger
busted women.
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A descendant of Greek
and Aboriginal Australian
(Biripi and Ngarabal)
ancestry, Cunningham
grew up among a family of
artists and seamstresses,
crediting her flair for
design to her family and
cultural heritage.
For this range, she
collaborated with
Wiradjuri artist De Greer
Yindimincarlie to create a
series of bold Aboriginal
Australian printed fabrics.
“I wanted to create a
range of brightly coloured
swimwear that reflects the
Indigenous cultures of this
land, while also functioning
to provide proper support
for real women’s bodies,”
she said.
Natalie is joined in this
exhibition by fellow
Deadly Award design
nominee, Nicholas Donlen
who wowed audiences
with his Murri peacock
wedding dress during the
sunset ceremony at the
2011 awards, and Pacific
designer, Janice Brown.
“Be flexible; making your
designs exclusive can be
a big obstacle for young
designers, especially when
you’re aiming to generate
revenue,” she said
Janice, who started off
in retail during her high
school years, has worked
for major fashion brands
across Australia and now
produces her own designs
under her Bejanjan Style
label.
Head and sole: caps and
kicks features alongside
the swagga exhibition
and showcases sneakers
and caps painted by local
Indigenous Australian
and Pacific artists such
as Judy Watson, Richard
Bell, Megan Cope and
local graff-writing legends,
G-Graffix collective headed
by Matthew Te Paea.
While she acknowledges
her Pacific heritage plays
a major part in her own
personal fashion sense,
Janice said she loved
to merge many abstract
things together and create
her own look.
“My designs are a
celebration of diversity and
creation and ultimately a
reflection of who I am,”
she said.
When asked if she had
any advice for young up
and coming designers,
she said to avoid the trap
of trying to make your
designs exclusive.
A free household paint and chemical dropoff day will be held from 8am to 4pm at
the Carbrook and Logan Village transfer
stations on 1 February.
Residents will be entitled to bring up to 10
litres of each chemical type – water and
solvent-based paints, pesticides, arsenic-
A series of hip-hop related
public programs have been
scheduled to coincide
with this exhibition which
includes live graffwriting demonstrations,
rap workshops and
performances by local
award-winning MCs as
well as break dancing
performances by the
renowned Elements
Collective.
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based materials, cyanide, photographic
solutions, pharmaceuticals, acids, alkalis,
solvents and pool chlorine.
The service is not available to commercial
generators of such wastes.
For more information call Council’s Waste
Services branch on 3412 3412.
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Thelma
the heart and
soul of
Logan City
Y
ou might recognise
her as Mrs Claus,
but there’s a whole
lot more to Thelma
Towers than meets
the eye.
The tireless volunteer, who
is currently establishing the
Meadowbrook Neighbourhood
Watch, said she had many
guises and adored every one.
“Nan, Mum, Nanna, Mrs Claus,
Thelma; I have to be whatever
the occasion is on the day,” she
said.
“Whatever it is, I just love it. I love
doing anything that helps people;
anything that brings a smile to
their face.”
One of her greatest
achievements was moving 40
people out of the contaminated
Kingston toxic waste site in the
late-80s.
“The people in Kingston made
Erin Brockovich look amateur,”
she said.
Also known as Lady Disaster,
Thelma helped people when they
needed it most during the 2011
Thelma Towers with Councillor Luke Smith, Acting Chief
Superintendent Noel Powers, OIC Senior Sergeant Mike
Pearson and Logan Central police officers.
Brisbane floods and then Cyclone Yasi in
Tully, where she spent months relocating
families.
“During the Victorian fires, I collected
donations from the wonderful people of
Logan, but we couldn’t get a truck to
take it down, so a friend and I drove it
down and took it to Bendigo,” she said.
“At the moment, some of my friends and
I are adopting a family from the NSW
fires. We’re raising money for a family in
Springwood who has lost everything – a
family with children.”
Senior Sergeant Mike Pearson, Officer in
Charge of Logan Central Police Station
where Thelma volunteers as Justice of
the Peace, said Thelma was ‘part of the
police family’.
Councillor Luke Smith said while Thelma
was well-known for her efforts as Mrs
Claus, this barely scratched the surface
of her community contribution.
“From picking up the elderly and taking
them to doctor’s appointments, to
donating food hampers to working with
families in need, Thelma is one of the
most selfless people I have ever met.”
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“She’s the bright light in what can
sometimes be a dull day,” he said.
New shed for new PCYC bus
Councillor Luke Smith said the $30,000 project would provide storage for the new
21-seater bus, purchased recently by the PCYC, and protection from the weather.
“The shed will be as high as we can make it in the existing car park to help protect it
from any future floods,” he said.
“The PCYC is a great community facility, offering programs not only for our young
people, but for people of all ages. It’s great to be able to give them a helping hand for
the benefit of the entire community.”
Council will provide the civil works to create the pad and build the shed, re-direct
stormwater behind it and provide security lights, bollards and locking rails.
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p: 3412 3412
Division 6: Bethania, Meadowbrook, Tanah Merah,
Loganholme, part of Cornubia and part of Waterford
West.
DIVISION 6 NEWS
A new bus at Tudor Park PCYC will be kept safe and sound with a new shed, funded by
Council, to be completed early in 2014.
Peter Walker, Carmel Ford and Robert Woodburgess
helping prepare a daily delivery run.
Meals and mates on wheels
L
He oca
ro l
es
Many of us take it for granted that we
will be able to live independent lives.
Unfortunately, it can be a challenge
for many to keep up good health and
nutrition – especially the elderly.
More than just food, Meals on Wheels
often provide much needed social
contact for house-bound residents.
Servicing 70 clients through Hillcrest,
Boronia Heights and south to
Munruben, Logan West Meals on
Wheels relies on volunteers to help
keep up with demand.
President Robert Woodburgess said
he initially volunteered as a driver,
and later in the kitchens and on the
organising committee.
years now. I’ve been able to fit in what
I do every day, it suits my everyday
life,” he said.
“We always need volunteers – we’ll
never say no to someone who wants
to help.”
“The clients are great people, they
appreciate the meal and someone
having a chat with them.
Mr Woodburgess said residents,
particularly the elderly or immobile,
shouldn’t wait if they felt they weren’t
able to keep up.
“It’s part of the Meals on Wheels
services; it’s a caring organisation,
just talking to people. Clients always
look forward to a visit.”
“We’re here – you don’t have to be
at death’s door to want Meals on
Wheels,” he said.
Volunteers don’t need any special
skills. Anyone interested in
volunteering can simply call Meals on
Wheels.
“Talk to us - we generally need a
referral from someone in the medical
profession, but that’s not always the
case.”
“Just come along – we’ll talk and see
what they can and they can’t do,” Mr
Woodburgess said.
Logan West Meals on Wheels is
located at the Community Centre on
Wineglass Drive, Browns Plains. For
more information phone 3800 5263.
“I’ve been involved for about five
Step out in style on new footpaths
Councillor Laurie Smith said multiple
projects had started with a number
planned for later this financial year.
“At the moment we are working on a
1.2km section of new footpath along
Middle and and Old Greenbank roads
to link Sheppards Dr to the existing
footpath near the intersection of New
Beith and Goodna roads,” he said.
“The project is part of extensive
upgrades to Greenbank Recreation
Reserve and will help connect the
community to new play facilities.”
Other major projects include 830m
of new footpaths along Blackwell St,
linking Peverell St to Anzac Ave.
More than 200m of footpath will be
installed on Helmet Court linking
it with Sweetgum St. Incomplete
sections of the footpath on the Mt
Lindesay Hwy end of Crest Rd will
also be filled.
“The completed footpaths will
improve pedestrian and cycle
access through the community and
subsequently encourage residents
to adopt healthier and more active
lifestyles,” he said.
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Division 7: Boronia Heights, Forestdale, Greenbank,
Hillcrest, Munruben (part of), North Maclean (part
of), Park Ridge (part of) and Park Ridge South
(part of).
DIVISION 7 NEWS
M
ore than two kilometres of
footpaths are scheduled
to be rolled out across
suburbs in Division 7.
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Park Ridge SS most improved
Safety first
in popular
playground
A fence has been installed to
help reduce the risk of children
accessing a drain near Fleet Park in
Browns Plains.
Councillor Cherie Dalley said a
number of residents had raised
concerns about safety in the park,
and the fence would go some way
to reducing risk.
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Students at Park Ridge State School
have shown just how much waste
can be cut from a daily school lunch
box; going ‘nude’ for the day to learn
about sustainable eating.
During a spot inspection last month,
398 Park Ridge students across 16
classes yielded 1,841 individual items
of rubbish, just from their lunches.
But, after learning about waste,
sustainability and the idea of having
‘nude food’ for lunch, the volume
dropped to just 827 items, the
largest single reduction across
participating classes in Logan City.
Year Two teacher and school Nude
Food Day coordinator Christine
Genrich said students really took to
the idea, learning about nutrition and
healthy eating habits along the way.
“I’ve been doing Nude Food Day with
my class for about three years, but
this year we convinced 16 classes
across the school to get involved,”
she said.
“We collected data before Nude
Day and encouraged students and
parents to pack less pre-packaged
food in lunch boxes.
“I’ve been encouraging my students
to keep it up, and even now there
are about 10 in the class with zero
rubbish - or Nude Food - out of a
class of 24.”
“While the fence, which partially
encloses the play equipment will
go some way, supervision and
discussing the dangers of playing
in drains with children remains the
best defence.
“Access to play equipment hasn’t
been impacted during construction,
and work has now concluded on
the project.”
Other students have significantly
reduced the amount of rubbish in
their lunchboxes, and the inititaive
has helped reduce the amount of
litter around the school.
“More than that, the kids have
learnt about good nutrition and are
more aware of recycling, re-using
containers and not putting so much
into landfill,” she said.
Eight Logan City schools participated
– a total of 110 classes and more
than 2,600 students.
A pop inspection of participating
schools prior to Nude Food Day
counted 10,272 wrappers or packets
in lunchboxes while a final inspection
revealed a reduction of about 4,300.
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Division 8: Browns Plains, Heritage Park, Park Ridge
and Regents Park.
DIVISION 8 NEWS
Year Two students with teacher Christine Genrich, who have helped make the biggest reductions
in waste across the city.
“It’s important to note
the best way to prevent
children accidentally
playing in the drain is to
keep a close watch on
their movements,” she
said.
becomes the norm in Queensland childcare
Queensland Childcare Services understands the
importance of teaching children to eat nutritional food to
lead to a healthy adult life – so they built a $2.5 million
kitchen to make sure that’s exactly what they get.
The Healthy Cooking Company is a full-time kitchen based in
Shailer Park, where chefs and bakers work hand-in-hand with
dieticians and nutritionists to cook healthy meals from natural,
raw ingredients for more than 30 Queensland Childcare
Services branches.
Queensland Childcare Services General Manager Jacky Purcell
said the main purpose behind the kitchen, believed to be the
only one of its kind in the state, was to produce food free
from preservatives and artificial colours, and low in sugar and
sodium.
“When young children start eating healthy food early they get
into the habit and choose to eat only healthy foods,” she said.
“Even in this short time, parents have told us stories about
children asking for fruit at home. That’s a good sign.
“Somebody has to do something and we’re in a position
where we can be very helpful. It’s our duty as a company
looking after more than 3,000 children to do this.
“Our baker uses only wholemeal flour and honey for
sweetening. Our chefs strongly believe in our philosophy and
are constantly developing and refining menus to reflect healthy
eating which is inviting and enjoyable.”
Queensland Childcare Services is conscious of paying
particular attention to food allergies and intolerances.“We serve
egg and nut free meals for our Childcare Centres. We have
children who are allergic to different ingredients and children
with special diets,” Ms Purcell said.
“To extend further on our commitment to the well-being of
children we are in the process of developing healthy meals for
school tuckshops.”
Queensland Childcare Services has also engaged the services
of a personal trainer to work with the children and staff on
a Perceptual Motor Program. This program is designed for
children as young as babies through to school age to move
their limbs and stimulate muscle and brain development in a
fun environment.
Queensland Childcare Services opened in 1993 with four
centres in Caboolture, Inala, Loganholme/Shailer Park and
Bethania. That number has now grown to 30. It operates
under a sustainable business model with the furthest centres
at Gatton and the Sunshine Coast, ensuring every director can
travel to a monthly meeting at the Shailer Park headquarters.
Showcasing your small business
Does your business need help with marketing?
Are you looking to grow?
The Logan Office of Economic
Development offers support
services to Logan City-based small
businesses through the BizConnect
Centre.
The BizConnect workshop series
can give your small business the
assistance it needs to grow your
business by looking at a range of
marketing and financial programs.
What participants say about our courses:
“I had no idea the council supported small business
in such a real, tangible way. We were so impressed
and it’s already made a significant impact on the
way we do business now. I can’t recommend it
highly enough.” Hmily Shantala, Dry Hire Online
Healthy Cooking Company head chef Matt Moore with Clint Ferguson.
Healthy life
Workshops include the
following:
• Media advertising
• Lead generation
• Customer conversion
• Critical non-essentials
• Referrals
• Measuring marketing
success
• Financial control
WHEN
Four half-day workshops held
every Tuesday or Thursday of
each month.
WHERE
The BizConnect Centre
Logan City Council, 150 Wembley
Rd, Logan Central
BOOKINGS
Phone: 07 3412 4888
Email:[email protected]
Web:www.loganbiz.com.au
The Results? After attending
the BizConnect workshop series
you will be able to develop an
effective marketing campaign
including costing and action
plan.
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NEWS
IN BRIEF
Summer shades
your guide to what’s on this summer
With this month’s edition of the Our Logan magazine you’ll
find your copy of Summer Shades – a comprehensive
guide to what’s on in Logan City this season.
There is plenty to do, from swim school and carols
by candlelight, to the Yarrabilba Water Park and the
McDonald’s school holiday program.
Have your say
Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton with Pakileata
Vakavelo and his winning postcard.
Woodridge student’s 30-year
vision picked as a winner
A Year One student from Woodridge North
State School has been recognised with an
award from the State Government for his
contribution to The Queensland Plan.
Primary school students state-wide were
recently invited to draw and write their
personal vision for Queensland the next 30
years on a specially designed postcard.
Pakileata Vakavelo was named one of nine
students from around the state who won an
Apple iPad mini for his plan, which included
‘good roads’, ‘lots of trees’, ‘places to play’
and ‘places to worship’.
“I want Queensland to be more planned so
we have places to live and play,” Pakileata
wrote on his postcard.
Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton said
Pakileata’s plan reflected the vision of many
Queenslanders.
“Good roads, more parking, quality
recreational areas and a healthy environment
– that’s what we all want to see,” he said.
Premier Campbell Newman said students
covered a range of topics, from town
planning, to wishes for a safer and
community-focused Queensland.
“One of the strongest recurring themes was
their preferred choice of transport – hover
cars,” he said.
See Pakileata’s winning entry at www.
queenslandplan.qld.gov.au
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Coming in 2014:
City plan public
consultation
The public will have a chance to
comment on Logan City’s first
post-amalgamation unified planning
scheme in early 2014.
Pending State Government approval,
Logan City residents and other
interested parties will be able to
view the draft scheme and provide
comments from Monday 3 February
2014.
Currently, there are three separate
planning schemes operating within
Logan City, a legacy of boundary
reform in March 2008 which brought
sections of Beaudesert Shire and
Gold Coast City into Logan.
The draft planning scheme will
provide uniform standards for the
whole city, reducing red tape and
creating a coherent plan for future
growth.
Consultation will be open for 60
business days to allow all residents,
businesses, developers and other
interested parties to review and make
comment on the draft scheme, and
will include a number of community
mail-outs, local forums and
opportunities to meet with Council
planners.
Council will then consider feedback
and aims to finalise the new planning
scheme before the end of the
2013-14 financial year.
Christmas
Lights Bus
Tours
The annual River 94.9fm
Christmas Lights
competition is on again and
promises to be even bigger
and better this year.
Bus tours, coordinated by
St Mark’s Anglican Social
Services and Logan City
Council, will be visiting the
entrants between 12 and
20 December. Tours will
cost $10 per person with all
proceeds going to help the
needy with food hampers.
Seats are filling fast – secure
your place by calling
3412 5016.
More work
to do on
waterway
eco health
Floods and droughts have played a key
role in the reduction of the Albert and
Logan Rivers’ environmental health, with
both continuing a run of poor grades.
The 2013 Healthy Waterways Ecosystem
Health Report Card indicates Logan City
Council’s program to improve the health
of our waterways will help over the long
term.
Health, Environment and Sustainability
Committee Chair Councillor Trevina
Schwarz (Division 11) said Council would
be working even harder to repair and
build resilience in waterways to make
sure they can cope with the extremes of
the climate.
“We’ve made some significant progress
already, with the establishment of our
River Recovery Plan already delivering
some key early wins through the Slacks
Creek Recovery Program,” she said.
“This is on top of a range of initiatives
right around the city to replant riverways,
implementing management plans for
priority water bodies, monitoring at
15 locations and continued delivery of
community education initiatives.
“I’m confident that with continued
hard work and greater community
collaboration we will be able to turn these
results around over the long term.”
Cr Trevina Schwarz with the
2013 Healthy Waterways
Report Card.
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It has been said many times that keeping
youth active and engaged is the secret to
raising healthy, well-adjusted adults.
Council endeavours to help achieve this
through its wide and varied program of
community and sport initiatives.
Through the Logan: City of Choice
initiative, Council, with funding from the
State Government, has coordinated
a number of youth-focused activities.
These activities are planned for this year
and into 2014.
The State Government allocated
$35,000 to Council to arrange for two
organisations, Flipside Circus and
Skateboarding Australia, to run a series
of activities as part of Council’s everpopular KRANK School Holiday Program
and separate events.
Cr Phil Pidgeon and State Member for Logan
Michael Pucci at the KRANK skate event launch .
Both organisations will run their events
in conjunction with the KRANK School
Holiday Program until June 2014.
As well as the KRANK event, Flipside
Circus will also provide three six-week
development workshops at three Logan
City high schools from Term 4 2013
to Term 2 2014. The program aims to
encourage and increase participation
in physical activity through nonconventional sport, improving selfconfidence, trust and teamwork at the
same time.
In addition, Skateboarding Australia will
be providing learn to skate lessons at
Logan Village Skate Park, Underwood
Skate Park, Crestmead Skate Park and
Shailer Pioneer Skate Park.
These skate lessons will rotate around
these four parks every Saturday morning
from 9am - 11am. For dates, visit http://
www.sba.org.au/QLD/logan and on
Council’s events calendar.
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Mary-Jane Holden, Wendy Smith, Matt Harris, Jo Smith, Cr Phil Pidgeon and Robert and Jane Bagley.
‘Twas early December, excitement
alight, wish lists were drafted,
Christmas in sight. The families had
gathered, the stage was set, drink
bottles sparkled, for a night not to
forget.
The festive spirit is more alive than ever
this year, with Crestmead residents
preparing to gather for the inaugural
Crestmead Community Illuminated
Carols.
Crestmead Neighbourhood Watch
Secretary Wendy Smith said the carols
would host a wealth of local talent and
provide a more convenient, familyfriendly event for those who were unable
to go to the larger events in Logan and
neighbouring cities.
“We were delighted when Councillor
Phil Pidgeon approached Sergeant
Mel Cowie (from the Crestmead PCYC)
and me to discuss the concept of a
community carols,” she said.
“This is something Crestmead
Neighbourhood Watch team has been
hoping to develop for quite some time
– it will help bring the community
together.”
Cr Pidgeon said the carols, to be held
Saturday 7 December at Pinnington
Park, would be a first in 10 years and a
real treat for the community.
“The carols will allow families and
friends to bring along their picnic rugs
and seats and watch local students and
the community perform,” he said.
“There will be local food and Illuminated
Water available to buy, a coffee van for
those busy parents and of course, a
jolly visitor from the North Pole.”
The Crestmead Community
Illuminated Carols will run from
5pm to 8.30pm Saturday 7
December at Pinnington Park.
For more information, contact
Wendy Smith from Crestmead
Neighbourhood Watch on
0410 504 640.
Flood warning system marks a first for Logan
Following the floods earlier this year,
Councillor Phil Pidgeon allocated $150,000
from his division infrastructure fund towards
the pilot project, due to be completed in
time for Christmas.
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Cr Pidgeon said the state-of-the-art river
gauging equipment on Schmidt Rd would
be the first of its kind in the city.
“A camera component will send static
images to Council’s website allowing
residents to watch real-time updates during
an emergency,” he said.
“We can’t flood-proof the area but we
can help residents prepare for a flood
emergency,” he said.
“The rain and river height information will be
relayed to Council’s base station and will
send a text message to registered residents
advising them once it has reached a certain
level.
“A rain and river gauge site will be installed
on the southern side of Schmidt Rd and a
river monitoring gauge site north east of the
Bayes Rd bridge.”
“A radio signal will also be sent to signs
on Logan Reserve Rd to trigger them to
flash, warning motorists of potential water
inundation.”
CR PHIL PIDGEON
p: 3412 3412
Division 9: Chambers Flat, Crestmead, Jimboomba,
Logan Reserve, Logan Village, Munruben Forest,
North Maclean, Park Ridge South, South Maclean,
Stockleigh and Waterford West.
DIVISION 9 NEWS
Residents in the Schmidt and Bayes road
area will be better equipped to prepare for
floods with the installation of an advanced
warning system.
Members of the Hyperdome Triathlon Club at a midweek training session.
Get your body racing
Ever tossed around the idea of getting fit?
Perhaps you want to join a sports club to
make new friends? Perhaps you just want
to add another ribbon to your sporting
bow?
Maybe triathlon is the sport for you.
Established 13 years ago, Hyperdome
Triathlon Club is the ideal outlet for anyone
who wants to improve their health and fitness
and test themselves in the challenging and
popular sport.
But far from the perception of triathletes
needing to be in peak physical condition
and “Olympians in training”, club coach Gary
Robertson said Hyperdome Triathlon Club
catered to males and females of all ages and
abilities.
“Our youngest member is 11 and our oldest in
their 60s and we are all here to have fun and
enjoy sport,” he said.
“A real bond of friendship has been formed
among the members. And you don’t need to
have the best equipment to compete so it isn’t
expensive – you just need a bike that is safe.”
The club trains several mornings a week with
the quiet streets and car park surrounding
Hyperdome the perfect venue for the cycle and
run legs.
Councillor Darren Power has provided the club
with sponsorship and encouraged individuals
and businesses to get behind the local
athletes.
“Like most people, I enjoy keeping fit and
triathlons are a wonderful way to
do that. Who knows, I may even
consider having a go myself;
completing a triathlon is a great
physical achievement,” he said.
Preparing for a triathlon may
sound daunting, but Gary said
broken down, the training is
extremely manageable.
“Three months of training will do
for a novice. It’s about breaking
down your training - swims and
short rides or runs during the
week and longer rides and runs on
the weekend,” he said.
“Come down and have a go –
anyone is welcome to try it out.
You can do as little or as much as
you like.”
For more information and training
times and programs visit
www.hyperdometriclub.com.au
Scale new heights at Roselea Park
The popular park in Shailer Park is getting a $450,000 facelift which will include a nine
metre-high tower, complete with a surrounding planted moat. The tower is accessible
by bridges and stepping stones.
Councillor Darren Power said he was not aware of another park in Queensland with
equipment like the one planned for Roselea Park.
“These are really exciting plans – I think the community will really love what we have
planned,” he said.
“Swing sets and a mini tower will also be installed, along with picnic facilities, tables,
bins, and water bubblers – it is going to be a real hit with families.”
Cr Power said an outdoor exercise zone would also be built, complementing
equipment at nearby Shailer Pioneer Park. The existing basketball key will be retained
and resurfaced.
Work is expected to start in early-2014 and finish by July 2014.
CR DARREN POWER
p: 3412 3412
Division 10: Carbrook, Cornubia (part of), Daisy Hill
(part of) and Shailer Park.
DIVISION 10 NEWS
Logan City is synonymous with quality parks and next year Roselea Park is tipped to
be another jewel in the city’s crown.
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Jimboomba rallies for cancer research
It’s the diagnosis that we all fear, but
most of us will have to face during
our lifetimes; either directly or through
friends and family we love.
The fight against cancer has made many
advances in recent years, thanks to
dedicated teams of scientists, concerted
education efforts and greater community
understanding.
It has all been made possible, in no
small measure, by communities rallying
together to raise funds to help the fight,
through funding support, research and
raising awareness.
And momentum is building.
Last month saw the ninth Jimboomba
Relay for Life, with the event reaching
its highest levels of participation and
fundraising, according to Relay Chair
David Kenny.
“This year we had 74 teams with 704
participants, the biggest relay we’ve
held,” he said.
“We’ve raised over $151,000 this year
alone, another record, and our top
fundraisers managed $7,000.
“Next year is our 10th anniversary,
and we’re aiming for 100 teams
participating.”
This year’s relay included a special guest,
with local resident and cancer battler four
-year-old Ashley Quinn-Henare officially
starting participants on their 15-hour
walk to fight cancer.
“Everyone involved has a story – it could
be a brother, a friend or a relative,” Mr
Kenny said.
“The relay is about sharing
experiences, fighting back
and finding a cure.
“It’s also about remembering those
who’ve lost their battle.”
afield as
Rockhampton,
the Jimboomba
Relay for Life
has been heavily
supported
by the local
community.
“Councillor Trevina Schwarz was our
patron for this year’s relay and a number
of local business got on board – they did
whatever we asked and much more,” he
said.
“It’s an absolute privilege to be a part of
the relay, it’s a pleasure to be involved.”
Started in the United States in 1985,
the relay has grown to a worldwide
movement with more than 130 million
participants raising over $500 million this
year alone.
The 2014 Jimboomba Relay for Life is
scheduled for 11-12 October.
Attracting participants from as far
Grant to teach waterwise habits
The grant will cover the costs associated
with plumbing in rainwater tanks to toilets
and installing a set of automatic cut-off
taps to help cut down on water wastage.
Councillor Trevina Schwarz said the
grant, valued at over $4,200, would help
the kindy cut its costs while teaching
kids about the importance of developing
smart water habits.
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“We all know that the sooner good habits
are taught, the more likely they are to
stay with children, and even get adopted
around the house,” she said.
“By undertaking this project to retrofit the
kindy, the children attending will be able
to learn with the centre as the project
unfolds, as well as through formal classes
and incidental education at important
times, such as handwashing.
“The centre will also save money on
water costs, which can be reallocated to
other important learning activities.
“I would like to congratulate the
association for their initiative – by making
sure kids pick up waterwise habits
early they are helping ensure a more
sustainable future for all.”
Installation work was to be completed
in late-November.
CR TREVINA SCHWARZ
p: 3412 5511
Division 11: Cedar Grove, Cedar Vale, Flagstone,
Greenbank, Jimboomba, Kagaru, Lyons, New
Beith, North Maclean, South Maclean, Undullah,
Veresdale, Veresdale Scrub and Woodhill. Refer to
map on page two for divisional boundaries.
DIVISION 11 NEWS
Children attending Jimboomba
Community Kindergarten will get a head
start on learning important waterwise
habits through an Envirogrant from Logan
City Council.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
As unpredictable as the weather is, one thing you can count on is the
Queensland summer storm.
And like many areas in South-East Queensland, Logan City can be
subjected to severe storms, particularly those involving lightning.
Logan’s storm season traditionally runs from November to March and
some simple steps taken now could give residents peace of mind
when the next storm strikes.
Preparation is critical
• Prepare an emergency kit
• Trim trees and branches well clear of your home (keep trees
under or near powerlines less than four metres high)
• Check/secure roofing
• Clean gutters and downpipes
• Clear yard of loose materials that may become wind-blown
hazards
• If possible, fit window shutters or, at least, metal screens
• Energex prefers trees not be planted under powerlines.
For more information visit www.energex.com.au
Preparing - when a storm is approaching
• Listen to your local radio/TV station for official advice and
warnings
• Visit Council’s website, facebook and twitter
• Do not tether dogs outside but shelter and secure pets in a
small room within the house if possible
• Store loose items inside (if possible, put outdoor furniture in
your pool)
• Shelter vehicles under cover or cover with tied tarpaulins/
blankets
• Secure doors and windows and draw curtains
• Put valuables, medications, spare warm clothing etc. in plastic
bags with your emergency kit
• Disconnect electrical items/outside TV aerials and turn off gas
• Fill bins and boats with water, in case of extreme winds
• Keep timber strips, hammer and nails handy.
Storms and festive season celebrations also impact our fourlegged friends with many sensitive to thunder and lightning. If you
know storms are approaching or an event is having fireworks, it
is always a good idea to secure your dogs and cats.
If your pet is missing contact Council’s Animal Management
Centre at 213 Queens Rd, Kingston. Phone 3412 5397.
Patrick is streets ahead in road safety
An initiative by Logan City Council to improve
pedestrian safety around schools has
claimed state honours.
Patrick Pace Car, an integral aspect of
Council’s SafeRoads4Logan campaign, won
the recent 2013 Queensland Road Safety
Award.
The awards, run by QUT’s Centre for
accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRS-Q), recognise practical
and positive road safety programs conducted
in the community.
Taking to the streets for the first time in 2011,
Patrick Pace Car, a Council vehicle branded
like a V8 pace car - complete with flashing
light, travels at 40km/hr throughout school
zones in the Logan City area. Patrick serves
as a reminder to motorists to adhere to the
legal speed limit, subsequently improving the
safety of students around many of Logan’s
schools.
The pace car is also supported by
Queensland Police.
“Council and local police regularly meet
to discuss the deployment of the pace
car and assess requests from schools
for Patrick to include their school in his
hectic schedule,” Council’s Traffic Safety
Coordinator Deva Naiker said.
“Patrick operates throughout all four
terms and patrols public and private
primary and secondary schools zones.
Demand for Patrick is increasing at such
a rate that Council is investigating the
possibility of adding another pace car to
the team.”
Deva Naiker and Cr Lutton with
the road safety awards.
Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton said Patrick Pace Car would play a major role in
Queensland Police’s Operation Back to School which will target speeding in
school zones in the first two weeks of February.
“Patrick will also visit rural and urban schools in February. Schools wanting to
have Patrick visit their school fete can call Council on 3412 3412,” he said.
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Logan City Council Libraries
Santa visits Toddler Time and Story Time!
See our online events calendar and What’s on for Christmas
workshops dates and times! www.logan.qld.gov.au/libraries
Beenleigh
Become a super sleuth Join in the National Summer
Reading Club
Win great
prizes!
Put on your detective cap this summer!
Investigate mysteries, hunt down clues
and become a master of disguise with
your favourite authors at Logan City
Council Libraries.
Put on your detective cap this
summer! Investigate mysteries,
hunt down clues and become a
master of disguise with some of
Register online www.summerreadingclub.
Jump online or participate at
your local public library.
org.au or at the library. Visit your library
to collect your reading log bookmark,
sticker and tattoos! Receive an entry for
the Super Sleuth prize draw every time you borrow
from a Logan City Council Library!
Greenbank
Hyperdome
Jimboomba
Toddler Time
Story Time
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mon 16 Dec - 10am
Santa Visits
Wed 18 Dec - 11am
Santa Visits
Mon 16 Dec - 11am
Santa Visits
Thu 19 Dec - 11am
Santa Visits
Logan Central
Logan North
Logan West
Marsden
Story Time
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Story Time
Wed 18 Dec - 10am
Santa Visits
Fri 13 Dec - 11am
Santa Visits
Tue 17 Dec - 10.30am
Santa Visits
Fri 20 Dec - 10am
Santa Visits
Story Time
Fri 13 Dec - 10am
Santa Visits
A ustralian Lib rary an d
Information Association
All Libraries
1 December 2013
to 31 January 2014
Library
Start the New Year with the ABC’s
Information
gardening guru Annette McFarlane.
Au st ralian
and
Association
Sessions include Beginners guide to
vegetable growing, Heirloom seed saving
and plant swap, and Create your own herb
garden. Spaces are limited so book early to
avoid disappointment. Book online at
www.logan.qld.gov.au/libraries or at your
Logan City Council Library.
Logan North Library, Sat 11 Jan - 10am
Beginners Guide to Vegetable Growing with Annette McFarlane
Would you like to grow vegetables, but don’t know how to get
started? Learn all the tips and tricks to growing great vegetables
in this session presented by Annette McFarlane. Whether
you garden on a balcony or have an enormous backyard, this
workshop will provide all the tips and tricks you need to grow
great vegetables.
Family fun day - Swagga like us
noon – 5pm, Saturday 15 February 2014
Come along and get involved! Join us on the last day of the Head and
sole: swagga like us and caps and kicks exhibitions.
• Live Hip Hop music performances
• Graff-writing and break dancing demonstrations
For more information visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery or
telephone 3412 5519
Jimboomba Library, Sat 18 Jan - 9am
Heirloom Seed Saving and Plant Swap with Annette McFarlane
Keen to save seed from plants in your garden? Interested in
heirloom varieties of vegetables and old fashioned cottage
garden plants? This workshop provides tips for preserving
pure seed lines, demonstrates dry and wet seed cleaning and
discusses seed storage. If you already save seeds or have plants
to share, bring them along to swap with others.
Beenleigh Library, Thu 30 Jan - 10am
Create your own herb garden with Annette McFarlane
Herbs are some of the easiest and most productive plants you can
grow. Great for beginner gardeners or those with limited space.
This small workshop provides you with the opportunity to create
your own mixed potted herb garden to
take home and enjoy. Learn how to
combine plants, what potting mix
and fertiliser to use and
how best to water.
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Head and Sole and Caps and Kicks exhibitions
10 January – 15 February
Logan Art Gallery
Corner Wembley Road and Jacaranda Avenue
Logan Central QLD 4114
Image above: Juse1,
Cookie Monster shoes,
2013, acrylic on canvas
shoes
Volunteers keeping the
community mobile
For many, a fall in the house or
an accident can mean the end
of independence and personal
mobility; as the cost of a
wheelchair or walker can be out
of reach.
One organisation committed to
helping restore independence
to hundreds in the community
by offering a range of personal
medical devices for hire at heavily
discounted rates is Beenleigh Red
Cross.
While the group is not widely
known, President Barbara Wishart
said it was here to help.
“We offer mobility hire services;
wheelchairs, walkers, crutches all sorts of things,” she said.
“We provide trauma teddies at
no cost to emergency services,
hospital and doctors’ surgeries so
distressed kids have something to
cuddle.”
Top: Volunteers Diane Crealy, Mike Moat and Cesarina Pereira.
Bottom right: President Barbara Wishart with a trauma teddy.
“A group of ladies come in and
do arts and crafts – we supply the
materials – and we sell those at a
very low rate,” Barbara said.
“We also have a little branch
at Logan Hospital. We accept
donations – any unwanted
equipment is welcome and
appreciated.”
Barbara said residents were now
approaching Beenleigh Red Cross
enquiring about equipment hire
before planned operations.
“We always need more
volunteers – anyone
interested should give us a
call,” she said.
Beenleigh Red Cross Craft Club
meets every second Saturday,
from 9am at the building inside
Beenleigh Showground. Entry is
via James St Gate 3. The building
is open until 3pm.
The Logan Hospital service is
located in a demountable building
near the main entrance.
Run entirely by volunteers,
Beenleigh Red Cross has about
30 staff on board but is keen for
more.
New garden initiative blossoms
The final seeds have been sown for Logan’s first community garden on Council land with talks
between Council and the Fryar Road Community Garden Committee progressing through the
adoption of a lease for the site.
“It’s been a long time in the planning but I think we’re nearly there,” she said.
“Once the garden is established it will provide a great community hub where friends
and neighbours can come together and plant fresh fruit and veggies, as well as
socialise over time in the garden.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing progress over the next few months – the
garden is an exciting project and will be a great addition to our community.”
Cr Breene donated $3,000 from her divisional funding to the establishment of the garden.
To find out more about community gardens, visit www.communitygarden.org.au
with Mayor Pam Parker and Cr Jennie Breene
10am to noon - Thursday 12 December 2013
Zarraffa’s Coffee, Beenleigh
114-118 George St, Beenleigh
CR JENNIE BREENE
p: 3412 3412 m: 0411 658 297
Division 12: Beenleigh, Eagleby, Edens Landing and
Holmview (part of).
DIVISION 12 NEWS
Councillor Jennie Breene said Council staff were continuing to work closely with the community
to help progress development, with hopes of breaking ground in the New Year.
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Watch out
for wildlife
on roads
Strategically placed wildlife corridor
warning signs have been placed on
roadsides in Springwood, Rochedale
South and Daisy Hill to help improve
motorist awareness and wildlife safety.
The permanent signs warn road users
to drive with caution and reduce their
speed because of potential wildlife
hazards on or near the road.
Councillor Lisa Bradley with Logan Vikings’ Lexie
Kuhnemann, Luke Harris, Charly Kuhnemann and
Tayla Raines.
Vikings victors of the water
Councillor Lisa Bradley said with
the Aqualogan Laurie Lawrence
Swim School and the Logan Vikings
Swimming Club based at the centre,
children could start a swimming
program from as young as four
months and continue through school
to adulthood.
“While there used to be lessons for
very young children and programs
for competitive swimmers, there was
nothing really in between,” she said.
“That’s all changed and it’s brilliant
how popular the facility has grown
to be.”
It continues to grow, with the Vikings
recording a 30 per cent increase in
new members this season alone.
Cr Bradley said the Vikings focused
not only on team success, but also
on team spirit.
“You can really notice the progress
and improvement of the group.”
Sisters Charly and Lexie
Kuhnemann, and Tayla Raines,
were among swimmers to represent
Queensland at the National
Australian Schools Championship
in Adelaide bringing home gold
and silver medals and smashing a
national record. Luke Harris won
gold at the Queensland Open Water
Championships in October.
“The Vikings and Council are training
the next generation of professional
swimmers – it’s exciting to think a
future international champion could
be training now at Logan North
Aquatic,” Cr Bradley said.
“Council appreciates hearing about
sightings of threatened or significant
wildlife or road kill because it can help
gather evidence about other areas
where warning signs may be needed,”
she said.
“We can all do our bit to help reduce
road kill by being alert for animals,
especially between dusk and dawn, in
bushland, and when driving through
gullies and approaching corners and
crests.”
If you see an injured animal, call the
Logan Wildlife Ambulance on 1300
ANIMAL. Report wildlife sightings at
logan.qld.gov.au/wildlife
“It’s amazing to see the progress
they are making with some of our
young swimmers. We have some
great achievers coming through.”
Visit www.
loganvikingsswimmingclub.com or
logan.qld.gov.au
“The Logan Vikings is more than just
training; it’s about letting children
develop their swimming in a positive
environment,” she said.
Watch out for wildlife!
with Mayor Pam Parker and Cr Lisa Bradley
10am to noon - Thursday 30 January 2014
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Rochedale Deli Café, 549 Underwood Rd, Rochedale
• Springwood, Dennis and Daisy Hill
roads in Springwood and Daisy Hill
• Underwood Rd in Rochedale South
CR LISA BRADLEY
p: 3412 3412
Division 1: Daisy Hill (part of), Priestdale,
Rochedale South, Springwood (part of) and
Underwood (part of).
DIVISION 1 NEWS
L
ogan North Aquatic Centre now
has a swimming program to
cater for all ages.
Councillor Lisa Bradley said the signs
were installed at strategic locations
after Council received community
feedback, via its wildlife reporting
webpage, that the areas were
‘hotspots’.
A rocky road
to success
When opportunity
knocks, you have to grab
it with both hands.
With a best throw of
9.98m, Paul is confident
he will crack 10m at the
late-November national
competition.
That is exactly what
many of Logan City’s
youth do – and
Woodridge students Paul
Raphael, 10, and Aimee
Mufasha, 17, are perfect
examples.
Paul’s sporting versatility
is evident in his selection
in the Brisbane SouthEast AFL side and
his ability to match it
with players two years
his senior in the interschool rugby league
competition.
Unknown to each other,
the two have one thing in
common – both arrived in
Australia as refugees and
both have embraced the
opportunities presented
to them in Logan.
Deputy Mayor Councillor Russell Lutton said Paul and
Aimee embodied the determination and commitment
demonstrated by so many of the city’s migrants.
“Both Paul and Aimee have had a tough start to life; Aimee
was born in a Rwandan refugee camp where she spent the
first 13 years of her life while Paul arrived from Uganda as a
refugee, leaving behind his mother and brother,” he said.
“They have been given the chance of better life in Logan
and are certainly not taking it for granted.”
For Paul, sport and support from teachers at St Paul’s have
opened doors of opportunity.
“He won the school shot put and progressed to Districts
which he won and the Met East carnival,” St Paul’s
Community Partnership Coordinator Jon Sorohan said.
“He trained hard in his yard after school. He was actually
using a large rock he found because he couldn’t afford his
own shot put. Once we found out about that we fixed him
up with one. He ended up winning the bronze medal at the
State Titles which was fantastic.”
She will reap the rewards of her hard work when she
spends 12 days in early January with like-minded students
at the National Science Fair.
After a series of interviews, Aimee was selected to represent
Logan Rotary Club, following in the footsteps of brother
Amiel, 18, who attended last year’s fair in Canberra. Cr
Lutton has helped cover some of the costs of the trip.
“I enjoy science, particularly chemistry and biology, you get
to see the world from a different point of view,” Aimee said.
“In Perth I will get to be exposed to all elements of
science and benefit from a series of intensive sessions
and workshops. Being part of this will absolutely help me
make the right decision on what I want to do in my future.
I definitely want to go to university; at this stage I am
considering a career in nutrition.
“Obesity is a major problem
and I want to do what I
can to help make people
healthier and have a better
lifestyle.”
Paul Raphael (above left) and
Councillor Russell Lutton with
Aimee Mufasha.
CR RUSSELL LUTTON
p: 3412 3412
with Mayor Pam Parker and Cr Russell Lutton
10am to noon - Friday 21 February 2014
Division 2: Woodridge, Logan Central, Kingston and
Underwood.
The Coffee Club - Underwood Market Place,
3215 Logan Rd, Underwood
DIVISION 2 NEWS
Paul, a Year 5 student at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School,
will represent Queensland at the National Primary Schools
Athletic Championships and is a promising rugby league
and AFL player, while Year 11 student Aimee has been
selected to travel to Perth in January for the National
Science Fair.
For Aimee, it is science
that captures her
interest and imagination.
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Do you know
a local hero?
When asked what it means to be
Australian, the general consensus
would be that we, as a nation, are all
about mateship and helping each other
out whenever we’re in need and Logan
City residents are no exception.
Volunteers raising reading skills
Imagine going to school and not speaking the same language as your
classmates or learning English for the first time in the classroom.
This is the reality for many students across Logan City.
Reading skills are the building blocks for life – it’s almost impossible to cope
with daily tasks such as banking or using technology without these essential
tools.
But there are consequences
for the broader community
as well. Literacy levels are
a major indicator of future
prosperity and economic
growth for the whole
community.
In response, Mayor Pam
Parker launched a volunteer
Reading in Schools program
to help students sharpen their
reading skills, improve literacy
and develop a lifelong love of
reading.
Council’s 2014 Australia Day Awards
aim to recognise the selfless work of
our “hidden heroes” who serve our
community in so many ways every day.
Whether it’s a friend’s community
involvement, a colleague’s outstanding
service, not-for-profit contributions or a
neighbour’s unselfish act of generosity
and compassion for the community
– this is Logan’s chance to recognise
everyday people who they feel make a
difference to our community.
Residents and community
members can be nominated
in the following categories:
• Citizen of the Year (presented to
a person for their endeavours,
achievements and community
involvement)
Launched in April, the
program consists of 44 Logan
City Council employees who
volunteer for one hour a week
to read with students at three
Woodridge primary schools.
• Young Citizen of the Year (aged 27
years or less - for someone who
has made a noteworthy contribution
during the current year and/or given
outstanding service to the local
community over several years)
Already reaching 150
students, the program is
having a visible effect on the
students – not only have their literacy levels significantly improved, but they are
more confident readers, able to read aloud to their classmates.
Nomination forms are now
available from Council’s customer
As further testament to the program’s success, the Reading in Schools
Program was recognised as the ‘biggest idea’ to come out of Queensland
libraries this year.
The program beat 18 other nominees to take home the top prize, the 2013
Big Ideas Award, at the Annual Queensland Public Libraries Association
conference last month.
Anyone interested in volunteering opportunities at Logan City Council libraries
to support reading and literacy should contact the Outreach Librarian on
3412 4459.
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Our community battled against the
odds throughout the January floods,
the worst Logan has seen in 21 years,
but our community spirit prevailed and
more local heroes emerged.
service centres at Logan Central,
Beenleigh and Jimboomba, online at
www.logan.qld.gov.au or by phoning
3412 5020. Nominations for the 2014
Awards close Monday 16 December
2013.
Winners will be announced at a special
function at the LEC on Australia Day,
Saturday 26 January 2014.
The Logan Thunder season is
well and truly underway.
Make sure you get to a game at
Logan Metro Sports Centre to
cheer the girls on!
Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton, Logan Hospital Executive Director Brett Bricknell,
Nurse Unit Manager Marian Rigney, Councillor Steve Swenson and Acting
Nurse Unit Manager Alison Stewart.
Team Zaraffas have some fun at the Fourth Annual Logan
Charity Golf Day held at the Carbrook Golf Course.
Mayor Pam Parker presented Rochedale
South’s Andrew Abrahams with a $20,000
sponsorship before he set off on a feat
bigger than most people even dream about
– rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, solo, in
a record breaking 46 days.
Andrew – team name Adventure4aCure
– will row 5,000 kilometres in the Talisker
Whiskey Atlantic Challenge to raise
$500,000 for disadvantaged children.
The Atlantic Challenge begins December 2.
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Marsden
students
shoot for
the stars
Marsden State High School
students had the opportunity
to shoot with the stars last
month when they were joined
by international basketball
player and motivational
speaker, Jim Brandon.
International basketball player and motivational speaker
Jim Brandon visits Marsden State High School.
The former Boston Celtics player,
who holds the record for the
highest points scored by an
American player in an international
competition, met 75 students in the school’s Basketball
Excellence Program and offered valuable motivational and
coaching advice, plus the chance to shoot a few hoops.
Marsden High Basketball Coordinator, Geoff Procter said he
jumped at the chance when Council and St.George Bank
approached him regarding Brandon’s visit.
“I couldn’t think of a better fit, especially as skill-development is
what really helps youth to build personal resilience and employ
positive decision making skills,” he said.
“His visit was an amazing opportunity for our basketball kids,
not just in terms of meeting a former NBA player and coach,
but with the excitement of his visit, numerous students have
expressed interest in further developing their basketball skills
and knowledge.”
A lifelong dream to take a wheeldriven vehicle over 400 miles per hour
is gearing up for a crack at a longstanding Australian speed record.
world land speed
record, providing our
run at the Australian
record is successful.
Trevor Slaughter, from Slaughter
Motorsport, will be spending this
Christmas fine-tuning plans to attempt
a record that has stood for 50 years,
breaking through 403 miles per hour
(nearly 650km per hour, or over six
times the top legal speed limit in
Queensland).
“That will mean taking
the vehicle to over
458 miles per hour, or
730km per hour.”
Mr Slaughter said the plan was to make
a trip to Lake Gardiner, South Australia,
in late-February 2014, spending three
weeks preparing and attempting the
record.
“The timing is fantastic – it will be the
50th anniversary of the great Donald
Campbell’s original record, set back in
1964,” he said.
“We’re aiming to go on to break the
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Mr Procter said the Marsden High Basketball Excellence
Program had been successfully running for four years and
aimed to provide students with sporting and academic
opportunities in a safe and supportive environment.
“The aim of the program is to improve students’ basketball
performance, academic results and attendance, and also
assist students in developing their self-confidence and a sense
of belonging,” he said.
“All successful students sign an academic and behaviour
contract which is closely monitored throughout the year,
to help students become a complete student athlete. The
program serves to help students develop goals for success in
life, not just basketball.”
Since 1991, St.George Foundation has donated more than
$20 million towards improving the lives of physically, socially or
economically disadvantaged Australian children.
Local community organisations can enquire about grant
funding by visiting www.stgeorgefoundation.com.au.
Land speed
attempt driving
forward
Slaughter’s ultimate aim
is to break 800km per
hour, a feat never before
achieved in a wheeldriven vehicle.
“It’s a big task, but our
team has been working
hard for years, finetuning and planning, he
said.
VISIT
www.slaughtermotorsport.com
“More men have gone to the moon
than have driven at over 400 miles per
hour on the earth – it’s taken some
phenomenal work.”
Wheel-driven land speed records rely
on piston or turbine engines driving
wheels as opposed to other land speed
records based on jet or rocket-driven
freewheeling vehicles.
MEET THE HEAT
AT THE LOGAN CITY MAYOR’S
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
JOIN US AT THE LOGAN METRO
SPORTS FIELDS ON DECEMBER 14
Huge cricket gala day, including the entire Brisbane Heat
team from 4:30pm with giveaways and prizes to be won.
Don’t miss Heater and his hovercraft as well as the
Brisbane Heat dance crew performing live on stage.
Australian singer and dancer TIMOMATIC
will be headlining on the main stage.
Run in conjunction with the Logan City Council for
the 2013 Logan City Mayor’s Christmas Carols
FREE Environmental event
Come See the Sea!
Wednesday 22nd January,
10.00am - 11.00am
Location: Eagleby
Want to get up close and personal with
some live marine creatures? Join us and Ocean Life
Education to get hands on and learn how even our
actions in Logan can affect marine life. Children’s show
suitable for primary school ages. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Bookings
This is a free event run by Logan City Council for Logan
residents. Bookings are essential and places are limited.
Email [email protected] or phone
3412 4491 to book or be placed on the mailing list for
future programs.
The 2014 World
Environment
Day Calendar
is now available!
The Calendar features winning
artwork from Logan’s talented
primary school children as well
important dates such as school holidays and some excellent eco tips
and information about Council’s environmental programs.
Every year between February and June, Logan City Council
hosts a primary school poster competition in celebration of World
Environment Day (which is held on 5 June every year). Primary
schools are encouraged to
participate in the competition
and have students create a
poster relating to the World
Environment Day’s theme for
the year, which in 2013 was
‘Think.Eat.Save’.
You can pick up your free copy
of the 2014 World Environment
Day Calendar from any of
Council’s customer service
centres or libraries.
Cover artwork/Mayor’s Choice winner:
Claudia McCutcheon, Grade 7,
St Edward’s Primary School.
January artwork/
Mayor’s Choice
Runner-up:
Ella Quill, Grade 5,
Canterbury College
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