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Logan City Council

Locality: Logan Central, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3412 3412

Address: 150 Wembley Rd 4114 Logan Central, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 16:40 Oct 28 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Details: Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... or people in Ipswich and parts of Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Brisbane City Council Areas. Issued at 4:38 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area south of Kingaroy, the area west of Kingaroy and Rosevale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Rosewood and Nanango by 5:00 pm and Ipswich, Blackbutt and Yarraman by 5:30 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

25.01.2022 Rolando Pisia is a youth worker who has played a pivotal role in the Sturdee Park Youth Engagement Project. He volunteers his time to make the local community a safer place by providing local youth with positive ways to engage in their local space. Rolando has delivered positive outcomes for the youth resulting in strengthened connections to their neighbourhood and increasing community safety. Thats why Rolando was awarded the 2019 Safe City Award volunteer category. If yo...u know a deserving group, program, organisation or volunteer like Rolando, nominate them for this years Safe City Awards bit.ly/3k5bJM1 (Rolando pictured on the left) #safecityawards #safecitylogan

25.01.2022 Bertie is not your average bicycle He’s equipped with the latest AI and has mapped hundreds of kilometres of the city’s footpaths looking for cracks that need fixing. He was developed right here in Logan by Council with the help of students from Griffith University. ... Check out the story of how Bertie came to be

24.01.2022 Your Resident's Guide is now available. With information from parks to pet registrations , waste and recycling services to events libraries and more. This compact booklet is your "go-to" guide for living in and connecting with the Logan community and helps access the many services available to you. Download your free copy today bit.ly/3jSOYKR

24.01.2022 STORM SEASON IS HERE The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting possible storms for tonight and tomorrow. Have you downloaded or signed up to our Logan Early Warning service? Get free early warnings for severe and dangerous weather before they happen via email, SMS or landline. Download the free app today or register today logan.qld.gov.au/earlywarning

24.01.2022 Do you have ideas on how to make our city even safer? Wed love to hear your thoughts on crime and community safety in Logan city. Complete our survey before 13 September bit.ly/2DZyAb2 #caringforlogan #safecitylogan

24.01.2022 13:07 Dec 14 QLD Flood Watch: Southeast Queensland From Fraser Island to the Queensland - New South Wales Border Details: QLD Flood Watch: Southeast Queensland From Fraser Island to the Queensland - New South Wales Border... Issued at 1:06 pm EST on Monday 14 December 2020 Flood Watch Number: 4 River level rises and minor flooding are possible across parts of the Flood Watch area during Monday and Tuesday. Widespread rainfall totals of between 100-300 mm have been recorded across the Logan, Albert and South Coast Rivers catchment areas in the 48 hours to 9am Monday. Localised heavier rainfall totals have been recorded, most notably 750 mm at Upper Springbrook. The Logan, Albert and South Coast River catchment areas are now saturated with renewed river level rises expected with forecast rainfall. Rainfall will continue from Brisbane to the Qld/NSW border during Monday. Storms are expected throughout the Flood Watch area during Monday and into Tuesday. A Severe Weather Warning remains current for the Flood Watch area. River level rises above the minor flood level are possible during Monday and Tuesday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes may continue throughout the Flood Watch area, most likely with storms. Catchments most likely to be affected include: Mary River Noosa River Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks Pine and Caboolture Rivers Upper Brisbane River Lower Brisbane River(Specifically the Bremer River, Warrill Creek and Brisbane Creeks) Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

24.01.2022 Meet Gabrielle Crotty, our humble 2020 Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year award winner. Nominated by her High School teacher Linda Carroll, Gabby not only helps the homeless and disadvantaged with Vinnies Australia, but also campaigns against bullying of youth in Logan! Do you know a top notch youth in Logan? Nominate them for the 2021 Australia Day Awards today: bit.ly/LCCAusDayAwards Read more about Gabby: bit.ly/NFlccAusDay

24.01.2022 Its time to remember to reduce our water usage - cause well be DAMned if we dont! Our dam levels have dropped below 60% capacity this means the SEQ regions drought response plan has been triggered. Were urging all residents to be mindful of how much water theyre using. Find out easy ways to reduce consumption via: www.logan.qld.gov.au/waterwise

23.01.2022 Remember to , slow down and keep your on the road! Did you know 15 lives have been lost on Logan roads this year? Take the pledge this National Road Safety Week at www.roadsafetyweek.com.au to drive safer so others can survive. Together we can make the roads safer. ... #NRSW #DriveSOS #saferoads4Logan

23.01.2022 Are these seats or are they giant pebbles? Maybe it's both? Urban art can transform an unused public space and create character and meaning We’re developing an Urban Art Strategy for the city’s activity centres and want to hear from you! ... You can guide urban art in Logan's centres by having your say bit.ly/3d5PUZv. Survey closes Sunday 1 November.

23.01.2022 15:10 Oct 27 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Laidley Details: Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... For people in parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 3:09 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Boonah, Gatton, Caboolture and the area southwest of Gympie. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, the area south of Gympie and Jimna by 3:25 pm and the area west of Noosa Heads, the area southeast of Gympie and Pomona by 3:55 pm. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. 48mm was recorded at Kalbar within an hour. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

22.01.2022 Youve cleared up around your property so it must mean youre prepared for a bushfire, right?!?! Clearing up around your property is just one part of planning and preparing for a bushfire. For tips on preparing your home before a bushfire logan.qld.gov.au/bushfire Get Ready Queensland

22.01.2022 We wish everyone involved in school exam blocks the best of luck and every success. You've got this! #examblock #qldexams

21.01.2022 Our most recent virtual Logan Art Gallery workshop video is now online. With Fathers Day around the corner this would make a unique, hand-made gift! Check it out via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFetA4WGcsg

20.01.2022 Use your heart to create some art Be part of a community art project open to all ages that will bring awareness to mental wellness in October in support of Mental Health Week. We are sending out free return postcards for you to express some positivity during this moment in time. Simply email your name, address and number of postcards youd like to receive to: [email protected] Find out more: www.logan.qld.gov.au/postcardsfromtheheart

20.01.2022 Dad jokes welcome, but only today. Happy Fathers Day

20.01.2022 Its official, summer has begun! Did you know that more than a third of childhood drowning incidents occur during the summer months in Queensland?* Make sure your pool complies with the current pool safety laws: A pool barrier that complies with the law... Be registered on the Pool Safety Register Have a valid Pool Safety Certificate (applies to current rental properties or properties for sale) Use the checklist and find out more via bit.ly/Ismypoolsafe *Source: Children’s Health Queensland

19.01.2022 13:42 Oct 28 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Springwood, Logan, Beenleigh, Moreton Bay, Sunnybank, Tamborine Details: Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... For people in Cherbourg, Somerset and parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 1:30 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area south of Toowoomba, the area northeast of Kingaroy, Blackbutt, Yarraman, Murgon, Cherbourg and Toogoolawah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Kilcoy, the area west of Kilcoy, Lake Somerset, Mount Kilcoy, Linville and Elgin Vale by 1:50 pm and Laidley, Gatton, Jimna, Mount Mee, Wamuran and Woodford by 2:20 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

19.01.2022 It's Get Ready Queensland Week (12-18 Oct). This means it's time for us all to get ready for the upcoming severe weather season Prepare your home and protect what matters most by completing 3 simple steps this week. : Make a plan ... : Pack supplies : Check your insurance For more tips logan.qld.gov.au/prepareyourhome #GetReadyQueensland Bureau of Meteorology

19.01.2022 Have you booked your tickets for the FREE Christmas Lights Trail yet? Yule be sorry to miss out on this event. These following sessions are booked out, but there's still plenty more sessions available, so hurry and book your free tickets now: bit.ly/lights-trail Please note this is a free event - do not purchase tickets. If you can't make your session please cancel your booking :)

19.01.2022 Sometimes, looks can be deceiving Broad-leaved pepper trees can out-compete and replace our native species and also harbour diseases that affect citrus. To find out how to control broad-leaved pepper tree with herbicides, check out https://bit.ly/3io2uVy.

18.01.2022 14:37 Oct 27 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Ipswich, Logan, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Cleveland, Brisbane Details: QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... For people in Southeast Coast and parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:34 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2020. Severe thunderstorms are still occurring about the southeast. Weather Situation: Thunderstorms have quickly merged into rain areas while some embedded, heavy thunderstorms remain severe. Large hail is now considered unlikely, particularly since weak supercells have now weakened. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Ipswich, Stanthorpe, Caboolture, Cleveland, Gatton and Jimboomba. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Highlands and Coalfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

18.01.2022 14:30 Oct 28 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large possibly Giant Hail, Heavy Rain, Destructive Winds. Gayndah, Wahoon, Barlyne, Windera Details: QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large possibly Giant Hail, Heavy Rain, Destructive Winds... For people in Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:28 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2020. Embedded and discrete supercells impacting areas around Gayndah and Caboolture. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Coolangatta, Stanthorpe, Caboolture, Cleveland, Gatton and Jimboomba. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Moreton Island, Cherbourg, Caboolture, Caloundra, Wondai, Murgon, Gayndah, Mundubbera, Kilcoy, Nambour and Redcliffe. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

17.01.2022 Were committed to creating a safer City of Logan through our new Safe City Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2025. To have your say and provide feedback on our draft strategy visit: bit.ly/safecitystrategy. Feedback is open until 11 October 2020. #caringforlogan #safecitylogan

17.01.2022 EVENT CANCELLED MONDAY 14 DECEMBER Good things come to those who wait they say! Unfortunately with the wet weather continuing, the Christmas Lights Trail will be cancelled tonight. If you were booked in to see the event tonight, you will receive an email with an option to book for another day. We will do our very best to accommodate you at another session.

17.01.2022 Q: What do cyclists have in common with Brisbane Lions? A: Their battle with Magpies. Stay safe this swooping season. #swoopingseason

16.01.2022 Are you looking for some free school holiday activities? Take a look at these virtual workshops, book in today so you dont miss out! Take home science and robots Fri 25 Sep, 2pm - 3pm bit.ly/LogLibRobots... Kitchen chemistry virtual workshop Thu 1 Oct, 10am 11am bit.ly/LogLibSlushies Drawing story boards with Gregg Dreise Wed 23 Sep, 1.30pm 2.30pm bit.ly/LogLibsStoryboard #loganlibraries #schoolholidays

16.01.2022 Do you love cats? Well this year's Volunteer of the Year Deborah Bright sure does. She is the founder of Little Paws Kitten Rescue Association and has helped save the lives of over 10,000 cats. ... Over the years, she has helped rescue and rehome cats for people in the community who have gone through tough times. Check out the video to see her incredible generosity in action!

15.01.2022 Qld Road Safety Week is a great reminder to keep our children safe as we drop off and pick them up at school. Remember to keep the flow Stop, Drop and Go! Stop. Only let your child out when you have reached the next available space in the loading zone Drop your child off (on the footpath). Stay in your car unless you need to help with bags or seatbelts. You cant leave your vehicle unattended or stop for longer than 2 minutes... Wave goodbye, then youre good to Go! For more information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/schoolparking #streetsmartsQLD #saferoads4logan #cityoflogan StreetSmarts See more

15.01.2022 Jacarandas are decorating our parks with purple "snow" Make sure you travel along Jacaranda Ave in Logan Central for this beautiful display before the end of the season. Have you captured a Jacaranda in full bloom? Share your snaps below ANZAC Park, 200 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central

15.01.2022 Our koalas mate the old fashion way - in person! Please keep an eye out for them on the road as they look for their perfect match. If you spot a koala or a wildlife friend out and about, report it via: bit.ly/wildsights. Your sightings help us keep track of our wildlife.

15.01.2022 Are you interested in testing out the new canoe and kayak trails on the Logan and Albert rivers? A Come-and-Try day will be held on Saturday 28 November at Larry Storey Park, Waterford from 10am - noon. Various water craft will be available for the public to get involved. Bookings are essential by emailing [email protected] prior to Friday 27 November, 4.30pm.

14.01.2022 Would you like to be waterwise the easy way? Why not populate your garden with plants that require very little water! These top 10 plants are drought-tolerant and will brighten up any garden. If you'd like to find out more about each plant take a look at our flyer via the comments section.

13.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE BAN Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES have issued a local fire ban for Logan City and surrounding areas effective Saturday 28 Nov, 1am and will remain in place until Wednesday 2 December, 11.59pm. More details below

12.01.2022 Do you have a favourite place, building, business or event that is well designed and creates an appealing environment? Nominate them for a 2020 Logan Urban Design Award logan.qld.gov.au/luda Submissions close Sunday 13 September.

12.01.2022 What does your future City of Logan look like? Your opportunity to contribute feedback on the future of our city during this stage of engagement closes on Sunday 25 October. Let us know haveyoursaylogan.com.au/vision P.S You can also check out what ideas other people have contributed too

12.01.2022 Have your say on our Draft Customer Experience Strategy. In late 2019 we asked our residents for feedback and improvement ideas on the customer service they received from us. We took all of this valuable information and developed a Draft Customer Experience Strategy. And now we want to know... did we hear you correctly when you told us how we were going? To have your say, visit: haveyoursaylogan.com.au/customer-experience-strategy-draft

11.01.2022 10:25 Dec 14 QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain & Damaging Winds. Details: QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain & Damaging Winds... For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:23 am Monday, 14 December 2020. SEVERE WEATHER OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND TODAY AND TUESDAY MORNING. Weather Situation: A strong upper level low near Fraser Island has recently induced a complex surface low over Sunshine and Gold Coast Waters. This complex low is forecast to move ashore early this afternoon and continue its west-southwestward track while weakening into Tuesday. Abnormally high tides exceeding the highest tide of the year are once again expected on Tuesday morning's high tide. Dangerous surf conditions will continue about exposed beaches for the remainder of today and in combination with the abnormally high tides could lead to significant coastal erosion about areas exposed to wave action. Periods of heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding remains possible south of about Bribie Island this morning and afternoon. Six-hourly rainfall totals of 100mm to 150mm are likely in areas. Locally heavy falls are possible to the north of this area with thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued as necessary. Damaging winds with gusts of around 90km/h are possible over exposed coastal and elevated areas south of about Redland Bay. This includes the Gold Coast, Gold Coast Hinterland and the Southern Border Ranges east of about Darlington. A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Logan and Albert Rivers. A Flood Watch is current for catchments from Fraser Island to the Queensland/New South Wales border. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast and adjacent hinterland areas, Brisbane, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island, Cleveland, Redcliffe, Jimboomba, Beaudesert and Springbrook. 24 hour rainfall totals to 9am Monday: Upper Springbrook: 229mm Maleny: 211mm Miami: 207mm O'Reillys: 175mm Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas. * Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items. * If near the coastline, stay well away from the water's edge. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

11.01.2022 Its spring and our slytherin friends are out again! Remember, your best defence isnt dark arts but distance! Find out more ways to keep safe from snakes this spring via: https://goo.gl/buq1LT

11.01.2022 October 10 18 is QLD Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is Take Time for mental health. Over the next week we’ll be sharing events and initiatives around Logan City that support mental health as well as statistics to help break down the stigma around mental health on our event page. Click "going" or "interested" below to follow our event page.

11.01.2022 PLANNED BURN Weather permitting, a planned burn is scheduled for Wednesday 2 Sept from 10am. Lance Road Park, Greenbank Residents are advised that surrounding suburbs may be affected by smoke. Here are some handy tips if there is smoke near your home:... close doors and windows bring in your washing limit outdoor activities if youre sensitive to smoke If you are driving through the area take note that there will be altered traffic conditions. If there is decreased visibility, please take a little more care to drive to the conditions. For more information logan.qld.gov.au/plannedburns Staff will be onsite for the duration of operations, and will monitor overnight and into the following day to ensure the site remains secure following this planned burn.

11.01.2022 Our community engagement survey is closing soon! Help shape the future of our City Have your say by 6 September: bit.ly/HYS_communityengage

11.01.2022 COUNCIL GRANTS AND FUNDING INFORMATION SESSION Join us Thursday 5 November for a free, fun and informative online session where we'll provide you with a snapshot of grants and funding available from Logan City Council. Our grants and funding cover a range of interests like: ... Sports Arts Events Environment Community inclusion Investment attraction With so many on offer, this online session will support you to find the right grant! Register here bit.ly/LCCGrants

10.01.2022 For the month of September, well be replacing ageing fire hydrants across the following suburbs to make sure they operate effectively if needed by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES Crestmead Boronia Heights Park Ridge Park Ridge South... Greenbank Some residents may experience some minor water disruptions when hydrants are replaced. Well drop a notice with additional details in your letterbox 2 business days prior to when well be in your area, if you have any questions please email: [email protected] Thanks in advance for working with us to make our city safer

10.01.2022 What doesn't belong in the toilet ? #DontRushToFlush

09.01.2022 Planning a special event or get together? Let us know a great local restaurant or venue you would book for your next special occasion and you could go in the draw to win a $50 gift card. T&Cs bit.ly/38R5msp #ThinkLocalBuyLogan

09.01.2022 Tomorrow, Wednesday 25 we will unveil the first purple bench in the City of Logan to help raise awareness of domestic and family violence. Be one of the first to sit on the landmark memorial in Beenleigh Town Square and post a photo to show your support for victims past and present. The purple bench and a plaque will be officially unveiled at 4pm followed by a 'silent vigil' on nearby footpaths. Read more: bit.ly/LCCpurplebench If you are or know of someone who is a victim of domestic or family violence please seek help and visit: bit.ly/3kYENnH

09.01.2022 What am I? I can cause damage to pipes Am made up of oils, rags, flushable wipes, tissues and paper towels Smell pretty disgusting Cost thousands each year to remove... #DontRushToFlush

09.01.2022 Be someone’s secret Santa this year by helping local charities. Last year, through the generosity of residents and businesses, Logan based charity Lighthouse Care was able to fill the Christmas wish lists for over 600 vulnerable children. See how you can help Lighthouse Care and other amazing local charities to spread some Christmas joy this year: bit.ly/christmas-kindness

08.01.2022 Are you taking care of your mental wellbeing? Its important to use each of the below six building blocks of mental wellbeing regularly. Which of the below would you like to focus on this week? Embrace nature - step outside, connect with nature and take care of our planet Keep learning - challenge your mind and seek out new things Connect more - develop relationships, stay connected and take care of each other Take notice - be mindful, stay in the moment and expe...rience the world around you Get healthy - be active, eat and sleep well Show kindness - give back, show gratitude and bring joy to others #caringforlogan Queensland Health

07.01.2022 How well are you prepared for a bushfire? Test your knowledge by clicking on each of the images and comment in the post. For more info about bushfire preparedness logan.qld.gov.au/bushfire Get Ready Queensland

07.01.2022 Additional locations added by Queensland Heath for COVID contact tracing. For full list visit : https://bit.ly/31FyqPR

06.01.2022 What do you see when you look at this urban art in Logan? Urban art can help capture imagination express creativity and start meaningful conversations If you want to help guide urban art in the city’s activity centres, we want to hear from you! ... Complete the short survey by Sunday 8 November https://bit.ly/3d5PUZv

06.01.2022 Last chance to complete our 2020 Safe City Survey! Complete our survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 gift vouchers. Survey closes 13 September bit.ly/2DZyAb2 Your feedback is much appreciated and will help shape future crime prevention and community safety projects.... #caringforlogan #safecitylogan See more

06.01.2022 Meet Claire, Mohammed & Evan, City of Logan residents and business owners The business trio are looking to take the next steps with their business, and need support with IT, legal and accounting services. Can you help the team with recommendations for Logan based businesses that can support their business needs. Let us know and you could go in the draw to win a $50 gift card for helping the trio out.... T&Cs bit.ly/3gRNoXN #ThinkLocalBuyLogan

06.01.2022 Home to 217 different ethnic communities, the City of Logans cultural diversity has resulted in a wide range of authentic and multicultural cuisines on offer at local restaurants, cafes and markets. You dont have to travel overseas to experience new and exotic tastes and flavours of Asia, Africa, South America, Middle East, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands and lots more. You can find them all in our city! Whats your go to place for your favourite cuisine? ... Think Local, Buy Logan

05.01.2022 Calling for nominations for the 2020 Logan Urban Design Awards. Acknowledge projects, businesses, events and programs both large and small that exemplifies design excellence in the urban environment Submissions close Sunday 13 September. Nominate today logan.qld.gov.au/luda

05.01.2022 13:53 Oct 28 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds. Coolangatta, Burleigh, Coomera, Nerang, Beaudesert Details: Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds... For people in Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts. Issued at 1:48 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2020. Vast thunderstorm activity across southeastern Queensland with some embedded severe cells. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Coolangatta, Stanthorpe, Caboolture, Cleveland, Gatton and Jimboomba. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

04.01.2022 **PARK UPGRADE** The Albert River Park at Eagleby has just had a makeover and is officially open! Come along to the park this weekend with your family and friends to enjoy the new adventure playground featuring: Multi-level playground with cabins, nets, bridges and slides Shade sails making for a cool place to relax and have fun Outdoor table tennis table 20m long flying fox

04.01.2022 15:40 Oct 28 QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large possibly Giant Hail, Heavy Rain, Destructive Winds. Details: Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large possibly Giant Hail, Heavy Rain, Destructive Winds... For people in Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Redland City Council Areas. Issued at 3:40 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:35 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Proston. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect the area northwest of Kingaroy by 4:05 pm and Kingaroy, the area south of Kingaroy and the area west of Kingaroy by 4:35 pm. Other severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beenleigh, Cleveland, Rainbow Beach and the area south of Toowoomba. They are forecast to affect Southport, South Stradbroke Island and Helidon by 4:05 pm and Laidley, Gatton and Grandchester by 4:35 pm. Damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

04.01.2022 STORM SCENARIO: You’ve finished cooking dinner and everyone is ready to eat. Suddenly, the lights start flickering and then the power is out ***things running through my head right now*** Fridge - I just did a week’s worth of groceries Candles, candles.where are the candles?... Phone - why didn’t I fully charge it before? Water - How will I shower tonight? (for those with electric water pumps) What would you do if there was a power outage at your home during a storm?

04.01.2022 Who loves to cook!? Join our hands-on cooking class that focuses on creating healthy but amazing tasting food! Book into our Cooking for a Healthy Heart class running on Saturday 19 Sept at Logan West Community Centre, Hillcrest for only $3 bit.ly/2FlzGPc For more Live Well Logan events visit: logan.qld.gov.au/livewellevents #livewelllogan

04.01.2022 Last winter, firefighters attended 525 house fires in Queensland. Nearly half of these started in the kitchen Most kitchen fires are preventable. Protect your home from fire logan.qld.gov.au/firesafehome #BeHouseFireReady

03.01.2022 If you've been in contact with us, or used our facilities we'd love to hear from you! Not sure if you have? Here are just some of our many services and facilities: Parks, playgrounds & bike paths Immunisation services Waste & Recycling facilities Pools, sport fields & gyms... Facebook Phone call Our website Lodged a application Made a payment Visited the customer service centre We use this feedback to help improve Let us know how we're going via haveyoursaylogan.com.au/logan-listens

03.01.2022 Do you want to learn how to attract more beautiful native birds to your backyard? Feeding birds is only one of many ways you can change your garden into a place that wildlife call home . Register for this Live Stream with Professor Darryl Jones via: bit.ly/LLBIRDS #loganlibraries

03.01.2022 Meet another Logan legend Linda Gaffaney who volunteers at Crowson Park Riding for the DisAbled located in Greenbank. Linda’s incredible work teaching disabled people to ride horses has resulted in her getting nominated for the City of Logan Volunteer of the Year Award. Although she lives with a disability, Linda proves to us all that anything is possible. Watch the video to find out more!

03.01.2022 UPDATE 3:40 pm : Carbrook Waste & Recycling Facility is OPEN again QFES have attended to the fire and the site is safe to be open! *** Carbrook Waste & Recycling Facility has been temporally closed due to a minor fire! ... The closest alternative to the Carbrook facility is Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility. Located at: 41 Recycle Way, Heritage Park Open until 5:30 pm today.

03.01.2022 Join Logan City Council and Black Dog Institute for a free webinar in support of International Men's Day! Words like ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’ are often misused and misunderstood. Join us to hear Bob's story, a retired Police Officer, as he speaks from the heart to share his personal story and experience with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. Date: 19 November... Time: 6pm to 7pm (Queensland time) To register for this event, visit bit.ly/intmenvideo

03.01.2022 A night of free Christmas festivities is coming to Beenleigh Town Square Bring the whole family along to enjoy a special singing and dancing Christmas show, food trucks, interactive retro games and animated movie Arthur Christmas on the big screen. Saturday 12 December from 5pm at Beenleigh Town Square... Bring your own chair or picnic rug Registrations are essential https://btschristmas.eventbrite.com.au See more

02.01.2022 Have you got a spare 30mins today? Our Live Well Logan program has developed a free beginners yoga class for you to do whenever you have spare time. Grab a mat, find your inner peace and once you're done, let us know how you found our yoga class. We've also uploaded it to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3ikpmF4 If you'd like to discover more free and low-cost healthy and active programs visit: bit.ly/LWLYevents #LiveWellLogan

01.01.2022 WIN a $50 gift card Take the short KRANK survey to go in the draw to win bit.ly/krankhys20 We'd love to receive your feedback and ideas to help make the KRANK school holiday program the best for you and your family The survey closes Sunday 13 Dec. T&Cs apply.

01.01.2022 But R U really OK? www.ruok.org.au #RUOK #ruokday2020 #ruokeveryday

01.01.2022 Bring the kids and a picnic and explore the historic Mayes Cottage these holidays Plus, pick up your free family activity pack. Suitable for children ages 5-10 years. Entry is free. Mayes Cottage opens Thu to Sat 10am to 4pm. We're located at 20 Mawarra St, Kingston. For more information, visit logan.qld.gov.au/mayescottage