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25.01.2022 Happy Teacher Aide Day!! Proud to know these legends who make the education system better for kids, families and teachers. Thank you!! #teacheraid #thankyou #logankidsdeservethebest #division3logan #mindyrusselldivision3 #fromourcommunityforourcommunity... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

25.01.2022 FREE Learn to Swim Program! September 21st to 25th (so get in quick). For more info or to book, call:... 3412-5645 Logan North Aquatic Centre 3412-4914 Beenleigh Aquatic Centre #free #swimming #division3logan #mindyrusselldivision3 #fromourcommunityforourcommunity Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

25.01.2022 It was great to chat with our Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Steven Miles about all things COVID and the Logan Hospital (including my recent stay). For the updated CONTACT TRACING list, head to: https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing For your nearest TESTING CLINIC, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-in/testing-and-fever-clinics... We're still doing a stellar job of keeping this thing at bay. Please continue: physical distancing hand hygiene getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms, and taking care of one another Steven Miles - Health & Ambulance Services Minister & MP for Murrumba Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

25.01.2022 ACT FOR PEACE RATION CHALLENGE Please follow this link to help Bronwyn from the Salvos raise much needed funds and awareness. To show that she stands with refugees, she'll live off a refugee camp ration pack for a week (think LOTS of rice!)... I did this challenge 2 years ago and I'll admit that I sobbed on day 6 and nearly gave up. It was a really eye-opening experience and it taught me how much we take fresh food for granted. YOU CAN DO IT BRON! Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~from our community

25.01.2022 Happy Monday!! Here are some more pics from yesterday's incredible event. Despite all to see and do, it seems that my favourite attraction was catching up with people. Also, thanks a million to the many many people it took to make this event what it was!! I can't wait to see it improve again next year. Councillor Mindy Russell ... #fromourcommunityforourcommunity See more

24.01.2022 OPTIONAL GREEN BIN! From July 2021, you can opt to receive a fortnightly green bin collection service. You can choose from a choice of 3 bin sizes available (140lt, 240lt & 360lt), from as little as $1 a week.... YOU CAN REGISTER NOW @ www.logan.qld.gov.au/green-waste-recycling-service-registra YOU CAN FIND MORE INFO @ www.logan.qld.gov.au/greenwastebin Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~from our community

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Meals on Wheels - Shailer Park for being recognised for their above and beyond service to the community during COVID lock down. Commonwealth Bank Loganholme generously presented the team of volunteers with $500 to show their appreciation. Cr Miriam Stemp and I were grateful to be invited to celebrate the occasion with tea and the best scones in town. Miriam Stemp Division 10 Councillor - Dedicated to the Community of Logan ... Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

23.01.2022 Check out the incredible 2-day Play Collective event at Meakin Park! Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

23.01.2022 LOCATIONS FOR DEMOCRASAURUS! A couple of weeks ago, I climbed up inside the Democrasaurus' cage, cleaned him up and dressed him for Christmas. He's spent some time wishing a Merry Christmas to passers-by in a couple of spots in Division 3.... Where would you like to see him moved to next? Let me know in the comments. Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

22.01.2022 The Logan Emergency Services Santa Run! Please SHARE with any friends with kids who LOVE emergency vehicles!! If you live on the route, please pop out to see the convoy and give your emergency service heroes and Santa a wave on Christmas Day! ... MAP https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer SCHEDULE 8:30am start at Woodridge Fire & Rescue Station Left onto Kingston Road Left onto Southgate Drive Left onto Ewing Drive Right onto Fairdale Street Left onto Avoca Street Left onto Ormesby Street Left onto Hunter Street Right onto Smith Road Left onto Station Road Left onto Bruce Road Right onto Hague Street Left onto Huron Street Right onto Balladonia Street Left onto Orchid Street Right onto Ewing Road Right onto Defiance Road Left onto North Road Left on Station Road Stop at 31 Station Road for 15 to 30 minutes at ADRA Community Centre Continue Station Road Left onto Carmody Street Right onto Ewing Road Right onto Wembley Road Left onto Jacaranda Ave Right onto Attunga Street Left onto Juers Street Left onto Polaris Ave Right onto W Bega Road Right onto Antares Ave Left onto Velorum Drive Left onto Barossa Street Right onto Apodis Street Left onto Aquarius Drive Left onto Juers Street Left onto Bardon Road Left onto Third Ave Left onto Second Ave Continue onto Waratah Drive Left onto Chambers Flat Road Right onto Muchow Road Left onto Logan Reserve Road Left onto Kingston Street Right onto Monash Road Left onto Haig Road Right onto Station Road Right onto Carnival Street Left onto Loganlea Road Left onto Armstrong Road Left into Logan Hospital Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

22.01.2022 Happy Diwali neighbours!! Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

22.01.2022 Public Health Alert Have you or someone you know recently been to The Glen Hotel on Wed 16 December from 11am? If so, please monitor your health, get tested if you develop any symptoms and isolate until you receive results. ... The list of contact tracing locations is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/covid-19/contact-tracing To find your closest testing location, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

22.01.2022 Wonderful news!! Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

21.01.2022 See you there!!

21.01.2022 Happy birthday to beautiful Kim, the manager at Kingston East Neighbourhood Group!! You are so loved by us all!! Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

21.01.2022 Don't get stuck in a bad credit contract! Kingston East Neighbourhood Group is a No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provider and can provide those on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit (nils.com.au). Loans are available from $300 to $1,500 for essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines, computers, furniture and medical procedures. ... Please call KENG on 3808 1684 to book an appointment. Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

21.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE to get the word out! Buy a piece of authentic Aboriginal art and help raise funds for Mabel Park High students. https://mabelparkshs.eq.edu.au/our-community/fundraising... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

21.01.2022 Happy Father's Day Dad! Thanks for raising us functionally enough that we grew up happy, but dysfunctionally enough that we have great senses of humour! #happyfathersday #sisters #mindyrusselldivision3 #rosecolouredglasses #fromourcommunityforourcommunity... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

20.01.2022 Postal vote applications opened today! I think I'll be prepolling this election, but if you want to apply for a postal vote, the easiest way is online @ https://bit.ly/ECQpostal Councillor Mindy Russell... from our community~for our community See more

20.01.2022 Its YOUTH NIGHT!!! 5.30pm - 8.30pm Come down to Base HQ tonight.. Open to all Youth A safe place to come & chill with your mates or make some new friends ... EAT - LAUGH - PLAY Check in on your friends - family - neighbours today and every other day ARE U OK?

19.01.2022 As I sit in my office calling residents and looking out the window, I'm suddenly distracted by this talented bunch in the Art Gallery car park! Edit: Who else wants to find out who these guys are? Let's tag our mates and share until we find these legends! Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council... from our community~for our community See more

18.01.2022 Energex Facebook update: "A widespread outage from the Gold Coast to Caboolture is affecting 375,000 customers. Cause and duration unknown - we are investigating urgently. When we know more, we will update this page. Please assist by only contacting us for life-threatening issues, as our call teams have no additional details they can provide at this time."

16.01.2022 Anyone already tried the Cherry Berry Meringue Pie at Extraction Artisan Coffee? Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

16.01.2022 And that's the end of a winning streak! My first cold all year. Yesterday Queenslanders took their millionth COVID test. Today I took my first. ... Even with mild symptoms, it's important that we rule it out. My doctor says I should get my result tomorrow. Until then, it's iso at home for me. #covid_19 #gettested #selfisolation #waiting #dotherightthing #mindyrusselldivision3 #fromourcommunityforourcommunity Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

15.01.2022 Thank you Adrian and Andrew for inviting me along to the Springwood Australian Football Club for the Indigenous Round 4 match against the Beenleigh Buffaloes Australian Football Club. I was proud to wear this year's stunning jersey, designed by Rhan Hooper along with Shannon Fentiman MP, Mick de Brenni for Springwood and Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City. ... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

15.01.2022 It's just so awesome to see the Slacks Creek Rugby League Football Club finally get a new clubhouse! Congrats to everyone involved! A community isn't a building, but a building gives a community a home. Mick de Brenni for Springwood... Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City QRL - Queensland Rugby League Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

15.01.2022 Thrown into the deep end! Today chatting to Holly from ABC News about the incredible Logan Swim program. Logan City Council is proud to be awarded Federal funding to partner with the ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland and the The Aqua English Project to deliver culturally appropriate swimming sessions. These sessions promote water safety, community inclusion and employment pathways for migrants and refugees who call Logan home. ... Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

14.01.2022 Let's bring Honey home for The Family Place! PLEASE SHARE AND TAG "Over the weekend, our precious Honey was stolen. With the help of some community members, we were told of her location.... Special thanks to the Queensland Police Service for investigating our "missing person" report. We have narrowed down her location to Daisy Hill. Please, if you find her or know of her whereabouts, please contact us on 3208 1263 or drop her off the the centre NO QUESTIONS ASKED! We just want her home, safe and sound." Councillor Teresa Lane Div 2 LCC Daisyhill Farm Petshop Daisyhill Logan Together Logan City Council Daisy Hill State School Daisy hill 4127 community group St Coco Cafe Daisy Hill Squash & Racquet Club Mick de Brenni for Springwood Jim Chalmers MP Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

14.01.2022 Council invites you to participate in this survey that will gauge your perceptions of crime and community safety within the City of Logan. Your responses will help to prioritise community safety and crime prevention activities to be delivered throughout 2021. To have your say, please head to https://haveyoursaylogan.com.au/safe-city-logan-community-s... Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

14.01.2022 In today's stunning weather, I was honoured to join a special event at Mabel Park State High School, for opening the Charles Holland Memorial Field. It was wonderful to celebrate with friends, neighbours and colleagues, including impressive students, dedicated school staff, Jim Chalmers MP, Cameron Dick MP, Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City, Jon Raven - Deputy Mayor of Logan, Cr Laurie Koranski - Division 4 Logan City Council and Lote Tuqiri! Councillor Mindy Russell ... #fromourcommunityforourcommunity See more

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the Logan City Softball Association for a weekend of victory! They won in the Open Mens State Titles with one of the youngest teams me comp. More than half of their players under 18! They also won the QLD CUP for the second time in a row. ... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

14.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY There's one week left of the community consultation period for the Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway stage of the M1 North upgrade. You can contact TMR to have your say at ... www.tmr.qld.gov.au/DaisyHilltoLoganMwy [email protected] 1800 314 763 Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

13.01.2022 Negative COVID result in less than 24 hours! Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community... (*Image unfortunately accurate)

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/158568724186897/posts/3590593780984357/

13.01.2022 A long post... More arts funding!!!! Artists looking for funds for a creative project that will benefit the City of Logan are invited to apply to the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Applications for the next funding round are now being accepted.... Individuals, groups and organisations can apply for grants up to a maximum of $8000. RADF funding is open to develop one-off creative projects. Professionals and emerging professionals from all forms, including dance, music, design, museum and cultural heritage, new media, visual arts, writing and theatre, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must either live in the City of Logan or show that their project will benefit Logan. Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, October 27 for projects starting after Friday, January 1, 2021. Local historic research, art installations and community workshops have been funded through past RADF grants. All RADF applicants must have an active Australian Business Number. Applicants are asked to discuss their grant proposal prior to submission by contacting Councils RADF Liaison Officer on 3412 5426 or emailing [email protected] Applications must be submitted online. Before applying, applicants must read the RADF Guidelines for Applicants 2020/21. These guidelines and more information is available online at logan.qld.gov.au/radf Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

13.01.2022 . . . . . . COVID UPDATE: HYPERDOME (Please share and tag your loved ones).... . . . . . . If you were at the Hyperdome on Wednesday afternoon, please check this list of venues attended by someone who later tested positive. If you have ANY symptoms, no matter how mild, please get tested then stay at home until you receive a negative result. For your nearest TESTING CLINIC, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-in/testing-and-fever-clinics Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

13.01.2022 A few mates faces here! Congrats on all the amazing work you do alongside families in our community. Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

12.01.2022 The Logan Planning Scheme amendments take into effect on Monday. The Scheme guides development to make Logan an even better place to live and work. For us in Div 3, the biggest changes will hopefully attract more coffee roasters like Extraction and microbreweries like the Monkey Tree. ... Thanks to everyone for your ideas earlier in the year and please keep them coming. For more info, check out the PD Hub site https://devet.loganhub.com.au/#/landing Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

12.01.2022 MORE GREAT NEWS from Oct 1st More people who can gather outdoors at venues and events (outdoor dining, beer gardens, theme parks & zoos), from 1 per 4 sq/m to 1 per 2 sq/m. The maximum number of attendees permitted at events with a COVID Safe Checklist will increase from 500 to 1000 per day. ... Seated capacity at outdoor venues with a COVID Safe Plan can increase from 50% to 75%. Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

12.01.2022 A HUGE congratulations to Daisy Hill's Faith, who won the young artist competition for QLD Child Protection Week - September 6-12 2020. Faith spent 3 weeks using Lego to build a safe school of happy students and teachers, including a popcorn machine, dance room, handwashing class, diamond hunting, teleportation/time machine devices and a camp site with a magic marshmallow tree. Science class is taught by a happy Darth Vadar. ... Faith has named it the DIAMOND SCHOOL and described it as a place with no bullies and no angry teachers. What a fantastic effort from Faith and a brilliant way to consult with children about what matters most to them in their lives. Faith chose to immediately spend her prize money on more Lego to keep building. Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

12.01.2022 Congratulations to the Daisy Hill Squash and Racquet Club for officially launching their new cafe and sports bar today. Thank you Brad for inviting me along to speak and be a part of your continuing journey. I'm so excited to see where you and the club's awesome community take it from here. ... #daisyhillsquash #daisyhillgirl #division3logan #mindyrusselldivision3 #fromourcommunityforourcommunity Daisy Hill Squash & Racquet Club Mick de Brenni for Springwood Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

11.01.2022 Restrictions will ease at 1am on the 25th Gatherings of up to 30 people will be allowed in peoples homes and outdoors. Visitors will be permitted at hospitals, but may be required by the hospital to wear PPE. ... Aged care facilities can accept visitors when they are ready to do so. Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

10.01.2022 Youth nights are on Thursdays 5:30-8pm at BASE HQ at 20 Brennan Street Slacks Creek EAT - PLAY - CHILL... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

10.01.2022 R U OK? Day Today is a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life: www.ruok.org.au/ #RUOK #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #missyoumum #mindyrusselldivision3 #fromourcommunityforourcommunity... Councillor Mindy Russell

08.01.2022 Next week is National Child Protection Week It's a time to look at how we can build a great future for all Australia's children. Join #NAPCAN for free discussions and webinars about how you can Play Your Part to #BuildBackBetter at https://www.napcan.org.au/official-program-webinars-events/ #ncpw #PlayYourPart... Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

07.01.2022 Proud mumma moment: While I was in yesterday's Ordinary Council Meeting, my son was just up the road passing his driving test. Congrats Michael!! Fortuitously, this milestone coincides with Qld Road Safety Week and the new Council's "Hooning Taskforce", so he's patiently endured a lecture or two from mum. ... I'm happy to report that he's actually a very natural and responsible driver, so nothing to worry about. Also, Michael kindly repaid many years of lifts this morning by dropping me off at work. Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

05.01.2022 Another special day at Lowe Oval, the 5th annual Indigenous Round. This club and its members are so worthy of investment. I'm very proud to have delivered the new goal posts and can't wait to see the additional funded upgrades completed soon. Thank you Rhan, Andrew, Adrian and the rest of the Pumas family, for inviting me and presenting me with the stunning gift. ... Additional gratitude for not needing me to join the push-ups challenge! Springwood Pumas - Junior and Youth Springwood Australian Football Club Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

05.01.2022 Today is Early Childhood Educators Day! If our society was structured correctly, this would be one of the highest paid professions in the country. The early years are a unique and finite window, where every opportunity for rich and positive interaction is an opportunity for supercharging a human brain for a lifetime. The way we invest in and look after little brains makes a difference to the future we all get to live in. If you don't believe me, consider this: ever...y child in this photo (my son in the middle) woke up one day this year with the sudden right to drive, buy beer, and vote at the same time! Let's hope we did a good job. Thanks to all the ECEC teachers who give so much of themselves every year, but especially this crazy year. We appreciate you so much! Councillor Mindy Russell from our community~for our community

05.01.2022 All jokes aside about today being the most cursed date in the calendar, it turns out that today is... KINDNESS DAY 2020!! Yes, we're supposed to be kind every day and generally we are. However, today is an opportunity to really be mindful of our kindness and challenge ourselves to go out of our way to show it to others. Here's 7 ideas to get you started... ... Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

04.01.2022 I like to think someone has been putting up their lights from since the iso days Can't wait to see the entrants! Councillor Mindy Russell... #fromourcommunityforourcommunity See more

04.01.2022 Friendly reminder: PUPIL-FREE DAY "Oh good! I was just saying that the kids haven't been home enough this year" said no parent in 2020 Councillor Mindy Russell... from our community~for our community See more

04.01.2022 What a beautiful day to reconnect with so many families and residents at the Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF)! I'm still buzzing from the excitement of presenting to winners of the World Environment Day poster competition and EnviroGrant recipients. Congratulations to them all across the city!! The LEAF festival is just one expression of our community's passion for environmental protection and innovation. There are so many brilliant ideas shared locally. Just this yea...r, $174000 will be invested as environmental grants! Councillor Mindy Russell #fromourcommunityforourcommunity

04.01.2022 Looks (and sounds) like a big one on its way! Time to check on your fur-babies and pop the cars under cover . Stay safe out there! Councillor Mindy Russell ... #fromourcommunityforourcommunity See more

03.01.2022 HOLIDAYS ALREADY?! Check out these virtual workshops: (Book in today so you don't 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 Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

02.01.2022 Australian Citizenship Day 2020 Tonight I was honoured to join 28 Logan residents from 15 countries become Australian citizens. ... To our newest Australians, Logan says welcome! Darren Power - Mayor of Logan City Melissa McMahon - MP for Macalister Councillor Teresa Lane Div 2 LCC Councillor Tony Hall - Representing the people of Division 6 Logan City Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community

02.01.2022 TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE Eclipse begins - 7:45PM Totality begins - 9:11PM Totality ends - 9:26PM... Eclipse ends - 10:52PM About to start! I can't wait to see everyone's beautiful pics!

02.01.2022 New year's resolution??

01.01.2022 Parents, get your phone's ready. KRANK registrations open at 9am today! Kingston East Neighbourhood Group The Salvation Army Communities for Children (CFC), Logan Logan Together ... Councillor Mindy Russell Logan City Council from our community~for our community