Staffing issues leave Beaudesert hanging
Beaudesert has been left relying on firefighters from outside the region in times of emergency, raising concerns about staffing issues at the local fire...
Former Logan councillors after millions in compensation for dropped fraud charges
Former Logan councillors have sought millions in compensation from the State Government over fraud charges laid and later dropped by the Crime and Corruption...
Logan Mayor’s warning to insurers as flood maps for three more waterways released
Logan Mayor Jon Raven has urged insurers to “properly consider” the flood risks identified in newly-released flood mapping of three major creek catchments.
The mapping,...
Jimboomba’s community garden hoping to build exposure
Volunteers are hoping to build public awareness of Jimboomba’s community garden after raising $2,000 to put towards purchasing much needed equipment.
The money had been...
Costs rise for ‘priority’ Mount Lindesay Highway upgrade
Total costs to upgrade a section of the Mount Lindesay Highway in Jimboomba have risen to $95 million, the state’s transport minister has confirmed.
Under...
Wyaralong truck fire sends teen to hospital
Emergency services responded to reports of a truck fire at Wyaralong on 6 May.
A spokesman for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said four auxiliary...
Logan council accused of locking showers at makeshift homeless community
Logan Mayor Jon Raven has responded to reports the council had locked showers at a makeshift homeless camp in Eagleby, saying the facility was...
Veresdale school marks 125th anniversary
Veresdale Scrub State School celebrated its 125th anniversary on 27 April with cake, dancing and a glimpse into the past.
Former students, teachers, parents and...
Plans move forward for 900 lot housing estate in heart of Beaudesert
Plans for a 900-lot housing estate proposed for Alice Street Beaudesert are well underway with a sales and information office now open in the...
Defenders for Hope promote DV awareness
Defenders for Hope is running campaigns to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which runs until 31 May.
Programs Manager Kathy Smith said an afternoon...