Retro revival: why mid-century style is still the coolest kid on the block
Step into any stylish home today, and chances are you’ll find a nod to mid-century design. But what exactly is this enduring aesthetic, and why does it continue to captivate interior lovers across generations? Mid-century style refers to a design movement that originated in the mid-20th century, roughly from the 1940s to the late…
Gail Forrer
LOGAN PEOPLE: Alicia Burchill honoured for a lifetime of leadership
LOGAN PEOPLE: Alicia Burchill honoured for a lifetime of leadership
When Alicia Burchill was awarded the prestigious Wattle Award from Girl Guides Australia, it was a moment of both pride and reflection. Recognising outstanding service and long-term commitment, the award celebrated Alicia’s dedication not only at the grassroots level as a Unit Leader at Rochedale Girl Guides but also her broader impact across the Rochedale…
LOGAN PEOPLE: Hstory detective at work: Adele brings the past to life
LOGAN PEOPLE: Hstory detective at work: Adele brings the past to life
. For 26-year-old student Adele Asoski, the Logan Village Museum is more than just a local attraction—it’s a gateway to her lifelong passion for history, storytelling and community preservation. Growing up, museums and libraries were safe havens where she felt inspired and accepted. That early connection sparked a journey that led Adele to study Archaeology…
From Big Heart to Bigger Impact: Sam Glancy’s Kids4Kids Grows with Purpose
From Big Heart to Bigger Impact: Sam Glancy’s Kids4Kids Grows with Purpose
Go Sam Glancy! At just nine years old, you turned a dream into a reality with the creation of the Kids4Kids charity. Who would have imagined that witnessing two children fleeing domestic violence — without beds, food, or even Christmas gifts — would become the catalyst for a movement now changing lives across the country?…
More Than Grass and Trees, This Green Grows Community and Culture
What you see at Logan Village Green is more than just a collection of buildings, it’s a neighbourhood treasure. While every community space requires funding, what sets The Green apart is how that investment has been transformed into something truly meaningful. With its preserved buildings and curated collections, The Green offers more than a nod…
Hope on Wheels: One Woman’s Mission to House Homeless Older Women
Hope on Wheels: One Woman’s Mission to House Homeless Older Women
When Sharol Rudd set off to explore Australia in her van, she didn’t expect the journey to change her life. But what she discovered along the way — older women sleeping in cars, invisible and vulnerable — touched her deeply. “It broke my heart,” Sharol says. “Once I’d finished travelling, I knew I had to…
From Spotlight to Stage: Ishaaya’s Musical Journey Shines at Logan’s Eisteddfod
From Spotlight to Stage: Ishaaya’s Musical Journey Shines at Logan’s Eisteddfod
What does it take to shine in a crowd of 25,000 performers? Just ask 15-year-old Ishaaya Chand, a multi-talented local star whose voice and musical passion have won hearts—and first-place trophies—at one of Logan’s most beloved cultural traditions: the Quota Beenleigh City of Logan Eisteddfod. With a voice that effortlessly glides between Classical, R&B, and…
Why I Live, Where I live
For Maree Robbins, Edens Landing has been more than just a place to live—it’s been home since 1981, when her family moved to the Logan suburb for health reasons. What they found was a welcoming community, surrounded by green spaces and a slower pace of life that made it easy to stay. "Edens Landing is…
Looking Back at the Future: Predictions, Progress, and What Comes Next
I’ve been keeping a few books over the last 40-50 years or so, mainly books to do with future predictions, interested to see how many of these thoughts and ideas have come to pass so far, while referencing them every 10 years or so. A book called the “Wired Society” a 1978 hardcover book, dealt…
Lighthouse Care: A journey of miracles and giving
“This journey would not have happened without miracles,” says Lighthouse Care founder Debbie Hill. Miracles have ensured that Debbie, her husband Ron, and now their children have kept their faith and continued their mission for more than 20 years—helping those less fortunate in the Logan area and beyond. However, no matter how far their…
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