Floral Design for Your Home: Style, Stems & Staying Power
There’s something quietly transformative about fresh flowers in the home. Whether it’s a rustic bunch of wild natives, a minimalist single stem, or a romantic spray of cottage garden blooms, the right floral design can elevate a space, inject personality, and bring nature indoors. Australian Native Arrangements To create a rich and earthy native bouquet,…
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Many Australians unaware of risk factors for dementia
New data released by Dementia Australia for Brain Health Week shows that Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said that dementia is the second leading cause of death for all Australians and there are…
Still Rockin’ at 80: Sir Mick Jagger keeps on rolling
Ageing gracefully? Not Mick Jagger. Ageing outrageously is more his style. At 80 years young in 2025, the Rolling Stones frontman still struts across stages with more energy than most blokes a quarter his age. Wrinkled? Sure. Slowing down? Not a chance. Born in Dartford, Kent in 1943, Michael Philip Jagger wasn’t always the swaggering…
Key Lime Pie
Ingredients • 4 large eggs • 400g can condensed milk • 4 limes, juiced & 2 teaspoons lime zest • 1 ready made pie base Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 180C. 2. In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg yolk until they are thick and turn pale yellow. 3. Turn the…
Ginger & Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients • 2cm piece ginger peeled and finely chopped • 1kg sweet potato peeled and cut into chunks • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 litre Vegetable stock Instructions 1. Place the ingredients in the slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. 3. Cool for 10…
Why You Live Where You Live: A creative soul grown in Logan
Gail Forrer For Mia-renee Seiler, 20, Cornubia isn’t just a postcode—it’s where she’s grown, explored, struggled, and flourished. Nestled in the heart of Logan, Cornubia has been Mia-renee’s home for the past decade, and her connection to the wider area stretches back even further, from early days in Springwood to the formative friendships and experiences…
They Treat You Like an ‘It’: Calls for More Inclusive Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disability
“They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.” That’s how Richard*, who has an intellectual disability, described his encounters with medical professionals. He was one of 18 adults with intellectual disability, and eight support people, interviewed for a study on their experiences—particularly in genetic healthcare. The findings reveal consistent exclusion,…
A Sporting Classic: The Phantom II that drove through history
Initially commissioned by influential motoring journalist and theatre proprietor Samuel J. Harris, Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental chassis 8MY is a rare blend of bespoke luxury and sporting pedigree. Harris, then managing editor of To-Day’s Cinema, was no ordinary client—so influential was his purchase that 15 percent of the car’s price was redirected into advertising with…
Reading, roots and real connections:
A community history story-telling mission inspires young hearts Since 1973, Quota Beenleigh has stood as a quiet yet powerful force for good in the Logan community. With a heart firmly fixed on supporting children, youth, and families in need, this local volunteer group continues to find new and meaningful ways to connect, uplift, and inspire….
Smart gadgets helping seniors live better
Thanks to modern technology, staying independent, connected, and healthy in later life is easier than ever. Gadgets, once seen as novelties, are now essential tools, helping older adults live confidently and comfortably. Here are five smart devices making a real difference. 1. Smartwatches with Health Monitoring Today’s smartwatches, like the Apple Watch or Fitbit, do…