When the Outback Turns Green: A Luxe Adventure Through Longreach and Winton
After recent rains, the red centre has gone rogue and transformed into something unexpectedly lush. With visitors staying away, mistakenly thinking the region’s still recovering, it feels like I’ve got this verdant Outback wonderland all to myself. Flying into Longreach, so far from the city, it’s hard to imagine that dotted amongst this ancient landscape…
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Digging Up the Past: How one group is helping keep local history alive
When Rob Thomas stumbled upon an old family journal from 1863, he had no idea it would ignite a decades-long passion for uncovering his roots—and eventually help him lead one of Logan’s local history groups. Now president of Logan River Family History Inc., Rob says it all started with an heirloom and a curious mind….
Nailed It: Eleanor leaves legacy of empowerment at Logan Women’s Shed
When Eleanor Lyons donated a shed from her property to help establish a men’s shed in Logan Village, she had no idea it would one day become the foundation for something extraordinary—a space that would empower, educate, and connect local women for years to come. Now, at the age of 90, Eleanor has officially handed…
Walking with the River: Kuweni Dias Mendis and the Spirit of Logan
IN April this year, the creative heartbeat of Logan was gifted with the arrival of Sri Lankan-born, multidisciplinary artist Kuweni Dias Mendis. With her gentle presence and deep listening, she is embarking on a three-month artist residency at the Logan’s Living Museum, a space within the Kingston Butter Factory precinct. Here, among the sounds of…