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Embrace new beginnings and can make the most of 2025

Embrace new beginnings and can make the most of 2025

As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to set meaningful resolutions that inspire joy, health and connection. Where have the last five years gone? There has been a monumental shift in the way most of us have lived our lives in that time. Covid reared its ugly head in 2019, upsetting…

The power of fresh starts –  reinventing yourself at any age

The power of fresh starts –  reinventing yourself at any age

Embracing a beginner’s mindset can open the door to personal growth and unexpected joy. Discover inspiring stories of people over 60 who found fulfillment in new hobbies, careers, and passions. Life is full of opportunities for reinvention, no matter your age. For those over 60, embracing a beginner’s mindset can lead to surprising new chapters…

Start 2025 Strong

Start 2025 Strong

  January marks a fresh start. It’s time to reflect and refocus so you’re set up for a successful year.   1. Take a Financial Snapshot The first step is understanding where you are now. Take a look at your income, expenses, debts, and savings to create a clear picture of your current financial position….

Kickstart your gardening goals for the New Year

Kickstart your gardening goals for the New Year

What new year resolutions are you going to make for your gardening activities? Have you given any consideration to what you might dream of achieving this year in your little plot of land. Have you a new year’ s resolution for your garden this year? How consistent are your dreams, do they match reality? Do…

Logan’s Summer Reading Program Helps Grow Young Minds—and Trees!

Logan’s Summer Reading Program Helps Grow Young Minds—and Trees!

Logan Libraries’ popular Summer Reading Program has a green twist this year, thanks to a partnership with the Council’s Parks Branch. For every 100 books read, one tree will be planted, allowing readers of all ages to nurture both their love for books and the environment. Avid young readers in the City of Logan can…

Jan Woolmer hands over the baton after decades of volunteering

Jan Woolmer hands over the baton after decades of volunteering

After nearly 60 years of volunteering, Jan Woolmer is ready to pass on the torch to the next generation. Having dedicated much of her life to serving others, she now looks forward to seeing younger people step up to continue the work she loves. After nearly 60 years of volunteering, Jan Woolmer is ready to…

Slithering stories with Glenn Ozzie Lawrence

Slithering stories with Glenn Ozzie Lawrence

Ozzie Lawrence of OzCapture Snake Relocations is a passionate expert in snake management, educating the public while safely relocating snakes like the eastern brown.

Launching students into limitless futures

Launching students into limitless futures

Stephen Thrum empowers students at Windaroo Valley High, equipping them with versatile skills for diverse career paths through innovative STEM programs.

A Cultural Spectacle of Fire and Dance: Logan Hosts TOA OLE AFI-PATI LEVASA

A Cultural Spectacle of Fire and Dance: Logan Hosts TOA OLE AFI-PATI LEVASA

Samoan-born Andrew Isaako is the driving force behind Australia’s inauguralSamoan fire knife competition. The Logan local promises a vibrant event that blendsfierce competition, rhythmic drumming, and song with the dazzling spectacle of fire.Yet, beneath the excitement lies a deep cultural narrative, one rooted in a richhistory that has evolved from the battlefields into a symbol…

Emmaus College Shines at BCE Excellence in Teaching Awards

Emmaus College Shines at BCE Excellence in Teaching Awards

Emmaus College is beaming with pridefollowing the remarkable success of twodedicated educators at the BrisbaneCatholic Education (BCE) Excellence Awardsheld on Friday, August 16. Corrie Goode andWilliam Goss have been recognized for theiroutstanding contributions to teaching andlearning at Emmaus College.Corrie Goode was awarded the prestigiousACU Award for Excellence as an EarlyCareer Teacher in Secondary School. Corrieexemplifies…