https://www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/beenleigh-community-health-centre-opens-new-dispensary-to-benefit-local-patients The Beenleigh Community Health Centre has launched a new dispensary to improve access to essential medications for its patients under mental health care This initiative provides a much-needed resource for individuals who previously had to travel long distances to access their prescriptions who operates out of the new dispensary says this option allows for a better continuity of care for patients receiving mental health treatment "We felt that patients here were quite disadvantaged If they needed medication that could only be dispensed from a hospital site with the dispensary at the community centre they have easier access right here in Beenleigh," said Caroline “This ensures that all patients are receiving equal care across the services.” The team of pharmacists also works with doctors and case managers to ensure that patients are receiving the appropriate treatment Everyone's input is valued when developing care plans for patients." from different cultural backgrounds and different care needs – from acutely unwell to less complex medication reviews." we didn't have pharmacists in the community “It's been nice to build that rapport and see our patients in the community it’s a comfort to know how a patient will transition out of acute care and also when we're giving advice on discharge as well this is the clinic you'll be going to and you will be seeing this person And I'll probably see you as well when I'm out there It’s a great continuity of care for them as well.” is part of the centre’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the mental health services it offers shared how the dispensary has made his visits more efficient "It gives us a little push to keep coming," he said "And getting my medication straight from the community centre has been a huge benefit." The process of setting up the dispensary was a year-long effort that involved coordination between various departments and funding from the Beenleigh team This satellite pharmacy now serves patients referred through the mental health clinic focusing on those receiving long-term treatments like clozapine which requires close monitoring and specific dispensing protocols The success of this dispensary is attributed to the efforts of several dedicated individuals Acting Team Leader for Mental Health and Community and Oral Health who worked tirelessly to make the service a reality the Beenleigh Community Health Centre continues to provide essential support to the local community improving access to care and fostering a healthier environment for all This is probably not the page you’re looking for Swimmers in Queensland’s fastest-growing city are a step closer to having a second Olympic-sized pool to enjoy with works now underway on the $23.1 million Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade is expected to open in mid-2025 and replaces the thirty-three-yard pool which opened in 1964 As well as being a beacon for local swimming enthusiasts, the new Olympic-sized pool will enable Logan to support more training competitions and community sporting events Representatives from the Australian and Queensland governments and the Logan City Council met in Beenleigh to celebrate the milestone The upgrades also include an expanded children’s water play area and accessible and family friendly amenities the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre will feature solar panelling to generate clean energy enable storm water harvesting and use of recycled materials The project is funded through the $285.8 million SEQ Liveability Fund one of 29 commitments being delivered under the SEQ City Deal with Logan City Council investing $13.4 million alongside contributions from the Australian and Queensland governments of $4.85 million each The project will create an estimated 89 direct jobs and 78 indirect jobs for the local community The indoor pool remains open to the public while works are completed and existing programs will continue uninterrupted Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Cities Jenny McAllister: “The Logan community is right to be excited by works starting on these facilities “As the temperature ramps up in summer this will be a welcome retreat for families on weekends and school holidays “It’s a very real possibility that some of our future Olympians will start honing their craft right here at the future Beenleigh Aquatic Centre “That’s why investing in community sporting infrastructure like this is so important to the Australian Government.” Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace: “The new Beenleigh Aquatic Centre is a great example of a project that will help create a more liveable "That is what the Liveability Fund is all about – projects that leave a lasting and positive legacy in the community “The Beenleigh Aquatic Centre will support the region’s booming population and complement the work being done to deliver a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.’’ Quotes attributable to State Member for Macalister Melissa McMahon: “With less than 8 years until Brisbane 2032 we’re seeing the city’s newest Olympic sized swimming pool being build right here in Beenleigh “A new Olympic pool may see our future swimming heroes develop their skills locally and deliver the goods in 2032 “And there is something for everyone with this upgrade with new areas for children and more family friendly amenities “This is great news for Beenleigh and Logan City.” Quotes attributable to Mayor of Logan City Jon Raven: “It will be a modern venue to take our young and fast-growing city into the future as we head towards the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games “Council is proud to deliver community infrastructure that turns our suburbs into connected neighbourhoods especially as our population grows “Last week we announced the nine court Logan Indoor Sports Centre for Logan Central so we are well and truly starting our warm-up run for sporting success as the Olympics get closer.” Quotes attributable to Logan City Councillor Karen Murphy: “The old pool was more than 60 years old so it is wonderful to see work begin full steam on this upgrade which will complete stage two of the Dauth Park Masterplan endorsed by Council in 2018 “I can’t wait to see locals splashing around and swimming laps here in Beenleigh.”       Logan City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across the City of Logan. We extend that respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples. Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.   Upgrades to the busy intersections at Beenleigh are now complete with authorities promising shorter travel times and safer trips Improvements to Alamein Road at its intersections with George Street and Main Street were designed to improve pedestrian access The George Street intersection upgrade includes: The Main Street intersection upgrade includes: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The best way to contact MyCity Logan is via email to media@mycitylogan.com.au We look forward to hearing from you about story ideas We see this as your site and value your opinions like our own Please see our terms and conditions Please see our privacy policy Please note, all information published on MyCity Logan is subject to copyright, including text, design, photography and video. If you wish to reproduce any content, please email media@mycitylogan.com.au A minor change to an approved development has been lodged for Aged Care Accommodation Designed by Evo Architects the proposal seeks a four (4) storey building comprising 110 aged care beds The new building has been designed in a V-shape to provide ventilation and natural light to each room allow for the Stable Swamp Creek traversing the site and address the shape of the lot The building provides recreational and health facilities for residents Part of the site will be provided for a future council project for a shared cycle/pedestrian pathway along the bank of the Stable Swamp Creek The proposed Aged care Facility includes 33 car parking spaces All vehicle and pedestrian access are provided via Keats Street The planners at Reel Planning stated “The building has been designed to provide a bulk and scale that is compatible with the surrounding residential area with a significant portion of the lower level of the building being substantially cut into the allotment The building will appear as a single storey form from Beenleigh Road and will provide a low scale interface The proposal provides 8,214sqm of gross floor area with a 2,093sqm (34.6%) total site cover over the 6,042sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au A man has been shot after a group of offenders broke into a business between Brisbane and the Gold Coast late on Thursday night A man has been shot in the foot during a break-in south of Brisbane Police were called to a Logan River Road business in the suburb of Beenleigh between the Queensland capital and the Gold Coast on Thursday night to reports of a shooting Officers were told a man and woman were inside at the time when a group of offenders burst through the door about 9:55pm before a confrontation occurred.  The man was shot in the leg and then the assailants fled Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after with paramedics treating a 51-year-old man for non-life threatening injuries to his leg A crime scene was set up as forensic officers searched for evidence Detectives are calling for anyone in the area just before or after the shooting and may have dash cam or CCTV vision to contact police on 1800 333 000 Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 5 May 2025 11:55:32 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Beenleigh car park has been flooded due to severe weather conditions brought by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the Queensland Rail network as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred progresses further inland while the following lines are running a modified Sunday timetable from Monday March 10:  Images shared by Queensland Rail and the office of Logan City Council Mayor Jon Raven show storm damage and flooding at several locations An aerial image of Beenleigh Station shows the main area of the car park totally submerged in water Queensland Rail crews are currently carrying out assessments and critical repairs where it is safe to do so There is significant damage to overhead line equipment and debris that needs to be cleared and just over 900 kilometres of high voltage electrified overhead line equipment and signalling A statement from Queensland Rail said: “Our crews are working tirelessly to get the network back on track “We have kept our customers moving with trains running at a reduced timetable “Some lines remain closed due to the impacts of this extreme weather system and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.”  Please check Translink for the latest service information As Melbourne braces for a population of 9 million by 2050 global leader in smart sustainable mobility solutions has delivered on-time and to budget its Traffic Management System we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media 5 May 2025 11:55:39 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Crafted from premium Australian sugarcane molasses the Year of the Snake Rum has been hand-selected by Beenleigh’s master distiller from aged rum parcels matured up to eight years Aged in historic ex-brandy vats and ex-bourbon barrels the rum’s profile is both bold and intricate and oak that add depth to the finely crafted rum This rare release aims to honour Beenleigh’s 140-year legacy every drop needs to be of the highest quality “You’re not just making rum; you’re capturing the distillery’s essence we know a thing or two about letting a good rum tell its own story and this one’s no exception,” said Kassebaum It’s got that buttery richness and a hint of spice that speaks to resilience and luck – just like the Snake itself.” The bottle and gift box feature exclusive artwork by independent female illustrator Qing Feng Che Che’s design elegantly blends traditional Chinese motifs with refined detail featuring the coiled Snake to symbolise wisdom I wanted the artwork to reflect both tradition and movement,” said Che “The Water Field Pattern speaks to unity and blessings from many and coins symbolise wishes for prosperity and family reunion These elements connect the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake carrying love and fortune from us to you.” The limited-edition Beenleigh Year of the Snake Rum is available at the Beenleigh Rum Distillery Sign-up to receive the weekly email newsletter highlighting our best content The merger between packaging giants Amcor and Berry is now complete with the all-scrip deal creating a company with some 400 packaging plants Read more Pact Group is facing softening demand in Q4 the ongoing domestic cost of living pressures and supply chain disruption with shipping container supply tightening Read more Raphael Geminder is following through on his stated intention to delist Pact Group in light of his failed takeover of the company and has set 16 July as the date he wants it off the ASX Read more Food & Drink Business is Australia’s leading media platform for the food and beverage manufacturing sector We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 5 May 2025 11:55:42 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A man was shot while attempting to stop a break-in at Beenleigh overnight a group of offenders attempted to gain access to a Logan River Road business at around 9.55pm before they were interrupted by a man and woman at the business “The offenders have then shot the man in the leg before they fled the scene on foot,” a police statement said “Emergency services arrived a short time later and the 51-year-old man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries A crime scene has been declared at the business and police are looking for those involved Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have any relevant information or CCTV/dashcam to come forward 5 May 2025 11:55:50 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 5 May 2025 11:56:02 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Two of three major contracts have been awarded for the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project Jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments the project is crucial to increasing train services and catering for a booming population on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines The Martinus Degnan Joint Venture (Martinus Degnan) has won the contract to deliver the Loganlea Station Relocation project This will see a brand-new Loganlea Station built at a new location directly opposite Logan Hospital and close to Loganlea TAFE and Loganlea State High School The $173.76 million Loganlea Station Relocation project – jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments – will better connect customers with nearby health The upgraded station has been designed to cater for more passengers and will include improved access to the station with ramps stairs and lifts from Valencia Street and Armstrong Road There will also be new pedestrian and active transport connections to local facilities and across the rail line and a secure storage cage for bicycle and scooter parking The Queensland Government is continuing to investigate options to improve connections to Loganlea Station retaining some parking spaces from the existing park‘n’ride and working with Logan City Council to identify other land opportunities for development Construction on the new Loganlea Station is expected to start later this year The current Loganlea station will remain open until the new station is completed Bielby Hull Joint Venture (Bielby Hull) has been awarded the design and construction contract to deliver the Open Level Crossing Removal at Beenleigh Road This is the first of five level crossings that will be removed between Kuraby and Beenleigh as part of the wider Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project the Queensland Government sought public feedback on the initial design for the open level crossing removals The response showed there is clear support for level crossing removals which will improve safety and ease traffic congestion and local road connections was also a priority for the community the Queensland Government asked proponents to innovate and consider options to incorporate this feedback and deliver the best value for money The proposed solution at Kuraby will build on the previous refined design to provide a new road over rail bridge and improve local walkability and access across the rail corridor The Queensland Government will work with Bielby Hull over the next three to six months to further develop the design solution at Bethania ensuring local access and connections are maintained and minimising impacts to important local community facilities The Queensland Government will consult with the community again on the updated designs for the open level crossing removals Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King “The Australian Government is proud to be partnering with the Queensland Government to deliver this important upgrade for train users and the Logan community “The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail will double the capacity of the Gold Coast rail line and reduce waiting times at stations between Brisbane “This project will deliver long-lasting benefits for the City of Logan and this contract award is another step toward its completion.”  Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister “Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail is vital to increasing train services between Beenleigh and the Gold Coast the network will struggle to cater for a fast-growing population and the capacity to move spectators during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games “Awarding these two contracts means work can begin on this critical transport project.” Detailed designs for two major infrastructure upgrades near Broadford have been released giving engineers and contractors a clearer view of.. 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) An aerial shot of rising water levels at Beenleigh stabling yards over the weekend Queensland Rail is back on track in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Trains are running to a full timetable from today with the exception of the Ipswich to Rosewood line where rail replacement buses will be operating A statement from Queensland Rail said: “Huge thanks to the Queensland Rail crews who have spent the last few days on our network repairing damage so we can keep you all moving following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred “We appreciate your patience as our teams worked to restore services safely.”  and over 900km of high-voltage overhead lines and signalling following the cyclone Significant damage was caused to parts of the network by the severe weather particularly on the Gold Coast and Cleveland lines Images shared by Queensland Rail and the office of Logan City Council Mayor Jon Raven showed storm damage and flooding at several locations