Tamica Sayer has purchased a block of land in Mount Warren Park that she hopes to build her dream home on A Gold Coast buyer has purchased a block of land in Mount Warren Park site unseen after it was named one of Greater Brisbane’s most affordable suburbs to buy a unit in Landowner Tamica Sayer was initially born in the area and has seen the growth first-hand “There is so much opportunity in Mount Warren Park I purchased the block of land sight unseen and will build my dream home; it’s a sloping block with fantastic views overlooking Mount Tamborine,” Ms Sayer said “I don’t think Mount Warren Park will always be affordable It’s 30 to 40 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast “If you research the Logan region, you will find pockets that are beautiful, safe and have a good feel, like anywhere you have areas that have more risk than others.”MORE PROPERTY NEWS Ms Sayer said she hopes the Logan City Council will continue to build up liveability in the area “If they focus on building up the commercial side of things Aidan Knox from Ray White Marsden said Mount Warren Park was a very desirable area “When you look at where it has come from in the last 20 years it is such a convenient suburb from the school’s shopping centres to the motorway,” Mr Knox said “Most buyers in Mount Warren Park are established professionals and young families I think prices will increase in the Logan region despite rising rates third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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ABC News News HomePolice cancel alert after missing Gold Coast children found man chargedShare Police cancel alert after missing Gold Coast children found man chargedMBy Mark Rigby A petrol station at Mt Warren Park in Logan where three children were found after being missing overnight Police launch a criminal investigation after a man allegedly leaves three children alone in a car overnight in Queensland's south-east is in custody charged with child cruelty offences Police are hoping to speak with the children as part of their investigation into what happened Link copiedShareShare articleA man has been charged after allegedly leaving three young children alone in a car overnight in South-East Queensland Police say the children — a three-year-old girl and boys aged five and six — were found at a service station in Mount Warren Park Acting Detecting Superintendent Mark White said the children were reported missing after police were called to a disturbance at a Slacks Creek address about 10pm on Sunday where a 27-year-old man from Paradise Point on the Gold Coast was arrested "Subsequently from that disturbance at Slacks Creek .. the issue of the location of the children was raised," Acting Detecting Superintendent Mark White said Police will allege the man failed to provide reasonable provision for the supervision and care for three children known to him He has been charged with three counts each of cruelty to children under 16 years and leaving a child under 12 unattended The 27-year-old man is due to face Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Tuesday "We will be conducting a further criminal investigation as to why those children were in a car by themselves," Detective Acting Superintendent White said "You can't leave children unattended "That's going to be the core focus of our investigation going forward." He said the children's mother was "very "Having been in the police for as long as I have in this area you do get really concerned and we're all relieved all three of them are safe because they are very young "We've been liaising with her from the time we became aware of this and providing her with as much support as we possibly can." Investigating officers are still appealing for information about the blue Hyundai hatchback's movements between the Gold Coast and Logan yesterday Anyone who saw the vehicle with the Queensland registration 205 SKW between 4:30pm Sunday and 7am on Monday is urged to contact police Detective Acting Superintendent White says he can't "reiterate enough how grateful we are for the community's assistance" "To help us in trying to ensure young children are safe and well," he says "I really want to thank the community because that's our main priority when were looking at young children who are very vulnerable." This is where we'll leave today's live coverage ReactReactCopy link7 Jul 10:23pmSun 7 Jul 2024 at 10:23pmChildren 'okay' but undergoing medical assessment police sayDetective Acting Superintendent White says support is being offered to the mother of the children "The main thing now is getting her reunited with her three kids," he says He says the children seemed "okay" but they are undergoing medical assessment 10:16pmSun 7 Jul 2024 at 10:16pmPolice say a 27-year-old man is in custodyDetective Acting Superintendent White says a 27-year-old man "We will be conducting a further criminal investigation as to why those children were in a car overnight by themselves at Mount Warren Park," he says CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) This is probably not the page you’re looking for A floor-based activity that integrates muscle control in a series of movements that engage the body and mind For most activities you will need to:  To participate in the Active and Healthy program, each person is required to complete a registration form every three months. 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You can also find these stations on the ABC Listen App Our venues provide the community with a wide range of hireable spaces across Logan to cater for an assortment of activities these venues can be transformed into whatever you require to make your event special For more information about each of these venues please visit the individual centres’ pages below  Address: Corner Kent and Crete Street Located right next to the Beenleigh Library this centre can host a wide array of events. The auditorium boasts a moveable wall that splits the space into 3 individual function rooms.  Suitable for: award presentations and graduations Read more about Beenleigh Events Centre the Town Square offers a vibrant community space that can host a variety of events to bring communities together Capacity: 100 to 10,000 people (Varies depending on area/s selected and intended use) Read more about Beenleigh Town Square The newly renovated Cultural Precinct offers an extensive range of indoor and outdoor spaces for hire It is also conveniently located next to the Kingston train station for easy access to the venue Suitable for: Award presentations and graduations Capacity: 16 to 220 people (inside) and up to 5000 people (outdoor stage) Read more about Kingston Butter Factory Read more about Logan West Community Centre this large multi-purpose facility can be adjusted to suit your needs With an on-site tech team and catering available on request Suitable for: award presentations and graduations Read more about Logan Entertainment Centre this lovely semi-outdoor shelter is nested at the entrance of the beautiful Berrinba Wetlands It has a kitchenette on site (including a fridge and microwave) Surround yourself with nature while you enjoy this space and the possibilities it offers Suitable for: birthday parties and celebrations Read more about SW1 – Berrinba Wetlands  Address: 956-980 Underwood Road The main hall at this multipurpose facility It can be easily converted to suit multiple uses for both private and community events There is also a kitchen on site.     Suitable for: birthday parties and celebrations Read more about Underwood Park Community Centre privately hireable kitchen and dining space facing the FUNderwood Hollow playground Suitable for:small birthday parties and celebrations Read more about Underwood Park Hub Mount Warren Sports and Fitness Centre is the perfect venue for a variety of events.  Read more about Mount Warren Sports and Fitness Centre Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Thank you for reading our live coverage of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred’s impact across South East Queensland and northern NSW Here are some of today’s key developments: Another ADF truck has been involved in a road collision during flood relief efforts in northern NSW just days after two ADF trucks rolled over and multiple army personnel were trapped and later hospitalised two cars were involved in the collision with the ADF truck near Lismore 1800 people have been left isolated and with no access to evacuation routes due to heavy rains disrupting major road networks A further 18,500 people have been advised by the SES to prepare for isolation as floodwaters continue to rise major flooding and isolations are still occurring across many communities and the predicted risk of heavy rain to continue throughout Monday and possibly into Tuesday will only exacerbate this risk,” NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said bringing the total number of rescues across the “event” to 77 In the last 24 hours the emergency service received 1169 calls Throughout the ex-tropical cyclone there have been over 12,000 calls to the SES in NSW and 7000 individual incidents While some Brisbane and South East Queensland train services have resumed after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred they are either running on a Sunday timetable and/or have had lines reduced which is only running between Kuraby and Central as its eponymous terminus station was hit hard by the severe weather Queensland Rail has released time-lapse footage of Beenleigh station flooding on Monday and said work is under way with the clean-up “This footage captures the immense flooding at Beenleigh station – turning it from a train station into a lake,” QR wrote on Instagram “Our teams are committed to restoring the network safely and are repairing it as conditions allow “Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our customers and community safe while getting services back on track.” and thank you for reading our live coverage of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred’s impact across South East Queensland and northern NSW Stay with us for updates throughout the afternoon and evening The state’s health department has urged residents from northern NSW to stay safe around floodwaters which might contain hazardous substances including raw sewage NSW Health also said drinking water supplies could be affected and told residents that they should check if they’re in a “boil water” area Flooding of the Maclean South Arm River near Brushgrove “If a ‘boil water’ alert has been issued in your area If you are not sure about the quality of drinking water contact your water supplier or local council,” a NSW Health statement said Terranora and some parts of Banora Point in the Tweed Shire Council are currently under a “boil water” guidance Byron Shire Council has urged residents in Mullumbimby to limit water use to essential drinking cooking and hygiene as the local water treatment is unable to produce more safe drinking water Water supplies in other parts of the Byron Shire remain unaffected Floodwaters could contain contaminants such as raw sewerage and chemicals which can cause infections Regional Director North Coast Population and Public Health Dr Valerie Delpech said “If you are involved in clean-up activities please remember to wear safety equipment including boots gloves and eye protection and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards,” Delpech said “Please clean and apply a dressing to any scratches or cuts to reduce chances of infection – even minor wounds are entry points for bacteria.” NSW Health is also urging people to test their water tanks for chemicals and for residents to “dry out” their homes to prevent mould where council is warning people to stay off coastal dunes and away from seawalls because of shifting sands and falling rocks The spokesperson for Sunshine Coast Council said erosion caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred had weakened the dunes at numerous locations along the shoreline creating steep drop-offs that could collapse suddenly Beaches with the worst erosion include Yaroomba Council is also warning people to stay clear of the Moffat Beach seawall due to the risk of falling rocks and injury “It is showing signs of movement due to the large swells impacting the wall,” the spokesperson said “There is a significant risk of the wall deteriorating further and if that occurs rock falls and movements are highly likely “The rocks can fall onto the beach at any time it will happen fairly quickly – within about 10-20 seconds – which means that anyone standing at the base of the rock wall will be injured.” The spokesperson said council’s first priority was to clear access to surf lifesaving towers No emergency beach nourishment was planned at this stage A man who was pulled from floodwaters in Lismore by police and SES crews has been charged with a mid-range drink-driving offence multiple police and SES crews were called to help retrieve a 4WD that was stuck in floodwaters in the south of Lismore The 55-year-old man was subject to a breath test after his car was pulled out from floodwaters where he returned an alleged prescribed concentration of alcohol reading of 0.086 which constitutes a mid-range blood alcohol level He was issued a field Court Attendance Notice and will appear before Lismore Local Court on March 19 Queensland Police have announced they will deploy more officers to the Gold Coast and Logan to help with recovery and property crime to replace ADF soldiers Superintendent Peter Miles announced the change today saying that the extra police will assist by doing round the clock patrols looking to help “anywhere they can” We don’t need them at this stage as a priority and we just continue on working with our external stakeholders trying to get those roads cleared,” Miles said Operation Xray Secure was established by Queensland police to target criminals who are taking advantage of homes and businesses that are vulnerable during the floods and its recovery “We really welcome that support down here on the Gold Coast… It helps send a clear message that we are keen to keep the community safe at all hours and continue the good work that the officers have undertaken so far,” said Miles Over 9000 homes and businesses are without power in northern NSW as energy providers struggle to deal with the “volume of fallen trees and challenging access from floodwaters and landslides” a spokesperson from Essential Energy has said The provider said that homes and businesses need to be prepared to go without power for “several days” as special equipment and climbing crews are rolled out across the state Some work will not be able to begin until the weather has improved Downed trees in northern NSW are causing issues for energy providers attempting to reinstate power “Community hubs will be established tomorrow to provide support to customers including access to the internet and charging for mobile devices Locations will be listed on electronic signboards that will be placed throughout impacted communities,” the spokesperson said “Essential Energy is asking the community to please stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines and 150 metres from lines immersed in water following reports of people trying to remove lines from fallen trees The community should always assume these assets are live and very dangerous and should report them to Essential Energy on 13 20 80.” Thank you for reading our live coverage of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred\\u2019s impact across South East Queensland and northern NSW Here are some of today\\u2019s key developments: \\u201CWe\\u2019re not out the woods just yet and the predicted risk of heavy rain to continue throughout Monday and possibly into Tuesday will only exacerbate this risk,\\u201D NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said bringing the total number of rescues across the \\u201Cevent\\u201D to 77 While some Brisbane and South East Queensland after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred \\u201CThis footage captures the immense flooding at Beenleigh station \\u2013 turning it from a train station into a lake,\\u201D QR wrote on Instagram \\u201COur teams are committed to restoring the network safely and are repairing it as conditions allow \\u201CThank you for your patience as we work to keep our customers and community safe while getting services back on track.\\u201D and thank you for reading our live coverage of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred\\u2019s impact across South East Queensland and northern NSW The state\\u2019s health department has urged residents from northern NSW to stay safe around floodwaters which might contain hazardous substances including raw sewage NSW Health also said drinking water supplies could be affected and told residents that they should check if they\\u2019re in a \\u201Cboil water\\u201D area \\u201CIf a \\u2018boil water\\u2019 alert has been issued in your area contact your water supplier or local council,\\u201D a NSW Health statement said Terranora and some parts of Banora Point in the Tweed Shire Council are currently under a \\u201Cboil water\\u201D guidance \\u201CIf you are involved in clean-up activities gloves and eye protection and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards,\\u201D Delpech said \\u201CPlease clean and apply a dressing to any scratches or cuts to reduce chances of infection \\u2013 even minor wounds are entry points for bacteria.\\u201D and for residents to \\u201Cdry out\\u201D their homes to prevent mould \\u201CIt is showing signs of movement due to the large swells impacting the wall,\\u201D the spokesperson said \\u201CThere is a significant risk of the wall deteriorating further and if that occurs \\u201CThe rocks can fall onto the beach at any time it will happen fairly quickly \\u2013 within about 10-20 seconds \\u2013 which means that anyone standing at the base of the rock wall will be injured.\\u201D The spokesperson said council\\u2019s first priority was to clear access to surf lifesaving towers saying that the extra police will assist by doing round the clock patrols looking to help \\u201Canywhere they can\\u201D We don\\u2019t need them at this stage as a priority That\\u2019s a good thing for the Gold Coast trying to get those roads cleared,\\u201D Miles said \\u201CWe really welcome that support down here on the Gold Coast\\u2026 It helps send a clear message that we are keen to keep the community safe at all hours and continue the good work that the officers have undertaken so far,\\u201D said Miles as energy providers struggle to deal with the \\u201Cvolume of fallen trees and challenging access from floodwaters and landslides\\u201D The provider said that homes and businesses need to be prepared to go without power for \\u201Cseveral days\\u201D as special equipment and climbing crews are rolled out across the state \\u201CCommunity hubs will be established tomorrow to provide support to customers including access to the internet and charging for mobile devices Locations will be listed on electronic signboards that will be placed throughout impacted communities,\\u201D the spokesperson said \\u201CEssential Energy is asking the community to please stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines The community should always assume these assets are live and very dangerous and should report them to Essential Energy on 13 20 80.\\u201D Here’s where you can still buy in AustraliaTom Bowden A new report by Compare The Market has revealed the suburbs across Australia where a single-income purchaser can still afford to buy a median priced home with the research revealing singles are locked out of every single suburb in some capital cities less than 1 per cent of metropolitan suburbs are affordable for single people on an average salary – the national average salary is $73,339.50 Compare the Market property expert Andrew Winter said staggering value growth had left hopeful buyers on average wages in the dust “Wage growth has not kept pace with property prices over the past five years with people on average salaries no longer able to afford in our capitals without coupling up with a loved one trusted friend or family member,” Mr Winter said but it’s actually the ongoing cost of monthly repayments that are the real strain for most new homeowners.” here’s where you can still do it in our four major capitals – assuming you still can … Singles earning an average wage have become completely locked out of the Sydney property market The median weekly income in Sydney is $1,416 a week which is not enough to service a loan without falling into mortgage stress in any suburb across Greater Sydney Mortgage stress was defined as a homeowner spending more than 30 per cent of their income on repayments with two average wages unlocking 126 or 20 per cent of Sydney suburbs See the full story here Melbourne singles have been squeezed out of almost every corner of the city with just four suburbs left within reach of an average solo-income earner New research from Compare the Market shows only units in Melton where the median price is typically kept low by a high prevalence of student accommodation still have prices affordable to those who haven’t partnered up It equates to just 1.01 per cent of Melbourne suburbs being within their reach or friends and family who team up to pursue a home with an average dual-income have their choice of a hefty 240 suburbs around the city more than 60 per cent of the total assessed The Compare the Market research took the $1400 a week typical Victorian single-income and contrasted it with the repayments needed for median home prices purchased with a 20 per cent deposit See the full story here Looking to buy a home in SA on a single income with fresh data indicating none of the 301 South Australian suburbs Compare The Market has figures for are affordable to a single-income buyer It puts Adelaide on par with Hobart and Sydney where 100 per cent of all metropolitan suburbs required a dual salary to purchase a median-priced home Adelaide was the second worst city in the nation for dual-income househunters – and by a long way – with hopeful buyers only able to afford to buy in one in three suburbs could be bought by an average-earning couple without sending themselves into mortgage stress has managed to buy a property off the plan at the Riverlea The report found the cheapest homes for average couples were units in Salisbury where mortgage repayments needed were 18.8 per cent 21.1 per cent and 21 per cent of an income respectively Despite having the odds stacked against him as a single bloke See the full story here Single homebuyers have been all but priced out of the Brisbane property market with new analysis revealing just one suburb where a solo average wage-earner can afford to buy Research showed out of 345 suburbs in the Brisbane region the unit market in Kooralbyn was the last bastion of affordability for lone property shoppers The comparison service found a single buyer on an average income would need to spend about 24.7 per cent of their wage on repayments for a unit in Kooralbyn which sits about 100km southwest of the Brisbane CBD Brisbane singles have been pretty much priced out of the market Dual-income buyers had much more choice in the Brisbane market with the Compare the Market analysis showing a couple with average incomes could afford to buy in 47 per cent of the region or 165 out of 180 suburbs Their best bet was the unit markets in Kooralbyn where a couple would only need 12.4 per cent of two average incomes to service a mortgage This was followed by the unit markets in Goodna (16.1 per cent) Woodridge (16.8 per cent) and Mount Warren Park (17.4 per cent) See the full story here * Compare The Market’s calculations assumed an average $65,000 income with repayments on the remaining loan paid at a 5.97 per cent interest rate Queensland has the ‘lion’s share’ of top spots for investors in Australia And it is the regions that have come out on top according to the Hotspotting National Top 10 Positive Cashflow Hotspots report Hotspotting director Terry Ryder said regional areas were increasingly becoming locations of choice for educated investors looking for cash flow and capital growth “Cash flow has become increasingly important over the past two years given the much higher mortgage repayments in play,” Mr Ryder said “But strong rental yields should never be the solitary reason to invest in any location or dwelling it is imperative that investors seek out areas that also offer capital growth prospects often due to their booming local economies across a diverse range of industries.” Eight locations for houses made the top 10 list – Glen Eden Bundaberg North and Berserker in Queensland Geraldton and Withers in Western Australia Only two unit suburbs made the national top 10 – Bowen Hills in Brisbane and Yorkeys Knob in the Northern Beaches of Cairns Aerial view of Half Moon Bay Marina and Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Hotspotting general manager Tim Graham said regional Queensland’s strong showing in the top 10 was testament to its affordability and the variety of significant major infrastructure projects under way had previously been overly-reliant on the resources sector which had a positive or negative impact on its property market,” he said its economy has a range of smaller projects that are spread more evenly across a range of sectors which creates a more stable residential property market “Rockhampton also has not been resting on its laurels and has billions of dollars of major infrastructure projects under way its CBD has undergone a revitalisation project as well.” Dream vs reality: Qld property listing offers home ‘inspo’ in Rockhampton is listed for offers over $330,000 The analysis looked at several key criteria to source suburbs for investors finding the top 10 locations with yields above six per cent as well as capital growth potential It also looked for suburbs and locations with strong and diverse economies which has a median house price of $405,000 and a yield of 6.5 per cent was benefiting from a variety of billion-dollar plus projects in the region “The two most significant projects are the $1.2 billion new hospital as well as the $2 billion South Beach Heads residential development in Elliott Heads,” he said as well as health and medical infrastructure projects under way that are all underpinning the region’s performance now and into the future.” Mr Ryder said with strong population growth forecast Bundaberg was increasingly on the radar of savvy investors which has a median house price of $290,000 and a rental yield of 8 per cent was also garnering attention from southern migrants and investors Low vacancy rates and solid price growth over the past few years had increased investor activity in the region Bowen Hills in Brisbane offered a median unit price of $425,000 and a rental yield of 6.2 per cent Bowen Hills is listed for offers over $630,000 Mr Graham said that the gentrification of the former industrial suburbs and an influx of young people meant the city suburb was affordable and attractive to both first home buyers and investors Yorkeys Knob also made the national top 10 investor hit-list A 3-bedroom unit at 6/11 Rutherford Street It has a median unit value of $325,0000 and a rental yield of 6.4 per cent with about 50 per cent of residents in the coastal suburb being renters “There are also more units and townhouses than houses in the suburb which ensures that investors are purchasing dwellings that are the most in demand by the people who want to live there,” Mr Graham said The Hotspotting report comes after Suburbtrends released its Rental Pain Index for February which revealed that Queensland had the second highest pain score of 82.63 It found that 77.14 per cent of the 490 Queensland suburbs sampled were in “extreme rental pain” However 13 of the top 25 most stressed suburbs in Australia were located in Queensland with pains scores of 100 as a result of rent increases Of the top 25 most stressed renter suburbs in Queensland Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell said the challenge was not only increasing the number of houses and apartments getting the green light but also ensuring that they can actually be built “These latest ABS figures show the demand is growing making it critical the building and construction industry is supported to operate in the most effective way possible and by knocking down the blocks to building,” he said I understand and agree that my personal information will be collected, stored and used, in accordance with the PGA of Australia's privacy policy Terry Price and Shaquill Mongol have won the Altitude Wealth Solutions Mt Warren Park Legend Pro-Am The duo fired rounds of 4-under 68 to share top honours with this being USA based Mongol’s first win on the Ladbrokes Legends Tour “I feel like I have been playing nicely without threatening the leaders So it is a great feeling to move into the winner’s circle,” said Mongol The Mt Warren win becomes Price’s first individual victory of the 2018 season after he shared a win with Tim Elliott in the Victoria Senior Foursomes Championship “The greens were perfect out there today so you couldn’t hide behind a poor stroke or a missed read I still left a few out there but it is nice to find some form,” said Price both players finished their rounds with five birdies Finishing a shot behind the winners were Perry Parker The next stop on the Ladbrokes Legends Tour is the Wynnum Golf Club for the $30,000 QLD Senior PGA Championship starting on Monday For the latest news and scores on Australian golf Subscribe © 2025 PGA of Australia | Powered by Advertise with us Calamvale general duties officers and Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged three people following a stolen car investigation. Shortly after midnight on April 7, Calamvale police were doing proactive patrols when they identified an alleged stolen red Holden at a Compton Road service station at Karawatha. Officers subsequently detained a 37-year-old Woodridge woman who was in the Holden, and soon after they arrested a 21-year-old man and 16-year-old male as they returned to the vehicle. The trio are alleged to have been committing property and unlawful use of motor vehicle offences, with the red Holden having only been stolen hours earlier, from a Martens Street address at Mount Warren Park. It will be further alleged the 21-year-old man made several attempts to provide a false identity to police. Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigations Branch, Detective Acting Senior Sergeant, Justin Suffolk says front-line officers are committed to quickly identifying and apprehending offenders. "Front-line officers in Brisbane's south are frequently getting their tyres out on the roads, to detect, disrupt and prevent offences to protect our community. "This latest example showcases the great outcomes generated through our district's proactive patrols, with an alleged stolen vehicle being recovered within hours." A 21-year-old Kingston man has been charged with two counts of contravene a requirement, and one count each of attempting to pervert justice, unlawful use of a motor vehicle (UUMV), enter premises and commit indictable offence, receiving tainted property (car keys), possessing utensils for use, and possessing a knife in public. He is expected to appear before Richlands Magistrates Court today, April 8. The 37-year-old Woodridge woman was charged with one count each of UUMV, possessing dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine) and possession of a pipe that had been used. She is expected to appear before Richlands Magistrates Court on April 16. The 16-year-old Mount Warren Park male was charged with one count each of UUMV, possessing a knife in public, possession of a pipe that had been used and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs (Fantasy GHB and methylamphetamine). He is expected to appear before Beenleigh Childrens Court on April 14. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Link copiedShareShare articleAbout 240,000 homes and businesses are without power in Queensland in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Brisbane residents were urged to stay away from local waterways after more than 260mm fell in Brisbane's CBD since 9am on Sunday including 45mm in a single hour during a late-night downpour The chaos caused by the tropical low also stretches south to northern NSW where dozens of flood rescues have taken place Here's how the wild weather on Sunday unfolded Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesLatestOldestPinnedKey Event9 Mar 1:58amSun 9 Mar 2025 at 1:58amStay up to date with the latest emergency warningsSBy Shari Hams ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. You can find more information, including a map of all the warnings, by clicking here You can also find all these stations on the ABC Listen App ReactReactCopy link9 Mar 5:13pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 5:13pmAnd that's where we end this blogTBy Thomas Morgan This is where we're going to close this live blog of the flooding situation affecting south-east Queensland and New South Wales But the ABC's coverage of this event continues. Please join us on our new blog for the rest of today here 4:23pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 4:23pmGood news about Brisbane RiverTBy Thomas Morgan the Bureau of Meteorology's Matthew Bass says the upper catchment of the Brisbane River above Wivenhoe Dam is "relatively dry" He says this means there is only some limited risk of flooding of the Brisbane River which will be a relief to many Brisbane residents worried about a repeat of 2022 or 2011 4:19pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 4:19pmStorm cell drops 71mm in one hour: BOMTBy Thomas Morgan Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Matthew Bass is speaking again on ABC Radio Brisbane He says he has two "primary areas of concern": the Sunshine Coast hinterland and western Brisbane He says the Sunshine Coast rain cell dropped a whopping 71mm on Yandina in just one hour "We are still seeing the remnant affects [of Alfred]," he says "We've had concerns for areas of really intense rainfall overnight." Enoggera Creek Reservoir is at major flood level and he says other creeks in inner Brisbane are also experiencing moderate flooding Matthew Bass also warns of significant falls feeding into the Bremer River which flows through Ipswich and feeds into the Brisbane River ReactReactCopy linkKey Event9 Mar 4:12pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 4:12pmBREAKING: Emergency alert issued for residents in Brisbane suburb of KenmoreTBy Thomas Morgan Brisbane City Council has just issued an emergency alert to residents in the Gubberley Creek Detention Basin area in Kenmore The council has issued a watch and act for a possible failure of the Gubberley Creek Detention Basin in Kenmore Conditions could change quickly and residents should warn neighbours if safe to do so 3:49pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 3:49pmA recap of the latest emergency warningsTBy Thomas Morgan Southeast Queensland is being battered by rainfall at the moment Here's where we're at in terms of emergency warnings: An Emergency Alert has been issued to Luscombe Alberton and Gilberton from the City of the Gold Coast Residents are being urged it’s too dangerous to leave now and to get up high if you're near water An Emergency Alert has been issued to Tamborine A major flood of the Albert River is happening now and residents are warned it's too late to leave An Emergency Alert has been issued to Greenbank and Forestdale from the Logan City Council A major flood of Upper Oxley Creek is happening now and residents are being warned it's too late to leave If you are near flood waters get up as high as you can where you are 3:41pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 3:41pmNew emergency alert issued for Upper Oxley CreekTBy Thomas Morgan Logan City Council has issued an emergency alert warning that a major flood of Upper Oxley Creek is happening now Council advises dangerous flooding is occurring in the area and Forestdale residents it’s too dangerous to leave now This is in addition to major flood warnings for the Logan and Albert Rivers 3:23pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 3:23pmLatest BOM storm warning for storms hitting SEQTBy Thomas Morgan The latest severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeast Queensland by the Bureau of Meteorology at 1am very dangerous thunderstorms tracking over the region impacting the Noosa and Sunshine Coast local council areas and the Brisbane Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley council areas "The Bureau of Meteorology warns that VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding were detected," it has warned Residents are being urged to take precautions Wet weather is continuing to lash the region associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred 98 mm was recorded at Rosalie (Baroona Rd) in the 3 hours to 11:43 pm 3:03pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 3:03pmRain cell could add to flooding emergencyTBy Thomas Morgan Logan City Mayor Jon Raven adds that some local creek water levels are actually dropping after a break in the rain But he warns a large rain cell currently over Brisbane is heading south and if it does add further water to those creeks their levels will "shoot back up" and Eagleby are currently under an emergency flood warning and are being told it’s too dangerous to leave now 2:59pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 2:59pmLogan mayor says police doorknocking homes under threatTBy Thomas Morgan Logan city Mayor Jon Raven is speaking to Kat Feeney on ABC Radio Brisbane He says he's concerned about flooding on the Albert River which is unfolding there is an emergency flood warning for major flooding for the Albert River He says police have been doorknocking homes which could be affected and some could be far from the river itself That includes major town centres of Beenleigh and Eagleby which are a "huge section of the city" "We're telling people to check their risk and move to higher ground," he says 2:40pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 2:40pmAlfred deluge sends 'phenomenal' levels of rainfall to Brisbane and Gold Coast a senior forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology gave another update to ABC Radio just before He said parts of Brisbane and the Gold Coast saw a "rapid ramp-up in rainfall in the last hour" thanks to those cells battering the areas "Basically from the CBD out towards Ipswich and through the Samford Valley — some of the rainfall totals are getting to pretty phenomenal levels," he says Here's a quick whip around of some of the highest rainfall totals since 9am Sunday Bass said some suburbs have experienced over 400mm of rain if we count rainfall from before 9am "Really big numbers and people really need to heed the warnings and stay away from any low-lying areas," Bass said 2:19pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 2:19pmEmergency alert for Logan communities for major floodTBy Thomas Morgan A bit more detail has just been issued by Logan City Council about flooding on the Albert River They are warning that a major flood of the Albert River is happening now and Eagleby residents it’s too dangerous to leave now 2:14pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 2:14pm'Too dangerous to leave': Emergency alert issued for Logan Logan City Council has issued emergency warning for residents in Tamborine There is also an emergency warning to take action now for parts of the Gold Coast The Emergency Alert is current for: Currumbin The City of Gold Coast has issued an Emergency warning and advises the people in the Luscombe Alberton and Gilberton regions to stay in place 1:24pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 1:24pmBoM says rain totals topping 200mm in inner BrisbaneTBy Thomas Morgan Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Matthew Bass has just given an update to ABC Radio Brisbane He says a severe thunderstorm is currently moving through Brisbane dropping between 40 and 45mm of rain in the last hour "That will probably keep moving through the western and southwestern suburbs in the coming hours," he says "We know that a lot of those inner city suburbs are quite flood prone." The deluge caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has resulted in huge rainfall totals across Brisbane including 213mm in the Brisbane CBD since 9am Sunday He says the Enoggera Reservoir was spilling at high levels and urged Brisbane residents to stay away from local waterways 1:08pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 1:08pmLatest warning for severe thunderstorms hitting SEQTBy Thomas Morgan The Bureau of Meteorology has just released the latest severe thunderstorm warning for southeast Queensland It is warning of intense rainfall with very dangerous thunderstorms for parts of the Gympie The Bureau is warning that the very dangerous thunderstorms are: "likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding were detected near the ranges between Gympie and Murgon They are forecast to affect Brisbane CBD by 11:05 pm and the area southwest of Gympie and Brisbane Airport by 11:35 pm." including a large one threatening the northern Gold Coast have been removed from this latest warning The BoM says 147mm of rain was recorded at Kingsholme (near the M1 on the Gold Coast) in the three hour to 8:54pm tonight ReactReactCopy link9 Mar, 1:05pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 1:05pmTracking rainfall as Alfred moves inlandJBy Jessica Riga We've seen a lot of water already today and there is more on the way. Here's a look at rainfall totals, courtesy of our friends at ABC News Story Lab. You can check out rainfall totals and wind speeds by checking out the article below. ReactReactCopy link9 Mar 12:53pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 12:53pmNorthern Gold Coast 'area of concern' Matthew Bass is a senior forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology and gave another update to ABC Radio Brisbane not long ago He said heavy rainfall totals over the past three hours have made the northern Gold Coast an area of concern "The past couple of hours we've seen hundreds of millimetres," he says "There is a lot of water on the ground and significant flash flooding in that area so that is the main area of concern at the moment The Gold Coast cell is "not moving a great deal" but the multiple cells over Brisbane are "tending to move through a bit more quickly" 12:39pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 12:39pmCity of Gold Coast issues 'too late to leave' warningJBy Jessica Riga The City of Gold Coast has advised residents in the Luscombe Alberton and Gilberton areas to stay in place as it is now too late to leave Residents are being warned to "get up as high as you can where you are" There is major flooding occurring on the Albert River at Beenleigh with the water level also rising in the Logan River 12:33pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 12:33pmEmergency warning issued for Laidley in the Lockyer ValleyJBy Jessica Riga Residents in the Lockyer Valley town of Laidley are being warned to "take safe shelter now" as dangerous flooding is likely to occur in the area in the coming hours The warning urges those to warn neighbours secure belongings and take safe shelter or seek higher ground An evacuation centre is open at Laidley State High School ReactReactCopy linkKey Event9 Mar, 12:27pmSun 9 Mar 2025 at 12:27pmWhat can a soggy southeast Queensland expect next?TBy Thomas Morgan ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders has been monitoring Alfred's movements and forecasting what's to come. Already, some areas have received over 800mm of rain, and residents of the Fraser Coast today copped a deluge. But those hoping Alfred's impacts are weakening are set to be disappointed, with the system continuing to drag rain onto shores across southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Read Tom Saunders' breakdown of what Alfred is expected to do next: A 16-year-old cashier was left traumatised after she was held up by an armed robber wielding a hammer at an IGA supermarket in Queensland Police said the hooded man brazenly walked into the Mount Warren Park business in the outer eastern area of Logan City, south of Brisbane, shortly after 8pm on Tuesday. CCTV footage released by Queensland Police shows the man calmly walking into the store, bypassing customers, and making his way around the counter to the cashier. Police allege the man then demanded the female cashier to open the register and give him the money inside. In the video, the girl is shown opening the till for the hooded man and then moving out of his way so that he can remove its contents.  The footage next shows the hooded man running towards another man - believed to be the store manager - while waving the hammer in the air. Police allege that the man stole a sum of cash and several packets of cigarettes before fleeing the scene in a silver-coloured car. Following the incident, the Mount Warren Park business posted a CCTV image of the man on their Facebook page, urging anyone with information to come forward. 'He threatened one our friendly new 16 year old girls with a claw hammer before turning on the store manager,' the post stated. 'He left the scene on foot heading south down Mt Warren Blvd with an undisclosed amount of money. 'Please share this and help get him off our streets. 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Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from Hooded robber holds up an IGA store and flees with cash and cigarettesCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} The peak koala breeding season in Southeast Queensland runs from July to January coming down from trees to find a new mate or new territory so they are most active between dusk and dawn or getting caught in other dangerous situations We all share a role in the conservation of this iconic species Help them on their journey by following some koala-friendly tips The koala's scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus it is important to note that koalas are not bears They are planting eating marsupials that are well adapted to living in trees The koala is listed as endangered in Queensland New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory under the Federal Government’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 the koala is listed as endangered koalas weigh between 5 to 10 kilograms and have short pale grey fur Adult male koalas are noticeably larger than adult female koalas with a broader face and distinctly larger black nose and can easily be distinguished by the large scent gland on their chest For more information about koalas, please visit Queensland Government - Koala.  Koala’s have been recorded across the City of Logan Over 46 percent of the city’s properties are located within 1 kilometre of a known koala sighting (based on reports received from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023) So even though we don’t see koalas all the time We can all play a role in keeping them safe The five suburbs with the highest number of reported koala sightings in 2023 were: If you see koalas in your yard, park or suburb then join the 2024 Logan Koala Count and report your sighting Council has used trained koala scat detection dogs to search some parks in Logan to learn about where koalas live. The Atlas of Living Australia has the results of these searches Logan's koala population is significant on a regional scale due to its genetic uniqueness Although koalas prefer to stay in large patches of bushland they can often be found in trees adjacent to waterways in strands of trees in local recreation parks and even in isolated gum trees in paddocks provided they are supported by suitable shelter trees and can move from patch to patch freely it is important that some degree of connectivity is maintained across landscapes Koalas are still prevalent in many urban areas surviving in often small and disconnected remnants of bushland Highly urban suburbs including Springwood and Slacks Creek have recorded koala sightings as have emerging urban areas such as Bahrs Scrub and Yarrabilba Koalas are also abundant in many rural areas Koalas have been recorded in many parks in the City including look for these signs that show a koala might be in the area: To learn more about how to see and survey koalas, check out this webinar featuring koala expert Dr Sean Fitzgibbon.  If you do see a koala, don’t forget to Report wildlife sightings Check out this list of children books featuring koalas Koalas face ever increasing threats to their survival To help protect koalas across the City of Logan Council will be conducting thermal drone flights to monitor and study native wildlife Thermal imaging helps in detecting animals The aim of these surveys is to determine the distribution and abundance of koalas and greater gliders within key parks across the city The data collected will help in the protection and management of these species ensuring their long-term survival and resilience these surveys might identify critical habitat areas track changes in wildlife populations over time and contribute to broader ecological research The survey will be conducted by a team of experienced professionals who will ensure minimal disturbance to the wildlife and the surrounding environment Thermal drone flights are scheduled to take place across the following locations between the following dates and times: Please note these dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors Please check for any updates to the schedule Dog and koala interactions usually result in koala injury or death Backyards are the most common location for this to occur there are a few simple actions you can take to help keep your dog and koalas safe: Koalas often travel through backyards to find food trees and mates They face many obstacles and when on the ground are vulnerable. You can help koalas navigate your backyard safely by: Symptoms of a sick or injured koala include: Report sightings of sick or injured koalas to the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) or Wildcare on 07 5527 2444.  Koalas have little awareness of how dangerous a busy road can be In many ways koala-friendly driving is just like driving through a school zone when school gets out Be mindful driving on Logan roads and take extra care on the following koala hotspot roads From Brisbane to the Gold Coast 24 suburbs are teetering on “fair” The suburbs with the worst credit scores in the south east have been revealed and there are some surprising entries on the list New analysis by comparison site Finder crunched the averages and found 24 suburbs were hovering close to weak from Brisbane to the Gold Coast The lowest average credit score came out of Logan suburbs Crestmead and Marsden (postcode 4132) which pulled 554 out of a possible 1000 — “fair” but teetering close to the edge of “weak” Simple things like making sure you pay bills on time and keep your credit card limits low cam help improve your credit score Brisbane suburbs Ellen Grove and Forest Lake (4078) were in the same boat though slightly better at an average of 593 But a massive group of 20 suburbs were hovering just above that with an average credit score of 598 In that number were also Gold Coast suburbs Alberton with one suburb from Moreton Bay — Cedar Creek Finder personal finance expert Kate Browne said income and employment rate were among the factors that affected credit score averages “Those with a high income and a steady job are more likely to pay their bills on time,” she said with anything above 800 considered “excellent” The best scores in the SEQ region came out of Hawthorne which also made the national top five list on an average credit score of 806 “The very first step is knowing your score you can take some simple steps such as making sure you’re paying bills on time and keeping credit card limits low.” Finder analysed 14,000 Australian credit reports for the analysis 5 May 2025 12:16:06 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A man's body has been found in the back of a burning ute on the Gold Coast Police believe the dead man is missing 55-year-old Brian Bathgate who vanished from his Mount Warren Park workplace in suspicious circumstances on Thursday believed to be Mr Bathgate's 2005 Toyota Hilux was found on fire on a sugar cane farm at Eagleby about four kilometres from the Mount Warren Park landscaping yard where he lived and worked Staff at the yard raised the alarm early Thursday morning after they found blood and a knife on the premises but could not locate Mr Bathgate Gold Coast police have confirmed a ute with a deceased man in the back was found by a member of the public about 2pm on Friday The body has yet to be formally identified The gruesome discovery comes just hours after Mr Bathgate's family made an emotional appeal for his return Investigators are expected to launch a murder inquiry A man's body has been found in the back of a burning ute on the Gold Coast believed to be Mr Bathgate's 2005 Toyota Hilux Staff at the yard raised the alarm early Thursday morning after but could not locate Mr Bathgate The gruesome discovery comes just hours after Mr Bathgate's family made an emotional appeal for his return 5 May 2025 12:16:38 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); MyCity Logan will introduce the candidates of electorates touching the City of Logan Each candidate who has announced their intention to nominate for election has been asked to submit a profile all of which will be available in the coming week at mycitylogan.com.au Candidates are presented in reverse alphabetical order We’ll let you know who chooses not to respond Windaroo and parts of Loganholme and Waterford Website: https://www.lnp.org.au/judi-van-manen/ What makes you a good person to represent the people of your electorate?:   met my husband Bert and raised our children here I intrinsically understand the community and will fight everyday to ensure the residents of Macalister have the same opportunities to achieve their hopes and dreams And I can do this because I know and understand what it means to fight for what is right I know and understand the very real issues affecting our community and will bring with me real world experience and strong leadership to the community I have an extensive resume across the private and not-for-profit sectors with over a two decades experience as a business owner Like many in the community of Macalister I and my family have experienced all of these and developed the grit and determination necessary to fight for the services and supports this community needs to achieve its full potential What are the three key election issues in your electorate and how will you address them Crime: Everyday I hear from residents across the electorate how fed up they are with crime in our community While Labor is busy letting criminals off the hook strengthen the judicial system and bail laws introduce youth justice reform and create a Police Child Safety Force operating 24hrs I will establish a Police Hooning Task Force to work with and to enhance the Logan City Council’s Taskforce and install 2 additional CCTV cameras for 24 hour monitoring by Logan City Council at Holmview and Hammel Park in Beenleigh Unemployment/under employment: We will create more jobs by supporting a business-led economic recovery and a wrap around of services to ensure there are jobs at the other of education and training programs prioritising Queensland businesses in Government tenders paying small and family businesses on time creating an economic recovery task force and building the 100% Queensland owned New Bradfield Scheme We will back manufacturing jobs by providing $150 million in support to boost manufacturing in Queensland and work with stakeholders to deliver revitalisation for our community Infrastructure: The LNP will get shovels in the ground on important road and infrastructure projects we so desperately need to get you home sooner and safer We’ll fast-track the Second M1 and ensure no road goes through the EAgleby Wetlands ensure proper community consultation on future road upgrades reduce surgery waiting times with a private/public partnership Profession: Former Corporate Executive and Successful businessman – last 24 years What makes you a good person to represent the people of your electorate Significant business and financial skills; as an independent I will represent the people by listening to them and I will be their voice The people I talk to say they are sick of having their needs ignored  I practice as a mediator in family law and see on a daily basis the impact the failure of our government to listen to the people is having on us and our kids  I believe in community engagement and have the skills and experience to work to ensure the people of Macalister are heard Planning: Tighten neighbourhood plans to end special deals for developers; Overhaul the Planning Act and to ensure all development is ‘Impact Assessable’ and close loopholes; strengthen community rights; Restrict construction noise in neighbourhoods; Ban development in flood-prone areas; Stop the 2nd M1 from dissecting the Eagleby Wetlands; Improve public transport routes and frequency; Introduce a fast rail network secure jobs by banning the use of labour hire for renewable projects and guarantee leave and sick pay for every job Health and Education: Fully fund Queensland state schools and ensure smaller class sizes better resources and no fees; Upgrade state school facilities and build new schools in areas of need; Abolish all school service fees excursion costs and textbook costs; Guarantee all Qld kids under 18 years of age a free season of organised sport every year; Hire 6,500 more nurses and 3,000 more doctors across Queensland adding an additional 21,000 hospital beds;  Establish 200 Community Health Clinics with bulk billing GPs and specialists to take the pressure off our hospitals; Establish a fully self funded public pharmaceutical company that invests profits into research for Queenslanders state and community and I have now had the privilege to serve as a member of parliament for my electorate I believe the experience and professionalism I have demonstrated in over 23 years of uniformed service gives me the discipline and stamina required of such a demanding role I am not someone who can sit on the sidelines and watch I believe in getting in and getting the job done I am always prepared to go into bat for my community and fight for the outcomes we deserve Education is the big equaliser in our community and outcomes shouldn’t be reliant on your postcode Access to good outcomes is heavily reliant on both quality facilities and teaching support I have delivered some of the largest funding spends in Macalister schools in a decade – new buildings I have worked with our school communities and their priorities are my priorities I know from my experience in classrooms that education is not a simple process and ensuring we have a system that continues to foster inclusivity is something I am passionate about your access to services and jobs is dependent on the quality and capacity of roads and transport The state roads in Macalister have previously suffered from being split across multiple electorates with no coherent plan I have brought together a 10 year structured plan for continuous road upgrades the Beenleigh ring-road or Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd I also acknowledge the role that public transport must play in reducing congestion Between the Cross River Rail project and the SEQ Busway extensions Macalister will become a public transport hub At the cornerstone of Queensland’s economic recovery plan is jobs secure jobs is a key focus of government and mine Locally we will be employing hundreds more frontline service workers – teachers firefighters – and the support staff they need to do their core job We will also support the training opportunities of our trades and service industries The $20m expansion to the Beenleigh Trade Training Centre will mean that locals can receive their training in the most advanced industry-led facility in the country What makes you a good person to represent the people of your electorate?: I’m prompted to stand as the Independent candidate because there is an urgent need for someone to fight for the issues which matter to the people As a local resident for over 40 years and with my experience as the Member of Parliament for Albert (now Macalister) for 11 years I believe I can do a better job in standing up for our area I am a true Independent-my focus will be solely on serving our community not on a political party my decisions will not be influenced by donors What are the three key election issues in your electorate and how will you address them?:  Coomera Connector Road: Labor’s plan for the northern route for the Coomera Connector Road ( second M1) would directly impact the vulnerable system of Eagleby Wetlands The habitat of 281 recorded bird species would be seriously threatened by this 6 lane highway As the Independent Candidate for Macalister I stand strongly with the community who are fighting to stop this route I’m told that there was no community consultation regarding the planned route Residents first heard about it when they received a letter from Main Roads informing them their land was going to be resumed A sustainable alternative route can only be found by listening carefully to residents and environmental experts If elected I will lobby to have this route degazetted so the unique Wetlands are protected for our future generations and to provide certainty for residents Roads: Local roads are heavily congested and not keeping up with growth Consultation: Lack of genuine community consultation means Labor is making decisions for us rather than first listening to residents Examples of this is the rehab drug clinic being located in the main street of Beenleigh and the planned northern route of the Coomera Connector going through Eagleby and its Wetlands I will make community consultation my priority I will conduct regular mobile offices so I am accessible and can listen to people’s concerns My focus will be solely on serving the community rather than a political party 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 Club News CYCLONE Debbie’s destruction was never more evident than at Bowen Golf Club where wind speeds reached more than 250km/h tearing off the clubhouse awning and downpipes shifting concrete bridges and destroying sections of the golf course The ocean side golf course was devastated and forced to close for at least a month after Debbie screamed her way over the course and clubhouse “We were hammered and the golf course looks very different now,” club manager Corinne Dibnah said “We had a lot of trees down including some over 100 years old and bridges washed out “You would have thought that concrete bridges would never move but she (Debbie) came a different way over the top of the golf club towards the ninth and not from the ocean.” it was all hands on deck as members volunteered to put the jigsaw puzzle back together “We had working bees for three weekends just to get the fairways cleared,” Dibnah added “The golf course is on the ocean and we have million dollar views “Tell golfers to get up here and spend some money because we certainly need it.” from Bowen in north Queensland and south to the Northern Rivers it was a similar story clubhouses and pro shops were deserted and that meant cash registers fell silent across the great divide The devastation left many superintendents shaking their heads wondering where to start the clean up with an army of volunteers by their side they got on with the job and many soon had their courses playable again The cost of the cleanup was expected to run into the millions of dollars Debbie took aim at Proserpine Golf Club where operations manager Lisa Cavanagh and director of golf Alison Munt were stationed they got off lightly despite many completely submerged holes “The fairways on the back nine were not visible just after the rain hit but it didn’t take long for the water to subside,” Ms Cavanagh said “The course drains really well because we have a creek running through it Ms Munt said the course closed for six days but the course bounced back well,” she said “We did lose the bunkers on the 11th and 12th completely.” Mackay Golf Club professional Jeffrey Reid told Inside Golf the course closed for two weeks we had a significant rain event which washed us out and then Debbie came through followed by another significant rain event,” he said “We lost over 60 huge trees and all the bunkers were washed out Reid said the army of volunteers put in more than 1200 hours helping clean up the mess “The members and the general public have been fantastic helping us get it cleaned up and ready for play.” Many courses in Central Queensland were affected One of the hardest hit was Gracemere Lakes Golf Club which was virtually underwater due to its overflowing lakes but reopened within days for its Saturday competition Emu Park Golf Club closed and has had to re-schedule its April men’s and women’s open championship to a date yet to be fixed closed and remained closed until the Fitzroy River floodwaters dropped The river peaked at 8.8 metres on Thursday April 6 – a week after the heavy rain arrived Rockhampton Golf Club copped it from two different directions according to the club’s manager Karen Leonard “It (water) comes from two ways,” Ms Leonard said “We get the tidal from Murray Lagoon and when the river peaks we get the water from there as well.” the club removed all its pumps for fear they would be washed away Maryborough Golf Club had a different story to tell Long-serving club pro Kevin Law said drought conditions affected the course for the first three months of the year “Then we received rain on March 13 and the dams filled up The flash flood delivered by Cyclone Debbie put three holes under water for an hour “We had 95mm in an hour and a lot of work went into getting the course open for Saturday golf,” Law said Bundaberg Golf Club professional Craig Swift said the course was back in play within a week of the big wet arriving “We received around 300mls of rain whereas everywhere else received about 500mls,” he said “We were back in play with carts on the course within a week.” heavy rain forced the closure of the course for two days mainly because the club couldn’t get golf carts on the course “We didn’t have any major damage because there wasn’t strong wind,” said golf operations manager Andrew Webb fared well considering the amount of water dumped on its 36 holes “We closed on Thursday and Friday and opened the North Course on Saturday The club lost power on the Friday morning and the South Course reopened less than a week later Pacific Golf Club had a significant amount of water across its golf course according to the club’s golf office assistant Sam Romeo “The water receded quite well through Bulimba Creek and we were back open although on the Saturday we had to reduce three holes from par-4s to par-3s.” Carbrook Golf Club was one of the hardest hit The 2016 GMAQ Club of the Year suffered its worst flood in its 40-year history with the Logan River Whenever there is a significant rain event Carbrook cops it a number of sharks washed in and ended up residing in the course’s large dam a boat and a large industrial bin washing in The entire golf course was underwater except for seven of its 19 greens “Within four hours of the river breaking its banks on March 31 the course was evacuated as the water level reached one metre on the driveway It took more than two days before the staff could gain entry and assess the damage What confronted them was muddy silt and it was a case of “where do we start” “So we embarked on a long journey to clean up the course with the focus first on greens then tees and fairways and then the rough,” general manager Scott Wagstaff said The members played their part working side-by-side with the greens staff during the cleanup “It is not when the course is in great condition that we understand what club spirit is,” Wagstaff said “It’s when the course is at its absolute worst and the future looks grim that you understand how strong your club is.” “The lack of golfing traffic will affect all revenue streams with very little expected in the next month,” Wagstaff said At least half of Riverlakes Golf Course went under at the height of the big wet the greens staff and volunteers had to remove plenty of dead but the club decided to suspend competition play until after Easter but it’s been good for the morale of the club that members came down to help us,” pro shop assistant Nathan Schleemann said Logan City Golf Club had 25 of its 27 greens under water it was too dangerous to allow volunteers to help in the cleanup and it was left to the greens staff “It was too slippery and dangerous and we didn’t want volunteers falling over and getting hurt,” pro Richard Rhodes said staff couldn’t get machinery to some greens because of was too muddy “The crew did an amazing job getting five greens open with a few days.” The club opened 18 holes prior to the Easter break At Mt Warren Park Golf Club it was all hands on deck “By the end of day two we had cleaned out the machinery sheds removed the silt from all greens and even got the pro-shop back into order,” said club president Jim Lavery “None of this could have been achieved without the hard work of our fantastic members who turned up rolled up their sleeves and got on with the hard work.” On the Sunshine Coast’s Nambour Golf Club had a number of large trees down include one that fell across the fourth green “I have never seen the wind so strong,” club manager Steve McMahon said “There was a lot of debris over the golf course but the superintendent and his staff were out cleaning up the mess and we were able to host the Masters pennants a few days later.” gale force winds brought with it 125mm (5in) of rain to Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club “We did suffer some damage from the winds with two trees blowing over overall we managed very well,” said director of golf operations Marcus Hartup “With Bribie Island being a sand island and the golf course shaped into the sand our drainage is very good to the point that we had carts out on the golf course the very next day.” Out at Hills International golf course the recovery process was swift with nine holes open for play within a week “We were one of the worst affected,” professional Tom Berndt said “The floodwaters reached unprecedented levels with the front nine completely under water “Some estimates are saying it has come up 35 metres higher than normal,” he said spoke to Inside Golf from atop a bobcat on the 10th fairway He said he had a metre of mud around him and it was from tee to green “We had 12 holes go under water with eight of those in a bad way,” Love said “I think it will be a while before we are back playing 18 holes.” within a week the members were able to play competitions on a seven-hole composite course the Glades Golf Club’s cleanup bill is expected to reach six figures according to the club’s general manager Phillip Baker “This was the worst flood in the history of the club with up to four inches of silt and mud on some fairways and through the rough,” he said “All our greens went under water and all of our 97 bunkers were also washed out “The damage bill will be around $100,000 – not to mention the loss of revenue if golfers could come and play at the Glades in the next couple of months this would help us out greatly.” Most of Surfers Paradise golf course went under and the buggy sheds in low-lying areas submerged General manager Mick Ryan said the pro shop’s lower level too was under water “The damage to property and infrastructure is extensive,” he said “It took a lot of our members to volunteer to help the ground staff in clearing the course “It has had a significant effect on our revenue streams Murwillumbah Golf Club was one of the worst hit and didn’t expect to fully open for a month The club’s army of volunteers worked tirelessly alongside superintendant Brian Cox and his crew to speed up the cleanup the water receded slowly and more than a week after the rain event the course remained closed Nine holes re-opened in mid-April with the rest of the course expected to be in play by April 30 The clubhouse and restaurant remain open and operating as usual Ocean Shores Golf Club resembled a large lake with just the ninth and 18th greens above water “The water went to unprecedented levels,” club pro Chris Graham said the club extended a hand of friendship to nearby neighbour Murwillumbah Golf Club “Murwillumbah is going to be shut for weeks and we have extended full reciprocal membership rights so their members have somewhere to play until they find their feet,” Graham said but our course had to close for nine days.” Mullumbimby Golf Club went under when the Brunswick River broke its banks The halfway house and women’s locker room flooded With the torrent of water running across the road and entrance the main damage was to roads and the car park The course remained closed more than a week many more clubs and courses suffered considerable damage across both states but by the time you read this most clubs will be back in business and urging members to return to the fairways This is the time when your club needs your support most so dust off the clubs and get out there and don’t forget to spent a few dollars in the clubhouse and pro shop  – Additional reporting by Andrew Crockett Are you looking for Halloween Brisbane style Did you just google best places to go trick or treating near me or haunted houses near me Well, you have the correct article!! As Brisbane’s leading resources for families fun event listings and noted by Channel 9 as having the best tips about Halloween for Brisbane families Families Magazine knows where to trick or treat in Brisbane of all the best places to go trick or treating around Brisbane that welcome you to enjoy their spooky decorated house in 2024 I have broken it down by local council area so you can jump to your local area and find the closest streets Keep reading for the most up to date information on Halloween Brisbane 2024 If you are wondering when will people be trick or treating in Brisbane The majority of people on our list of trick or treat places in Brisbane will expect you on Thursday 31st October Wondering what time to go trick or treating Trick or Treating USUALLY starts around 5 – 5.30pm and finishes by 8pm Individual houses have the right to start and finish whenever they want – please respect them.  RELATED: Here is our kids’ guide to the real meaning of Halloween This map was compiled by ‘Brisbane Halloween Lovers’ Facebook group If you live on the Gold Coast, or you are going to be there for Halloween, check out this list of places to trick or treat on the Gold Coast We have written a comprehensive list of places to trick or treat on the Sunshine Coast and have published for your reading pleasure South East Queensland includes Toowoomba, so we have all the best trick or treat locations in Toowoomba for you too Are you looking for Halloween Brisbane events for 2024? 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