Feature Stories
Joyce Avis Richards, affectionately known as ‘Nanna Joyce’ and the ‘Queen of Heritage Park’ is not only one of Heritage Park’s original residents, the supercentenarian is also one of Logan’s oldest inhabitants and recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. The mother of two, grandmother of five, and great grandmother of 14 children, was born in Victoria…
From national forums to Parliament House, 16 year old 2023 Logan Young Person of the year winner, Greenbank’s Amelia Ayris, is using her voice to speak up on behalf of the most voiceless – children. Did you know that as of 2019, approximately 2.5 million Australians have experienced abuse in their childhood? Did you know…
Being a mother can effectively be a full time job on its own, let alone owning your own business too. Yet Browns Plains award-winning entrepreneur Rie Bredow has managed to do both – on top of living with an invisible disability. Rie Bredow, has struggled with an acute anxiety and depression disorder since she was…
Greenbank man Brett Peatey is the proud owner of A1 Kitchens and Cabinet Makers in Browns Plains, but in his spare time he has a reputation for raising money to help disadvantaged children – in a Scooby Doo Van. Meet Brett Peatey, a husband, father of two, business owner of a shop fitting and kitchen…
For Logan West resident Elijah Buol Australia Day is a time of reflection as we continue to share through truth-telling and reflect on the lows and highs of our nation’s history. When Elijah came to Australia as a 16-year-old, 20 years ago, little did he realise his new life in a country his father had…
Every August, Ben Mawhinney starts to get edgy. It’s a combination of nervous excitement and anticipation. As Ben packs his car with drones, camera gear and radar apps, he knows Logan West will deliver the goods. History doesn’t lie. Ben is one of a growing number of storm chasers who flood to Logan West every…
Yugumbir State School’s graduating Year 6 cohort of 2021 is a one-in-a-million. Literally. In a history-making ceremony this month, four sets of twins will graduate from the class of 147 students at the Logan West primary school. Experts say the chance of that happening in a single cohort is incredibly rare. Deputy Principal Bridget Hawkins…
Remembering Private Alfred Ansell, a soldier from Browns Plains, and the many other men from Logan West that fought for our freedom, in WW1. More than 57,000 Queenslanders served in WW1, and 17 of them were from Logan West. One of those 17 was Private Alfred Eroll Ansell. Of the many inspiring displays of bravery, sacrifice,…
Greenbank couple Diane and Bruce Fraser celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2021. Their golden anniversary was a testament to their commitment and determination to make their marriage go the distance. Bruce, 73, and Diane, 70, first met at the Piccadilly Arcade in Brisbane in 1970. Bruce, who was 22 at the time, was…
Greenbank couple Diane and Bruce Fraser celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2021. Their golden anniversary was a testament to their commitment and determination to make their marriage go the distance. Bruce, 73, and Diane, 70, first met at the Piccadilly Arcade in Brisbane in 1970. Bruce, who was 22 at the time, was…