Park Ridge News

Park Ridge Animal Hospital determined to tackle industry-wide suicide crisis

2021-04-17

The veterinarian industry is facing a mental health crisis, fuelled by prolonged stress, financial difficulties, and public misperception, says psychologist and expert Dr. Nadine Hamilton. While it may seem ...

Logan West’s Wineglass Water Tower wins acclaim

Paul Jackson

2021-04-16

Community, Government

From the Archives (October 25, 2019) Hillcrest’s “Wineglass” tower is one of the most recognisable features of Logan's skyline. The water reservoir, which has a one megalitre capacity, services 54,000 people ...

Behind Logan West’s Iconic Wineglass Water Tower

Isaac Irons

2021-04-16

Community, History

If you’ve ever travelled towards Park Ridge on the Mt Lindsay Highway, chances are you’ve seen the iconic Wineglass Water Tower rising above the houses over Hillcrest. Built in 1984, the water tower stands o...

“Torture and hell”: former councillor speaks out after being discharged

Aiden Taylor

2021-04-14

Community, Government

Trevina Schwarz is one of eight former Logan City Councillors to have her name cleared of fraud charges in court today. She says she was dragged through “torture and hell” over an issue that she and the stat...

Fraud charges against former Logan councillors dropped

Aiden Taylor

2021-04-14

Community, Government

The fraud charges against eight former Logan City Councillors were dropped at a committal hearing at the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning. Magistrate Steve Courtney was confident “the proper decision” h...

Why make time for exercise?

Paul Jackson

2021-04-13

Community, Government, Health Hub, Sport

by InSports Team Too often, we forget to make time for our own health. Maybe you feel guilty for taking time out or are just too tired? When you put yourself first and engage in regular exercise...

Know your Inland Rail in Logan

Aiden Taylor

2021-04-11

Community, Environment, Feature Stories, Government, Local Development, Rural Living

The Inland Rail project was meant to be the jewel in the crown of our policy makers from the time it was first floated as a possibility during the Howard Government years. But so far it has been a poisoned c...

New bushfoods Garden at North Maclean named in honour of State MP Leeanne Enoch

Paul Jackson

2021-04-07

Community, Education, Government, Rural Living

Principal and founder of the Australian Technology and Agricultural College (ATAC), Dr Narendra Nand, announced this morning that he would be naming a new Bushfoods Garden after the local member who inspired hi...

Greenbank’s Table Tennis Gold Medalist opens up about his days as a ‘stalwart’ of the sport in the Pacific

Paul Jackson

2021-04-06

Community, Seniors & Over 50s Lifestyle, Sport

by Aiden Taylor Few people get the chance to meet the Queen of the United Kingdom, let alone on a personal invitation to morning tea. Greenbank resident Bill Jones reminisces on the day 45-odd years ago he di...

It’s Raining Jen!

Paul Jackson

2021-04-06

Community, Entertainment

The long-range forecast is for fun, flashbacks and fashion when ABC’s revered weather presenter Jenny Woodward presents her charming one-woman stage show. Weathering Well is a potted history of the life and ti...

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