News briefs: week of January 26
Published on 26 January 2026
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Celebrate World Wetlands Day in Logan
Did you know there are about 200 wetlands located in the City of Logan’s parks?
They’re popular with locals and visitors alike, especially for people who enjoy bird watching and walking.
World Wetlands Day is on February 2, so it’s a great chance to explore one of our local parks, including Carbrook Wetlands, Slacks Creek Environmental Park, Berrinba Wetlands, Lake Dennis, Eagleby Wetlands, Spring Mountain Reserve or Tygum Lagoon.
Join Council at Eagleby Wetlands on February 6:00pm from 6:30pm to see which frog species are hiding in the city. Registrations are essential and can be made at Eventbrite.
For more information, email environment@logan.qld.gov.au or go to Waterways and wetlands
Photo: Berrinba Wetlands is one of 200 wetlands located in the City of Logan.
Meet the Mayor at Springwood
City of Logan residents and community members can meet with Mayor Jon Raven on Wednesday, January 28 at Springwood.
The pop-up Meet the Mayor event will be held at Arndale Shopping Centre, opposite Coles, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Attendees can ask questions about Council and provide feedback on programs, projects and services to help improve what is delivered for the community.
The shopping centre is located at Cinderella Drive, Springwood.
For more information, phone 07 3412 3412.
Youth funding available
Logan City Council has funding of up to $10,000 available for youth-focused projects across the City of Logan.
Community Project Grants are open to not-for-profit organisations, schools and social enterprises.
Projects can include, but are not limited to, opportunities for leadership/mentoring, upskilling for future employment, sports programs or intergenerational activities – and much more.
Applications close on March 22, and applicants will be advised if they are successful in May.
For more information, phone 07 3412 4033, email grants@logan.qld.gov.au or go to Community grants
Calendar contributions welcome from local kids
City of Logan primary school students are invited to share their visions of the local natural environment as part of Logan City Council’s annual World Environment Day poster competition.
Winning entries will feature in a 2027 calendar produced by Council, which will be themed ‘The Wings along our Waterways’.
Entries can be submitted through primary and home schools across Logan from January 27 until March 25 and winners will be announced at the Logan Eco Action Festival later this year.
For more information, email environment@logan.qld.gov.au or go to World Environment Day
Library literacy commitment on the move
One of Logan City Council’s most popular programs has taken to the streets.
First 5 Forever supports the early literacy needs of children from birth to five-years-old and help build lifelong learning habits.
The service’s new electric outreach van has been wrapped in an artwork known as Nyurramba Garran (“All come” or “Everyone come”) by Cairns-based craftsman, curator and designer Bernard Singleton.
The van will allow the service to travel to all corners of the City of Logan bringing the joy of talking, singing, reading and playing directly to families in parks, clinics, schools and community hubs.
The First 5 Forever outreach team carefully mapped its delivery across Logan’s suburbs to make sure every family can access the program even if they’re not near a library branch.
For more information, visit Logan Libraries.