News briefs: May 4
Published on 04 May 2026
Looking skyward at Mayes Cottage
An up late star gazing session will be held at Mayes Cottage this month to give people the chance to explore the night sky.
The session, which is open to those over the age of 18, will run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, May 21.
Local astronomy enthusiasts will help participants discover constellations, planets and celestial surprises above the heritage‑listed Mayes Cottage in Kingston.
Session places cost $15 each and are limited. Bookings are essential and can be made via Stars at Mayes
Caption: Learn more about the night sky at Mayes Cottage.
New art space opens in the City of Logan
Beenleigh is playing host to the City of Logan’s newest contemporary art space.
The Line & Rail Artspace is located on the ground floor of Logan Water’s building at 96-98 York St.
The space’s inaugural exhibition In Motion opens on Saturday, May 2 and features works by Logan artists April Giblin, Alexandra Feu’u, Aliena McKenzie, Chloe Wigg, Madhu Khanna, Panayiota and Pamela See.
The exhibition, which is open until Saturday, May 23, explores ideas of movement, transition, journey and exchange – concepts central to both the site and the ethos of the new space.
The Line and Rail Artspace is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
The gallery will open between 10:00am and 4:00pm, Thursday to Saturday, and entry is via John Lane.
Repair works to start on Mollenhagen Road
Drainage reconstruction works will start on Mollenhagen Road next month, as part of recovery efforts following recent severe storms and rainfall events.
The project will involve removing damaged drainage pipes, installing two new reinforced concrete box culverts, and placing rock protection at the culvert to improve its resilience.
Excavation work is required to replace the culverts.
A temporary one-lane access track with traffic signals will be in place for approximately 3 months.
Drivers should expect stop-go traffic and allow extra travel time for potential delays.
Construction will start this month and is expected to be completed in August 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.
The works are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments as part of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
More information is available at: Mollenhagen Road drainage.
Unmask your inner artist at Logan Art Gallery
Artist Rebecca McIntosh, better known as Bec Mac, is hosting a mask making workshop at Logan Art Gallery on Saturday, May 16, as part of her groundbreaking participatory art project Flying Fox Woman.
Drawing from Bec’s Churchill Fellowship research into global safety initiatives, Flying Fox Woman will challenge conventional approaches to urban safety in an exhibition at Logan Art Gallery in December 2026.
The mask workshop will feature Dr Laini Burton speaking about the power and politics of the mask and artist Kimi Schieren will help participants design and create their own unique guardian mask and alter ego.
Participants can be photographed in July as their masked alter ego for the major exhibition at a special sitting with photographer Christina Lowry.
For more information and bookings visit lccqld.com/maskclass
Logan Flood Portal survey extended
The Have Your Say survey on the Logan Flood Portal has been extended until Monday, May 18.
The extension gives residents more time to provide feedback on how flood information is displayed.
Go to haveyoursaylogan.com.au/projects/logan-flood-portal to complete the survey.
Council continues to work on key aspects of its flood risk policy after community consultation last year.
Learn more at logan.qld.gov.au/floodmaps