Putting democracy under the sword

Simon Holt
WHEN the state government sacked councils, including that of Logan City, a core component of the brief to administrators was to establish robust and transparent processes. They were asked to reduce the risk ...

Why the resurgence of newspapers?

Simon Holt
There is plenty of talk within the news industry at present about the resurgence of newspapers. Advertising is again prevalent, and readers are again embracing their local publication. The question is "wh...

Innovation hub inspires global growth

Simon Holt
Holographic surgery, rocket motors and drones. They're all part of a new innovation incubator which opened at Underwood last week. coLab Growth Hub has 12 entrepreneurs in residence who would mentor busin...
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Follow lead of other states on VAD

Simon Holt
In coming months our 93 state MPs will be asked to consider a law to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Queensland. VAD laws have just been passed in Tasmania and have previously been passed by the ...

Noah hugs a horse for first time

Simon Holt
Logan Central Police Station recently visited Logan City Special School as part of the Adopt-A-Cop program which builds and fosters relationships between police and members of the school community. The sch...

Motorcyclists issued safety warning

Simon Holt
SPECIAL attention is being paid to motorcycle safety after an horrific start to the year. There have been 22 motorcycle riders killed in Queensland in less than three months. The alarming number of rider ...

Man ‘threatened driver to steal car’

Simon Holt
Police last week charged a man who allegedly stole a sports car from a 26-year-old woman at Runcorn. Police said at 9.30am, the woman had returned to her car when the man "threatened her, pretending to be ar...