News Briefs 4 May

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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 lccqld.com/starsatmayes

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 & 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 10am and 4pm, 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).

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