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The data includes fauna injury and road-kill statistics collected by Council since 2011. Input was also sought from agencies including the RSPCA, the Department of Main Roads and Transport and environmental database, WildNet. The data was analysed in conjunction with University of Queensland to produce a new city-wide priority species Wildlife Vehicle Collision Hot Spots map, which replaces a less-comprehensive 2018 version. Environment Chair, Deputy Mayor Jon Raven said the new map would help ...

Mum’s terrifying obsession with ex A woman has been sentenced to prison for stalking her ex, breaking into his home and threatening him with a taser. Crime by Bianca Hrovat 20th May 2021 3:50 PM An unexpected break-up sent a Logan mother down a dark path of violence and obsession, driving her to commit "outrageous" offences, including stalking her ex, breaking into his home, and threatening him with a taser. Disability...

Peter Harrison-Kyte accepts his award from Mayor Darren Power Peter Harrison-Kyte is described by his peers as someone for whom service to others is simply second nature. Mr Harrison-Kyte is the president of Club Beenleigh and the winner of City of Logan’s 2021 Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year. He received the accolade at the City of Logan Volunteer Awards Breakfast at the Logan Entertainment Centre this morning. Mr Harrison-Kyte, 73, spends about 40 hours a week volunteeri...

Cr Scott Bannan and Jeff McConnell (Scenic Rim) discuss the new bridge A one-lane timber bridge on the boundary of the City of Logan and the Scenic Rim is set to make way for a higher more flood-resistant structure. Teese Bridge, at Veresdale Scrub, will be replaced with a two-lane concrete crossing that will provide a more reliable connection for motorists. The Australian Government has committed $700,000 under the Bridges Renewal Program to this $1.7 million project, with the remainder jointl...

23:17 EDT, 21 April 2021 Ex-US Marine Brian Johnston appeared to be on a deadly mission when he arrived at the former family home around 6am last Tuesday morning.   Knives, duct tape, rope, an army camouflage duffel bag and a jerry can were allegedly found by police at the scene in the Gold Coast suburb of Arundel - suggesting frightening preparations before he allegedly killed and set his former partner Kelly Wilkinson alight while their three children were present. The items were reported...

Former U.S. Marine Accused Of Killing Estranged Wife, Who Called Police For Help Numerous Times Brian Earl Johnston allegedly lit his estranged wife Kelly Wilkson on fire in front of three young children, following months of her making domestic violence complaints against him. Kelly Wilkinson Photo: Facebook A former United States Marine is accused of killing his wife, a mother of three, in front of three young children at her home in Aust...

Crime by Ben Graham   Just days before the horrific death of a Queensland mother-of-three, the family of the man accused of killing her made a strange plea for help. Kelly Wilkinsons burned body was discovered early on Tuesday morning in the backyard of her home in Arundel on the Gold Coast. Officers went to the Spikes Court property at 6:40am after neighbours reported hearing screams and the sound of an explosion. That man has now been confirmed to be...

Crime by Ben Graham   Just days before the horrific death of a Queensland mother-of-three, the family of the man accused of killing her made a strange plea for help. Kelly Wilkinsons burned body was discovered early on Tuesday morning in the backyard of her home in Arundel on the Gold Coast. Officers went to the Spikes Court property at 6:40am after neighbours reported hearing screams and the sound of an explosion. That man has now been confirmed to be...

After the brief mention, lawyer Chris Hannay said outside court that Johnston was “in a pretty bad way”. Hannay had met with Johnstone on Sunday, less than 48 hours before he allegedly attacked and murdered Wilkinson. “On Sunday, I got some instructions from him in relation to some other fairly serious matters that he has been charged with, and I haven’t spoken to him since,” Hannay said. Johnstone did not appear distressed or agitated for the weekend conference, Hannay said. “Not r...

Crime by Ben Graham   Just days before the horrific death of a Queensland mother-of-three, the family of the man accused of killing her made a strange plea for help. Kelly Wilkinsons burned body was discovered early on Tuesday morning in the backyard of her home in Arundel on the Gold Coast. Officers went to the Spikes Court property at 6:40am after neighbours reported hearing screams and the sound of an explosion. That man has now been confirmed to be...