Four people were shot during a live boxing event at Fitzy's Hotel in Loganholme on Saturday night. Police say two masked men opened fire from a car at a drop-off zone where people had gathered. A 19-year-old woman, described by police as an innocent bystander, remains in a critical condition. Three men aged 27 to 38 are in serious condition. Homicide detectives are assisting, and no arrests have been made. Police urge anyone with information or footage to come forward.
Police say a 19-year-old woman is critically injured after a drive-by shooting outside Fitzy's Hotel in Loganholme, south of Brisbane, on Saturday night. Three men aged 27, 37 and 38 were also shot and are in hospital in serious but stable condition. Police are looking for at least three people, including a masked shooter and a getaway driver. Chief Superintendent Mel Adams said police do not expect follow-up attacks and believe the shooting was not random. Premier David Crisafulli said there was no place in Queensland for such attacks.
Police are urging the community to help identify those responsible for a shooting outside Fitzys Hotel in Loganholme on Saturday night. A 19-year-old Jimboomba woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the head and neck. Three men were also shot in the stomach. Police say the attack involved some planning but would not say whether it was targeted or gang-related. Lifeline and the Victims of Crime Community Response program are offering support at the Logan Hyperdome today.
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Logan mayor Jon Raven has spoken after a violent incident at Fitzy's on Saturday night. He said a young woman was critically injured while preparing for her turn in the ring. A community response hub at Logan Hyperdome, outside Spotlight, is offering mental health support, open from 9am to 5pm until Wednesday, and may stay open longer. Raven urged people to check credible sources before posting online, and to contact Crime Stoppers or Policelink with information that could help investigators.
The Logan Arts Festival will be held in Hillcrest on Saturday 31 October, bringing together local artists, musicians and families. Organiser Access Logan Inc hopes the event will reduce social isolation and support mental wellbeing. Activities include an art exhibition, handmade crafts, artisan market stalls, children's painting and a games room. Visitors are encouraged to attend in costume for a competition with prizes. The festival runs from 10am to 6pm at Corporate Place, with a gold coin donation for entry.
Police say they do not believe there will be a retaliatory attack after a drive-by shooting outside a pub south of Brisbane left four people injured. Two masked men opened fire on a crowd at a boxing night at Fitzys on Bryants Road at Loganholme on Saturday. A 19-year-old woman from Jimboomba is in a critical condition, while three men are stable after surgery. Chief Superintendent Mel Adams said the attack was not targeted but was not random, and police are asking the community for information. The hunt for the offenders continues.
Real estate professionals Peter and Liza Conaghan have launched their own independent agency, Local Properties Australia, alongside sales agent Ethan Johnston. The business will focus mainly on its local region, drawing on the team's knowledge of local properties, communities and the market. Peter said the team is excited by growth across the Scenic Rim, pointing to new housing, businesses and services. He said patience and sensible pricing can be important when a property does not sell quickly. The agency combines the couple's experience in sales, marketing, negotiation and client care.
Four people were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting at Fitzy's pub in Loganholme on Saturday night. Police say the gunmen wore balaclavas and fired at least six bullets into the hotel while more than 100 people were inside watching a boxing event. A 19-year-old woman from Jimboomba remains in critical condition in hospital. Three men, aged 27, 37 and 38, are in serious but stable condition. A witness, Stephen March, said he narrowly avoided being near the doorway when the shots were fired. The gunmen later fled in a burnt-out Mitsubishi, and no arrests have been made.
A Greenbank café has won the Café category at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards, shortly before its second birthday. Brad and Caroline Davies opened The Eve Café & Bar at Everleigh Sports Park in September 2024. Starting with a plan for one or two staff, the business now employs more than 10 people and seats 100. Mr Davies said neighbourhood support helped the business grow. The café has also been recognised as Logan's Best Café in the 2024 Coffee Commune awards and as Outstanding Café at the 2025 Local Business Awards.
Yarrabilba resident Jan Ebbers has been playing Pokémon GO since it launched 10 years ago, and now leads a local community. She is a Community Ambassador, a volunteer role run by the game's developers, and was accepted after an extensive background check. The Yarrabilba group has about 800 members on the Campfire app and 300 on Facebook. Meet-ups are held several times a week, often at Darlington Parklands. Ms Ebbers says the group welcomes players of all ages and experience levels.
Shop owners on Gallery Walk were left shocked after a plant was stolen from outside their business on September 23. Kenneth Veitch, who owns A Wee Bit o' Scotland with his wife Laura, saw a woman take the plant and walk away up the road. Laura said the shop has often had cuttings taken from its plants, but removing a whole plant was different. Volunteers from the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club had recently revitalised the gardens ahead of Springtime on the Mountain. Kenneth said the theft has made him reconsider replacing the plant.
Shontae Iafeta is building practical experience while she studies journalism. She feels a strong commitment to regional reporting and believes it matters to the communities it serves. Iafeta is known for forming genuine relationships with the people she interviews. She holds the view that everyone deserves a chance to have their experiences shared publicly, and she often points to the idea that everyone has a story worth telling.
A 19-year-old woman is in a critical condition and three men are seriously injured after shots were fired from a car outside a Loganholme pub on Saturday night. Police say a silver Mitsubishi stopped near people standing outside during an intermission at a boxing event and fired multiple shots. Police believe the woman was an innocent bystander. The Mitsubishi was later found burnt out at Waterford West, and police are investigating a possible link to a second vehicle fire. Police are appealing to the public for information.
A 19-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a drive-by shooting outside Fitzys Loganholme, a pub in Logan, on Saturday night. Police say four people were shot as crowds left a boxing event. Detective Inspector Ian Galpin says he believes she was an innocent bystander and was not the intended target. Two men and another man were also shot and are in hospital. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
Four people were shot from a passing vehicle outside The Fitzy Hotel in Loganholme on Saturday night. Police say the shots were fired around 8.15pm during a boxing event. A 19-year-old woman is in a critical condition after surgery, and police believe she was an innocent bystander. Three men are in stable or serious condition. The getaway vehicle was later set alight nearby, and police are appealing for information.
