Simon Holt

Brisbane

Publisher at MyCity Logan

Simon Holt is publisher of MyCity Logan and director of MyCity Media.

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Guest Post - How Libraries and Scholarly Publishers Can Work Together Toward Born-accessible Publishing

1 month ago | scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org | Katherine Klosek |Simon Holt |Judith Russell |Katherine McColgan

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is by Katherine Klosek, Simon Holt, Katherine McColgan, and Judy Russell. Katherine Klosek has led the Association of Research Libraries (ARL)’s information policy and advocacy portfolio since 2020, and serves as staff lead to ARL’s Advocacy and Public Policy Committee. Simon Holt is Head of Central Strategies, Content Acquisition at Elsevier. He is also Disability Confidence Manager for the organization.
National accounting firm expands to Springwood, bringing big-firm expertise with a community-first approach

1 month ago | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Aero Accounting Group a leading national accounting and advisory firm, has officially expanded into Springwood following the acquisition Maynard Accounting. This move brings world-class financial expertise to the rapidly growing region while staying true to the values and community spirit that make Springwood unique.
‘Silent’ tax hike: Heavy burden on the lowest paid

2 months ago | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Chris Murphy, Australian National UniversityWith just over three weeks to go until the federal election, both major parties are trying to position themselves as Australia’s better economic managers. Labor was able to hand down two consecutive budget surpluses in its current term. But the most recent federal budget shows a return to deficit this financial year. After the deficit peaks – at 1.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) next financial year – it will then take a decade to balance the budget.
Beware: Council propaganda dressed up as news

2 months ago | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Amid calls from mayor Jon Raven to cut spending “or see a hike in rates”, Logan City Council continues to waste hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce a propaganda magazine, masquerading as news. Council’s propaganda magazine was previously produced monthly and sent to ratepayers’ letterboxes. At that time, it cost about $1 million a year to produce and distribute.
Dispute puts urgent care facility on hold

2 months ago | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

A dispute between developers and Logan City Council has put a federal-government funded “urgent health facility” on hold. The $33 million project, opposite Logan Hospital in Meadowbrook, was developed to help slow ramping and provide care to patients of one of the country’s busiest emergency departments. About half of the building, adjacent to the Meadowbrook Shopping Centre, is slated to be used by the state government’s Metro South Health for emergency care.
Impersonators help audience relive Queen experience

2 months ago | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

People might not know the name of Thomas Crane, but the many who’ve seen him will know him as the guy who looks and sings like Freddy Mercury. He’s been to Logan before and is returning to the Logan Entertainment Centre on 26 April for a celebration of Queen. It’s been 50 years since the band was formed, and went on to become one of the world’s greatest music revelations. Queen Bohemian Rhapsody is the name of the show which has received wide acclaim.
Suburban Life Logan West March edition – your monthly lifestyle magazine - MyCity Logan

Mar 3, 2025 | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

The best way to contact MyCity Logan is via email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you about story ideas, advertising, or any other aspect of our news service. We see this as your site and value your opinions like our own. Our postal address is PO Box 115, Waterford 4133. Please see our terms and conditions. Please see our privacy policy. Please note, all information published on MyCity Logan is subject to copyright, including text, design, photography and video.
Cyclone Watch Tuesday: High wind gusts, flooding now likely

Mar 3, 2025 | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Logan residents are now being told to prepare for heavy and intense rainfall from tomorrow, with cyclonic conditions possible Thursday and Friday. Latest weather bureau monitoring of tropical cyclone Alfred say the intensity of the storm will probably fluctuate between a category 1 and category 2 over the next couple of days. However, they predict it will hit the southeast Queensland coast at Category 2 strength late Thursday or early Friday morning.
All eyes on tropical cyclone Alfred, Logan impact

Mar 2, 2025 | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has Logan in his sights, and weather bureau warnings are imploring people to prepare for destructive winds and potential flooding. The Albert and Logan Rivers were both highlighted as “likely” flood risks. As of Monday morning, the category 2 cyclone was sitting about 465km northeast of Brisbane, likely to turn west towards the Queensland coast anytime from Tuesday.
First day of school traffic alert

Jan 27, 2025 | mycitylogan.com.au | Simon Holt

Police are sending alerts for all schools on their first day. But one in particular is coming in for higher scrutiny at Park Ridge. Not only is this the first day for students, but the first day for the school itself, Corymbia State School at 450 Park Ridge Road a brand new learning facility. Police warn there will be significant traffic congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times.