A free e-waste collection point will be available at Redland Bay Waste Transfer Station from Tuesday 4 June 2013, with a Birkdale Waste Transfer Station e-waste collection point to follow by the end of June. On 28 May analogue free-to-air TV signals in the Redlands were switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. Mayor Karen Continue reading…
Second fast-tracked Redland City project in a fortnight A second Redland City transport hub will be fast-tracked for planning and development following this morning’s announcement that the Weinam Creek marine precinct has been granted Priority Development Area (PDA) status by the State Government. The announcement from Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Continue reading…
We will be carrying out a hazard reduction burn (weather permitting) at Serpentine Creek Cemetery, Redland Bay on Wednesday 29 May. See the map below for exact areas. While all attempts will be made to limit any smoke hazards, there may be partial road closures and minor delays. For further information, please view the Fire management page on Continue reading…
Almost 1200 runners helped raise awareness and show their support for local koalas by taking part in the third annual Redlands Koala Fun Run yesterday (Sunday 26 May). Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the event, organized by Redland City Council, provided the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for koalas while at the same time Continue reading…
Indigi Day Out When: Saturday 1 June, and Sunday 2 June 2013, 10am to 4pm Where: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd, Capalaba Enjoy free entertainment and activities at the annual Indigi Day Out & Folk Redlands Festival of Music. The program includes native animal displays, craft, garden and wildlife workshops, children’s activities and live Continue reading…
The Department of Transport and Main Roads have asked us to coordinate mulching, tree removal and tree pruning along main roads in Redland City from now until 28 June. These works will be carried out during the hours of 7am-4pm. If road lane closures are required, on-site traffic control will manage the movement of vehicles. Continue reading…
We are carrying out a hazard reduction burn today at Alexandra Circuit Bushland Refuge, Alexandra Hills. Although there are ideal conditions for a burn today, the cooler weather and cloud cover is keeping the smoke down, resulting in reports of smoke coming from surrounding suburbs. Residents can be assured that the burn is under control Continue reading…
We will be carrying out hazard reduction burns (weather permitting) on the following days: Rescheduled – date to be confirmed – Serpentine Creek Cemetery, Redland Bay Wednesday 22 May – Alexandra Circuit Bushland Refuge, Alexandra Hills Wednesday 29 May – Swampbox Conservation Area, Capalaba See maps below for exact areas. While all attempts will be made to Continue reading…
“I want people to see what a beautiful creature he is, how special he is – and the old Wobbegong is so often forgotten. I want people to see that beauty, so I put him up there in bright red” – Belinda Close, artist. The beauty of one of the Redlands’ much loved Wobbegongs will Continue reading…
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines is undertaking a planned burn today at Rainbow Crescent, Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island. Planned burns are necessary to reduce the volume of forest litter fuel to assist with hazard reduction and provide conditions essential for native plant species regeneration. It is appreciated that these burns may cause Continue reading…