Tag Archives: Capalaba

Ten year Infrastructure Plan agreed for State review


Redland City Council has agreed to the Draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) outlining the type, timing and location of planned infrastructure for the city over the next decade to 2027. The Draft LGIP will now go to the Department of Infrastructure Local Government and Planning for agreement from the Minister to publicly consult on  Continue reading…

Two more heritage sites protected


Local heritage in the Redlands has been expanded today with Councillors unanimously voting to add two sites of local historical significance to the city’s Heritage Places Register. Redland Mayor Karen Williams said Willard’s Farm at Birkdale and an ancient Tallowwood tree at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre would now be protected. “Local cultural heritage gives our city  Continue reading…

RAWR Vanity live at Redlands Youth Day Out


Grab your skateboard, scooter or BMX and head straight to Redlands Youth Plaza on Friday 8 April to see Triple J unearthed darlings RAWR Vanity live on stage at Redlands Youth Day Out. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the band, who hail from the Redlands, were part of a fantastic line-up of free entertainment  Continue reading…

Hazard Reduction burn in Capalaba: 7 July


As part of Redland City Council’s ongoing fire management program, a hazard reduction burn will take place today, Tuesday 7 July at 9am. Swampbox Conservation Area: 87A Lyndon Road, Capalaba The planned burn is necessary to lessen the potential for fire by reducing fuel loads and to allow for the regeneration of native plant species. All attempts will  Continue reading…

Snapshot – 29 April 2015


Plant a tree and help local koalas Free sausage sizzle and plant to take home! Join us for our annual Koala Community Planting as we put 1500 plants in the ground to expand a creek corridor. When: Sunday 3 May, 9-11am Where: Three Paddocks Park, Thomas St, Birkdale (UBD Ref. Map 164 p19) Bring: Enclosed shoes, sun protection and drinking water  Continue reading…

Hazard reduction burn at Capalaba: Thursday 15 August


The Conservation Fire Management Team is undertaking a planned burn today, Thursday 15 August, in the Swampbox Conservation Area, Lot 900 Lyndon Road, Capalaba (see below – area within the red boundary in the centre of the map). Queensland Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) communication centre has been notified. The burn will be completed by  Continue reading…

Art quilts on show at Capalaba


The wonderful world of contemporary art quilting will be on show at the Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba, from Monday 19 August. Each of the stunning quilts in the State of the Art 13 exhibition, which runs to Saturday 28 September, is a personal commentary by the artist, inviting the observer to see themselves and the  Continue reading…

Cartoons connect kids with their community


Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba will host a ‘gallery-grown’ exhibition of local children’s artworks from Tuesday 11 June – Wednesday 14 August 2013. Cartoon Connection: Art by Kids 4 Kids showcases comics created by children at the Redland Art Gallery during recent school holiday workshops. Under the guidance of professional artists, local children took part in  Continue reading…

Scheduled hazard reduction burns: Redland Bay, Alexandra Hills, Capalaba


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…