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An emotional journey comes to an end


Nick Clarke met and spoke with many people during his epic 17-day fundraising journey around Queensland including Mayors and local dignitaries, but it was a two-year old girl from outback Queensland that made the biggest impact. The Redland City Council Organisational Services General Manager landed back in the Redlands today, bringing to an end a  Continue reading…

Countdown to epic fundraising flight


Nick Clarke admits he is copping some light-hearted ribbing as he counts down to his 17-day charity flight across rural and remote Queensland. Someone has stuck a Biggles pilot poster on the door of his office at Redland City Council, and the General Manager of Organisational Services has been fielding all types of random questions  Continue reading…

Congratulations to Thornlands local Reid Anderton for completing the fastest solo assisted ride around Australia!


Congratulations to Thornlands local Reid Anderton for completing the fastest solo assisted ride around Australia in 37 days, 1 hour, 18 mins! Mayor Karen Williams presented Reid with an honourary ‘Swipe card to Redland City’ at Victoria Point this morning. Pictured with them are Reid’s wife Chantelle and his daughter Sierra. The ride has raised  Continue reading…