Tag Archives: dogs

Roaming dogs endanger wildlife


Pet-owners urged to Help Straddie Heal This cute koala was meant to be one of the “lucky ones” … but having escaped the worst of North Stradbroke Island’s firestorm using his natural instinct to seek safer ground, he was mauled by domestic dogs near Dunwich. The dogs – family pets – were roaming free despite  Continue reading…

Trial extension to dog off-leash beach


Dogs will have more space and time to run and play during a trial extension to the existing dog off-leash beach at Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Masthead Drive, Cleveland. The trial starts today (1 August) and runs until 31 October 2013 and is in response to community requests to Redland City Council. Have your say  Continue reading…

Council warns of dog thieves


Redland City Council is warning residents that local dogs are apparently being targeted by thieves in the Redlands area. Queensland Police have issued a warning about people posing as Council officers conducting dog surveys in an attempt to take dogs. Council advises that all Council staff carry identification and people should ask anyone claiming to  Continue reading…

Snapshot: 14 May 2013


Book now for free workshop – Your Business on Facebook Learn how to build a Facebook page and harness the power of news feeds from workshop presenter and digital media expert Robyn Gunnis. When: 30 May 2013, 4.30 – 6.30pm Where: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Runnymede Road, Capalaba RSVP: 3829 8507 or karen.brown@redland.qld.gov.au by 24 May 2013.  Continue reading…

It’s a dog’s day: changes to animal management laws adopted


After a period of public consultation, Redland City Council has adopted changes to its animal management local law, that include relaxing dog restrictions in two of the city’s parks. Dog owners are now permitted to walk their dogs on-leash at W.H. Yeo Park, Victoria Point and at Wellington Point Reserve before 9am and after 4pm  Continue reading…