UPDATE: Tuesday 6 April 2021 – With the cancellation of the severe weather warning and rainfall easing today, the sandbagging stations at South St Depot, Cleveland and the Dunwich, Russell and Macleay Island depots are now closed. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe weather ahead over the Easter long weekend, with intense rainfall, damaging Continue reading…
A 1947 plane crash that claimed six lives will be forever part of the Redlands landscape after Councillors today voted to name a North Stradbroke Island reserve NEI Dakota Memorial Park in memory of the tragedy. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said with next year marking the 70th anniversary of the crash, naming the park Continue reading…
The Palaszczuk Government must back its North Stradbroke Island mining decision with funding in its coming Budget to start the transition, says Redland City Mayor Karen Williams. Cr Williams said while the decision of Parliament to re-commit to ending mining by 2019 ended uncertainty about the cessation date, it also presented enormous challenges. “This is Continue reading…
The decision to end sand mining on North Stradbroke Island by 2019 reinforces the importance of the Toondah Harbour development, says Redland City Mayor Karen Williams. Cr Williams said the $1.4 billion Toondah Harbour Priority Development Area project would be a catalyst for Straddie to stake its position as a leading tourism destination. “But the Continue reading…
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has welcomed an announcement by Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Ports Mark Bailey that the popular North Stradbroke Island Gorge Walk will receive a $600,000 upgrade. Cr Williams said the joint Council and State Government funding as part of the Queensland Government’s Scenic Lookout Upgrade Program was great Continue reading…
Minor home modifications Redland Home Assist Secure can help improve your safety and access at home. Are you under 65 years of age? Do you own or rent your home? Do you have a disability or need assistance with daily living activities? You may be eligible for financial assistance for minor home modifications that improve your safety and access in and around Continue reading…
Point Lookout’s ever-popular Gorge Boardwalk will be open throughout the busy Easter period, with visitors having a new viewing platform to take in the stunning views. Work to upgrade sections of the boardwalk, which has been progressing in stages, will be suspended until after Easter. This latest stage will bring the total cost of the Continue reading…
A story in this week’s Redland City Bulletin entitled “Council votes down road to Basin” incorrectly reports that Council elected not to build a road to allow vehicle access to the Amity Point Basin. No such decision has been made. A Council report referred to in the story was deferred to allow further discussions to Continue reading…
Regular Township meetings hosted by the Mayor; and the inaugural meeting of the North Stradbroke Island (NSI) Economic Transition Group, are some of the regular engagements held with North Stradbroke Islanders as part of efforts to build a strong future for the island which remains the jewel in the Redlands tourism attractions. An inaugural meeting Continue reading…
Let the business begin Have your say Waterfront watershed Accommodation incentives Destination direction International exposure Have an event? Cultural boom Straddie Chamber marketing Sands of time New adventures Let the business begin Redlands businesses are well placed to bid for the opportunities set to emerge from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. With the Continue reading…