Monthly Archives: March 2014

Kids on Tour to deliver artistic treat in the Redlands


Local youngsters are in for an exciting and creative treat with a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) artistic tour set to create a buzz in the Redlands from 9 April. Council’s Arts, Culture and Innovation spokesperson Cr Paul Bishop said the Kids on Tour program would deliver an interactive and exciting  Continue reading…

Residents urged to prepare for heavy rain


Redland City residents are being urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flash-flooding today with the Bureau of Meteorology expecting large volumes of rain to hit South-East Queensland. Redland City Local Disaster Coordinator Nick Clarke said Council and Emergency Services organisations had begun preparing for the expected heavy rain. “The Redland City Local Disaster  Continue reading…

Economic Development eNewsletter – March 2014


Simplified regulation makes providing outdoor dining easier Local buy policy undergoing further review Business networking and workshop opportunities Expression of interest closer for Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek Freedom of Entry to the City Council to engage with community on city planning   Simplified regulation makes providing outdoor dining easier Local cafes and restaurants will  Continue reading…

Redlands receives world-wide exposure through Instagrammers


Nearly 400,000 people saw the beauty of the Redlands recently without even stepping foot in the city thanks to a visit from four of Australia’s leading Instagrammers late last week. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the initiative saw the four Instagrammers spend two nights in the Redlands as part of the ‘Give Me Brisbane  Continue reading…

Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarships


Do you want to grow your existing business or relocate your business to the Redlands? A new initiative from Redland City, ‘The Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program’ can help you get started. The program aims to develop recipients’ business management and entrepreneurial skills by providing a business scholarship in Certificate IV in Business Management. Eligibility  Continue reading…

Get ready for wet weather across Queensland


Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has released the below urging residents to prepare for expected wet weather over the coming days. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging residents to get ready for wet weather this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicting significant rainfall in many areas across the state. Acting South  Continue reading…

Snapshot – Tuesday 25 March 2014


Free business workshop How to Create More Growth If your business is reliant on only one customer base, one product or one service offering, this free workshop will give tools and techniques to help you grow your business. A light buffet and refreshments will be served. When: Wednesday 2 April 2014 Where: Redlands IndigiScapes Centre,  Continue reading…

Get your skates on for Redlands Youth Week 2014


The youth of the Redlands are being encouraged to take advantage of a host of free activities being held during National Youth Week from 4-13 April. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said this year’s theme ‘Our Voice. Our Impact’ held great significance for local youth. “The youth of the Redlands have a voice and can  Continue reading…

Get the facts – correction of Courier Mail story Saturday 22 March, 2014


Redland City Council would like to correct a story that appeared on Page 36 of the Courier Mail Saturday 22 March 2014 about Redland City’s two Priority Development Area (PDA) projects at Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek. The story entitled “Public backlash defeats development” incorrectly states plans to develop the Toondah Harbour precinct as part  Continue reading…