Monthly Archives: April 2014

Light a candle for victims of domestic violence


Redland City will pause to remember those affected by domestic and family violence at a special ceremony on Wednesday 7 May. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams, who will address the crowd at the Redlands Domestic and Family Violence Action Group event said it was a chance to acknowledge how domestic violence affected families across the  Continue reading…

Snapshot – Tuesday 29 April


Free Household Hazardous Waste Surrender When: 9am – 1pm Sunday 4 May 2014 Where: Redland Performing Arts Centre car park, 2 – 16 Middle St, Cleveland What to bring: household hazardous waste For the full list of accepted hazardous waste, volume limits and other conditions visit our website. This event is available to Redland residents  Continue reading…

Residents urged to surrender hazardous waste


Residents are urged to bring unused chemicals and other hazardous wastes to Council’s free Household Hazardous Waste Surrender day on Sunday 4 May. Redland City Council spokesperson for waste operations Cr Kim-Maree Hardman said common household items and chemicals carried potential serious health and environmental consequences if not stored and disposed of correctly. “Some of  Continue reading…

North Stradbroke Island Township Meeting


Saturday 3 May North Stradbroke Island residents are invited to attend a Township Meeting with Council this weekend. When: Saturday 3 May from 1pm Where: Amity Point Community Hall, 16 Ballow Street, Amity Point. No need to RSVP. Inquiries: 3829 8623

Fellowship for Redland indigenous arts curator


The Australia Council has recognised Redland Art Gallery curator Freja Carmichael with a 12- month early career fellowship to explore Indigenous crafts. Ms Carmichael, a descendant of the Ngugi people of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), will develop and present an exhibition at the Redland Art Gallery which explores Indigenous weaving practices that are honouring traditions  Continue reading…

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Extra funding approved for Coochiemudlo Jetty


Redland City Council has agreed to increase its share of funding for the Coochiemudlo Island Jetty redevelopment. It has raised its allocation for the joint project with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) by $560,000 to $2.31 million due to an increase in construction costs since it was first proposed in 2009. Redland  Continue reading…

Top teamwork accolade for Redland City Council


Redland City Council’s Communication, Engagement and Tourism team has earned the state’s highest local government teamwork award for its efforts during the North Stradbroke Island bushfires. The team was recognised with a Local Government Managers Association Queensland (LGMAQ) Award for Excellence for its 24/7 communication strategy during one of the biggest emergencies to ever confront  Continue reading…

Get the facts – Council crew work through night to fix burst water pipe at Point Lookout


A report on www.couriermail.com.au on Tuesday 22 April 2014 regarding Redland City Council’s management of a burst water pipe at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island requires clarification and correction. Council was notified of a burst pipe at 10.30pm on 21 April 2014. The person who notified Council of the burst pipe reached a Council on-call  Continue reading…

Council quick to repair Point Lookout water main


Well done to the Council crew which worked through to night to repair a burst water main at Point Lookout. The burst water main was reported to Council at 10.30pm yesterday (21 April 2014). A crew was transported to North Stradbroke Island via an emergency called-out ferry and worked through the night to repair the  Continue reading…

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Snapshot – Tuesday 22 April 2014


Redlitzer Junior Short Story Competition Entries now open Redland Libraries ‘Redlitzer Junior Short Story Competition’ is now open for entries of any genre up to 1000 words. There are two age categories: 10 – 11 years and 12 – 14 years. All shortlisted entrants receive a $50 book voucher and a place at the Redlitzer Writers’ Day to work on their  Continue reading…