Residents are invited to a reinterment ceremony on Monday 6 June for Warrant Officer Class II Kevin George Conway, the first Australian soldier killed in action in the Vietnam War. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Warrant Officer Conway was a highly decorated soldier, military adviser and the only Australian serviceman attached to a US Continue reading…
Residents are encouraged to be part of South East Queensland’s future by taking part in a State Government engagement opportunity coming to the Redlands on Monday 6 June from 6pm to 7.30pm Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said it was critical Redlanders took part in the Shaping SEQ program which will help inform a review 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…
The Redlands’ relationship with trade and investment partner the Republic of Korea has strengthened after Council hosted a delegation of Yong-in City Council representatives this morning. The Yong-in City Council group headed by Yong-in City Council Vice Chairman Mr Kee Joon Kim and Chairman of Welfare and Industry Committee Mr Won Sik Choi included six Continue reading…
This Friday marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW), celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and promoting respect and friendship in our community. Don’t miss these Council events Visit Cleveland Library from 20 May to 10 July to see ‘Our Island, Our Story, Our Art- Quandamooka artists from the Redland Art Gallery Collection’. Continue reading…
Parking around the Weinam Creek jetty will be reviewed following a decision by the Redland City Council today to support a request from Division 5 Councillor Mark Edwards to improve accessibility for residents. Cr Edwards said his request to review timed parking zones around the Weinam Creek jetty came after calls from the community for Continue reading…
Cleveland will be the scene of fun and entertainment when it hosts Queensland’s first night cycling criterium on Saturday 21 May from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Up to 2000 people are expected to watch over 200 competitive cyclists race around a closed criterium circuit comprising Doig, Queen, Wynyard and Middle Streets, Cleveland. As well as highlighting the Continue reading…
A new exhibition exploring patterns of commercial forestry will open next week at Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba. Created by Brisbane artist and university art theory tutor Glenda Orr, LOG: Filter, Frame, Forest will showcase more than 15 sculptural installations, fine art prints and drawings from Saturday 14 May to Saturday 9 July 2016. Redland City Continue reading…
Redland City will come alive with action aplenty in May with a calendar of adventure and sporting events. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the fun would begin with the endurance event Tough Mudder being held at Sirromet Winery this weekend. “This is an event for anyone with an adventurous side with the new 2016 Continue reading…