The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) has declared a fire ban on North Stradbroke Island from 12:01am Friday 23 December 2016 until 11:59pm Monday 30 January 2017. Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brisbane Regional Manager Wayne Waltisbuhl said the current dry conditions and fuel loads near camping areas meant that camp fires could get out of Continue reading…
A $5.5 million upgrade to the Thorneside Wastewater Treatment Plant and its connecting sewerage network has received a major boost with the State Government contributing more than $2.7 million towards the project. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council had received funding through the 2016-17 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program towards upgrading crucial community Continue reading…
In accordance with the provisions of sections 113, 114 and 115 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, and section 134 of the Local Government Act (2009), notice is hereby given that Redland City Council will conduct a three (3) month Systematic Cat and Dog Registration Inspection Program of the City. The approved Continue reading…
Creative Arts Redlands’ latest public art project is now on display at Wellington Point. The mural, developed by highly acclaimed Quandamooka artist Elisa Jane Carmichael and her team of artists for the Wellington Point Village Green wall, was completed on Friday 16 December. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the project, part of the city’s five-year Continue reading…
Redland City Council has launched a trial holiday bus service as part of its commitment to help residents move around the city easier and safer. The trial service will complement Translink services between Redland Bay marina and Capalaba during the holiday period from Friday 23 December to Sunday 22 January. Mayor Karen Williams said the Continue reading…
All non-essential Council services will be closed from close of business Friday 23 December 2016, reopening Tuesday 3 January 2017. This includes Council Customer Service Centres and all mainland libraries. Bin collections during the holiday season will continue as normal. For emergencies including road repairs, fallen trees and water supply issues please call our after Continue reading…
3:00pm Monday 19 December The fire on Russell Island is now mostly smouldering and well under control within blackened out areas inside the containment lines. The Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre has now determined that the fire is well managed and has formally stood down its emergency coordination role from 3:00pm this afternoon. A staged stand-down of Continue reading…
A public information session, organised by Redland City Council, QFES and the Queensland Police, was held this morning at the island’s recreation hall to inform residents about the fire-fighting operations and ongoing fire risk and how they can best prepare. Redland City Mayor, Karen Williams began the meeting, attended by 70 island residents, by emphasing Continue reading…
Redland City Council is conducting aerial spraying of the Redlands including the northern end of Russell Island this afternoon to manage the potential public health risks from mosquito breeding. The aerial spraying for mosquitoes will occur in the vicinity of Giants Grave wetland, south of Deenya Parade and Currong Street, at the northern end of Continue reading…
The fire is located at Centre Road west to Hemp Hill Road and south and east from centre Road to Rampart drive, which is in the lower southern area of the island towards the middle of the island. There are approximately 60 homes currently under threat, but as yet none have been lost. Queensland Police Continue reading…