A community leader who established her own private school and led it for 25 years has been named Citizen of the Year at the Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards 2022. Mayor Karen Williams said Dr Lyn Bishop was one of 11 outstanding local residents who were recognised with an award today, 26 January 2022. “Lyn Continue reading…
Redland City Council hopes to collect more than three tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) for recycling during an annual collection drive for the island communities from 12 to 28 February 2022. Mayor Karen Williams said e-waste was one of the fastest growing types of waste worldwide and most could be recycled. “Australia generates the highest Continue reading…
Redland City Council is encouraging everyone to focus on health and safety this Australia Day and, to assist, has organised some special parking and safety arrangements so everyone can enjoy a relaxing celebration. Mayor Karen Williams said Council wanted to ensure everyone had the opportunity to be outdoors enjoying Redlands Coast’s waterways and open spaces Continue reading…
Council Offices & Customer Service Centres Redland City Council offices and customer service centres will be closed on Wednesday 26 January 2022, returning to regular operating hours on Thursday 27 January. Bin Collections Normal bin services will occur on the public holiday. Remember to put your bin out the night before as trucks start collecting Continue reading…
Work has started on an upgrade to Headland Park at Point Lookout (Mulumba) on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the upgrade would provide a new lease of life to the popular park. “This fabulous park is well-loved and enjoyed by local residents and the wider Redlands Coast community,” she said. Continue reading…
One of Redlands Coast’s oldest surviving farms and residences which was saved by Redland City Council in 2016 from being demolished and subdivided into housing has been recommended for entry into the Queensland Heritage Register. Willards Farm, built during the periods of the 1860s to 1910s, was bought by Council in March 2016 and entered Continue reading…
In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Redland City Council has had to make temporary changes to some of its non-essential services. However, Council is in a strong position to deal with this pandemic, and no essential services have been affected. Our employees, the majority of whom live locally on Redlands Coast, also are committed Continue reading…
The Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) box office will have a temporary reduction in opening hours starting Monday. In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation and to ensure that we can continue to provide service in peak times, from Monday 24 January, the box office will open Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm, and one Continue reading…
In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Redland City Council will temporarily suspend all in-branch library programs for four weeks from Saturday 22 January 2022. The move will apply to all children’s and adult programs held in Council libraries on both the mainland and islands. This decision has been made in an effort to help Continue reading…
Redland City Council will assemble a working group of community leaders to ensure the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games deliver lasting legacies for the city. Mayor Karen Williams – who will chair the Redlands Coast 2032 Legacy Working Group – said it would empower the community to set the direction for future legacy opportunities Continue reading…