Monthly Archives: February 2023

Exhibition celebrates Indigenous history and culture through fashion


The latest exhibition at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland is a celebration of Indigenous history, culture and art through fashion. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion was an exciting exhibition created by Bendigo Art Gallery. “We are very pleased to be able to show this wonderful collection and to be the first  Continue reading…

Council welcomes investment in whitewater centre upgrade


Redland City Council has welcomed the NSW State Government’s announcement of a $3.1 million investment to upgrade the Penrith Whitewater Stadium in preparation for the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the two Councils were working together to ensure both the existing Penrith facility and the new Birkdale venue being  Continue reading…

Council grants support Redlands Coast community


Redland City Council has opened round two of its 2022-23 Community Grants program. Mayor Karen Williams said the grants would assist local community organisations and individuals in delivering projects and initiatives to benefit the Redlands Coast community. “Council looks forward to receiving applications for a wide range of projects that will deliver fun, engaging events  Continue reading…

New Russell Island ferry terminal good to go


Russell Island’s new ferry terminal is ready for passenger services. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the opening was a major milestone in the Palaszczuk Government’s $48.6 million program to upgrade terminals across the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. “Russell Island’s new terminal is ready to go, which is a big boost for the  Continue reading…

Council phones restored


Update: 12.30pm, Friday 17 February 2023 Our service provider has advised that Council’s phone system has been restored. Redland City Council is ready to receive your calls. Earlier: Friday 17 February 2023 Due to a service provider outage, Council’s phone lines are currently impacted. Council is working with the service provider to rectify the situation  Continue reading…

Grants support artists and art workers on Redlands Coast


Applications are now open for round two of Redland City Council’s 2022-2023 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the program, a partnership between Council and the Queensland Government, aimed to support new and emerging artists and art workers on Redlands Coast. “Council is looking for projects that focus on accessibility,  Continue reading…

New tourism plan to enhance visitor experiences on Redlands Coast


Improving accessibility for all visitors and residents to Redlands Coast tourism destinations and businesses, piloting a visitor ‘care for country’ pledge, enhancing heritage trails and activating villages are all part of a new Redland City Council plan for advancing local tourism opportunities in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mayor  Continue reading…

Council acknowledges 2023 Australia Day Honours recipients


Two Redlands Coast residents who received Australia Day Honours this year were recognised today at a special event at Redland City Council. Mayor Karen Williams hosted a morning tea with Redland City Councillors to congratulate Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Chief Superintendent Rob Boniwell and State Emergency Service volunteer Alex Johnson on behalf of  Continue reading…

Lime green lid bins are for green waste only


Redland City Council is reminding residents to only put organic waste from the garden in their green waste bin with the lime green lid. Mayor Karen Williams said the only items from people’s gardens that should be put in their green waste bin included grass clippings, palm fronds, small branches, hedge clippings, weeds, leaves, loose  Continue reading…

Council funding set to activate Youth Week on Redlands Coast


Redland City Council is helping to activate Queensland Youth Week (11 to 17 April 2023) through a funding program that aims to help youth organisations deliver free events for young people aged 12 to 24, during this special week. The Activate Redlands Coast Youth Week funding will support youth-focused organisations wanting to host events on  Continue reading…