Category Archives: Community

Council supports Neighbour Day community garden events


Redland City Council is supporting three Community Garden open days as part of Neighbour Day activities on Redlands Coast. Neighbour Day, on Sunday 26 March 2023, is Relationships Australia’s annual day of action to increase social connection. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said this year’s theme was Create Belonging and she invited residents to connect  Continue reading…

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Master Plan released for exciting and city-defining Birkdale Community Precinct


Redland City Council has unveiled plans for what will become one of Queensland’s largest and most exciting parks, including Redlands Coast’s first ever swimming lagoon, and an adventure playground sure to be a hit with local families. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the Birkdale Community Precinct Master Plan that was adopted by Council at  Continue reading…

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Council grants to provide boost for village centres


Redland City Council has opened a new round of its Village Events and Activation Grant program. Mayor Karen Williams said the program offered $120,000 to help not-for-profit community organisations and local businesses collaboratively deliver community activities and village events. “We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community feel in our village centres and we  Continue reading…

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Register an event for Clean Up Australia Day


Redland City Council is pleased to again support Clean Up Australia Day by providing either skip bins or kerbside wheelie bins for registered clean up events, and is encouraging Redlands Coast residents to get involved. Mayor Karen Williams said litter was an environmental problem that harmed local wildlife and had an adverse impact on waterways.  Continue reading…

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Redlands Coast welcomes new citizens on Australia Day


Australia Day 2023 was an extra cause for celebration for 134 new Aussies when Redlands Coast residents from 30 countries made a pledge to become Australian citizens. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the new citizens were welcomed at a ceremony on Thursday 26 January at Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland. “We are honoured to  Continue reading…

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Celebrate Australia Day on Redlands Coast


Redland City Council has organised special Australia Day parking arrangements so everyone can enjoy a relaxing celebration on Redlands Coast. This includes a free shuttle bus to Wellington Point Recreation Reserve and additional parking at Toondah Harbour for those travelling to North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Mayor Karen Williams said Council wanted to ensure everyone could  Continue reading…

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Local law consultation for footpath dining, pools, events and accommodation parks


Council will run public consultation in January 2023 on amendments to four local laws covering footpath dining, accommodation parks, swimming pools and temporary entertainment events. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the proposed amendments followed a thorough review process. “The details of the four proposed amendments outlined at this week’s General Meeting will be submitted  Continue reading…

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Entertainers spread festive cheer at Christmas on the Coast


A packed program of family-friendly activities and local entertainment will help ring in the festive season at Redland City Council’s Christmas on the Coast from 14-18 December at Cleveland’s Raby Bay Harbour Park. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said each day of the event would include Christmas carols, the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree,  Continue reading…

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IndigiScapes Eco Markets focus on sustainable gifting


There will be plenty of inspirational ideas to support sustainable giving this festive season at the IndigiScapes Eco Markets on Saturday 3 December. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the event would include family activities, live entertainment and market stalls offering sustainable products. “The IndigiScapes Eco Markets have been successful in fostering an appreciation of  Continue reading…

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