The burn that was planned for the Melaleuca Wetlands, Coochiemudlo Island on Thursday 26 June, has been postponed until further notice. Planned burns assist in reducing fire danger and provide conditions essential for native plant species regeneration. They are necessary to reduce the volume of forest litter fuel and assist with hazard reduction. If you require further details Continue reading…
Redlands Wildlife Rescue A wild way to volunteer Redlands Wildlife Rescue (RWR) needs volunteers to help sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the Redlands. There are two different services in RWR: The Redlands Wildlife Care Network (RWCN): needs phone roster volunteers to provide advice to callers. You work from home 8am – 5pm one week every six to eight weeks. Continue reading…
Redland City Council has assured the Coochiemudlo Island community that the proposed beginning of dredging work next week for the islands new jetty will be conducted in a manner to minimise any impacts on recreational activities. The dredging contactor is expected to set up operations on the site on 30 September following Notices to Mariners Continue reading…
Redland City Council will spend $20 million on capital road projects throughout 2013-14 – including an increased focus on resurfacing local roads. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the roads program announced in today’s (June 27) 2013-14 Redland City Council Budget, would lay the foundations for the future of the city. “An extra 45,000 residents Continue reading…
Approvals for the Victoria Point and Coochiemudlo Jetty upgrades are caught up in State Government red tape leaving Redland City residents waiting for much needed new facilities. Responding to claims made in The Redland Times and Bayside Bulletin that Council had failed to upgrade the jetties, Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council had been Continue reading…