Tag Archives: Straddie

Redlands Snapshot – 20 May 2014


National Reconciliation Week Short Film Festival at Cleveland Library National Reconciliation Week from 27 May – 3 June is a time to reflect on working together to celebrate our diversity, our cultural differences and our shared values. Council is hosting a free short film festival during National Reconciliation Week in Cleveland Library with daily sessions at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Come  Continue reading…

Planned hazard reduction burns – Point Lookout


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. The following burns are scheduled for May: Tuesday 20 May, 1pm – 12am BA18NSI – North of Tramican Street, Point Lookout Wednesday 21  Continue reading…

Upgrade for Headland Park


Headland Park on North Stradbroke Island will get a $500,000 upgrade with work set to start next week. The project will include new barbeque and picnic facilities, which will give residents and visitors even more to enjoy about the area. The natural layout of the area will also be used to create an amphitheatre, including  Continue reading…

Snapshot – Tuesday 29 April


Free Household Hazardous Waste Surrender When: 9am – 1pm Sunday 4 May 2014 Where: Redland Performing Arts Centre car park, 2 – 16 Middle St, Cleveland What to bring: household hazardous waste For the full list of accepted hazardous waste, volume limits and other conditions visit our website. This event is available to Redland residents  Continue reading…

North Stradbroke Island Township Meeting


Saturday 3 May North Stradbroke Island residents are invited to attend a Township Meeting with Council this weekend. When: Saturday 3 May from 1pm Where: Amity Point Community Hall, 16 Ballow Street, Amity Point. No need to RSVP. Inquiries: 3829 8623

Top teamwork accolade for Redland City Council


Redland City Council’s Communication, Engagement and Tourism team has earned the state’s highest local government teamwork award for its efforts during the North Stradbroke Island bushfires. The team was recognised with a Local Government Managers Association Queensland (LGMAQ) Award for Excellence for its 24/7 communication strategy during one of the biggest emergencies to ever confront  Continue reading…

City of islands to host unique forum


The benefits of living in an island community will be discussed when the Redlands hosts the first South East Queensland Island Forum next week. Redland City Councillor for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (Division 5) Mark Edwards said the unique forum would focus on topics specific to island communities. “This forum is an opportunity for  Continue reading…

Pulse eNewsletter – January 2014


Mayor’s Message See the PDA plans Next round of grants open soon Save Ziggy’s mates Fluoride a State responsibility Sign of the times Quarry queries Things to do   Mayor’s message Redland City’s heartfelt thanks go out to all those who helped battle the fires which raged across North Stradbroke Island over the New Year.  Continue reading…

Roaming dogs endanger wildlife


Pet-owners urged to Help Straddie Heal This cute koala was meant to be one of the “lucky ones” … but having escaped the worst of North Stradbroke Island’s firestorm using his natural instinct to seek safer ground, he was mauled by domestic dogs near Dunwich. The dogs – family pets – were roaming free despite  Continue reading…