September
30 - Local government urges support for constitutional recognition
Despite being the closest level of government to all Australians with responsibility for $200 billion of land and built infrastructure, an increasing range of essential community services and annual expenditure of well over $20 billion, local government is not formally recognised in the Australian Constitution.
30 - Council confirms priority but no date for Moreton Bay Islands national broadband connection
The Australian government has responded to representations from the city’s Mayor Melva Hobson on the need for high priority national broadband connection to the Moreton Bay Islands.
30 - Final Kinross Road Structure Plan another step closer
Following a review of submissions, Redland City Council yesterday adopted a preferred land use plan for the 248ha urban development area at Kinross Road, Thornlands moving another step closer to the formal adoption of a draft structure plan at a meeting on 6 October.
30 - Redland City Council wins prestigious national safety award
Redland City Council’s vehicle fleet operations have won the prestigious National Fleet Safety award following a major overhaul of its fleet operations and safety in recent years.
22 - Redlands lists priority projects in lead up to the state election
Redland City Council has provided a list of the city’s priority projects to the Leader of the Queensland Liberal National Party and to the Queensland Premier in the lead up to the next state election.
21 - Council set to launch new green waste service
Redland City Council’s first green waste service will commence Monday 17 October.
14 - Council reminds residents to 'check before you chop'
With the storm season fast approaching, Redland City Council is urging residents to clean up and secure loose and fallen objects in their yard.
13 - An amazing afternoon's entertainment at the Redlands on Stage 2011 concert!
A talent-packed line-up of local and visiting artists are set to perform at the annual Redlands on Stage variety concert, at the Redland Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall on Saturday 22 October at 2pm.
9 - Council extends graffiti management powers to private property
Following the July launch of Redland City Council’s online graffiti reporting tool, Council will trial a new policy for the removal of graffiti from private properties in the Redlands.
7 - Redland City shows business growth and lower employment
Over 1267 potential new business number (ABN) registrations were recorded in the Redlands last financial year.
2 - IndigiScapes celebrates Save the Koala Month
To help celebrate Save the Koala Month, Redlands IndigiScapes Centre is hosting a free family fun day on Tuesday 20 September between 11am and 1pm.
More >> [PDF 34KB]
1 - Council waives green waste fees for storm preparation: 17-24 September
Redland City Council will waive residential green waste gate fees at the Birkdale and Redland Bay Waste Transfer Stations for the week of 17-25 September to allow residents to ready themselves for the storm season.
More >> [PDF 39KB]
1 - Landowners encouraged to support koala conservation by joining free program
If your Redland or North Stradbroke Island property measures at least 1000 square metres and supports, or is able to support, koala habitat or food trees, Redland City Council encourages you to consider joining the Koala Conservation Agreement Program.
More >> [PDF 33KB]