December

24 - Nine Redlands projects identified for federal infrastructure funding

Nine key infrastructure projects have been identified by Redland City Council as priorities to be funded through the city’s $842,000 allocation from the federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
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23 - Dog off-leash trial conclusion – Starkey Street, Wellington Point

Following feedback from neighbouring residents, a permanent dog-off-leash area will not be set up in Starkey Street, Wellington Point.
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18 - Redlands 2030 - creating our future

In 2009, local residents, businesses and community organisations will have the opportunity to provide their vision for the future of Redlands, through the creation of the Redlands 2030 community plan.
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17 - Council works with Straddie community

Redland City Council has developed a range of communication materials to help promote “caring for Straddie” messages over the holiday period, following discussions with key North Stradbroke Island (NSI) groups and local police.
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16 - Mayor welcomes constitutional summit outcomes

Redlands Mayor Melva Hobson has welcomed the outcomes of the historic Local Government Summit, convened in Melbourne last week to discuss ways to improve Australia’s constitution for future generations.
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11 - Maintenance work under way at Macleay Island barge/boat ramp

Redland City Council is undertaking maintenance work at the Macleay Island barge/boat ramp, which will continue over the next two months.
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10 - Gallery of Modern Gallery of Modern Art hosts Macleay Island stories in showcase film

Macleay Island State School students and local residents were today congratulated on their cinematic masterpiece at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. 
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10 - Response to draft SEQ Regional Plan 2009-2031:

Council to lobby to remove southern Redland Bay from growth agenda
Redland City Council will push to have southern Redland Bay removed as an area for potential growth, following its inclusion in the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031.
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8 - Council welcomes $7 million boost for Redland Hospital

Redland City Council has welcomed the announcement the Redlands Hospital will receive $7 million to upgrade its emergency department as the first Queensland project funded through the new Australian Health Care Agreement.
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8 - Redland Mayor welcomes State Government commitment to protect SEQ koalas

Mayor Melva Hobson has welcomed the State Government’s recent announcement that it will take radical action to stem the decline of koalas in South East Queensland.
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5 - Mayor calls for SEQ infrastructure bid support

Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson has called on Redland businesses and residents to support a south-east Queensland Council of Mayors’ campaign for a fair share of the Commonwealth’s $20 billion Building Australia Fund.
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1 - Local Olympic star Melissa Wu wins Sports Young Achiever award

Sixteen year old Redland local and Olympic medal winner Melissa Wu, has won a national Young Achiever Sports award by popular public vote at the second annual Sports Performer Awards.
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1 - SMBI parkland concept plans – have your say.

As an extension of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands Sport and Recreation Strategy, island residents will now have the opportunity to have their say on concept plans to develop parkland areas on the islands.
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