Redlands history

The following information has been compiled by Redland City Council’s local history program. Much of the data came from the Council’s Local History collection in the Cleveland Library. If you would like to know more about the collection or the information on these pages, contact the Local History room on ph 3829 8311 or email us.

Note to students and teachers:

We would love your feedback so we can make sure you benefit from these pages. Also, if you are a teacher planning a project for your students, the Local History program may be able to provide relevant information and resources. For more information, contact the Local History room on ph 3829 8311 or email us.

• In the beginning
  The indigenous people of the Quandamooka have lived on and around what is now the Redlands for tens of thousands of years. 
• Our suburbs
  These pages begin with brief overview of each suburb. You can also access timelines and historical information about our suburban parks.
• People and places
  Learn more famous people and places of the past in the Redlands.
• Stradbroke stories
  North Stradbroke Island's residents tell their stories.
• The Crest
  The Redlands Crest was commissioned in 1976.
• The Logo
  This image was adopted in 1995. It was updated in 2008 to reflect the change in name from Shire to City.