Nominate a baton bearerDo you know any inspirational Redlanders? Nominate them to carry the Queen’s baton as it passes through Cleveland on 31 March 2018 on its way to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) opening ceremony! Batonbearers are people of all abilities who inspire others to be great. They will represent our community with pride and showcase our natural assets, our rich and diverse culture as well as the sporting achievements and philanthropic spirit of Redlanders. Nominations are now open at the Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton Relay website and close on 15 May. Read more>>
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Mayor's message: March 2017
Redland City can confidently boast some of the best schools in the State. We are fortunate to have quality education providers in both State and non-state sectors. The Sycamore School is a first for the Redlands. It is a P-6 school for students with autism spectrum disorder. Read more>>
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Your City Your Say!William Ross Park UpgradeCouncil is upgrading William Ross Park (Island Street, Cleveland) and we want to hear from the community about what should be included in the upgraded park. Council will be hosting a community open day Saturday 25 March from 9am – 12pm at William Ross Park, so come down for a sausage sizzle and to provide your feedback. Become involved>> Community Park, ThornlandsA new community park is being planned in Thornlands. The proposed design features a fenced dog off-leash section, picnic area, playground, youth zone plus more. There’s been a great response from the community so far, and it is not too late to have your say! Feedback on the draft design is open until Friday 24 March. View the proposed design and have your say>>
City Plan updateOn Tuesday 28 February, Council resolved to proceed with the proposed draft planning scheme for the City. This requires that the proposed planning scheme be sent by Council to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning seeking approval from the Minister to adopt the scheme. The revised Draft City Plan, Final Submission Report and Divisional change maps have now been updated and can be found on the City Plan page of the
Yoursay Redland website. Interactive mapping showing the updated zones and overlays will be available shortly. Copies of the Draft City Plan are being made available for viewing through Council’s Customer Service Centres or the Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point libraries. For more information call (07) 3829 8999. Read more>>
RedGen <30 Innovation ForumDo you have what it takes to turn ideas inside out? Council is offering 25 energetic and driven young people the opportunity to share their big ideas at the RedGen <30 Youth Innovation Forum
on Friday 7 April. This will be a chance for some of the City’s best entrepreneurial thinkers and future business leaders to get together to explore what it would take to encourage more young people to live, work and play in the Redlands. Read more>>
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Become a koala superheroHelp provide food and shelter for our local koalas by joining our annual koala community planting on 2 April in the Coolnwynpin Creek Corridor Nature Reserve, 32-24 Smith Street, Capalaba. Come dressed as a superhero for the chance to win prizes as we put 2000 plants in the ground!Stay after the planting for a sausage sizzle and take a free native plant home with you. More information>>
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7 Day makeover for city centreCleveland’s CBD is set to undergo a dramatic community-powered transformation to encourage people to linger longer when they come to town. In early May internationally renowned placemaker David Engwicht, creator of the
7 Day Makeover, will challenge the people of Cleveland to work together with a shoe-string budget but a wealth of enthusiasm to turn the CBD into a vibrant social epicentre. Read more>>
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Seeking sponsorship?Do you have an idea for a community event or project? Round 2 of Council’s Sponsorship Program is open and accepting applications until Friday 24 March 2017. This is the last round of sponsorship offered this financial year, so don’t miss your chance to see if Council can help make your idea a reality! View eligibility criteria
and apply>>
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Our history- female pioneers of the Redlands
It's a dog's lifeOut and about with Allan ShephardWhile there are plenty of off-leash dog parks, reserves with shared trails and kilometres of walking paths; there's nothing quite like watching your dogs frolic and play on a beach. Well, unless they're a golden retriever like our grand old fellow. Then you’ll probably enjoy short frolics followed by extended periods of laying around in the water. Read more>>
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School holiday activitiesWith Easter school holidays approaching make sure to check out the range of activities on offer around the City. From art activities and tree plantings to library events, there’s sure to be something to keep your youngsters entertained. Visit Council’s What’s On School Holidays Activities calendar
for details.
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Good Gardening Expo25 March at IndigiScapesFind out about growing your own organic food at home and learn about native gardening and how you can use natives to create habitats. This expo will be jam-packed with stalls, presentations and fun for the little ones! Read more>>
Intrust Super Cup19 March at Ron Stark Oval, DunwichIt's the battle of the seagulls in round 3 of the Intrust Super Cup as Wynnum Manly Seagulls go head to head with Tweed Heads Seagulls at Ron Stark Oval, Stradbroke Island. The match is free to attend. Read more>>
Can you Spheros?4 April, Capalaba LibraryAged 12-17? Join us from 11am for a session with our rockin’ round robots! Using a tablet, make it jump along a ramp, change colour or do a 360. Free BBQ! Keep an eye out for other
National Youth Week events between 31 March and 9 April.
Turn your passion for nature into a career!Come along to IndigiScapes’ inaugural Environmental and Conservation Careers Evening these school holidays. Gain insight into the huge diversity of careers in the environmental and conservation industry. Meet people already working with wildlife, bush care, policy, waterways and conservation and get information on relevant university and TAFE courses. More information>>
Reflecting on summer as it comes to a close.
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Just a koala casually passing by the dentist in Thornlands.
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