Redland City Council has adopted a $151.68 million capital expenditure program that includes a significant investment in essential infrastructure such as roads, waste and wastewater. This funding commitment in the 2025–2026 Budget will ensure the city keeps pace with population growth now and into the future. Almost one-third of thisContinue Reading
As part of a newly endorsed Council strategy, the community will have input on how the city can provide more sustainable, equitable and efficient access to its key destinations into the future. Redland City Council endorsed the Draft Redlands Coast Access and Parking Strategy at yesterday’s general meeting. Mayor JosContinue Reading
Developing the future of active transport such as walking and cycling on Redlands Coast is at the core of the Draft Redlands Coast Active Transport Strategy 2025–2046. Mayor Jos Mitchell said the draft plan – endorsed by Council at yesterday’s general meeting – would head to public consultation later thisContinue Reading
Redland City Council contractors will undertake dredging work in the Weinam Creek marina and entrance channel to remove accumulated sediment. Mayor Jos Mitchell said work was underway and was expected to continue into March next year. “It is necessary work to provide additional clearance to the seabed for vessels usingContinue Reading
Redlands Coast is blessed with diverse natural assets that draw major outdoor events to the city each year, including triathlons, surfing, trail running and mountain bike racing. It also has drawn the attention of the producers of global television series Adventure All Stars who decided North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) wouldContinue Reading
A new round of FairPlay vouchers has opened to help eligible families of young Queenslanders with the cost of signing up with a local sport or active recreation club as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Covid-19 Economic Recovery Plan. Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said FairPlay vouchers would deliver up toContinue Reading
A new 24-hour COVID testing clinic has been established in Eight Mile Plains on Brisbane’s southside. The clinic is being run by Queensland Ambulance Service and is located at Eight Mile Plains Community Health Centre, 51 McKechnie Drive. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said higher testing numbersContinue Reading
The Palaszczuk Government is providing personalised text alerts and tutorial videos to make it easier for small businesses to employ apprentices and trainees. Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said easy-to-follow resources have been developed to make the apprenticeship and traineeshipContinue Reading
Queensland’s burgeoning space industry has received a major boost with the announcement of a significant investment by the Palaszczuk Government in Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said the funding would bolster Gilmour’s latest round of private investment, which has secured $61 million fromContinue Reading
After months of preparation, more than 1200 Queensland school students will hit the stage for the state’s biggest youth performing arts event. Education Minister Grace Grace wished all performers well for the 2021 Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage (CGEN) shows which kick off tonight. “This is the 17th year of CGEN inContinue Reading