Koalas remain one of South East Queensland’s most iconic yet vulnerable native species, with ongoing efforts across the region to protect their populations and habitat. In the Redlands Coast, koalas live in one of the most significant urbanised pockets in Australia, and Redland City Council’s Koala Conservation Plan (2022-2027) is working to safeguardContinue Reading
In Queensland’s Scenic Rim, a bright bus full of happy dogs is doing more than turning heads, it’s helping build connection, confidence, and community. The idea belongs to Jo McVilly who had a simple problem, too many dogs to walk. Her unique solution was to drive them instead. Her lovingly converted dog busContinue Reading
A Scenic Rim farmer says council red tape around private camping is threatening the future of his family property, highlighting ongoing challenges for rural landowners trying to diversify their income. Sarabah cattle farmer Robert Roberts began hosting campers on his 200-hectare property through online platform Hipcamp in 2020, offering a small numberContinue Reading
Following a request from the owner of Cleveland Central, Redland City Council will amend one of its local laws to allow regulated parking at two commercial carparks, which are commonly known in the community as the Coles and Woolworths carparks. Six new regulated off-street parking areas will be added toContinue Reading
An enthusiastic crowd of 5,000 NRL fans turned out today to welcome the One New Zealand Warriors to the City of Logan for a special Captain’s Run training session. The community event followed last month’s announcement by Logan City Council, One New Zealand Warriors and Ausbuild to set up anContinue Reading
Pouring a bit of out-of-date milk down a kitchen sink might seem harmless, but the interconnected nature of drainage systems means it is not. Redland City Council and City Water are reminding residents that Fats (including those in milk), Oils, Greases (FOGs) poured down the kitchen sink pose a significantContinue Reading
Savannah Falzon is the Director and owner of Retirement Care Solutions. Her business was founded 10 years ago to assist retirees, seniors and families find the right solutions when transitioning into Retirement Living and Aged Care. She’s passionate about retirees enjoying their retirement years and our elderly living their lastContinue Reading
Redland City Council has awarded more than $12,800 in funding to help nine local not-for-profit organisations host activities during Queensland Seniors Month in October. Mayor Jos Mitchell said the exciting program of events included arts and crafts workshops, festivals, a high tea, wellness workshop and community concert. “Seniors Month isContinue Reading
The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland, having completed the newly upgraded Exhibition Station at the Brisbane Showgrounds, which will transport hundreds of thousands of visitors to this year’s Ekka. The Ekka, run by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), has brought city and country togetherContinue Reading
Redland City Council has teamed up with TRiQ Arena to bring the company’s sport and activity modules to Redlands Coast and trial them in local parks. Mayor Jos Mitchell said the equipment, which encourages spontaneous play and caters for all age groups, would be available to use for free throughoutContinue Reading