Toondah: The Art of Conservation Exhibition celebrates many artists’ contributions to the successful Save Toondah community campaign. An extraordinary collection of artworks created during the 10-year campaign to save Toondah Harbour will come together for the first time, as the community celebrates the creativity and determination that helped save the internationally significant Ramsar wetlands from
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Promotion of Redlands as an international destination, a Council survey about residents’ use of beaches and foreshores, opinion polling in the Redlands, and some feedback for Redlands2030 are discussed in letters to the Editor. Perhaps you have a view these issues or like matters, so take a few minutes to send your thoughts and ideas
Survey about beach access, Ramsar opportunities, political polling – in letters Read Post »
The next Redlands Town hall Meeting is on Monday 17 August commencing at 6:30pm. If you wish to attend this public meeting please RSVP via this link – it helps us to know how many chairs to put out. Guest speakers Birkdale Whitewater – update: Lavinia Wood Proposed Upgrade of Wellington Point Boating Facilities: Trevor
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In a few days time, on Tuesday 11 August, Redlands households will be completing online forms to provide information required for the 2026 Australian census. All households should have received a letter from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) providing a census number and password which will be needed to complete the 2026 Australian Census
2026 Australian Census Read Post »
Ormiston college and its clearing of koala trees, Pauline Hanson’s Senate attendance, the mystery of the missing water slide, and expectations of regional journalism are discussed in letters to Redlands2030. We like publishing letters. Have your say about what matters to you. Email your letter to: theeditor@redlands2030.net QCPA award to Redland Bayside News questioned I
Ormiston koalas, Pauline Hanson, Cleveland pool, and local news – in letters Read Post »
Twice each year, Order of Australia awards are bestowed to recognize service and achievements of people who have gone ‘above and beyond’. Redlands residents in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honor’s list The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List included five people identified as Redlands residents. Faith Baisden was made a Member of the Order of Australia
Redlands residents and Kathleen Noonan – Order of Australia awards Read Post »
The recent decision by the Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) to select the Redland Bayside News and its article When Four Decide for Thousands (17 December 2025) as “Best Single Story by an Individual Journalist” warrants serious scrutiny when measured against the core obligations of journalism: truth, fairness, public interest, balance, and accountability. The Queensland
Journalism and the public interest Read Post »
Redland City’s population increased by 2,891, from 169,940 to 172,831 in the 12 months to 30 June 2025 mainly due to migration, according to data published today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The City’s 1.7% population increase in the year to 30 June 2025 was slightly lower than Queensland’s 1.8% population growth over
Migration boosts Redland City’s population while birthrate falls Read Post »
Redland City Council’s Victoria Point Library has been located for about 20 years in the Victoria Point Lakeside Shopping Centre owned by Fox and Bell. The current lease arrangements are due to expire soon (on 31 March 2026), so the matter was presented for discussion in confidential session at the Redland City Council meeting on
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Over the past fortnight many people have been saddened by news that Birkdale resident Erica Siegel passed away on 25 January 2026, aged 84. Erica was well known as a wildlife photographer and artist who captured and presented images of wildlife in the Redlands, and elsewhere. In 2014 Erica Siegel was one of 12 Redland
Vale Erica Siegel – photographer, artist, and environmentalist Read Post »
