Here are four letters to the Editor dealing with important issues affecting our community: a suggestion that Redlands whitewater venue events be dropped from the Brisbane 2032 Games, the poor state of the Council owned Cleveland Aquatic Centre, plans for upgrading the Dunwich ferry terminal, and removal of koala habitat by Ormiston College. If you
Local politicians have a long history of pushing for development at Toondah Harbour in Cleveland. Initially, the locals wanted the State Government’s help (and funding) to get a boat harbour developed. In 1937 the Courier Mail reported on comments from Cleveland Shire Chairman G.J. Walter and the Federal MP for Moreton Josiah Francis. The story
Toondah Harbour development – Part 1 “Everything in its favour” Read Post »
Letters to Redlands2030 discuss a wide range of topics from koala extinction to fire ants We like to publish letters from the community, even if they express opinions that we don’t agree with. If you have something to say, email your letter to: theeditor@redlands2030.net Koala extinction in Redlands I am watching from overseas, from Italy,
Koala extinction, shorebirds, ferry fares, daylight saving, fire ants – letters Read Post »
Letters to the Editor – 7 April 2023 Letters this week include a call for Robodebt justice, concerns about parking at One Mile, and a plea for koalas to be kept safe if Mount Cotton Road is upgraded. We also have a first time letter writer commenting on Redland City Council’s attempts to re-brand the
Robodebt, One Mile parking, and Mount Cotton Road upgrade in Letters Read Post »
A white water vision for the Birkdale Community Precinct, adopted by Redland City Council at its August monthly meeting, will be used to guide development of a master plan for site development – despite community feedback preferring a lower impact future for the site. Other matters considered by the Council at its general meeting on
White water vision for Birkdale adopted by Redland City Council Read Post »
Birkdale Community Precinct Vision concept plan proposed for endorsement by Redland City Council A whitewater facility, aquatic centre and adventure play hub feature prominently in a Birkdale Community Precinct Vision proposed for endorsement by Redland City Council at its meeting on Wednesday. Information obtained by Redlands2030 through a Right to Information request shows that the
Birkdale Community Precinct Vision ignores community feedback Read Post »
Redlands MPs spoke in State parliament this week about Federal MP Andrew Laming, Redlands Mayor Karen Williams and the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC). Brown mocks Mayor Williams over budget attack State Parliament ended the week on a jocular note with Don Brown describing Federal MP Andrew Laming as “the gift that keeps giving”. “The
Laming, Williams and QYAC discussed in State Parliament Read Post »
Raising Redlands issues in State Parliament this week were Kim Richards (Labor), Don Brown (Labor) and Mark Robinson (LNP). Redlands MPs spoke In State Parliament this week about the State Government’s plans for a new jetty at Dunwich, lack of public participation at Redland City Council’s meetings and the Federal MP for Bowman Andrew Laming.
Redlands issues raised in State Parliament this week Read Post »
Dear QYAC Member QYAC writes to update you on the Land Use Planning process under our Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) and the recent rezoning of lands by the State Government. The type of use of these lands has been identified by the Quandamooka People through consultation. The lands have now been successfully rezoned (e.g.
QYAC response to Government TLPI Announcement and Courier Mail accusations Read Post »
A draft plan for managing the Naree Budjong Djara national park and conservation areas covering more than 50% of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) has been published for consultation with submissions closing on 3 July 2020. The draft plan covers the following areas shown on the map below: Main Beach Conservation Park Naree Budjong Djara National
Naree Budjong Djara Draft Management Plan consultation Read Post »
