Plans for construction of the RSPCA’s Redland Wildlife Hospital near the Indigiscapes Centre in Capalaba, have been advertised for public consultation. The planning report for this development application says: This proposal seeks to establish an RSPCA Wildlife Hospital which will complement and enhance the existing site operations of IndigiScapes, My Horizon, Redlands City Council Native
Redland Wildlife Hospital plans revealed Read Post »
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 »
The Koala Action Group (KAG) says it has “grave concerns’ about a proposed residential subdivision at 26-52 Kinross Road in Thornlands. In its submission about the proposed development, KAG identifies the the following key issues: The complete KAG submission (five pages) is published below. Have your say about plans for 26-52 Kinross Road The closing
Koala Action Group submission about 26-52 Kinross Road subdivision Read Post »
Plans for a 128 block residential subdivision at 26-52 Kinross Road in Thornlands have been advertised for public consultation. This development application RAL24/0054 is advertised for public consultation because the developer proposes to build 15 dwellings on land which is currently zoned Recreation and Open Space in the Redland City Plan. If development of dwellings
Kinross Road subdivision advertised for consultation 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 »
A tourist from Belgium says why she fell in love with Cleveland and decided to spend many months here. Other letters discuss the proposed Redlands Whitewater Centre, questioning its viability and impact on koala bushland. If you are concerned about an issue affecting people in the Redlands write a letter to the editor for publication
European tourist writes about Cleveland Read Post »
The publication last week of the Federal Environment Department’s strong advice to its Minister, Tanya Plibersek, on the controversial Toondah Harbour proposal, reveals the Minister had no alternative but to reject the scheme proposed by Walker Group/Corporation (Walker). She announced her proposed rejection on 9 April, but the public was not told the full story.
Revealing Toondah Harbour Advice to Environment Minister Read Post »
My name is Ngareta and I live and work in Capalaba. I want to talk about Coolnwynpin Creek Boardwalk which is also known as the Dan Street Boardwalk. These photos are from Monday the 27th May. Along with the boardwalk, there are a group of Wood ducks, Great egret and Little pied cormorant. Two days
Coolnwynpin Creek Boardwalk petition – Ngareta Cassidy Read Post »
Residents are calling for Shoreline farm dams to be saved – Photo: Frank Burch Shoreline farm dams provide important habitat for various threatened bird species and should be conserved says Kathy Clark, from Birdlife Southern Queensland. Changes to the development approval for the Shoreline housing project are out for public consultation until 27 March 2024.
Shoreline farm dams should be saved for bird habitat: by Kathy Clark Read Post »
Letters to the Editor – 28 August 2023 The housing crisis, wildlife protection in the Redlands and the State Government’s proposed makeover of the South East Queensland Regional Plan are discussed in letters to the Editor. If you have something to say about a topical issue email your letter to theeditor@redlands2030.net People living in tents,
Wildlife protection and the housing shortage in southeast Queensland Read Post »
