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Mount Cotton plans, Wellington Point traffic, and town hall forums: letters

October 11, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Letters to the Editor, Mount Cotton, Redlands Town Hall Meetings

The future of the Redlands is discussed in three letters to Redlands2030 — the importance of an informed community, traffic impacts of development in Wellington Point, and plans for industrial development in Mount Cotton. If you have something to say, email you letter to Theeditor@redlands2030.net Redlands2030 Town Hall Forums Vote Easy would like to acknowledge

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Mount Cotton development – Redlands Town Hall 19 October 2026

October 11, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Uncategorized

At the next Redlands Town Hall meeting on Monday 19 October, Mount Cotton development plans will be discussed by project developer Mr Stephen Williams who has substantial experience in delivering complex property development projects. The scale of potential development at Mount Cotton was explained in Redlands2030’s story published a few weeks ago: Golden Cockerel expansion

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Koala Action Group comments about Double Jump Road tree clearing plans

October 10, 2026 / 8 Comments / Uncategorized

The opportunity to comment about plans to clear 1054 koala habitat trees at Double Jump Road in Victoria Point closes on Monday 12 October 2026. The project, proposed by a subsidiary of Fiteni Homes, includes a 240 lot single-dwelling subdivision, two medium density residential areas, and a small commercial/retail area. The proponent proposes to offset

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Koalas, Residential development

1054 koala trees to be cleared for Double Jump Road development

September 27, 2026 / 14 Comments / Koalas, Residential development

Plans for development at Double Jump Road in Victoria Point which would require clearing of 1,054 koala trees have been published for public comment for a period of ten days in accordance with Federal Government environmental laws – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The proposed project includes a 240 lot single-dwelling subdivision,

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Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Council slams State plans for Southern Thornlands PDA

September 21, 2026 / 1 Comment / Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

A number of deficiencies in the State Government’s plans for its Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area (STPDA) have been identified in Redland City Council’s late submission approved at the Council meeting on 16 September 2026. The Council’s full 18 page submission was kept confidential from the community prior to the Council meeting which is very

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Birkdale Precinct, Letters to the Editor

Biting midges, whitewater use and the public interest – letters

September 18, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Birkdale Precinct, Letters to the Editor

Why would anyone think it a good idea to locate a public swimming lagoon and whitewater facility in an area known to be infested with biting midges? This and other whitewater questions are raised in letters to the Editor. These letters highlight the importance of open governance, the need for meaningful community engagement, and accountability

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Redlands Town Hall Meetings

Redlands Town Hall meeting – 21 September 2026

September 14, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Redlands Town Hall Meetings

The next Redlands Town Hall Meeting is on Monday 21 September, 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 Updates Town hall meeting discussion What currently are the key issues that Redlands folk

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Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Southern Thornlands PDA Proposed Development Scheme

September 14, 2026 / 6 Comments / Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Introduction Redlands2030 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the State Government’s proposed Development Scheme for the Southern Thornlands PDA (Priority Development Area). Redlands2030 is a community organisation with several thousand followers, advocating good planning and governance for residents of Redland City. In this submission we make the following observations about the proposed Development Scheme for

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Community, Toondah Harbour

Toondah: the Art of Conservation

September 10, 2026 / Leave a Comment / Community, Toondah Harbour

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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Birkdale Precinct

Whitewater questions but no answers – letters

September 7, 2026 / 3 Comments / Birkdale Precinct

Three letters to the editor this week raise concerns about the proposed Redland whitewater centre. Different voices, but a common message: Redlanders want to know what’s being planned, what it will cost, and what environmental values will be lost. We want to hear from you — whether you support, oppose, or have questions about the proposed

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