Community, Letters to the Editor, Moreton Bay

Survey about beach access, Ramsar opportunities, political polling – in letters

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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

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Golden Cockerel and Sirroment linked in Mount Cotton development plans
Economy, Heinemann Road Project, Mount Cotton

Golden Cockerel expansion and new Sirromet resort linked in Mount Cotton development plans

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Ambitious plans for Mount Cotton including a 250 room five-star resort at Sirromet, and a possible capacity increase for the Golden Cockerel chicken abattoir, are being proposed by experienced property developer Stephen Williams. A key driver for development is planning to significantly increase capacity of the Golden Cockerel plant which currently produces about 50% of

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foreshore access strategy comments via interactive map
Community Life, Environment, Governance

Redland City’s new Foreshore Access Strategy

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A new Foreshore Access Strategy for Redlands is being prepared and the Council wants community input – by 6 September 2026. “Coastal erosion, inundation and sea level rise, together with the need to maintain and renew foreshore access infrastructure, require a fit-for-purpose, transparent, and consistent framework to guide future foreshore-related decisions” says the Council in

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Southern Thornlands
Southern Thornlands PDA

Koalas threatened by Southern Thornlands development

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The Koala Action Group (KAG) is calling for the proposed development in the Southern Thornlands Priority Development Area (PDA) to be significantly scaled back, warning that plans proposed by the State Government threaten one of the Redlands’ most important koala habitats. The State Government wants Southern Thornlands to have 8,000 new homes built mostly on

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Koalas and the 2032 Olympics whitewater centre centre
Birkdale Precinct, Governance, Koalas

Redland Whitewater Centre – reconsideration of EPBC decision

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The Federal Government has decided to reconsider its earlier decision that the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre and other parts of developing the Birkdale Community Precinct would not be a controlled action under Federal environmental laws. The Government’s reconsideration is in response to a request from local community and environment groups (including CARP, Redlands2030 and the

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new corporate plan
Birkdale Precinct, Governance, Letters to the Editor

Ratepayers question Redland City Council’s financial management

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Residents and ratepayers raise questions about the financial burden of the proposed Redlands Whitewater Centre, alarm about Olympic spending plans, and ongoing concerns about other Redland City Council projects which should have received greater scrutiny. Keep the letters coming! Email your letter to theeditor@Redlands2030.net We need whitewater transparency for ratepayers Would you ever buy a

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Southern Thornlands PDA
Governance, Residential development, Southern Thornlands PDA

Southern Thornlands PDA development scheme consultation

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The State Government is seeking community feedback about its proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme which, if adopted, would transform a large area of semi-rural land into small lot housing. The Government’s proposed Southern Thornlands PDA Development Scheme anticipates that this 890 hectares priority development area (PDA) will have 8,000 new homes accommodating 24,000 people.

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Koalas
Koalas, Local story, Ormiston College, Southern Thornlands PDA

Hundreds march for koalas and other wildlife in the Redlands

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Several hundred people marched through Cleveland yesterday to demonstrate their support for protection of habitat for koalas and other wildlife – in Redlands and elsewhere in southeast Queensland. People gathered at Raby Bay Harbour Park for a briefing then marched up Shore Street West and into Waterloo Street before pausing at the offices of State

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Town Hall
Community, Town Hall Meeting

Redlands Town Hall Meeting – August 2026

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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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Australia Census 2026
Community, Governance, Local story

2026 Australian Census

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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

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