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Planned temporary water shutdowns
Planned temporary water shutdowns for Redlands Coast areas in May and June Planned temporary water shutdowns for Redlands Coast areas in May and June. Residents in parts of Mount Cotton and on three Southern Moreton Bay Islands will experience temporary overnight water supply interruptions over May and June as […] Continue reading
Typical Abbott
Typical Abbott “In my judgement he was Labor’s greatest prime minister. But his key achievements – financial deregulation, tariffs cuts, and the beginnings of privatisation – went against the Labor grain, as Labor’s more recent policy direction shows. You might almost say he had a Labor heart, but a […] Continue reading
JUST IN
Bob Hawke dies, aged 89
JUST IN Bob Hawke dies, aged 89 Bob Hawke, Australia’s 23rd prime minister, dies aged 89 Mr Hawke led the country and his party from 1983 to 1991, and his contribution to public life helped shape modern Australia. A great conciliator, Mr Hawke’s achievements as prime minister included modernising […] Continue reading
Water reconnected
Water reconnected Burst water main at Karragarra Island: latest update 12 May at 11.30am May 12, 2019 11:30am Sunday 12 May 2019 Water restored to Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb Islands Water supply is back on at Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb Islands. Water pressure will build as pipes fill. Seqwater advises […] Continue reading
FEATURES
ARTISTS AT WORK 2019
ARTISTS AT WORK 2019 INVITATION MACLEAY ISLAND ARTS COMPLEX ARTISTS AT WORK 2019 Please join us for a day of fine art, pottery, sculpture, weaving, food and great company on the coastline of Macleay Island. Date: Easter Sunday 21 April 2019 Time: 10am to 3pm Place: Macleay Island Art Gallery Contact: Suzie […] Continue reading
WORLD PREMIERE, MACLEAY PROGRESS HALL!!
WORLD PREMIERE, MACLEAY PROGRESS HALL!! Macleay Progress Association presents Perchance Players production of ‘Bonnet for Eliza’, an original play written by Margaret Dakin. Created from historical facts of the life of Eliza Davis, a typical Irish convict transported to Tasmania where, over a period of fifty years, we learn what […] Continue reading
A brief history of Tropical Cyclones
(and a “Weather Alert” from Stradbroke Ferries)
A brief history of Tropical Cyclones (and a “Weather Alert” from Stradbroke Ferries) Ah.. Summer in Queensland. When a young mans thoughts turn to almost anything other than rain, cyclones and destruction. But perhaps not such a good idea, especially this week. As Tropical Cyclone Oma bears down, this not-young […] Continue reading
Work Skills Traineeships
Work Skills Traineeships POSITIONS AVAILABLE Work Skills Traineeships offer disadvantaged Queenslanders employment for up to six months on public works, community and environmental projects. Trainees will earn a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management (10 places), Certificate I in Hospitality (6 places) or a Certificate I in Business (2 […] Continue reading
INFRASTRUCTURE/COUNCIL
Council to ask State for more detail on its Draft Waste Management Strategy
Council to ask State for more detail on its Draft Waste Management Strategy Redland City Council will write to the State Government with detailed feedback on its Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, before public consultation closes on 5 April. Mayor Karen Williams said it was important to […] Continue reading
Council adopts new policy on the temporary commercial use of public open space
Council adopts new policy on the temporary commercial use of public open space A new Council policy will help activate local open spaces and parks, generating economic opportunity while allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the Redlands Coast naturally wonderful locations. Council’s Temporary Commercial Use of Public Open […] Continue reading
Redlands Coast set to welcome young entrepreneurs
Redlands Coast set to welcome young entrepreneurs Redlands Coast will be under an international spotlight when some of the world’s most influential minds gather at Redland Performing Arts Centre on 13 September for the 2019 Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES). Specially designed for 12- to 25-year-old students aiming to become […] Continue reading
Mosquito treatments ongoing at Redlands Coast
Mosquito treatments ongoing at Redlands Coast Since the recent rain, Redland City Council’s mosquito management team has been out in force and will today be undertaking aerial treatments across Redlands Coast. A helicopter will be used to spray Birkdale (including Tingalpa Creek), Wellington Point, Thornlands, Victoria Point, Redland Bay, […] Continue reading
.News from ABC
- Jailed in Iceland for biting her husband's tongue, now this Australian is fighting for women's rights 22nd May 2019A violent night in a Reykjavik flat landed Nara Walker in a maximum security cell of an Icelandic prison. She's now served her sentence, but says her fight for justice is just beginning.Jacqui Street
- Does dairy need to rebrand as so-called 'healthier' alternatives rise? 22nd May 2019Industry experts say consumers are often misguided about what is healthier between alternative and dairy milks, and some say branding is the issue.Tyne Logan
- Notorious paedophile priest to return to jail for sexually abusing altar boys 22nd May 2019A former priest who has served jail time for sexually abusing more than 30 boys will return to prison after being found guilty of abusing two altar boys in the Hunter region.Michelle Brown
- 'It swooped in': Woman says chooks targeted by bird of prey in suburban garden 22nd May 2019An Adelaide woman says a bird of prey swooped her backyard chooks, which locals say could belong to a cast of falcons living at an abandoned industrial site. But experts say foxes are a bigger threat to neighbourhood chooks.Eugene Boisvert
- Port Hinchinbrook court decision may be appealed again 22nd May 2019Residents of a small north Queensland town are hoping a Court of Appeal decision about their languishing marina development will see work on the estate progress after years of being in limbo.Sofie Wainwright
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
