The Redland City Minute | Weekly News and Opinion

Redland City

Mar 25, 2026

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Three Redlands suburbs hit Queensland top 10 for weather claims

Capalaba, Redland Bay and Alexandra Hills placed Redlands among Queensland’s hardest hit areas for wild weather claims.

Salvos opens Australia first textile recovery facility

Salvos launches Brisbane textile facility to reduce landfill waste and process up to 5,000 tonnes each year.

Former prisoner finds new life after chaplain support

A former inmate shares how chaplain support helped him move from crime and addiction to family, faith and purpose.

Find the cheapest fuel in the Redlands

Fuel prices surge in Redlands as new live tool helps locals find cheapest petrol across the city.

Redlands launches hoon reporting tool to boost safety

Redlands launches a hoon reporting tool to help police act on incidents and improve safety across local streets.

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Father and son team join 3,500km Shitbox Rally for cancer research

Barry and Dan Halford from Alexandra Hills will drive a $900 car 3,500km in the 2026 Shitbox Rally for cancer research.

72 hours and half a million steps for leukaemia

Victoria Point Sharks complete 72 hour walk, raising $40,096 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Redlands Coast launches first Cycling Without Age trishaw

Two locals aged 97 and 93 lead Redlands Coast’s first Cycling Without Age trishaw ride at Raby Bay.

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Pike steps into key shadow disability and mental health roles

Henry Pike takes on NDIS and mental health roles, calling for reform and less red tape.

Local initiative seeks fix for Weinam Creek Marina parking issues

A local proposal outlines solutions to severe parking congestion impacting Weinam Creek Marina and the Redland Bay foreshore.

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Father and son team join 3,500km Shitbox Rally for cancer research

Barry and Dan Halford from Alexandra Hills will drive a $900 car 3,500km in the 2026 Shitbox Rally for cancer research.

Brisbane 2032 sets commercial timeline in IOC Milan update

Brisbane 2032 confirmed a Q2 partner announcement and a major Australia House presence at the LA28 Games.

Redland Whitewater Centre project marks key 2025 milestone

The Redland Whitewater Centre design search is underway, setting up a lasting sport and recreation hub for the 2032 Games.

New Paralympic voice joins 2032 Board

Angie Ballard takes a seat on the Brisbane 2032 Board as Kurt Fearnley ends his term, with both praised for their Paralympic leadership.

Locals invited to help design new Redlands skateparks and tracks

Council invites locals to help design new skateparks and BMX tracks at Thorneside and Victoria Point.

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Family-owned business delivers disability care and transport services

Sapphire Transport supports the Redlands and Brisbane NDIS participants with personalised care and local disability transport services.

New housing project brings 29 homes to North Straddie

Modular construction has begun on 29 affordable homes for Quandamooka families, backed by Queensland Government funding support.

$19m apprenticeship pilot helps Redlands tradies

Redlands tradies to benefit from the Government’s $19m apprenticeship pilot helping small firms train staff.

Critical Minerals Agreement sparks growth for Redlands industry

The new Australia–US Critical Minerals Agreement boosts Redlands’ critical minerals research, innovation, and skilled job growth.

New family-run golf and social spot opening in Cleveland

The Golf Nest opens Nov 2 in Cleveland, a family-run indoor golf simulator with bar, coaching and community events.

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