The Redland City Minute | Weekly News and Opinion

Redland City

Sep 1, 2026

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Redlands radio presenter makes theatre debut

Georgia Phillips swaps radio for the stage in a warm comedy about five friends whose bond spans more than 30 years.

First public lagoon approved for Birkdale

Council has approved Birkdale's first public swimming lagoon, bringing new family waterplay closer to Redlands Coast.

Redlands Tigers play under new lights

New lights at Peter Burge Oval give the Redlands Tigers more training, local matches and night cricket opportunities.

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Second H5 detection prompts State response

Initial testing found H5 in a Castaways Beach shearwater, with no Queensland poultry detections reported so far.

Redlands prepares for bushfire season

Council is reducing bushfire fuel across Redlands Coast while urging households to clear and prepare properties.

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‘War Spoils’ Redlands launch revisited

War Spoils brought Paul Dobbyn’s family wartime story to Redlands through memory, loss and revelation.

Capital gains tax front of mind for investors

Capital gains tax changes are pushing Redlands investors to plan earlier, with key dates now shaping sale decisions.

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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First public lagoon approved for Birkdale

Council has approved Birkdale's first public swimming lagoon, bringing new family waterplay closer to Redlands Coast.

Redlands Tigers play under new lights

New lights at Peter Burge Oval give the Redlands Tigers more training, local matches and night cricket opportunities.

Local swimmer takes Moreton Bay for Youth Mental Health

The Redland City Minute had a exclusive Q&A with Chad Kirby about his Moreton Bay swims supporting youth mental health.

Queensland’s largest fun run marks 30 years

Bridge to Brisbane marks 30 years with 25,000 entries and a possible record crowd of 40,000 participants.

New lights support for Capalaba Juniors

Capalaba Warriors juniors now have safer fields and longer training hours after a major lighting upgrade.

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GEON takes over Thornlands Shopping Centre

Paradise Garden Shopping Village in Thornlands will move under GEON management from July 1 after two years open.

Cleveland Tavern starts full venue makeover

Cleveland Tavern has begun a major refresh, with gaming, food and drinks still available during construction.

Redlands Health sector tackles workforce gaps

Redlands health leaders gathered in Alexandra Hills to shape local workforce solutions for care and training gaps.

Whale watching season returns to North Straddie

Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island is set for whale watching season, with sightings from June to November.

Keeping it cool, with a legacy built to last

CoolTimes enters a new chapter as long-time staff continue its 30 year legacy with Daikin-backed service.

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Redlands radio presenter makes theatre debut

First public lagoon approved for Birkdale

Redlands Tigers play under new lights

Second H5 detection prompts State response

Redlands prepares for bushfire season

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR

‘War Spoils’ Redlands launch revisited

Capital gains tax front of mind for investors

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

72 hours and half a million steps for leukaemia

Redlands Coast launches first Cycling Without Age trishaw

Sports

First public lagoon approved for Birkdale

Redlands Tigers play under new lights

Local swimmer takes Moreton Bay for Youth Mental Health

Queensland’s largest fun run marks 30 years

New lights support for Capalaba Juniors

Business

GEON takes over Thornlands Shopping Centre

Cleveland Tavern starts full venue makeover

Redlands Health sector tackles workforce gaps

Whale watching season returns to North Straddie

Keeping it cool, with a legacy built to last

The Latest

Find the cheapest fuel in the Redlands

Redlands launches hoon reporting tool to boost safety

Redlands radio presenter makes theatre debut

First public lagoon approved for Birkdale

Redlands Tigers play under new lights

Second H5 detection prompts State response