th bes plac t liv, pla an d busines Winter 2015 | Issue 07

BRINGING THE REDLANDS TOGETHER P 12-13

CITY BUDGET IN DETAIL P 6-9 NEW LIVES FOR FURRY FRIENDS P 16-17 WHAT’S ON AND WHERE P 22-23

FOLLOW THE REDLAND CITY COUNCIL’S REDLANDS AT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE redland.qld.gov.au CONTENT IN THIS ISSUE th bes plac t liv, pla an d busines

4-5 Harbour vision 14-15 Event city CREDITS There is a wave of optimism about the Redlands’ growth Produced by: Redland City Council The vision for Toondah Harbour is for a vibrant hub Stories: Susie Winter Sonia Cahill as a fun and friendly events and festival destination. centred on open, people-friendly space. Caryn Puljic, Elizabeth Spry Amber Robertson 16-17 Furry friends Allan McNeill Kristen Banks Mark Voisey 6-9 Budget wrap Design: Allan Shephard How you can find a new BFF through Council’s animal Photos: Mark Voisey Rob Maccoll Redland City Council’s 2015-16 budget in detail. adoption program. Matt Murray Advertising: Susie Winter Caryn Puljic 10-11 Foxes on the run 18-19 Local heroes Contact: [email protected] New group targets feral pests to help restore nature’s Meet Tony and Tom, the “brains and brawn” of the Oaklands Street Community Garden. balance on North Stradbroke Island. 20-21 Rejuvenation 12-13 Cover story A quiet art-led renaissance is gathering momentum in the Connecting cultures and understanding the significance heart of Cleveland. of living on sacred ground is at the heart of the 22-23 What’s on Quandamooka Festival. You guide to what’s on where and when in the Redlands. On the cover: Quandamooka dancer Taryn Ruska-Fisher. Photo: Rob Maccoll. Top gong for local scouts Three young Redlanders from the Mt Cotton Scout Group YOUNG ACHIEVERS recently achieved the prestigious Queen’s Scout Award, the highest award in the Venturer Scout Award Scheme. Eighteen-year-old Venturers Charlie Schirmer, Katie Martin and Stephanie Rhodes dedicated more than 160 hours over the past three years to completing the rigorous demands of the program while juggling school, work and family commitments. From learning bushcraft and first aid, to completing a two-day hike in the Gold Coast hinterland, the girls created individual programs to complete the requirements of the challenging award, which focuses on personal growth, QUEEN’S HONOUR: Venturers Charlie Schirmer, leadership development, outdoor activities and community involvement for those Katie Martin and Stephanie Rhodess. aged 14 to 18 years. Apply for a grant or sponsorship today and help invest in your community tomorrow Round 1 Grants and Sponsorship Program for Every year Redland City Council awards community grants and sponsorship to individuals and community groups across economic development, the arts, 2015/2016 cultural heritage, environment, community development and sport and recreation.

Community Grants Now open Sponsorships Opening soon Funding applications will be accepted Funding applications will be accepted from Monday 20 July until Friday from Monday 17 August until Friday 28 August, 2015. 18 September, 2015. 10060 7/15

To apply for a community grant or sponsorship visit www.redland.qld.gov.au/grants or 3829 8912

Looking after your property Winter may not be a productive time for your garden, but it’s a great time to maintain your property. Overgrown properties appear untidy, can be a potential fire hazard, and encourage vermin such as rats, mice and mosquitoes to shelter and breed. You can mow and slash grass, but remember that removing or damaging other types of

vegetation (including trees) may require a permit. OR10105 07/15 Under the City’s Local Laws, penalties may apply for land found to be overgrown or unsightly.

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2 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au Your local Councillor Division 1 – Wellington Point, From the Mayor’s desk Ormiston Councillor Wendy Boglary Office: 3829 8619 Mayor Karen Williams | Redland City Mobile: 0408 543 583 Office: 3829 8623 Mobile: 0416 123 588 [email protected] [email protected]

Division 2 – Cleveland, Message from the Mayor North Stradbroke Island Redland City is the perfect than continuing the over- and present a business case Councillor Craig Ogilvie place to live, work and to do reliance on rates revenue. for funding to deliver road Office: 3829 8607 business. The challenge facing Redland City is now on the duplications to Cleveland- Mobile: 0409 645 672 Council and what remains one map, thanks partly to our Redland Bay Road and Rickertt [email protected] of my top priorities as Mayor is Priority Development Area Road, improved transport to enhance the liveability and projects at Toondah Harbour infrastructure such as the Division 3 – Cleveland South, lifestyle of the Redlands. and Weinam Creek. It is early long-awaited and vital Eastern Thornlands Busway and duplication of the One way we can do this is days yet for these foreshore Councillor Kim-Maree Hardman Cleveland rail line. to help relieve cost-of-living transport hubs that will be Office: 3829 8618 Mobile: 0418 195 017 pressures on residents – which transformed into world- We need the State Government class waterfront precincts to provide councils with [email protected] I am proud Council has that continue to serve as the planning tools to help managed to do against the our gateways to beautiful us manage growth and to Division 4 – Victoria Point, odds by absorbing millions better reflect our community Coochiemudlo Island, part of of dollars in external costs needs. We must work with Thornlands and Redland Bay and keeping rates rises low There is more work all stakeholders to ensure Councillor Lance Hewlett rather than passing them to be done if we are North Stradbroke Island and on to ratepayers. Office: 3829 8603 to continue to deliver Redland City are best placed Mobile: 0421 880 371 Another is to continue on our for our community. in managing the challenge of [email protected] journey of self-improvement an earlier transition out of sand to deliver a council that is Mayor Karen Williams mining on Straddie. Division 5 – Redland Bay, efficient, effective, responsive We must forge partnerships Bay Islands to the people and which with our business and tourism Councillor Mark Edwards Moreton Bay and our island delivers better value for money sectors via our economic Office: 3829 8604 communities. These projects for our residents. A third is development framework and Mobile: 0407 695 667 to responsibly manage the have been long awaited – tourism strategy and action [email protected] inevitable growth that comes Toondah Harbour for more than plans to grow and broaden our half a century - and Council‘s with a City that is coming of economy, help generate jobs Division 6 – Mt Cotton, Sheldon, strong commitment continues. age. The State Government and create incentives for more Thornlands, Victoria Point, sets our growth projections We also will have to find people to visit the Redlands, to Redland Bay solutions to our state- stay longer and to spend more. but we must plan for it and Councillor Julie Talty controlled public transport manage it when it occurs. Part of my job as Mayor is Office: 3829 8606 and road infrastructure to lead a Council that is Mobile: 0418 218 847 While I am proud of Council’s needs to relieve increasing achievements to date, there intent on building a strong [email protected] congestion in our City. economy that continues to is more work to be done if The key if we are to succeed instil investment confidence we are to continue to deliver Division 7 – Alexandra Hills is partnerships, such as in our City, providing more for our community and build South, Capalaba the recently established employment opportunities, on our solid foundation of Councillor Murray Elliott Cross Boundary Transport particularly for our younger Office: 3829 8732 organisational improvement, Infrastructure Working Group. Redlanders, while at the same financial sustainability and Mobile: 0418 780 824 It involves three levels of time managing anticipated [email protected] quality service delivery. government developing a growth. Getting that balance We need to search for new whole-of-city transport plan right is a challenge Council Division 8 – Birkdale South, that will identify priorities will face head-on. ways to generate income rather Alexandra Hills North Deputy Mayor REDLAND CITY COUNCIL CONTACTS Councillor Alan Beard Office: 3829 8600 Cnr Bloomfield and All enquiries...... 3829 8999 Redland Home Assist Secure Mobile: 0408 750 963 [email protected] Middle Streets, Cleveland State Emergency Service...... 132 500 3383 3030 PO Box 21, Cleveland Qld 4163 Animal Shelter...... 3829 8663 Visitor Information Centre Email: [email protected] 1300 667 386 Division 9 – Capalaba www.redland.qld.gov.au Cleveland Aquatic Centre Councillor Paul Gleeson 22 Russell Street, Cleveland Libraries: 3286 2723 Office: 3829 8620 Capalaba...... 3843 8012 Mobile: 0488 714 030 IndigiScapes Centre Cleveland ...... 3829 8576 [email protected] 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba Victoria Point...... 3884 4000 3824 8611 ...... 3409 7029 Amity Point Division 10 – Birkdale North, Redland Art Gallery Dunwich...... 3409 9529 3829 8899 Point Lookout...... 3409 8036 Thorneside ...... 3409 1684 Redland Performing Arts Centre Russell Island Councillor Paul Bishop 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland Office: 3829 8605 3829 8131 Mobile: 0478 836 286 [email protected]

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 3 VIBRANT ECONOMY

A vision of a people-friendly place Youngsters play cricket in a parkland, nearby couples ride their bikes as others enjoy a meal and the view over Moreton Bay ... welcome to Toondah Harbour

Judging by first impressions, The impressions Mr Saba unveiled The owner of Robinson Cleveland’s new Toondah Harbour for the Priority Development Cruises Sailing Adventures, will be a people place boasting Area show public promenades, who has experience designing expanses of open parkland and a port-side plaza and al fresco maritime transit terminals, restaurants and cafes, capturing joined planners, engineers and waterfront promenades. the visions local residents had in architects to workshop ideas for The first artists’ impressions mind for the project during initial revamping the harbour. were unveiled by Walker Group public engagement. Mr Lamb’s vision included Queensland general manager Importantly, the images public piazzas overlooking the Peter Saba during the recent showed an expansive treed bay and islands, local residents announcement by the State parkland flowing down to a and tourists soaking up the Government of its endorsement harbourside boardwalk. cultural heritage and tourism of the group’s $1.39 billion The illustrations appear to have operators busying themselves on struck a chord. Local tourism boats in a marina. proposal for the important but “Public open space is absolutely operator and building design “I want Toondah Harbour to be a tired transport hub. vital – it allows us all to take professional Wayne Lamb, who vibrant place for people to meet ownership of our new harbour. He also spoke of plans to increase participated in a two-day think and be active and these latest public open space by about four tank on Toondah Harbour in artists’ impressions show planning “Quality spaces like G.J. Walter times, much of it right on the February last year, believes it is on that seems to be on the right Park should be enhanced shores of Moreton Bay. the right track. track,” Mr Lamb said. and complemented by new

First 5 Forever a family literacy initiative for Queensland Free! events

Free and accessible language and literacy resources for children 0–5 years and their families

Program Age group Time Location and dates Story corner Ages 2–5 years 10-10.30am Every Monday through July and August at Capalaba Library Join in on our favourite stories and rhymes. Story Time Fun Ages 2–4 years 10–10.45am Capalaba Library – Thursdays 20 August and 17 September A fun morning of stories and craft. Cleveland Library – Tuesdays 18 August and 15 September Victoria Point Library – Wednesdays 19 August and 16 September Ready to Read Ages 18 months– 10–10.45am Capalaba Library – Thursdays 23 July and 27 August An early literacy program covering alphabet, counting, 4 years Cleveland Library – Tuesdays 21 July and 25 August colour and singing. Victoria Point Library – Wednesdays 22 July and 26 August Rhyme Time Ages 1–3 years 10–10.30am Capalaba Library – Thursdays 30 July and 13 August A high energy music and dance session with action Cleveland Library – Tuesdays 28 July and 11 August rhymes, singing and stories. Victoria Point Library – Wednesdays 29 July and 12 August Baby’s Day Out Ages 0–12 months 10–10.30am Capalaba Library – Thursday 6 August Introducing babies and parents to the joy of storytelling, Cleveland Library – Tuesday 4 August 100054 7/2015 using finger rhymes and song. Siblings welcome. Victoria Point Library – Wednesday 5 August

For further program information go to www.redland.qld.gov.au and click on Libraries

4 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au ARTISTS’ VIEW: The vision for today’s Toondah Harbour, top left, is for a vibrant transport hub based around people-friendly spaces.

landscaped corridors connecting Revitalising Toondah new places within the Toondah Welcome to precinct with existing open space. Harbour will provide a vital jobs and economic Wayne’s world “I am heartened to learn public access to our beaches will boost for the City. Local tourism operator and be maintained. A balanced Cr Julie Talty Division 6 building design professional provision of boardwalks along (Mt Cotton, Sheldon, Wayne Lamb, pictured, explains the shoreline and places left Thornlands, Victoria Point, his vision for a revamped untouched to access the beach Redland Bay) Toondah Harbour. itself to preserve the natural Economic Development “I walk along the public piazza beauty of the landscape would spokeswoman work well for me.” with views opening up all the way to North Stradbroke Island. Mr Saba said both the Walker and economic studies necessary for the project. Group and consulting planner “It is reminiscent of the piazzas in for the Toondah Harbour PDA Residents will get the opportunity the south of France or the Greek project, Place Design Group, had to have a further say on the Isles yet it is uniquely Redlands. great concepts for maximising project during this environmental impact statement (EIS) process. “It is ringed with lunchtime diners and families strolling down the public access to the bay and open The first opportunity will be when at al fresco restaurants and coffee waterfront boardwalk leading space in the precinct. the Queensland Coordinator- shops. Traders are peddling north to G.J. Walter Park. The next step is for Walker General drafts Terms of Reference their local wares. “I can hear the sounds of Group, Place Design Group, State for the EIS; the second will be Government, Redland Investment when the draft EIS is released for “It boasts well-established native kids laughing at the thrill Corporation and Council to work public consultation. trees offering ample shade as of discovering new things, on more detailed plans for the You will also be able to have they whisper a welcoming song young couples chatting and precinct’s public realm. At the your say on the development and gently dance in the cool falling in love. same time, Walker Group will start application when it is Moreton Bay sea breeze. “I smell salt air and a confused work on the environmental, social submitted to Council. “A street performer delights the blend of coffee, fish ‘n’ small crowd gathering. I can hear chips and eucalypt. Weinam Creek project proceeding a busker with his rendition of Cat “A seagull squawks as the Stevens’ Father and Son. Straddie ferry sounds its horn A master plan for Redland this important gateway to the Bay’s Weinam Creek Southern Moreton Bay Islands. “There is a busy yet relaxed announcing that another happy Priority Development Area Car parking has been identified seaside village vibe. The boatload of tourists, full of (PDA) project is expected as a key community issue for the Indigenous cultural and excited anticipation, is off on a later this year. Weinam Creek transport hub interactive centre is to the north, Moreton Bay adventure. It follows the State and will form an important part ferry terminals to the south, “So this is the Redlands and this is of the master plan. Government’s granting of an tourism operators in the marina what all the fuss is about …’’ extension to the Walker Group Weinam Creek was declared a to continue work on its plan for PDA on 21 June 2013.

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 5 BUDGET

At a glance Easing the pressure on Redlanders • A typical Redland household (category Council’s budget provides a cost-of-living reprieve for residents 1A owner-occupied property with a while still maintaining a healthy capital works program property value of about $280,000) will see a modest increase of just 0.5 percent Redland City ratepayers will pay only half-a- reducing the Council-controlled retail - about 31 cents a week including all percent more in rates on average as Redland component by 30 percent. water costs, rates and utility charges. City Council delivers a 2015-16 budget aimed at The budget also predicts a surplus of • A headline rate (Council total revenue) cutting living costs. $106,000, following the first surplus in more increase of just 1.99 percent, lower Council has also minimised increases in water than a decade in 2013-14 and a predicted than Brisbane’s CPI (2.60 percent) and costs, absorbing most of a State Government surplus for the previous financial year. the Redland City Council blended CPI bulk water price rise. Cr Williams said that despite battling external (2.74 percent) at September 2014. In her budget speech, Mayor Karen Williams cost pressures and reduced funding from said that under this year’s $275 million budget, other levels of government, Council had • Most of the additional revenue is a typical Redlands’ household with a property increased its total revenue (headline rate) by provided through growth, with only 0.05 value of $280,000 would get a rates increase just 1.99 percent. percent as a result of price increases. of about 31 cents a week. “What is even more pleasing is that ... almost all • A 0.46 per cent decrease in water costs, “I am very proud to be able to deliver another of Council’s increased revenue will come from excluding wastewater, for an average budget that truly provides for our residents, growth in our City, with only 0.05 per cent water user consuming 200kl a year. retaining the services and projects needed from existing ratepayers,” she said. This is despite a 10 percent increase in to take our City forward while keeping cost “Obviously there is always a balancing act State Government bulk water costs. increases down,” Cr Williams said. when it comes to growth and providing the “This is a great result for our community and infrastructure to accommodate it, but this is an • More than $30 million boost for the while some residents’ rates may be impacted example of how controlled growth can actually environment, including by a change in State Government property be good for the future of the City.” $20 million in water, waste water and valuations, this is outside Council’s control Cr Williams said the budget predicted debt transfer station upgrades and and we have done everything in our power to would continue to fall, saving ratepayers $11.65 million in operational spending. again keep rates increases low for the fourth money and freeing up funds for projects in • A predicted surplus of $106,000. straight budget.’’ local neighbourhoods as part of Council’s The Redlands’ rates increase is less than half $78 million capital program. • $2.8 million in rates rebates for that of some neighbouring councils such as the pensioners, with part or full pension Gold Coast (1 percent average rates rise) and discounts of up to $330. Brisbane (2.5 percent average rates rise). I am proud to be able to deliver • Capital program of $78 million. This is despite a 4 percent rise in operating another budget that truly costs, mainly due to the State Government’s • Visit www.redland.qld.gov.au bulk water increases. provides for our residents. for a full Budget breakdown. Council offset the State Government’s Mayor Karen Williams 10 percent bulk water price increase by

6 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au What it means for you How rates are calculated Your rates bill is made up of general rates and utility charges. The general rate is calculated using land valuations by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines over which Council has no control. Latest change in median land valuations for the Redlands Alexandra Hills ...... 0% Average domestic water Amity ...... 0% A typical Redland household* will user (200kl) costs see a modest rates increase of just Birkdale ...... 3.9% down 0.46% Capalaba ...... 5.6% 0.5% excluding waste water Cleveland ...... 14.0% Coochiemudlo Island ...... -15.3% or Dunwich ...... 0% Karragarra Island ...... -13.7% Lamb Island ...... 0% Macleay Island ...... -15.2% Mount Cotton ...... 0% North Stradbroke Island ...... 0% Ormiston ...... 0% about Predicts a Point Lookout ...... 0% $106,000 surplus Redland Bay ...... 0% 31 cents Russell Island ...... -15.1% continuing Council’s strong financial a week including water, rates Sheldon ...... 0% and utility charges. performance over the previous two years, including a surplus in 2013-14 Thorneside ...... 5.7% and a predicted surplus in 2014-15 Thornlands ...... 1.9% Victoria Point ...... 0% * a category 1A owner occupied property; with a property value of about $280,000 including Wellington Point ...... 1.8% all water, rates and utility charges.

Making it easier to pay your rates There’s a range of options to make paying your rates easier. Council offers a direct debit Council debt has been more than service, as well as online, BPAY and phone payments. And, of course, you can still make halved over the last 10 years, payments in person at Council’s Cleveland or Capalaba Customer Service Centres or at any meaning more for projects. Australia Post office. Through Council’s online service, you can also make pre-payments 24/7, allowing you to pay any amount you like towards your next rates bill. You just need to enter Cr Mark Edwards, Division 5 the reference number from your rate notice and have a credit card. Go to www.redland.qld. (Redland Bay, Bay islands) gov.au/Paymentsandeservices/Ratesinfo for more details. Why not register for an electronic Finance spokesman rates notice while you are there.

Environmental benefits to flow, naturally Helping hand continues for The Redlands’ natural environment will benefit adding to the 38,000 koala food trees that pensioners from more than $30 million in spending in the have been planted across the Redlands in the 2015-16 Council budget. past five years. Pensioners will continue to get the This includes a total of $11.65 million for a Council also recently completed koala full rates discount variety of ongoing environmental operations, corridor mapping to ensure koala trees were of $330 under as well as $20 million in water, waste water planted in the right locations and is actively this year’s budget. and waste upgrades which will help boost the supporting the work of noted microbiologist quality of water which flows into Moreton Bay. Professor Peter Timms, who last financial year The total amount of Council has also recognised the community’s received a grant to test a chlamydia vaccine discounts provided strong affinity with the natural environment on koalas in the Redlands. to local pensioners through a range of important fauna and The allocation also includes resourcing the has increased to flora programs. care and control of the Redlands’ public $2.8 million this year. Eligible pensioners These range from revegetation and erosion- conservation estate, which now covers can also apply for discounts on their pet control projects to restore areas of the close to 10,000 hectares, as well as helping registration fee. Redlands to clean-ups, fire management and Bushcare volunteers and residents through To be eligible, applicants must have a the work of the Redlands IndigiScapes Centre programs such as Land for Wildlife, Voluntary Pensioner Concession Card, Entitlement Card and its environmental officers. Conservation and Koala Conservation or Gold Card. For the rates discount, they must This financial year, Council will plant another agreements and the Waterways Extension be the registered owner and resident of the 60,000 trees, many of them koala favourites, and Your Backyard Garden programs. property for which the rebate is being claimed.

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 7 BUDGET

Planning for the future of our roads Making it easier, safer and faster to get around the City is a feature of this year’s works program

Redland City Council will spend more than Almost $5 million will be spent $21 million to upgrade roads, transport and upgrading footpaths, cycleways and bus pedestrian paths this financial year. stops, encouraging residents to leave Council’s 2015-16 budget includes more than their cars at home. $8 million to resurface local streets, taking the There will be almost $1 million spent on new total commitment to resurfacing local roads to bikepaths, including $650,000 to construct almost $17 million over two years. the missing link in the Moreton Bay Cycleway. This includes a further $1 million for Council’s This 800-metre cycleway along Redland successful green sealing of Southern Moreton Bay Road in Thornlands will combine with Bay Island roads. developer contributed works to provide a continuous 12km cycleway from Cleveland to The budget also includes funding for a cross- Victoria Point. border transport strategy to plan for the future The Moreton Bay Cycleway is a 150km multi- of roads between the Redlands and Brisbane. million-dollar project that will run from Bribie The project will develop a plan for these Island to Redland Bay via the new Gateway roads to ensure they can cope with the extra Bridge bikeway, and will become the longest residents who are expected to use them. cycleway on the east coast of Australia. It will include planning for the future of This year’s capital program will also include congested Rickertt Road, as well as the State a new 300-metre footpath along Valley BY THE NUMBERS Government-controlled Old Cleveland Road Way, Mt Cotton, completing a missing link The 2015-16 budget will provide and Mt Cotton Road. in the pedestrian and cycling network and the following funding to services The budget also commits to providing improving access for residents to the only across the city improved pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, shopping centre in the area and Mt Cotton to encourage alternative forms of transport. Community Park. $9.98 million operating local libraries Building a greater outdoors Our great outdoors is set to become even greater with $11.65 million Council committing $27.5 million to revitalise parks and greening the Redlands, including open spaces and boost access to Moreton Bay. the planting of 60,000 trees Residents and visitors will benefit from more than $19 million in upgrading marine and coastal infrastructure, $3.83 million including a $680,000 upgrade of the Coochiemudlo Island on strengthening the Redlands community, foreshore. This project will include the construction of new including grants and sponsorships pedestrian pathways, formalised pedestrian beach access, picnic shelters and barbecues and improved playground and carparking between the existing boat ramp and ferry $19.65 million terminal along the Main Beach foreshore park. maintaining parks and sports fields Another $8.5 million has been earmarked for local parks and open space upgrades, including a commitment of $600,000 for the Weinam Creek Wetland Park, which will $5.83 million include new playground equipment, sporting fields and operating local transfer stations picnic shelters. Local sports groups will also benefit from field upgrades, $9.66 million including a $280,000 renewal of the William Taylor Netball to collect waste and recycling from Courts, $200,000 to upgrade lights at Charlie Buckler local households and businesses Park and a further $300,000 on the Henry Ziegenfusz Sportsfield lighting and power upgrade. Council is also about to start work on new lights at the Judy $2.63 million Holt Park thanks to a $700,000 joint Council and State for local art galleries and the Government commitment. Redland Performing Arts Centre

8 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au Community grants Funding for community grants is now available, with applications accepted until Friday 28 August. Each year, Council supports a variety of community projects that benefit economic development, the arts, cultural heritage, environment, community development, sport and recreation. Visit www.redland.qld.gov.au/grants or call 3829 8912 to apply.

Public art acquisitions Council is committed to developing a vibrant and innovative public art program developed in consultation with the community and users of the public spaces concerned. More than $22,000 will be invested this year in works that are innovative, functional and well understood by the community surrounding and visiting the work. PEDAL POWER: Almost $1 million will be spent on new bikepaths in the Redlands this financial year.

Stop the bus Council will spend $1.28 million to renew and upgrade up to 20 bus shelters and 200 boarding points across the City this financial year as part of an ongoing program to ensure they cater for people with disabilities. The State Government will contribute about $500,000 to the works through the Public Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program.

Big boost for Southern Moreton Bay Islands Redland City Council’s 2015-16 budget The final rates bill will depend on the State will deliver more than $9 million in capital Government’s revaluation, which is out of Treatment plant on track projects to Southern Moreton Bay Island Council’s control. Work on Point Lookout’s state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant has been allocated (SMBI) residents. The budget also earmarks more than $5 million $11.5 million in this year’s budget. for the Macleay Island car park and foreshore Under this year’s budget, rates for a typical The project is on track to start before the upgrade and $1 million for sealing island roads. SMBI property with a land valuation of end of year, with the tendering process $44,000, with average water consumption An $800,000 upgrade of the Macleay Island now well underway. and including all rates and utilities, will barge ramp will also be completed to provide a The new facility will be built at the site of the fall by almost 5 percent, saving residents safer, more reliable barge landing. existing plant at the end of Tramican Street. Six sewerage pumping stations have been about $113 a year. Work will also be completed on the Russell upgraded in preparation for the project, which This has been made possible through Island sports and resilience centre which will bring environmental and social benefits to Council absorbing external cost increases began recently. the Point Lookout community. and the removal of the infrastructure levy The budget also provides for SMBI residents’ It also will allow the sewerage network to be previously imposed on bay island properties. continued access to TransLink services. eventually extended to more properties.

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 9 ENVIRONMENT

Straddie group has foxes on the run A fightback has begun on North Stradbroke Island where destructive feral pests have been exacting a massive toll on native wildlife

A battle for survival is being feral pests can cause on the island predators and will stalk and attack “Philip Island provides a great waged on Straddie between is Wildcare Straddie volunteer any animals they possibly can - example of where feral animal the natural wildlife and foxes Romane Cristescue. everything up to 3.5kg.” control was a necessity to protect and feral cats - and it’s currently Having volunteered with the Romane says education is a key penguin colonies and a tourism claiming about a million native wildlife carers’ group for the past focus in the fight against pests industry which contributes animals a year. six years, Romane said foxes such as foxes and feral cats. $125 million to the Victorian economy annually. But a new group is aiming to were a constant but not always “Because they hunt deep in the swing the pendulum back in favour visible threat. bush and at night, it is difficult for “Getting on top of the feral animal of the island’s indigenous wildlife “It’s something not everyone people to see and so not everyone issue is a struggle for many by controlling the population of would be aware of because it is aware of the damage they communities but there is a lot of foxes and other pests that are happens in the bush and often can cause, so it is important we great work being done and this ravaging Straddie’s fauna. at night, so the attacks aren’t educate people about what they event will provide an opportunity The Council-supported Straddie always visible but it’s definitely can do to help, such as reporting to learn how the challenge Pest Management Group is an happening,” she said. fox sightings to FeralScan or can be overcome.” initiative that brings together land “One of the impacts is in the Council,” she said. Joel said Straddie’s fox population managers across Straddie with bandicoot numbers. Years ago you This is a sentiment backed by Joel was estimated at more than 1000 the common goal of reducing could see bandicoots everywhere, Bolzenius of SEQ Catchments, and it consumed 150-300 tonnes fox numbers to restore the but today they are very rare who said managing pests on of wildlife on the island each year. natural balance. and we strongly suspect this is Straddie needed to be dealt “This is the first time that a Someone who knows only too well because of foxes.” with at a community level. To group like this (Straddie Pest the devastation foxes and other According to Romane, while most support the need for community Management Group ) has kills happened under the cover of input, a series of community existed – bringing together all darkness one very visible impact information sessions were held of the landholders on Straddie Getting on top of feral was on Straddie’s endangered sea in early July, with a Feral Animal to achieve the best long-term pests is vital in a City turtles whose nests were regularly Management Forum scheduled for results, supported by the local which takes pride in its ransacked by foxes. 4 August on Straddie. community,’’ he said. natural environment. “The foxes just destroy them; Joel said the forum would include “Our approach involves an guest speakers from Victoria’s extensive review of the best Cr Lance Hewlett they go up and down the beach digging out the nests and taking Philip Island, where foxes were on approved methods available that Division 4 (Victoria Point, the eggs, it really is horrible,” the verge of being eradicated. have the longest term benefit Coochiemudlo Is, part of Romane said. “They also hunt “Not only do pest animals have for the island.’’ Thornlands & Redland Bay) reptiles, frogs, sugar-gliders, birds a major impact environmentally, For more information on the Environment spokesman and even juvenile koalas. Foxes are they can also have major impacts Straddie Pest Management Group very intelligent and very efficient on local economies,’’ he said. visit www.seqcatchments.com.au.

Researchers having a whale of a time on Straddie While Straddie’s Point Lookout “There is nowhere else quite survey, they would get really is known as a great place for like Point Lookout for surveying excited if they saw a handful of whale watching, few would whales, it is arguably the single- whales per day. Now we’re seeing realise the important role it most important land-based between 100 and 200 per day on plays in the longevity of these location for surveying whale many days.” The record, set in wonderful mammals. populations in Australia,” Dr Noad July, is now 215. said. “It is a significant site on an Dr Noad said the surveys had Scientists from the University international scale.” of Queensland are currently shown a very high (10-11 percent Dr Noad said this year’s survey, perched on the point, counting a year) and consistent rate of based on a custom-made the migrating humpbacks as they increase in the whale population. platform supplied by Redland make their annual pilgrimage. City Council, was part of a long- “We’re expecting, however, for the Chief investigator Dr Michael running series of surveys which rate of increase to slow around Noad said Point Lookout was started in the early 1980s. now, so this will be a particularly interesting survey,” he said. critical to the success of the “Robert Paterson and his wife survey, which is perhaps the most Patricia started noticing passing The survey crew is well out of important land site for tracking whales in the 1970s and started a the way of the main walkway so THEY’RE BACK: The annual whale the recovery of the east Australian more formal survey in the 1980s,’’ there are still plenty of places for survey continues at Point Lookout. population of humpback whales. he said. “In the early days of the visitors to view the whale parade.

10 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au Feral pests’ massive toll Rethink your Straddie’s endangered sea turtles, bandicoots, frogs, Rubbish internationally protected shorebirds and the rare Don’t put home and secretive water mouse are all being devastated recycling in by feral pests such as plastic bags foxes and cats. Plastic bags jam recycling sorting The toll is believed to be machinery so the bag and its as high as a million native contents end up going directly animals a year. Among the to landfill – what a waste! foxes’ favourite prey are: Place all plastic bags (soft plastics) in your general waste bin or better still – take them to selected supermarkets for recycling.

no plastic bags in your yellow-lidded bin

Sea turtle eggs

Put the right things in your recycle bin RECYCLE THESE ITEMS • Paper and cardboard • Glass bottles and jars • Steel cans and lids • Aluminium cans and foil Bandicoots • Plastic bottles, containers and lids

DO NOT RECYCLE • Plastic bags • Bagged waste (not recyclable) • Bagged recyclables • Non-recyclable plastics (i.e. plastic wrap, packaging and polystyrene) • Green waste (i.e. lawn and OUTFOXED: A new group is leading the charge against North Stradbroke Frogs garden clippings) Island’s foxes and other feral pests preying on its native wildlife. • Food / kitchen scraps • Nappies, wipes and tissues Redlands at forefront of fight against chlamydia • Textiles and wood Up to 40 Redlands koalas will be involved in vaccine to a group of koalas with early a trial vaccination for the potentially deadly stage eye disease. chlamydia bacterium. “We will monitor the Don’t Noted researcher Professor Peter Timms and his vaccinated animals, by bag your team from the University of the Sunshine Coast comparison with unvaccinated recyclables! are treating koalas from the Redlands which find koalas, to measure their themselves in care at Moggill Koala Hospital or immune response, their chlamydial infection load and, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital before they are importantly, their eye disease. returned to the wild. 10063 7/15 “If vaccination can have a positive The trial treatment is being supported by effect on reducing disease, it will a $30,000 grant funded from Council’s be a major step forward as the For more information and environmental levy. current approach of treatment to check out our A-Z Waste “We plan to test the vaccine to determine if it with antibiotics takes at least and Recycling Guide visit can halt the progression of disease in koalas,’’ one month and is impractical in www.redland.qld.gov.au/waste Professor Timms explained. “While chlamydial many situations.’’ infection is important, it is the (associated) The trial includes two versions disease that has the most devastating of the vaccine which covers consequences. We will therefore administer the multiple strains of chlamydia. redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 11 COVER STORY

Redlands revels in the spirit of Quandamooka Connecting cultures and understanding the significance of living on sacred ground is at the heart of the Quandamooka Festival

There’s a wave of energy culture, country and people of sweeping across the Redlands Quandamooka, which embarces this winter as a three-month much of what we today calendar of events and activities call the Redlands. celebrates the culture, country “It’s an opportunity for everyone The Redlands’ true and people of Moreton Bay and living on Quandamooka country, spirit of community surrounds during the inaugural regardless of their heritage, to connection is shining Quandamooka Festival. come together and appreciate brightly through “The festival is a life-long the beauty of Quandamooka. dream for the Elders of We want to connect cultures the Quandamooka Quandamooka, especially in the Redlands and demystify Festival. Aboriginal culture for all the kunjiel (corroboree),” Cr Paul Bishop Division 10 Australians,” he continues. says Cameron Costello, (Birkdale North, chief executive officer of the “We want to provide everyone Thorneside) Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee with an insight into the Aboriginal Corporation Quandamooka journey, for local (QYAC), the organisation residents to learn the significance five. He returned to Brisbane to importance of partnerships to the tasked with managing Native of living on sacred ground and for attend university, firstly gaining success of an event.” Title over Minjerribah (North tourists to follow our dreaming a degree in leisure management By creating a signature cultural Stradbroke Island). stories across the islands of followed by another in law. event during the low season for Moreton Bay and along the coast “Quandamooka people have While instrumental in bringing the tourism, the festival is expected from the mouth of the Brisbane played a small part in other festival to fruition, Cameron says to deliver economic outcomes festivals for many years and the River, through Cleveland and he is merely a facilitator for the in addition to the social and community felt it was time for our south to the Logan River. community to stage the event, cultural benefits. own festival, both to engage the “I believe Quandamooka is in its a role largely influenced by his broader community in Aboriginal own renaissance period and it’s “Indigenous communities time as the indigenous program culture and ensure our language time to celebrate our cultural worldwide are harnessing cultural and culture is engrained in future heritage, revitalise our traditional manager at Arts Queensland. tourism and the Quandamooka generations,” he says. language, think about who we “I was involved in the evolution Festival has potential to create Encompassing art, traditional are as First Nation and where of the Cairns Indigenous Art a new economy for Minjerribah. dance, entertainment, we want to be.” Fair (now Australia’s premier We’re keen to take advantage conversation, environmental A Quandamooka man, Cameron indigenous art fair) and I saw of the growing global interest in discovery, sport and recreation, was raised in Wynnum until he how to create and stage events. cultural tourism. We planned it the festival celebrates the moved to Mackay at the age of The key lesson I learned was the from July to September to create

Time to talk Fun times Let’s Listen, Let’s Yarn – Speakers Quandamooka Quiz Show & Forums: 22 August, 12 September Comedy Night: 25 September (forums start at 11am, 1pm and from 6pm, Little Ship Club, 3pm), The Learning Centre, corner Goompi (Dunwich). of Mitchell Crescent and Welsby With Australia’s deadliest Street, Goompi (Dunwich). Indigenous comic Sean Join six different panels across Choolburra as your host, this two days as more than 20 massive quiz night will see teams speakers discuss contemporary competing for seriously silly prizes issues affecting Aboriginal and will send you home full of people. Free event. knowledge of the Quandamooka Presented by region and its people, culture, Redland City Council. history and language.

12 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au CULTURE FOOD SOUNDS Enjoy a day & night of traditional & contemporary Indigenous & Pacifi c Islander entertainment including: • Craft & food market • Family activities • Dancing & singing on the outdoor Island stage • Visual arts & Islander heritage displays • Eco-fair & talks CONNECTING WITH COUNTRY: Sachem and Preston Cockatoo-Collins • Digital media space play at Straddie‘s Brown Lake in the heart of Quandamooka country. • Pacifi c Sound concert (ticketed event) new economic opportunities “The goal is to grow the cultural greeting in Hawaii and ‘bula’ in during low season,” Cameron says. experience for Quandamooka Fiji. These welcomes are unique and create a friendly experience “In recent years, we’ve watched people and develop cultural tourism for the broader for our visitors, especially when the rise and rise of China both population,’’ he says. everyone uses it.” globally and as a key partner for Cameron believes the festival is the Redlands. Quandamooka “Our vision is to get more local businesses involved, to have poised to be a premier event on people are keen to capitalise on EVERYONE Quandamooka banners flying the Australian cultural calendar. the Chinese market and showcase in the streets and to have our “I see it as becoming one of WELCOME! our culture among native wildlife, traditional dishes on the menus of Australia’s major festivals and picturesque landscape, beautiful local restaurants. a must-do during the 2018 beaches and clean air.’’ “I’d love to see our language Commonwealth Games,’’ he says. While this year’s festival features Visit www.quandamookafestival. integrated into the local lingo as a BRING A PICNIC MAT an impressive line-up of more than point of difference for our region, com.au for more information and 60 events and activities, Cameron for everyone to be using ‘yura’ for events details. & STAY ALL DAY! is using the inaugural event as a hello and ‘yuwayi’ for goodbye, Redland City Council is proud to framework for future years. just as ‘aloha’ is the national be a major sponsor. SAT 8 AUGUST 10AM - 10PM Big finale Land of the giants WHERE: Redland Performing Arts Centre, 2-16 Middle St, Cleveland Kunjiel (Corroboree) & Closing Quadamooka Whale Watch MORE INFO: call 3829 8131 or Ceremony: 26-27 September, Tours: August 24, 29, 30, visit www.rpac.com.au Dunwich Secondary School, 100 September 8, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, East Coast Road, Goompi (Dunwich). 24, 28, 29, 30, Mooloomba Delivery partners Kunjiel (Corroboree) is the (Point Lookout), Minjerribah. culminating event of the Join Quandamooka tour guide Quandamooka Festival, celebrating Matt Burns for a tour like traditional and contemporary dance, no other as he provides an Presented by Redland Performing Arts Centre in music, and arts. It will showcase insight into the local history association with Redland City Council Strengthening some of Australia’s finest Indigenous and science of whales passing Communities Unit. Pacifi c Tides is an initiative of Redland City Council. Redland City contemporary performers, through Quandamooka Council has received fi nancial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts including Quandamooka country (Moreton Bay) during a program and the Department of Communities, Child Safety and star Adam James. guided gorge walk. Disability Services through their Valuing Diversity Grants. Original artwork: Poly Gone Cowboy

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 13 DISCOVER REDLANDS

Benefits flow as events take centre stage There is a wave of optimism about the Redlands’ growth as a fun and friendly destination

When the best young surfers in give residents a vehicle to the country descend on North promote their wares – be Stradbroke Island this year, that produce, their artistic they will be riding a building endeavours or sporting wave of economic optimism endeavours among others. in the Redlands. “The benefits of these events Over the nine days of the flow to local businesses and, high-profile Australian Junior importantly, to school and Surfing Titles, the surfers community groups who become and their entourages - all up, involved with events through around 1750 people - will pour supply of services, including an estimated $1.8 million into carparking or running a the local economy. sausage sizzle.’’ It is among a dozen new major Redland City Council principal events lured by Redland City adviser community events Scott Council this year which are McDuff says the Redlands is expected to attract about 52,000 especially well-placed to boost visitors who potentially will spend its events profile on the back more than $6.5 million. of substantial international and are trying to ensure our doors are The Redlands boasts The recent Bikes and Bulls domestic promotion from its open for those opportunities to event, for example, drew success in luring high-profile some top spots for become reality. more than 3000 people, shoots for Angelina Jolie’s festivals, with a stage “We want to capitalise on our mostly from Brisbane, Logan Unbroken and Johnny Depp’s soon to be built at regional flavour in the Redlands Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead and the likes. They spent an Capalaba Regional Park. – our natural, cultural and estimated $315,000. Men Tell No Tales to the City. community positives. We are Brisbane Marketing general “Bringing Hollywood to the Cr Paul Gleeson Division 9 looking for iconic annual festivals manager of leisure tourism Redlands has been of enormous (Capalaba) as well as niche community and major events Anne-Marie value,’’ he says. Infrastructure spokesman events that have a lasting legacy Moon is enthusiastic about the It has helped to grow the City’s and inspire people to come together in our City.’’ Redlands’ potential as an events profile, making it more attractive snapshot of what they do and destination and the value it offers to events organisers. what they spend here,’’ Scott says. Council also has a comprehensive to the community. Event Management Kit available “Our new events are designed to “But based on the multiplier “Events are not only positive from bring people into the Redlands. to prospective organisers which devised by Tourism and Events an economic perspective, bringing They are destination-driven includes all relevant forms. Queensland from data collection visitor spend into the City from events which draw outside money throughout the state, visitors to “We can take people through the out of the region, but they also into the City while also bringing our events aged 15 years and whole process, from promoting have very strong community and significant social and cultural over spend up.’’ the event and ensuring they have social benefits,’’ Anne-Marie says. benefits,’’ Scott says, adding all the necessary permits and “These events engender that Council is plotting the direct Scott says the City’s events approvals, right down to safety community pride and benefits of events. potential is substantial. issues, traffic management on collaboration, generate “We are now surveying attendees, “We have the best opportunity I the day and the importance employment, offer opportunities organisers and everyone involved have ever seen in 20 years in the of partnerships in making it a for volunteers and importantly in events to get an accurate events industry,’’ he says. “We success,’’ Scott says.

What’s new on the Redlands’ ever-growing event calendar 28 August - Wellington Point 25-27 September - Caravan, 8 November: Redlands 28 November to 6 December - Retro Markets: A new market Camping, Boating and 4x4 Rockabilly Revival: Revel in Australian Junior Surfing Titles: with collectibles, retro craft Expo: You will find everying you the sights, sounds and amazing The country’s best up-and-coming and fashion, memorabilia, need for enjoying the outdoors machines in a rocking blast surfers will descend on North entertainment and gourmet food at this major new event at from the past in the heart of Stradbroke Island to compete for at the Village. Cleveland Showgrounds. Cleveland. And it’s free. the national championship.

14 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au EXPOSURE: The Redlands has been getting international publicity from its hosting of film shoots for movies such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Pirates of the Carribean and Unbroken.

Collaboration the key to our tourism destiny Redlands tourism operators have tourism subcommittee that given a thumbs up to the City’s is representative of all areas new tourism strategy. A unified approach of the City. In the medium- “It is absolutely fantastic,’’ to tourism growth will term, this subcommittee could become the Redlands local says Bay Islands Chamber of reap big rewards for tourism organisation. Commerce president Col McInnes. the Redlands. The focus on getting industry “Most importantly, I think it sets Cr Alan Beard Division 8 to provide leadership is a good out the importance of economic thing, according to Straddie (Birkdale South, Alexandra development and sustainability – Chamber of Commerce Hills North) it goes beyond tourism.’’ president David Thomson. Redland City Council in June Deputy Mayor “Collaboration is the way to go. unanimously adopted the Redland We are made up of a lot of small City Tourism Strategy and Action businesses so it is important for Plan 2015–2020 – a blueprint buy fuel at petrol stations and forward and very practical actions these businesses, industry and that can be “owned’’ by local shop at clothing stores.” that can be implemented, such as Council to work in a collaborative industry, setting out how it and way. The Tourism Strategy and Katrina Beutel, owner/manager a new tourism website.” Council can work together to Action Plan looks to synergise of Redlands Kayak Tours says it is Coochiemudlo Island’s Russell seize opportunities in tourism clear that operators need to work Jackson says the topics discussed how we can work together. investment and development, together and see themselves as in the strategy are relevant “Seasonality is a villain of the destination marketing and “part of the bigger picture’’. to everyday tourism in the tourism business, so if the action events as well as supporting “As an operator, how can I greater Redlands. plan helps increase visitation and infrastructure and coordination. promote my vision if I don’t know “The digital impact on tourism address seasonality that would be “People may not always realise the what the vision is for our region? is now the tried and proven way a great outcome,” David says. positive effects of tourism beyond We need to help each other and of the present and the future,” The action plan includes more tourists staying at a B&B,’’ Col work collaboratively,” Katrina says. Russell says. “We look forward to valuable tourism trend data says of an industry expected to “I think that the Tourism helping implement actions from than can be found in most other account for more than 3 percent Strategy and Action Plan is the tourism strategy.” tourism reports in Queensland. of the City’s Gross Regional really comprehensive. Overall, it The Strategy and Action Plan Read the Redland City Tourism Product by 2041. “Tourism brings covers off on a lot of areas, with gives industry ownership Strategy and Action Plan 2015– people in to eat at our cafes, they great ideas on how we can move of its future by creating a 2020 at www.redland.qld.gov.au.

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Make sure your pool fence complies Looking after your own yard All Queensland homeowners have a responsibility to make Redlanders have a responsibility to keep it clean when it sure their pool fences are compliant by 30 November this year. comes to their yards. It follows the State Government’s intoduction of new All residents are encouraged to keep their land tidy and free swimming pool safety standards in 2010, when pool owners from overgrown grass and unwanted items such as car bodies, were given five years to ensure their pool fence was compliant. dilapidated boats and other unsightly material. While the State Government made these legislative changes, it If you cannot do the work yourself, engage a contractor is Council’s role to regulate them in the Redlands. to appropriately dispose of unwanted items rather than let Both new and existing pools must comply with the new pool them build up and become a problem. Think about how fencing regulations. your neighbours might feel living next to a property that is overgrown or unsightly, particularly as it can be a fire risk. Winter is an ideal time to get your fence checked before the busy swimming season increases demand for Redland City Council can help you with advice on how to best tradespeople and supplies. dispose of unwanted items and provides a free tip service for domestic waste. All pools must also be registered on the State Pool Register. You can find out more atwww.hpw.qld.gov.au . Under the Redland City’s Local Laws, penalties apply for land Go to “construction”’, then “building and plumbing” and found to be overgrown or unsightly. “poolsafety’’. You also can call the Queensland Building You can find out more atwww.redland.qld.gov.au. Go to and Construction Commission’s pool safety hotline “Forms and Permits” and then “Local Laws” - you will find on 1800 340 634. details under Local Law 3, section 13.

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16 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au Wonderful days of whines and Roses It was love at first sight - and the continuation of a family tradition - when Nichola Fowler and her family met Rose from the Redlands Animal Shelter

It’s easy to see the connection between 20-year-old uni student Nichola and three-year-old golden retriever labrador-cross Rose. “We went to the animal shelter to see a puppy that had been posted on their Facebook page. I was disappointed to learn that it had already been adopted, but not for long. Sue showed me around the shelter and there was Rose. She was a bit skinny and forlorn, not at all what I was expecting, but that’s how love is, isn’t it?’’ Nichola’s mum Kerry was concerned when she received Nichola’s excited text. “I was worried she was making a rash decision,” Kerry recalls. “Rose was already three years old. While I was happy to miss the adorable chew- FAMILY TIES: Kerry and Geoff everything-in-sight stage, I knew Fowler with Emily and Peanut, left, Nichola had her heart set on and Nichola and Rose. Left is a a puppy after her cousin had young Nichola with Roxanne and recently purchased one. Emily with Cadbury and Peanut. “But things couldn’t have worked out better. We brought our ageing Our animal adoption family dog Peanut into the shelter to meet Rose and they hit it off program is giving immediately,” Kerry says. some wonderful pets Six weeks later and Peanut is a a second chance at changed dog. Much to the Fowler finding a new, loving family’s consternation, Peanut has family. never been a ball chaser. Cr Wendy Boglary Division 1 “Now we throw the ball to Rose, “They’re a bit more robust than pure breeds, and it’s a good (Wellington Point, and Peanut chases after Rose, Ormiston) who chases the ball. In the end, it’s feeling to rescue an unclaimed or Rose who wants a rest. Peanut’s abandoned animal. We’ve been still rearing to go,” Kerry laughs. lucky that our dogs have had City Council’s animal shelter as Fast forward 12 years, and Redlands Animal Shelter has Rose is the fourth dog the Fowler beautiful natures.’’ newlyweds 28 years ago. started rehoming animals again. family has rescued. Kerry and Geoff adopted their “Roxanne was our first Nichola and Emily have been “We’re a real fan of pound first dog, a rhodesian ridgeback baby,” says Kerry. following the new Facebook page puppies,” says Kerry. called Roxanne, from Redland “But our girls were still little and, with all the cuties posted when she passed away. By the there, the inevitable has happened. Your own furry BFF time Emily, our second daughter, Find your own best friend forever at the Redlands turned six she was desperate for a Nichola has continued the family Animal Shelter. Contact details are on the back page of puppy of her own. tradition and brought her own this publication. “By that stage our local Redlands pound puppy home, albeit a All animals are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested shelter had stopped rehoming slightly older one. And Kerry (dogs), FIV tested (cats) and have had a full health assessment along with animals, so we visited the Gold couldn’t be happier. flea and worm prevention (unless there is a medical reason not to). Prices Coast shelter. We were there for “Nichola always felt she missed are set to contribute to these costs. one puppy, but came home with out on having that special If you love animals but are not in a position to responsibly adopt one, why Peanut and his brother Cadbury, relationship as a kid but now not volunteer at the animal shelter. We are looking for people to help us one for each sister. with dog walking, cat cuddling, enrichment activities and, of course, the she has Rose. And as a young not so glamorous cleaning up. “Nichola’s puppy Cadbury met adult, she’s doing all the walking, Fill out our online volunteer application form at with an unfortunate accident so cleaning up and feeding redlnd.cc/RedlandAnimalShelter and we’ll get in contact with you. wasn’t with us for long.” herself this time.”

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LISTENING: With our population ageing, social isolation caused by hearing impairment is becoming a growing community issue. Hearing message comes through loud and clear The installation of hearing loops in Council buildings is helping hearing-impaired Redlanders to better connect with their communities

The bank teller raises her voice at degree of hearing loss and centres trained in the use of the you when you say you’re having Our Donald Simpson this is especially relevant in the systems and Council is currently trouble hearing and you end up Centre is showing Redlands, where by 2016 a third upgrading signs alerting people just agreeing to the charge you the way by offering a of the population will be aged 55 to the service. came in to dispute because it’s years and over, pointing to a larger Peter and Jill, who have long easier and less embarrassing. state-of-the-art service for hearing-impaired than average number of people been advocates for services for The café barista exchanges with hearing issues. Redlanders. the hearing impaired, say the pleasantries with you from behind “There is a misconception that loops have given them the ability the loud espresso machine and Cr Kim-Maree Hardman, technology overcomes the to participate. you think he’s joking, so you Division 3 (Cleveland South, problems but that’s not always the laugh along until he gives you an “The Donald Simpson Centre Thornlands) case - Cochlear implants help an odd look and you realise you’ve brings in speakers about a enormous number of people but particular topic that helps to misunderstood something. and isolates,” Peter says. “I have they don’t help everybody and keep you up-to-date with what’s You decide to cross over to been unable to participate in and hearing aids are not a magic wand going on in society, for example other side of the street instead belong to groups, which has seen either,” Peter says. of saying hello to a group of old me withdraw as much as possible important changes happening in friends because you know that from contact with people or Proving to be quite successful are government or at Centrelink, and if the group conversation will be become adept at bluffing, where the hearing loop amplification you can’t effectively communicate jumbled and your hearing aid I would give the impression of systems that Redland City Council you won’t go,” Jill explains. will just amplify all the things you hearing and understanding, even now has available at all of its main “The more people are isolated don’t want to hear. though much of the time I had no community facilities. the more likely they are to These difficult every day idea what was transpiring.” Group Manager Community and experience cognitive decline and encounters are very real for As in Peter’s case, social isolation Cultural Services Greg Jensen dementia – that’s a very important local Redland residents Peter can become the norm. For some, says the hearing loops make reason to get people to be able and Jill Lindley, who both live it can lead to cognitive decline and it easier for hearing-impaired to communicate on a regular with hearing loss. mental health issues. people to pick up voices and other and social basis. The loops have “Hearing loss is very complex More than four million people important audio. There are staff at enabled us to socialise and be part and devastating - it excludes in Australia experienced some all libraries and customer service of the community,” Peter says.

Did you know? Community centre leads the way Redland City Council facilities Stradbroke Island), Macleay Island Cleveland’s Donald Simpson people with hearing impairment with an amplification system for and Russell Island. Centre has a state-of-the- to listen to anything presented the hearing impaired include the Each of these facilities has one of art hearing loop system, with over a microphone within range Council Chambers, Customer two systems fitted. One requires two of the loops provided by of the system. Service Centres, mainland Redland City Council. libraries, Redland Performing a neck loop or headphone, while Local residents Peter and Jill Arts Centre, the Donald Simpson the other, a T-switch, requires It has FM hearing loops in the Lindley were instrumental in Centre and community halls at the mere flick of a switch to auditorium, the smaller meeting advocating for the systems to Capalaba, Thorneside, Redland enable hearing aids to become rooms off the central hallway be implemented at the Donald Bay, Point Lookout (North wireless receivers. and at reception. They enable Simpson Centre.

18 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au Tony and Tom sow the seeds of community spirit Most Sunday afternoons you will find Tony Chapman and Tom Black pottering around Alexandra Hills’ community garden. The “brains and brawn” of the plot at the end of Oaklands Street, Tony and Tom have helped nurture it from a bare patch where kids got up to mischief into a thriving garden popular with old folk, youngsters and people with disabilities. They have been its heart and soul since they volunteered at a community meeting a decade ago. “It certainly means everything to the people who come here,’’ says Tony, 82, who can be found among the veggie and flower beds most days.’’ DIGGING IN: Tom Black and Tony Chapman at their Sunday “playgroup” in Alexandra Hills’ Oaklands Street Community Garden. “People come here and find a little job … there’s always weeding,’’ adds Tom, a spray painter and Tony and Tom, whose efforts for a session. But it has also had it has been very good to us and it the self-described brawn of the have earned them a bunch its heartbreaks. has been much appreciated.’’ outfit who devotes much of his of local awards, confess they “It used to get vandalised … every Tony and Tom say the rewards weekends to the plot. “It gives are simply “tragics” when it day almost until we put a fence have been plentiful, with about them a lot of satisfaction. You do comes to the garden. around it,’’ Tony recalls. “But 60 regular members of the what you can do, do what you “My wife calls this my playgroup,” Council has been very proactive, community gardens. want. We don’t have an agenda.” Tom laughs. “When I go around “When we are ready to harvest, During the week, Tony can to pick up Tony, I ask his wife if he the produce just goes on the table regularly be found working with Tom and Tony are can come out to play.’’ children or groups of people real credits to our and it is shared … here everything with disabilities, talking about Today the gardens cover 1.74ha, community ... the heart is shared,’’ Tom says. seedlings and flowers and letting a long way from what was and soul of Alexandra The Oaklands Street Community them get their hands dirty. once barely the size of a house Hills’ community garden. Gardens annual open day, “They love it. They plant seeds block, and there are plans for a complete with celebrity gardener, Cr Murray Elliott, Division and pull up things,’’ Tony laughs new pizza oven and barbecue is on 13 September. If you want to 7 (Alexandra Hills South, as Tom adds: “Sometimes things area and maybe a stage for the Capalaba) get involved with the gardens, you that don’t need pulling up!” musicians who regularly drop in can call Tony on 3390 1461.

Tugs can’t budge Peters clan from the Redlands Victoria Point has a long history and runs a fleet of 18 marine craft, with tug boats that many including 12 tugs and four barges. Redlanders may not be aware. Headquartered at Victoria Point, It has been home to the Peters Pacific Tug now specialises in family for 67 years, whose dredging, marine construction company, Pacific Tug, this and towing, with vessels currently year celebrates 50 years in the based at Bundaberg, Port marine industry. Kembla, Melbourne, Geelong The company started in 1965, and Moreton Bay, where they when brothers Con and George carry 1800 tonne of mineral sand Peters built a trawler and from North Stradbroke Island to began operating as commercial Brisbane every day. CELEBRATION: Victoria Point’s Con and Sue Peters with the PT Fortitude, which recently set a new Australian maritime record for the longest non-stop tow. fishermen off North Stradbroke The family business’ international and Moreton islands. reputation continues to grow, with Their expansion into towage later their tug Fortitude recently setting speak with genuine affection for idyllic beachside lifestyle. Boating, that year happened quite by a new record for the longest their local area. fishing and clean sea air provides accident after the brothers helped non-stop tow by an Australian wonderful opportunities to be tow a barge up the Brisbane River tug boat, towing two new barges “I have lived here all my life and enjoyed by all. while returning from a fishing trip. (and navigating around two have no intention of moving,” Chris explains. Nowadays, with Con’s son Chris typhoons) 4147 nautical miles “The community, relaxed Peters at the helm, along with from Shanghai to Brisbane. “Who wouldn’t want to work and atmosphere and educational and his brothers Sam and Robert, the The Peters’ family have lived at live in the Redlands. Being in the employment opportunities also company boasts 150 employees Victoria Point since 1948 and Redlands enables people to live an make it a great place for families.’’

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 19 REJUVENATION

Adding colour to the City landscape A quiet art-led renaissance is gathering momentum in the heart of Cleveland

In a Middle Street shop commercial property companies to see Leo’s internationally greatest asset – its people. The unoccupied for almost three such as Stocklands embrace the renowned works. idea is that those who come to years, the work of celebrated concept and artists catch on “The reaction has been very see the art on display as part of local artist Leo Herreygers is to its potential. positive,’’ Jo says. the Renew Cleveland program now delighting shoppers and will visit cafes, restaurants and “There is so much talent in this “Because we don’t have a huge visitors, helping to bring renewed shops, bringing a new wave of area,’’ Jo says. “As more artists amount of outgoings we are able vibrancy to the CBD. commercial potential for local join it will help Cleveland develop to keep our prices down and make Leo and his wife Jo are at the a reputation for culture. It will businesses. It follows the success it more affordable for everybody. forefront of Renew Cleveland, bring in daytrippers and visitors.’’ of Renew programs in areas such “It offers an opportunity for artists an exciting Council-led initiative Jo says locals are embracing the as Newcastle and recognises to get out into the community to aimed at re-energising vacant concept, with a steady stream the artistic talent that exists show and sell their works.’’ shops with creative and of visitors arriving at the gallery in the Redlands. innovative enterprises. Through the program, property Leo, whose unique style captures “It’s the best idea … it’s just The innovative owners and managers are moments in history, says it is an wonderful that you can breathe Renew concept has the making otherwise empty spaces honour to be at the forefront of new life into vacant shops by potential to add a new available at minimal cost for Renew Cleveland. “Council should short-term use by artists, artisans, putting artists in there,’’ Jo vibrancy to the heart of be congratulated for thinking enthuses. “I think it is bringing creative ventures and other the City. outside the box and encouraging culture into the area … and it’s community projects. the local art community, which Cr Craig Ogilvie, such as beautiful place.’’ The Renew Cleveland vision is for will no doubt benefit from the Division 5 (Cleveland, More vacant buildings are soon North Stradbroke Is) an attractive, vibrant and lively interest this program will help to become exciting art spaces as city centre showcasing the city’s generate,” he says.

20 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au TRIPLE TREAT Community space Until 5 August Redland Performing Arts Centre Check out the community art wall displays in the Concert Hall foyer. Jarhum Dreaming and Silence has a voice are sure to have you thinking. You can see them from noon-4pm Monday-Friday and on Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Merging cultures Until 16 August Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland Brisbane artists Joe Furlonger, Jun Chen and Pamela See’s new work about suburban and regional Queensland explores the theme “transience’’. Transience: A confluence of Australian and Chinese Cultures was inspired by artist Ian Fairweather, who produced his most acclaimed paintings, influenced by China’s artistic traditions, while living on Bribie Island from the mid-1950s. Recalling the shack 23 August-4 October Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland Curated by Dr Robert Riddel and Stephanie Lindquist, this exhibition looks at the work of some of Australia’s most noted and awarded contemporary REVIVAL: Leo and Jo architects. Straddie Style surveys Herreygers’s Art Unlimited the unique and distinctive design gallery in Middle Street is of the North Stradbroke Island helping to lead a revival beach house through models, in the heart of Cleveland. photographs, drawings and plans.

Colourful play sculpture proving a hit with kids Judging by the squeals of delight enjoy lunch or a break in the from excited kids, the new play heart of Cleveland. sculpture in Bloomfield Park is The old play sculpture had proving quite a hit. literally been loved to bits and The rejuvenated park, which had to be replaced, while one of reopened recently, was heavily the park’s old trees was found influenced by community to be dangerously riddled with feedback and is already proving fungal disease, rot and decay. as popular with families as the old version, which had The work was jointly become unsafe. funded by Council and the State Government. PLAYTIME: Youngsters The park now has a performance are already having fun area, plenty of shade, improved Stay tuned for further on Bloomfield Park’s lighting and is also wi-fi enabled, developments at the new play sculpture. making it a great spot to popular CBD park.

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 21 For rolling updates on Redlands events go to www.redland.qld.gov.au and click EVENTS on ‘What’s On’ in the Fast Find panel

AUGUST 1 Boots and all Head to the Lutheran Car Boot Market from 6am-noon at the corner of Russell and Waterloo streets, Cleveland and pick up a bargain. You will find quality new and pre- loved items along with jewellery, art and craft, bricabrac, vintage and collectables items, woodworking gear, books, tools, toys and clothing. There will also be a sausage sizzle. Treat yourself to coffee and a home-made cake. Trees for Weeds Get a free native plant for every shopping bag of weeds you bring to IndigiScapes (up to five plants per person) during the Redlands’ mainland Trees for Weeds Day from 9am- Stay tuned for the Rockabilly Revival 2pm. Council’s weed experts will be available for advice on managing your weeds. The Check out the hotrods and of local artists’ works, market stalls native plant nursery will also be open. This hotter music at the inaugural and a host of other activities. Best year’s focus will be on wild tobacco, chinese Redlands Rockabilly Revival on of all, it’s a free event. burr, morning glory and green cestrum. IndigiScapes is at 17 Runnymede Road, Sunday 8 November. The action will be in Bloomfield Capalaba. The Southern Moreton Bay Islands This ultra-cool one-day street Street in the heart of Cleveland event will be on Saturday 15 August. celebration of the fun elements throughout the day. 1-2 of the classic era of rock ‘n’ Keep an eye on Council’s what’s on Island time roll include live music and DJs, and events page at www.redland. Head over to Macleay Island for the start fabulous hotrods, dancing, displays qld.gov.au for updates of the 4 Islands Festival, celebrating sail, sculpture, music, markets and pirates. There will be live music from 9am and a market at the Macleay Island Community Centre, with Cultural celebration 14 19 the opening ceremony at 6pm at Tingira Boat The Pacific Tides Festival will fill the Redland Old times Fallen heroes Club where you will get to see the fabulous Performing Arts Centre with traditonal and Quandamooka Dancers. On the Sunday, a If you would like to learn more about our As part of the World War I centenary contemporary Indigenous and Pacific Islander sailing regatta will kick off at 9am with plenty intriguing Bay island heritage, head along commemorations, Redland Libraries staff song and dance from 10am-10pm. Besides the of food and entertainments. Country music to Victoria Point Library from 10am-11.30am have been researching our local heroes and star James Blundell will feature at the Macleay free festival, you also can get tickets to the Pa- to listen to local historian Joanna Hackett, a their stories. In particular, they have sought Island Community Centre from 6pm The fun cific Sound concert, boasting an international Macleay Island resident and author of a series to honour the fallen whose names are listed of six local history books. on the islands continues the next weekend. line-up of performers, for $40-$55. on cenotaphs throughout the Redlands. Redlanders and the Great War - Honouring Info: www.rpac.com.au. That’s entertainment 2 Broadway and Dance, featuring the Redland our Fallen at Cleveland Library, on the corner of Bloomfield and Middle streets, will That’s art! 8-9 City Wind Ensemble and the Redland City Beginner Band, will kick off from 7pm at Edgar introduce you to our Redland heroes, paying Art by the Boardwalk is run by RedArts on the Shiver me timbers special tribute to those who made the ultimate first Sunday of each month at Raby Bay. You Harley Hall in Smith Street, Cleveland. This will There will be markets and live music at the be a great night of social atmosphere with a sacrifice. Bookings: 3829 8770. will find a variety of visual artists and crafts Lamb Island kiosk from 9am on Saturday as folk displaying their creations in the gardens diverse range of music, along with some raffle part of the 4 Islands Festival, ahead of the 22-23 from 10am-2pm. Check out the artworks, prizes and supper. Entry: gold coin. sculpture, crafts, jewellery and photography markets, music and closing ceremony at Salutations then head over to the restaurants for lunch. Russell Island’s Jock Kennedy Park on the 15 Join in the action of the Straddie Salute Sunday. Make sure you are dressed like a Island weeds Triathlon Festival on North Stradbroke Island. Kids’ stuff pirate for the big finale from 3pm. The Straddie and Bay Islands Trees for This is the ultimate triathlon challenge for Youngsters aged 8-12 years who love getting Weeds event will run from 8.30am-10.30am weekend warriors and finely tuned athletes outdoors will have a great time at IndigiKids 9 at a variety of locations. Take a shopping alike over a course that combines surf, sand, at the Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, bag of weeds and claim your free trees at road and dirt. The presentations and after Runnymede Road, Capalaba, from 10am- Benz bonanza Coochiemudlo Island jetty, Macleay Island party kick off at 3pm on the Saturday at the 11.30am. Members get to participate in all Historic Ormiston House on Wellington Street Progress Hall, Point Lookout Bushcare Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel. Information: kinds of fun activities and workshop based is the backdrop for a sensational display of nursery, Karragarra Island Foreshore Park and iconevents.com.au/straddie-salute-triathlon around the local environment – some will even fine motors at the Mercedes Benz Concours Russell Island Public Pool carpark. You can involve getting your hands dirty! RSVP: 3824 d’Elegance. Enjoy Devonshire tea on the claim up to five plants per person. This year’s 22 8611 or [email protected]. verandah or take your own picnic. It’s on from focus weeds are “mile a minute” and “mother Adventure of millions”. For more information contact 10.30am-4pm. Entry: $5 adults, $1 children. Celebrate nature and participate in adventure 8 IndigiScapes on 3824 8611 activities with your family at Kindilan’s Family Dance night Sounds country Adventure Fun Day from 9am-3pm. Abseiling, Head down to the Cleveland Assembly Hall Break out the boots and head to the Redland 16 kayaking, a giant swing, archery, a flying fox from 7pm-11pm where Redland City Bands will Bay Hotel for a big day of country music Elegance and rock climbing are all part of the fun here. present its second Back to the Ballroom dance from noon. There will be a playground and The lawns of historic Ormiston House on There also will be face painting and a jumping for 2015. Featuring the Redland City Big castle for the little ones. There will be plenty free jumping castle for the kids, with free Wellington Street, Ormiston, will be graced Band, you will get to groove to timeless dance with stunning dream machines at the of food stalls but feel free to take a picnic. classics. It’s fun for all ages. Tickets: $15 single, mechanical bull rides for the adults and Porsche Club’s Concours d’Elegance. Stay Cost: $15 a person (0-3 years free), $50 for a $25 couple, available at the door or contact juniors. There also will be cash prizes for the for Devonshire tea on the verandah and family of four. It’s on the corner of Days and George McDonald on 0412609846. Supper is best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. The Round take a stroll around the grounds. It’s on from German Church roads, Redland Bay. Register included and there will be a licenced bar. Mountain Girls are headlining the event. 10.30am-4pm. Entry: $5 adults, $1 children. at www.kindilan.net.au or on the day.

22 | Our Redlands redland.qld.gov.au 23 13 Enduro Hot pursuit Karingal Scout Camp off Karingal Road at Fasten your seat belts and get ready for Mt Cotton is the venue for the Chicks in the an adrenaline-filled day as you take to the Sticks mountain bike enduro event from 8am- track in a series of Top Gear-style stunts at 1pm. Find out more at www.facebook.com/ the Mt Cotton Training Centre. Skid, break, bsmcchicksinthesticks. swerve and accelerate your way around a Come world class circuit, and test your skills and “Dancing in the Streets” 28 nerve behind the wheel as you challenge for the top of the Hot Pursuit leader board. The every third Saturday at Chappies fundraiser event raises funds in support of people living The Redland City Mayoral Prayer Breakfast with diabetes. Information: Charlottec@ will be held at Redlands Sporting Club, Wellington Point Village diabetesqld.org.au. Wellington Point, from 6.45am. Guest speaker from 6pm to 9pm. will be business educator Wez Hone. Tickets: Garden concert $55 each or $500 for a table of 10 through the The second in Ormiston House’s The Garden Redland Performing Arts Centre, 3829 8131, in Concert Series promises to be an afternoon person or online at www.rpac.com.au. of great music presented by award-winning vocalists and musicians in the wonderful 29 setting of the grounds of this historic Bargains galore Wellington Street house overlooking Moreton The St James’s Park and Heights Bay. You are welcome to take a picnic and Neighbourhood Watch annual Monster refreshments to enjoy in the grounds from entertainment, prizes and competitions. Garage Sale is on from 7am to noon. Expect noon. The concert is on from 1.30pm-3pm. It is open Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, more than 30 homes to be part of this huge Devonshire teas will be available from 3pm for Sunday 9am-4pm. Entry: adults $10, seniors co-ordinated garage sale which has been an $5. Bookings essential at ormiston.house@ $8, children free with an adult. Information: bigpond.com. Tickets: adult $25, child $10. Mainland libraries annual event for more than 20 years. Birkdale clevelandexpo.com.au. Scout Group will be manning a sausage sizzle Big day in the bush Capalaba Library 3843 8012 and drink stall. Participants contribute to their Head over to the Redlands IndigiScapes 27 Noeleen Street, Capalaba local Neighbourhood Watch. Expect to spend Centre for plenty of free family fun at Classic cars Cleveland Library 3829 8576 a few hours browsing the bargains here. Bushcare’s Major Day Out. This celebration of It is the Alfa Romeos’ turn at Ormiston House Cnr Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland 20 years of Bushcare and National Bilby Day SEPTEMBER is on from 10am–2pm. You can get hands-on with a concours d’elegance gracing the lawns Victoria Point Library 3884 4000 with practical workshops and activities, meet of the historic house on Wellington Street, 7 – 15 Bunker Road, Victoria Point 3 a koala and bilby and take a short mystery Ormiston, from 10.30am-4pm. Devonshire bus trip. There will also be kids’ activities and teas will be available for purchase and visitors Opening Hours Train your dragons Monday: 9am – 5pm Kodo Dragons aims to teach children aged 3-4 entertainment, as well as prizes. There’s free are welcome to take their own picnics to enjoy Tuesday: 9am – 5pm years self-control, manners and confidence, parking at the centre off Runnymede Road. on the lawn overlooking Moreton Bay. Entry: at its toddler karate classes. Youngsters get $5 adults, $1 children. Wednesday: 9am – 5pm to learn valuable life lessons, as well as have 25 (7.30pm for Cleveland) fun, keep active, and develop motor skills. Wonderful wildlife OCTOBER Thursday: 9am – 7.30pm These regular sessions are on from 9.30am- Enjoy a fun family day out to learn about our Friday: 9am – 5pm 10.30am at Alexandra Hills Community Hall on wonderful wildlife. From 10am-2pm, you will 11 Saturday: 9am – 4pm the corner of Windemere and Finucane roads. find displays about koalas and other wild Sunday: Closed Information: www.kodomon.com.au. locals, as well as craft activities, storytelling Star cars and a barbecue. Entry is free, with onsite The Ferrari Concours d’Elegance arrives at 12-13 parking available at the Redlands IndigiScapes Ormiston House, with the cars on show on Island libraries the lawns of the historic house on Wellington That’s tough Centre at Runnymede Road, Capalaba Street, Ormiston, from 10.30am-4pm. Amity Point Library 3409 7029 This Tough Mudder is a team-oriented Ballow Street, Amity Point 25-27 Devonshire teas will be available for purchase 18-20 km obstacle course designed to test Wednesday: 9am – 12pm physical strength and mental grit. It’s also a Outdoors expo and visitors are welcome to take their own team challenge that allows participants to The new Cleveland Caravan, Camping, picnics to enjoy on the lawn overlooking Thursday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm experience exhilarating, yet safe, world-class Boating and 4x4 Expo will showcase some Moreton Bay. Entry: $5 adults, $1 children. Saturday: 8.30am – 11.30am obstacles they won’t find anywhere else. of Australia’s best caravan, camper trailer, Dunwich Library 3409 9529 Based at Sirromet Winery at Mt Cotton, it is motorhome, boating, 4×4 and vehicle dealers, 16 Ballow Road, Dunwich run from 7am-5pm on both days. Find out all in the one location. The event at Cleveland Movie night Tuesday: 9am – 12pm more at toughmudder.com.au. Showgrounds will also offer stacks of daily At the Movies is a concert featuring the Thursday: 1pm – 5pm Redland City Wind Ensemble and Redland Saturday: 8.30am – 11.30am City Beginner Band at the Edgar Harley Point Lookout Library 3409 8036 SAVE THE DATE Hall, Smith Street, Cleveland, from 7pm. This promises to be a great night with a diverse East Coast Road, Point Lookout BAYSIDE range of music, raffle prizes and supper. Entry: Tuesday: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 5.30pm BLUES FESTIVAL gold coin. Wednesday: 9am – 1pm Friday: 1pm – 5pm September 12 Capalaba Regional Park 30 Closed weekends Get the Vibe 1pm-9pm Russell Island Library 3409 1684 Island Vibe is a three-day celebration of island 22 High Street, Russell Island art, music and eco and cultural workshops. Wednesday: 2pm – 6pm FREE! For its 10th anniversary, expect plenty of Thursday: 9.30am –12.30pm & reggae, roots, soul and electronic acts, 1.30pm – 4.30pm including indigenous and Pacific Islander dance and cultural groups centred on Home Friday: 9am – 1pm Beach Park at Point Lookout. Tickets: www. Saturday: 9am – 1pm The blues is back - and it’s free! rudekatrecords.com, Noreen’s Seaside Shop Get ready to be blown away Brothers tribute band The and Dunwich News. Get the details at www. Mobile Library by the blues at Capalaba Soul Men, complete with horn islandvibe.com.au. Timetable available online: www.redland.qld.gov.au Regional Park from 1pm-9pm section and a replica of Jake and on 12 September. Date claimer 0427 115 202 Elwood’s cop car from the movie. Diner en Rouge - 14 November This year’s free Bayside Blues Keep an eye on the Bayside Blues Planning is underway for the second Dîner Young Peoples Services Festival will feature driving en Rouge Mayor’s fundraiser for Redlanders Festival Redlands page at www. Email: [email protected] rhythms and heartfelt vocals affected by domestic and family violence. 3843 8031 and solos of Mojo Webb, along facebook.com for artist updates The event will again be held in a secret All libraries are closed on public holidays. with the amazing 11-piece Blues and other festival news. location. Check www.redland.qld.gov.au/ dinerenrouge for updates.

redland.qld.gov.au Our Redlands | 23 Find a friend for life at Redland Animal Shelter

You can now adopt unclaimed & abandoned pets directly from Redland City Council’s Animal Shelter

It’s easy as A B C:

All available animals are online. Simply visit our animal adoption A web page redlnd.cc/PetAdoptions to see if we have a pet to suit you and your family.

Bring your family along to meet B and greet your potential pet at our animal shelter.

Collect your new pet and start C your lives together.

All animals are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested (dogs), FIV tested (cats) and have had a full health assessment along with fl ea and worm prevention (unless there is a medical reason not to).

Council encourages responsible hip pet ownerscats are Ensure your dogs & . registered & microchipped

Microchipping available. 100047 7/2015 at the shelter for $25

Visit the animal shelter at 264 South Street, Thornlands 3829 8663 Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm Saturday: 9am–12pm Follow us on /RedlandAnimalShelter