Planned burn: Bayview Conservation Area – 27 and 29 August 2024

Planned burn: Bayview Conservation Area – 27 and 29 August 2024

Redland City Council’s Parks and Conservation crews will undertake hazard reduction burns in a section of bushland within the Bayview Conservation Area on Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 August 2024, weather conditions permitting.The location of the burn area is 110-186 Days Road, Redland Bay – highlighted in yellow on the map.The purpose of the burn is to reduce the volume of forest litter fuel, which will assist with hazard reduction – reducing the fire danger and providing conditions essential for native regeneration.It is appreciated that this burn may cause some inconvenience, however all attempts will be made to limit any smoke hazards.Traffic management (control burn and smoke hazard advisory signs) will be in place in neighbouring streets that may be impacted by smoke.Motorists are advised to drive with caution and to conditions.Council recommends that people close their windows and doors and those who have a respiratory condition keep their medications nearby.To protect wildlife during a planned burn, Council: Aims to carry out cooler, less intense and slower burns with lower flamesExcludes sensitive wildlife habitat from planned burn areasBurns in a mosaic/patchy mannerInspects sites for wildlife and clears around hollow-bearing trees and important habitat features prior to burnsWalks through the site during burn preparation activities (days leading up to the burn date) and also on the day of the burnTries to ensure that wildlife has safe movement corridors if they need to move out of the area temporarily.
Redland City Council
26 Aug 2024
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Make space to visit Makerspace at Cleveland Library

Make space to visit Makerspace at Cleveland Library

It is time to make a space in your diary to visit Cleveland Library’s Makerspace.The dedicated creative space is now taking bookings for users to undergo inductions on how the space and its equipment …
Redland City Council
26 Aug 2024
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IndigiScapes Eco Markets to celebrate all things naturally wonderful

IndigiScapes Eco Markets to celebrate all things naturally wonderful

Redlands Coast’s popular Eco Markets at IndigiScapes are set to return in spring with a range of free activities, live entertainment and eco-friendly stalls for the community to enjoy.Mayor Jos Mitche…
Redland City Council
26 Aug 2024
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Animal shelter’s successful adoption program continues to grow

Animal shelter’s successful adoption program continues to grow

Despite literally being a shelter from the storm for animals, inside the Redland Animal Shelter it’s often raining cats and dogs.On a typical day, the Redland City Council-run shelter can have anywher…
Redland City Council
25 Aug 2024
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Council unveils new First Nations mural at Cleveland Library

Council unveils new First Nations mural at Cleveland Library

A Quandamooka First Nations mural designed by well-known Redlands Coast artists Sandra and Shara Delaney has been officially unveiled at Redland City Council’s Cleveland Library.The 4.6-metre high, 16…
Redland City Council
23 Aug 2024
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RADF grants available for creative arts projects

RADF grants available for creative arts projects

Redlands Coast residents with creative ideas they wish to develop are encouraged to apply for funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Gov…
Redland City Council
23 Aug 2024
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Visitor information centre is on the move

Visitor information centre is on the move

Redlands Coast visitor information will be closer to the heart of Cleveland after Redland City Council’s visitor information centre relocates from Raby Bay Harbour to Middle Street in September.Redlan…
Redland City Council
22 Aug 2024
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RPAC-based ensemble on song at World Choir Games

RPAC-based ensemble on song at World Choir Games

The talents of Redlands Coast’s music community are in the spotlight after Redland City Choir’s success at the World Choir Games in New Zealand, where the ensemble claimed two major accolades.The grou…
Redland City Council
22 Aug 2024
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Kate Miller-Heidke’s favourite getaway is on Redlands Coast

Kate Miller-Heidke’s favourite getaway is on Redlands Coast

Award-winning chanteuse and The Voice coach Kate Miller-Heidke has described North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) on Redlands Coast as her “favourite place in the whole world”.“I’m endlessly fascinat…
Redland City Council
22 Aug 2024
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