News
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Pioneering Native Title work continues
In 1997 Redland Shire Council and Quandamooka Land Council (QLC) created history when they signed a Native Title Process Agreement. The Agreement marks a unique…
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Sailing into history
Redland residents and visitors will be able to witness the spectacle of a full sized replica of Matthew Flinders’ sloop ‘Norfolk’ sailing into Moreton Bay…
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Green and Grow in Redland
A premier event of Redland Shire’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will be the region’s first major horticultural expo. It will be held at the Cleveland Showgrounds…
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Award winning customer service
Complementing its recent organisational restructure, Redland Shire Council has identified the need for a customer call centre. This is currently being set up to accommodate…
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Safe solution to mozzie attack
At their best mosquitoes can ruin an outdoor evening. At their worst they spread debilitating diseases, such as malaria and Ross River fever. Unfortunately, use…
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Wormpower
Redland’s Cleveland Sewerage Treatment plant is at the forefront of moves towards ecological sustainability. The Cleveland plant is home to the biggest Local Government worm…
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Protecting an island paradise
As well as the popular North Stradbroke Island, Redland Shire also has Russell, Lamb, Macleay, Perulpa, Peel, Coochiemudlo and Karragarra Islands within its boundaries. These…
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Editorial
By the time this edition goes to print, we should have a clearer indication of how the Federal Government’s Tax Reform package is likely to…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Bott, President New South Wales Shires Association.…
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Guide to planning new communities
A study tour by Town Planner David Turnbull from Victoria’s City of Whittlesea has resulted in the publication of a book titled ‘International Planning Theory…
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International Engineering Congress
Now is the time to register your interest in attending the International Congress on Local Government Engineering and Public Works, incorporating the 10th National Local…
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CCT and HACC services
A report has been released analysing the impact of Compulsory Competitive Tendering on users of aged and disability services provided by Victorian Councils. The two…