NEWS
ANDREW LAMING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM SMBI RE TRAVEL
The Australian newspaper reported a story concerning our Federal member of parliament, Andrew Laming about use of his travel entitlements for business class travel for his family. When this story broke, there was much activity on our local Facebook pages. I contacted Andrew, who indicated his willingness to answer questions. […] Continue reading
SMBI job vacancy with Council – SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS (SMBI) COORDINATOR
SMBI job vacancy with Council I found this on the Council’s site at: SOUTHERN MORETON BAY ISLANDS (SMBI) COORDINATOR Probably best to check out the above link, but here is a snippet for you to read: The job This new position in Council’s Roads, Drainage and Marine Operations Unit will be […] Continue reading
Andrew Laming replies to Travel story
I have invited Andrew Laming to tell his side of the recent travel story. Currently I am receiving questions from Islander via facebook and will forward on to Andrew. My group is: www.facebook.com/groups/BayIslandNewsGroup Here is the initial response from Andrew, to use this, which is from another Facebook page: […] Continue reading
POLICE IN THE AIR AT RUSSELL ISLAND
Sargent Tim McKinney has kindly given permission to publish the following notice: RI Police have called on aerial help by way of the Police chopper in apprehending a man who fled on foot into bushland. Has relayed that there is no cause for concern. Any further notices from the police […] Continue reading
FEATURES
Russell Island State School community sculptural project
Over the last few weeks students, staff and families at Russell Island State school have participated in a community sculptural project. Using recycled materials we wove two large fish including eyes made from old fan covers! The fish were then hung on the school fence to coincide with National Recycling […] Continue reading
SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN!
SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN! FOR THE FIRST TIME, SE QLD’S ORIGINAL AND BIGGEST DOG COMMUNITY MARKET EVENT, PAWS AT THE PARK, IS HEADING TO REDLAND SHOWGROUNDS WITH OVER 80 STALLS, DOG YOGA, BEST DRESSED COMPETITION AND OF COURSE…PHOTOS WITH SANTA PAWS!
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Quandamooka Festival brings live mural to Cleveland Library
Quandamooka Festival brings live mural to Cleveland Library As part of the 2017 Quandamooka Festival, a nine-metre tall mural entitled dabilbahnba – meaning place of saltwater – will soon adorn the Cleveland Library building in Middle Street. Prominent Quandamooka artists, mother and daughter team Sandra and Shara Delaney have been […] Continue reading
Robo-Calls at dinnertime
Sourced from the ABC news website Election campaign ‘robo-calls’ prompt flood of complaints to communications watchdog 7.30 By Pat McGrath Updated 13 Jul 2016, 6:59am “Australia’s telecommunications watchdog has been flooded with complaints about politicians “robo-calling” voters during the election campaign. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says it […] Continue reading
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INFRASTRUCTURE/COUNCIL
Fresh global focus on economic development for Redlands
14 December 2017 Fresh global focus on economic development for Redlands The Redlands Economic Development Advisory Board’s newest member needs little introduction. John Aitken is well known for his achievements as former CEO of Brisbane’s economic development organisation, Brisbane Marketing including establishing Brisbane’s new world city positioning globally, and delivering […] Continue reading
Jetty Shed Makeover Project and MIPA update
As an extra bonus, we have two reports on the one topic. Tanya Buxton who used to be with Bay Island News (print edition) and the official release from the Macleay Island Progress Association.. read and enjoy.. 🙂 Oh, by the way, this is how it used to look (I […] Continue reading
Redlands celebrates volunteers
Redlands celebrates volunteers More than 150 community members will be thanked at Redland City Council’s annual volunteers’ brunch on Saturday 2 December. Volunteers from a range of community programs including the arts, sports, cultural and environmental groups, as well as emergency services, will be acknowledged at the event at the […] Continue reading
School holiday fun in the Redlands
School holiday fun in the Redlands Kids across the Redlands are spoilt for choice these school holidays with Christmas craft, robotics, portrait art, nature treasure hunts, and writing and illustration workshops headlining a jam-packed program of events on offer. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council was again offering an […] Continue reading
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