Through the lens of filmmakers, Redlands Coast shines in lead role
Redlands Coast has played host to tiger tamers, pirates, undersea humanoids and a slew of amateur detectives solving all sorts of heinous crimes. From Harrow to Hoges, numerous TV and film production companies have used locations across Redlands Coast for filming – sometimes just as they are, and sometimes making them look like somewhere completely different, both in place and time. Alexandra Hills doubled as the south-central US state of Oklahoma for Joe vs. Carole, while...
Where’s Wallaby? Elusive golden wallaby our cutest wildlife mystery
In the coastal woodlands of North Stradbroke and Russell islands lives an animal so unusual that many people outside of those areas are unaware it exists. The golden swamp wallaby, with its shimmering honey-coloured coat, appears almost mythical...
Blazing a line of defence against bushfires
Redland City Council plays a significant role in preparing for the annual bushfire season. Council’s Fire Management team reduces bushfire risks across the city by slashing Council-owned land adjoining houses, and creating firebreaks, as well as carrying out...
Wheels in motion on the city’s active transport strategy
Getting more people to use active transport more frequently, and reducing reliance on private car travel, is a challenge facing local governments across south-east Queensland. On Redlands Coast, a city of six residential islands and a large, diverse...
Keeping active, one step at a time. How walking sport is hitting its stride
The newest lineup of sport stars on Redlands Coast proves you don’t need to move fast to make the team. In fact, players are pulled up if they break into a run. Welcome to walking sport – a...
50 years of resilience, bookended by cyclones, captured in art
Like the rich and swirling imagery in her latest artwork, Cindel Richardson’s life is a whirlwind of activity all connected by a strong sense of community and a strong instinct to care for others. The Redlands Coast resident...
Creative approach to navigating a path back to normality after cyclone
More than a year after Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossed the south-east Queensland coast, the work of recovery is continuing in a quiet, reflective way across the islands on Redlands Coast. The islands were severely impacted by the cyclone...
