1M Homes for Queenslanders by 2046 | Nominations Open for 2025 Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards | Australia’s best value fruit and veg | Council closures for King's birthday and more!
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Happy Redland City Minute Thursday, this time, it’s October 3!
🚨👑🏉Public Holiday Alert: This coming Monday is a public holiday to celebrate the birthday of King Charles, the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Australia and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth PLUS recover from the NRL final the night before.
In today’s email
One Big Thing: One Million Homes for Queenslanders by 2046
Nominations Now Open: for 2025 Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards
The Christmas Show 2024: by The Taste Festival
Trending: Berry good news as punnet prices plummet
Around the Web (Snippets): A WWII bomb exploded at a Japanese Airport, Aldi announced that it is launching, Moana is back and more!
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
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Live National Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: One Million Homes for Queensland
What’s happening?
The Queensland Government has launched the Homes for Queenslanders plan to deliver one million homes by 2046. It aims to improve housing affordability and expand social housing.
Why it Matters?
This initiative addresses growing concerns around housing affordability and homelessness, ensuring more Queenslanders can access secure housing.
By the Numbers
$3 billion in extra funding over five years.
One million new homes by 2046.
53,500 new social housing units.
20% funding boost for homelessness services.
The full article, below 👇
2. Nominations Now Open for 2025 Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards
What’s happening?
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Redlands Coast Australia Day Awards, recognising outstanding community contributions.
Why it Matters?
These awards highlight local heroes who positively impact Redlands Coast, fostering community pride and spirit.
By the Numbers
9 categories, including Citizen of the Year, Local Hero, and Environment & Sustainability
Nominations close Friday, 22 November 2024
Zoom in
Mayor Jos Mitchell encourages nominations, saying, “They are the heartbeat of our community.”
Zoom Out
The awards honour diverse contributions, from volunteers to sports and cultural leaders.
Local Impact
These awards spotlight those who make Redlands Coast a better place, inspiring others to contribute.
What to Look for Next
Finalists will be invited to the January 2025 awards ceremony. Visit the Council’s website for details and nominations.
3. The Christmas Show 2024 by The Taste Festival
What’s happening?
The Christmas Show 2024, hosted by The Taste Festival, takes place from 8th to 10th November 2024 at The John Reid Pavilion, RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane. Enjoy unlimited tastings of wines, craft spirits, gourmet food, and live entertainment. The event also features a family-friendly day on Sunday with Christmas music and a visit from Santa.
Why it Matters?
This festive event supports OzChild, a charity helping at-risk children. Bring a gift to donate to their Christmas Present Project and enter a draw for a $2000 prize.
By the Numbers:
3 Days: November 8th to 10th, 2024
$2000 Prize: Christmas draw for those donating a gift
1000 Gifts: Expected donations for at-risk children under the Christmas tree
23 Exhibitors: A diverse lineup of businesses showcasing their products
Tickets:
Friday & Saturday General Admission: $49
Sunday Family Day: $99 (Family Ticket)
Join the fun, give back, and celebrate the festive season!
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Council closures for King’s Birthday: Redland City Council offices and customer service centres will be closed on Monday 7 October 2024.
A WWII bomb exploded at a Japanese Airport: Leaving a crater under the taxiway
Sex work, cuddle therapy, gambling, vapes, holidays and other scam alternative therapies have all been: Banned on the NDIS
Steven Alderton Returns as Lead Judge for 2024 Redland Art Awards.
Once thought extinct for 100 years, a rare Australian bird has been: Discovered in Western Australia
Noise Camera Trial Set to Launch on Roads in Multi-Agency Collaboration with EPA, Transport for NSW, and NSW Police.
Kelly Slater’s Outerknown releases the first-ever: Shirt made of seaweed
Google venture arm back startup that’s: Bringing mixed reality to car windshields and plane cockpits
Aldi announced that it is launching: Aldi Holidays, an online destination to book your next holiday (think of the random things they’ll upsell you at checkout!)
Once thought extinct for 100 years, a rare Australian bird has been: Discovered in Western Australia
Moana and the crew is back: in theatres this Thanksgiving!
6. Upcoming Events
🎵 Seniors Month IndigiScapes Tour: Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 11-11:30am
Join us at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre to celebrate Seniors Month with a free 30-minute guided tour on various dates throughout October.
🎵The Joe Cocker Express: Friday, 4 October, 7:30pm Join us for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia as we pay tribute to the iconic artist with a show that promises to transport you back in time with spot-on renditions of Cocker's greatest hits.
🌵 Ballet for Seniors: Wednesday 9 October - 9am, 11am, 1:30pm- Redland Performing Arts Centre in partnership with Queensland Ballet are excited to bring you Queensland Ballet Seniors Workshops, a program tailored for ageing adults.
📚CraftVenture- Christmas Card Making: Thursday, 10 October 2024,10am-12pm- Free craft classes in Christmas Card Making at Redland Coast Art Society Refreshments provided