👔CEO resigns from Redland City Council | Capalaba library relocates for $250m revamp | Rare footage of a young hairy-nosed wombat | Tesla's self-driving cars coming early 2025 and more!
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Happy Redland City Minute Thursday, this time September 12.
🥇Thank you to our Paralympians for making the nation so proud of what you all achieved up there in Paris.
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In today’s email
One Big Thing: $250 million revamp causes Capalaba Library to relocate
Coolnwynpin State School learns to: Bowl for gold to celebrate Community Club Awareness Week
Redland City Council’s $45m: Digital Transformation Program
Trending: Hello, Apple Intelligence
Around the Web (Snippets): Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club manager moves to Mackay, $10.3 billion spent on OnlyFans, Redland City Council CEO resigns, rare footage of a young hairy-nosed wombat and more!
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1. One Big Thing: $250 million revamp causes Capalaba Library to relocate
What’s Happening
Capalaba is gearing up for a $250 million revamp, turning the area behind Capalaba Central Shopping Centre into a vibrant urban hub.
Why It Matters
With construction starting in early 2025, the library and customer service centre will temporarily relocate to Capalaba Central in late 2024.
By the Numbers
$250 million: Total project investment
1.55 hectares is the size of the site being revitalised
Early 2025 is when construction kicks off
Local Impact
The project aims to boost local infrastructure, create public spaces, and drive economic growth, setting the stage for Capalaba to become a key urban centre.
Expect new community assets like a state-of-the-art library, dining, retail, and entertainment options, increasing local engagement.
After years of not really having been on the map, revitalisation projects like this, and the epic Redland Whitewater Centre project just up the road will position Capalaba as a bustling gateway to Redlands Coast, enhancing connectivity and local vibrancy.
What The People Say
Mayor Jos Mitchell: “This will transform Capalaba into the urban heart it deserves.”
What To Look For Next
Hopefully, along with this initiative, the Council will expedite faster roads connecting the Redlands to Brisbane, dedicated tram lines or busways, or even a tunnel all the way from the city to the new hub so people can actually get out here more easily.
And, the full article below 👇
2. Coolnwynpin State School learns to bowl for gold to celebrate Community Club Awareness Week
What’s Happening
Coolnwynpin State School students are getting active with lawn bowls at Capalaba Sports Club, a growing initiative celebrated during Queensland’s Community Club Awareness Week.
Why It Matters
The program offers a healthy alternative to screen time, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and community engagement among young students.
By the Numbers
A massive 1,200+ community clubs are celebrated this week across Queensland.
$2 billion is the annual contribution of these clubs to the Queensland economy.
$460 million in support is provided to local groups by Queensland clubs each year.
Local Impact
This initiative strengthens community ties and encourages kids to learn new skills in a fun, supportive environment.
With younger players involved, lawn bowls, in particular, are shaking off their old image and welcoming fresh faces.
What The People Say
Nigel de Ryck: “Our goal is to give back to the community, especially the kids.”
What To Look For Next
The full article, below👇.
3. Redland City Council’s $45m Digital Transformation Program
What’s Happening
Redland City Council is launching a $45 million Digital Transformation Program in partnership with TechnologyOne to modernise systems, improve services, and enhance customer experience via a platform know as OneCouncil.
Why It Matters
This shift aims to make council services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for the city’s 163,732 residents.
By the Numbers
$45 million: Investment over 4-7 years.
100+: Council venues will be impacted by the works.
$4.8 million: Spent in the 23-24 financial year with another $6m set to be spent in the 24-25 financial year
Local Impact
Residents can expect improvements like 24/7 access to online bookings and faster service request management, enhancing convenience.
The program will streamline operations, benefiting both residents and over 1,100 council employees.
What The People Say
Mayor Jos Mitchell: “Our community expects a digital-based experience that fits with their lives.”
What To Look For Next
The full article, below👇.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Redland City Council CEO resigns after: Seven and a half years of service to the Redlands Coast
Rare footage of a young hairy nosed: Wombat, one of just 400 left in the wild, has been caught on camera
Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club Manager starts: A new role with the Magpies Sporting Club in Mackay
Tiny robots smaller than 1 millimetre that: Morph and crawl with an electric zap
The Gold Coast’s largest sewage spill in history will cause: No long-term environmental problems, according to an independent study
Genetic tests for underwriting life insurance has been: Banned by the Australian Government
Australia plans a nationwide minimum age limit: For being able to use social media
Up 19%, $10.23 billion (Aussie dollars) worth of payments went through OnlyFans in 2023: While the number of creators increased 29% to 4.12 million
After IBM recently halted all hiring, it now plans to: Replace nearly 8,000 existing jobs with
A full self-driving product will be released in early 2025 by: Tesla, in Europe and China, pending regulatory approval
6. Upcoming Events
🎷 Twilight Jazz by the River: September 13, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy big band jazz with music by Jindalee Jazz Orchestra.
🧶Create and connect: Crochet leaf bookmark- September 13, 10:30 AM – 12 PM Combine your love of craft, plants, and books in one neat project! Learn to crochet these adorable leaves and watch them sprout from your favourite reads!
👨👩👧👦Shoreline Family Fun Day: September 14, Saturday,11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Get ready for an afternoon of fun, food, live music and festivities in the beautiful Jingeri Park and Shoreline Display Village. Bring the whole family!
🦋"Springtime - Butterflies, Birds, Blossoms and Bees" Art Exhibition: September 14, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM, The Old SchoolHouse Gallery is thrilled to welcome the new season with the exhibition
🎵 Kids Concert: Wind Ensemble & Beginner Concert Band, September 14, The Wind Ensemble and Beginner Concert Band from Redland City Bands are putting on a fun afternoon of music for kids! Dance, make noise, and enjoy without worrying about being quiet!
🥕Cleveland Markets: September 15, 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM and get your pick of fresh produce and browse handmade creative goods.
🏴☠️ Coochiemudlo Island Pirate Day Markets: On the Sunday o' September 15th, at the crack o' 9 in the mornin'. Ahoy! Get yer wee ones all decked out in their finest pirate garb and behold as they embark on swashbucklin' adventures that'd make even Blackbeard jealous.
💪🏼Over 50's Fitness Classes: September 16, 9;30 AM, Have fun and feel great after an hour’s class of cardio, toning, stretching, and finishing with a wonderful relaxation.