🍽️ New Redlands Sporting Club restaurant | Best Redlands Christmas lights | Local lifeguard industrial action | World's rarest whale dissected | Brisbane 2032 feedback opens and more!
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One Big Thing: Public submissions open for 2032 Games Review
Local lifeguards plan industrial action: Queensland beaches face disruption
The Greatest Show Choir: Next big hit in Redlands arts scene
Trending: Mr and Mrs Claus appearing in Thornlands on 19 and 20 December
Around the Web (Snippets): New Redlands Sporting Club restaurant, the best Redlands Christmas lights locations and more
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
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1. One big thing: Public submissions open for 2032 Games Review
What’s happening?
The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority has opened a public submissions portal for its 100-Day Review, Reviewing feedback on Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure.
Submissions can be made via the new website until 10 January.
Why it matters?
This review step in aligning Games infrastructure with Queensland’s long-term goals.
Chairman Stephen Conry described hosting the Games as a “privilege” that will define Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia for decades.
Local Impact
The review Reviews on transport, venues, and connectivity, with communities across Queensland able to shape critical infrastructure decisions.
Interim CEO David Hourigan said public submissions will inform the Authority’s recommendations.
By the Numbers
5 weeks until the: Consultation deadline on 10 January
There’s a 7-member board: Overseeing the review.
Review-day scope: Will be evaluating infrastructure requirements.
2. Lifeguards demand fair pay and Queensland beaches face disruption
What’s Happening?
Queensland’s professional lifeguards are preparing for industrial action after rejecting Surf Lifesaving Queensland’s (SLSQ) latest pay offer for the second time in two months.
Why It Matters
Represented by the Australian Workers Union (AWU), lifeguards are campaigning for fair wages and better conditions amidst rising cost-of-living pressures.
Lifeguards are essential to public safety on Queensland’s beaches, especially during the busy summer season.
The AWU warns that inadequate pay could drive experienced lifeguards away, risking beach safety.
Local Impact
Starting pay disparity: SLSQ lifeguards earn $34.28/hour compared to $42.90/hour for Council lifeguards.
Over 500 community members have signed a petition supporting fair wages.
Coastal communities are rallying behind lifeguards, recognising their vital role.
What to Look For Next
The full article below 👇
3. The Greatest Show Choir: Redlands’ Next Arts Spectacle
What’s happening?
Play It Forward has announced The Greatest Show Choir, its newest community project, coming to the RPAC Concert Hall in May 2025.
Why it matters
Featuring 200 unauditioned singers and Broadway classics like Les Misérables, Cats, and Frozen, the 12-week rehearsal program culminates in a dazzling performance directed by award-winning choirmaster Dr Jonathon Welch AM.
This inclusive project brings locals together to connect, learn new skills, and shine in a professional-level production.
Dr Welch highlights its impact: “Singing together opens people up in extraordinary ways.” It also reinforces Redlands’ growing cultural reputation on the “Redlands Arts Coast.”
Local Impact
Play It Forward is a pillar of Redlands arts, with past projects winning hearts and awards, including Dr Welch’s 2024 Australia Day Cultural Award.
What to Look for Next
With only 20% of the tickets remaining, the full article with links for both choir registrations and concert tickets below 👇
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
The Redlands’ most spectacular: Christmas light locations of 2024
The biggest wave pools in the southern hemisphere are: About to be built in Brazil
The newly built Haven Restaurant at: Redlands Sporting Club is your new #1 dining experience in the Bayside
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Officially Has: A New Position (hopefully not messing up Christmas deliveries..)
Wakerly woman wins a: $250,000.00 Play for Purpose prize pack
The world’s rarest whale just dissected and: This is what they found
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6. Upcoming Events
🐾Ho-Ho-Homeward Hounds Brisbane: GAP Greyhound Adoption Event: December 21, We’re bringing the dogs to you Brisbane not only can you still chat with our GAP Team to explore adopting or fostering opportunities with a greyhound that’s a perfect match for your lifestyle and enjoy plenty of pats and cuddles from our lovable greys.
🎶Brisbane Bayside Carols: December 21, Brisbane's Bayside Carols is on again (21DEC24) An afternoon and evening of entertainments. Free mini carnival from 2:00 pm with free rock wall climbing, free slide, free face painting, and more.
🍖Traditional Sunday Roast with Live Music: December 22, we roast up 2 different meats (usually Beef & Pork but please check!) with roast potatoes, veg and all the trimmings including rich gravy, our very own horseradish recipe and Yorkshire puddings!
🎅Ormeau-Pimpama Santa Run: December 22, Organised by the Ormeau Rural Fire Brigade and Rotary Club of Ormeau-Pimpama Santa will be visiting the local area onboard a fire truck for the annual Ormeau-Pimpama Santa run.
🍽️Christmas day Potluck at Social Space: December 25, You’re invited to Xmas at our place! We’re excited to be open on Xmas day with Pot Luck lunch from noon! If you are able, please bring a plate (and any other delicious goodies!) to share.
Any water sport for the Redlands would be welcome as we don’t have enough sporting facilities in this area. Especially swimming pools.
This is only a part of the project and not explained fully . This project will benefit schools and training facilities and ongoing training and development, for business and community groups. This is a long term development for the Redlands, including tourism and transportation