🤑 Redlands $95k in community grants awarded | A Tesla explodes | Latest poll results | Exy local fuel and more!
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Welcome back to the Redland City Minute; it’s 2025, and our first epic weekly newsletter for a new year!
We sincerely thank you for sharing 2024 with us and look forward to continuing to grow with you all over another energy-filled 12 months ahead.
It’s January 2 🏝️ 😎
In today's email:
One Big Thing: Redlands community initiatives receive $95K boost
ICYMI: All the Redland City Minute #1s of 2024
The 2025 Gold Coast Sportfishing: Is around the corner
Latest poll results: A wave pool for Birkdale Whitewater Centre?
Trending: Redlands fuel more expensive than Brissy
Around the Web (Snippets): Bayside police warn of trailer thefts, A Cybertruck explodes, a Pheasant Coucal spotted and more!
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
The Weekly Dream Gig
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1. One big thing: Redlands scores $95K community boost
What’s Happening
Redland City Council has allocated over $95,000 in sponsorship funding to ten events through the first round of its 2024–2025 program.
Why It Matters
From cultural celebrations to sports tournaments, the funding backs initiatives that strengthen community bonds and stimulate the economy.
These sponsorships foster social connection and cultural vibrancy, spotlighting the rich diversity of Redlands Coast.
By the Numbers
• $95K+ awarded in Round 1.
• 3 funding tiers: Major ($30K), Minor ($15K), and Quandamooka Cultural Awareness ($1.5K).
• Ten events supported in total that will be spanning cultural, sports, and social initiatives.
Local Impact
Events like Capalaba’s Diwali celebrations and the Straddie Salute Triathlon unite locals and visitors while funding for Quandamooka Cultural Awareness enriches understanding of Indigenous heritage.
What They Said
Mayor Mitchell encouraged participation, saying, “I thank the groups that have already delivered events this financial year and encourage others to begin preparing their application for the next funding round.”
What To Look For Next
With round two opening in February, contact details for information at the full article below 👇
2. ICYMI - All the big things from our last newsletter of 2024
🎇Our final 2024 newsletter | Australia's Google results of 2024 | Top articles and more!
Our final epic weekly newsletter of 2024 looked at the year’s top trends, stories, clicked links and more!
3. Reel in the 2025 with the Gold Coast All-Species Classic
What’s Happening
Just down the road from the Redlands, the 2025 Gold Coast All-Species Classic is back and will be hitting the water on 18–19 January.
Why It Matters
Hosted by the Gold Coast Sportfishing Club, the two-day competition invites anglers of all levels to compete across inshore and offshore categories—or just inshore if weather dictates.
It’s an epic event promoting sustainable fishing, fostering community spirit, and celebrating Queensland’s first-class marine biodiversity.
By the Numbers
• $95 entry fee (just $50 for juniors).
• 8 species categories like Mangrove Jack and Mahi Mahi.
• Teams of 2–3 anglers over two days.
Local Impact
The catch-and-release format supports conservation, while clubhouse presentations boost local engagement and camaraderie amongst one of the city’s most popular recreational activities.
What To Look For Next
More details on how to register and the full article below👇
4. Latest poll results
We asked the question, and the answer was clear.
With 2032 Brisbane Game community submissions still open for another week, the Redland City Minute will make sure it’s heard 🙂
Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Bayside Property Crime Team: Police are warning residents of property and vehicle security after unattended trailers were recently stolen
Here are the 51 most disruptive: Startups of 2024
Join the Redlands summer reading: Challenge with heaps of weekly prizes up for grabs
The Boss Hire Blues line-up for the: 2025 Gympie Music Muster
From 40,000 in 2004 to 2.8 million in 2024, here is a story about: One of the most significant mammal recoveries ever recorded
A new tactic being used by: South East Queensland criminals
A deadly terrorist attack this morning in: New Orleans killed 15 people
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Donal Trump’s: Las Vegas Hotel, found to be full of fireworks and gas canisters
1,000 Optimus humanoid robots will: Be working at Tesla this year
A Pheasant Coucal was: Spotted at Wellington Point 👇
6. Upcoming Events
🍷 Twilight in the Vines, January 1 to March 16, sit amongst the Sirromet vineyard and enjoy a curated seasonal platter with a bottle of their best wine
🏐 Redlands Volleyball Association Bayside Bash 2025, January 4-5, with up to $3,400 in cash prizes, kick off the new year with some exciting volleyball action
🤘 A Day On The Green is back, January 19, up at Mount Cotton, see the Teskey Brothers, Band of Horses, Sierra Ferrell, CMAT and Charlie Needs Braces