🏘️ Redlands gets priority with mega housing hurry-up
Volume 43: Measles alerts across SEQ | One creepy-crawly at a time with Pestlinc | New undergraduate pathway to medicine and heaps more
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In today's email:
One Big Thing: Redlands gets priority with mega housing hurry-up
Redlands residents reclaim: Homes one creepy-crawly at a time
St. Rita’s Victoria Point: Open Day 2025
Trending: Happy 50th Cleveland Fire Station
Around the Web (Snippets): Australia’s eggflation and the rising cost of chocolate, measles alerts activated across SEQ and heaps more
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
Live National Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: Redlands gets priority with mega housing hurry-up
What’s Happening: The Queensland Government has declared Southern Thornlands a Priority Development Area (PDA), fast-tracking land for housing in Redlands. Developers Urbex and Harridan are on board to deliver new communities quickly.
Why It Matters: Redlands has one of South East Queensland tightest housing markets and this move slices through planning delays and brings homes to market faster—especially for families, downsizers and first-home buyers.
By the Numbers
• 900,000 new dwellings needed across SEQ by 2046
• 2.2 million more people expected in the region in 20 years
• Redlands ranks among SEQ’s lowest in housing availability
Local Impact: New estates near Springacre Road are planned, with a focus on affordability and inclusivity across generations.
What The People Say
“There’s just not enough houses,” said Urbex GM Carl Bruhn. “We want a community for everyone.”
What To Look For Next
More at the full article below👇
2. Redlands residents reclaim homes one creepy-crawly at a time
What’s Happening: As autumn sets in, a local pest control provider is responding to increased pest activity across Redland City by launching a limited-time offer.
Why It Matters: Pests like ants, cockroaches, spiders, and rodents often head indoors as the weather cools, and timely inspections at this time of year, after so much rain, can help residents manage potential health risks and avoid property damage before problems escalate.
By the Numbers
• $50 off pest control services
• Free rodent assessment included
• Offer valid for bookings made by April 30 2025; services redeemable until June 30
Local Impact: From Capalaba to Victoria Point, pest issues vary across Redland City. Pestlinc’s approach is locally informed and designed to meet specific needs across the region.
No bugs, no drama: With tailored support and seasonal insight, the initiative helps residents take practical steps before winter arrives.
What The People Say: Pestlinc says the goal is “early intervention and prevention” to support households before pest problems escalate.
What To Look For Next: Offered exclusively to Redlands, this offer is only available if you book before April 30 for any time up to June 30.
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3. St Rita’s Victoria Point Open Day 2025
What’s Happening: St Rita’s Primary School invites families to explore its natural, values-based learning environment during Open Day on Monday, April 28, as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Open Week (April 28–May 4 2025).
Why It Matters: With 12 acres of greenery, new sport and music programs, and a focus on leadership and service, St Rita’s nurtures well-rounded learners.
By the Numbers:
🌿 12 acres of lush school grounds
🎓 1 new phonics program (InitiaLit)
🏏 3 new after-school sports in 2025
Local Impact: Families in Victoria Point gain access to a safe, inspiring setting that supports academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
What The People Say: “We are proud to offer our students an enriching environment,” – Principal Nathan Mulhearn
4. Trending
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6. Around The Web (Snippets)
The Coalition under Peter Dutton’s leadership: has pledged Redlanders to halve the fuel excise for 12 months if elected.
The International Cake Show returns to: Brisbane this weekend (April 11-13) with celebrity bakers, jaw-dropping displays, free demos and hands-on classes for all skill levels.
Sarah Wynn-Williams has said that: Meta, where she Director of Global Public Policy for Facebook, targeted teens with advertisements based on their emotional state.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has announced: groundbreaking new undergraduate pathway to medicine—the first of its kind in Queensland.
Unearthed beneath the old Emu Bar: a 19th-century cistern, now a centrepiece of the new-look GV reopening mid-2025.
His Majesty King Charles III has become our first monarch to: Address both houses of Italy’s Parliament
A night of glamour, giving, and good times: first gala ball supports Redlands charities impacted by Cyclone Alfred.
The measles has exploded in the United States, now with over: 600 confirmed cases, with Hawaii becoming the latest state to confirm a case of the disease
Archaeologists have uncovered two nearly: Life-size statues carved into the wall of a tomb in Ancient Pompeii
A chocolate bar stuffed with pistachio cream, tahini, and knafeh, a Middle Eastern dessert made of shredded pastry dough layered with soft cheese and soaked in a sweet syrup has gone mega: Viral and known by the name Dubai Chocolate
LeBron James has become the first ever male athlete with: A Ken doll..
Australia’s eggflation and the: Fast-rising costs of big chocolate👇
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7. Upcoming Events
🐣 Easter Chick Hunt: April 7 -18 from 10 am to 2 pm, participate in a fun-filled Easter chick hunt for children at the Redland Museum
🎨 Free Kids Craft: April 7 to 18 from 10 am to 2 pm; engage your children in creative craft activities during the school holidays at the Redland Museum
👾 Gamer Con 25: April 12 from 10 am to 2 pm; free family event with gaming arcade bus, VR headsets station, food and drinks and more at Redland Community Centre
🛹 SkatePUNK Alternative Music and Culture Festival: April 14 from 12 pm to 7 pm; Queensland’s very own alternative music and culture festival at Capalaba Skatepark