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Volume 45: RedFest 2025 Cancelled | AI cracks down on teen Insta accounts | Tesla protests go global | Native Title Respondent funding and heaps more
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Before the sun rises over Moreton Bay tomorrow, the people of Redlands will gather in quiet reverence.
From the cenotaphs of Cleveland and Redland Bay to the dawn vigils on the islands and the tribute at Karragarra, thousands will stand shoulder to shoulder in silence—perhaps even in the rain—honouring the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who gave everything for the country we call home.
For me, it’s an extra special day as it also marks my girls’ birthdays.
A day for remembrance, reflection, appreciation, and celebration.
Long live the memory of our Anzacs and the sacrifices they made to help make this place one of the best in the world.
We will remember them.
In today's email:
One Big Thing: No RedFest this year
$8.3M for Native Title Respondent: Funding in Redlands
New Cricket Program: unites diverse youth
Trending: Redfest drama…🍓🎭
Around the Web (Snippets): AI cracks down on teen Insta accounts, New colour 'olo' discovered, Robot marathon chaos and heaps more
Upcoming Events
Redlands Weather Forecast and Tides
Live National Housing Price Index
1. One Big Thing: RedFest 2025 Cancelled
What’s Happening: RedFest, the Redlands Coast’s longest-running community festival, has been cancelled for 2025 after organisers failed to secure suitable September dates from Redland City Council.
By the Numbers:
🎉 15,000+ people attended RedFest in 2024, making it Redlands' biggest annual event.
📆 8 date alternatives were offered by the Council, none aligning with the strawberry season.
⏳ 3 years of negotiations failed to produce a viable solution for 2025.
Strawberries, Stalls… and Stalemates: Organisers say booking inconsistencies and Council delays made planning impossible.
What The People Say: 🗣 “This should’ve been an incredible Strawberry Festival celebration… It’s clear the support just isn’t there.” — Robyn Keenan, organiser
What To Look For Next: More at the full article below👇
2. $8.3M for Native Title Respondent funding in Redlands
Federal Member for Bowman, Henry Pike MP, has announced that a Dutton LNP Government will reinstate the Native Title Respondent and Officer Scheme, committing $8.3 million over four years.
The funding will assist councils like Redland City Council in managing the high legal costs associated with native title claims.
Mr Pike has advocated for the scheme’s return since 2022, following a major native title claim affecting around 3,500 council-managed properties across the Redlands. He criticised the Labor Government’s decision to abolish the scheme, leaving local communities to shoulder the financial burden alone.
“This is an incredibly expensive and lengthy process that will potentially cost ratepayers millions,” Mr Pike said. He added that Redlands residents deserve a “fair go” and should not be punished by what he called “Labor’s poor policies.”
The LNP pledge aims to restore fairness to native title proceedings, ensuring both claimants and respondents receive appropriate legal support. If elected, the Coalition plans to prioritise Redlands and other high-impact regions in the scheme’s rollout.
3. New Cricket Program unites diverse youth
What’s Happening: On 22 April 2025, SSI and the Usman Khawaja Foundation launched a cricket program at Woodridge North State School to support multicultural youth.
Why It Matters: This sport-driven partnership helps migrant and refugee children build confidence, community connection, and wellbeing.
By the Numbers
20% + of QLD youth are from migrant or refugee backgrounds
Cricket is the top 3 organised sports in Australia
SSI’s Logan program has engaged thousands in inclusive sport
Breaking Boundaries, Not Bails: The partnership will grow to include Multicultural Cups, mentoring, and a youth-designed innovation hub.
What the People Say: “Cricket is a bridge to new beginnings,” added Usman Khawaja.
What to Look For Next: Watch for new clinics, community events, and co-designed youth initiatives in more regions.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
Redland City Council has announced: Anzac Day 2025 services and road closures across the Redlands Coast
Scientists say they’ve discovered a new: Colour, which is an ‘unprecedented’ hue, known as olo, and has only ever been seen by five people
“Peter Pan” cane toads have been: Gene-edited to never grow up could save Australian tropical ecosystems
The Sharkies raised $16,581 in a 48-hour walk: For Laps for Leukaemia, completing over 835 laps.
Police are seeking witnesses after a man: on an e-bike hit a 4-year-old girl at Thompson Beach, Victoria Point.
Protests against Elon Musk and Tesla have been: Spreading around the world
SSI and UKF kicked off a cricket program: For multicultural youth on 22 April at Woodridge North.
Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their: Age and restricting their accounts to ensure users under 16 are sticking to their Teen Accounts - 97% of young users have remained in their required teen accounts.
Cordie’s Cake Supplies in Capalaba: has won their second consecutive ACADA Cake Buddy of the Year Award.
Human-like robots raced against people for the first time in: China’s inaugural Robot Marathon Runners event, where android competitors emitted smoke, tripped, and eventually fell apart.
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6. Upcoming Events
🎖️ Anzac Day Dawn Service: April 25, 5:20 am, Cleveland Cenotaph, Honour the sacrifices of our servicemen and women at this traditional dawn service.
🌺 Create and Connect: Crochet Poppies: April 25, 11:30 am–1 pm, Victoria Point Library, Learn how to crochet red poppies in honour of Anzac Day. All materials supplied.
💫 Twilight Makers Market: April 26, 4 – 8 pm, Grab a picnic blanket and your market-loving friends and meet us down at the beautiful Raby Bay Harbour Park.
🎨 Art Exhibition "Beyond the Roadworks": April 27, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Come and meet Greg and check out the exhibition while enjoying some drinks and nibbles on the verandahs of our wonderful gallery.
📝 Redlands Business Excellence Awards 2025 Launch & Workshop: April 29, 7 – 8:30 am, Receive practical advice and tips for writing your application and more.
🎶 High School Musical - ASTA: April 30, 7 – 9:30 pm, Australian School of the Arts brings Disney's smash hit movie musical, High School Musical, live to the Stage!
🌺 Find An ANZAC Day service near you across Redlands.