Redland City Council is inviting the community to participate in a key consultation on proposed amendments to the Redland City Plan, with a strong focus on residential zone changes and future city development.

Public feedback is open from 2 March to 29 March 2026, giving residents a unique chance to influence city planning.

The proposed changes target secondary dwellings, dual occupancies, residential built form, as well as broader land use, centre planning, and environmental factors.

Updates also cover crucial infrastructure and financial planning, directly supporting Redland’s growth.

Acting Mayor Julie Talty urges everyone to get involved, highlighting that local input will guide decisions that shape community values.

Residents can review all details online or at council offices in Cleveland, Capalaba, and Victoria Point, and submit feedback until late March 2026.

Active participation is vital for ensuring Redland’s development meets the needs and vision of its community.

Coochiemudlo’s Community Shopping Service recently stopped transporting fuel alongside groceries due to safety regulations.

Recognizing the ongoing need among islanders, a dedicated monthly fuel run is now operating for all local residents.

John Hayes and John Rodman manage the collection and filling of fuel containers, while Bet Bellette oversees secure payments.

Only approved containers are permitted, each clearly labeled with the owner’s details and fuel type, and a maximum of 500 litres per trip is enforced.

Residents drop containers at 13 Elizabeth Street the day before the run and can expect prompt delivery.

There’s a $5 surcharge to cover transport costs including the barge fare, and payment is accepted by card, Square, or cash.

This volunteer-run service ensures Coochie locals have ongoing safe access to vital fuel supplies.

For updates or questions, contact Bet Bellette at 0448 802 545.

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Some feelings can’t be put into words — grief, shock, that lingering tension after hard years.

Art therapy, now coming to Coochiemudlo Community Hall, was designed for moments like these, letting people process pain and stress when talking falls short.

Developed in the 1940s for war veterans, its approach uses colour and shape to gently unlock insight and relief.

This free local workshop, supported by the Coochie Progress recovery program and government funding, offers a confidential, respectful space.

After the impacts of events like TC Alfred, many still carry hidden burdens.

No art skills are needed — just curiosity and a willingness to see yourself differently.

Workshops run on June 8 and 11, with limited spots and all materials included.

Email Millie Simic to book — and discover a new path to healing.

Austromyrtus dulcis, commonly known as the Midyim Berry, is a native shrub thriving along Coochiemudlo Island’s sandy tracks and coastal bushland.

This low-growing plant is nearly unnoticeable until summer, when it produces white berries freckled with purple.

Sweet with a subtle ginger warmth, these edible berries have long been a seasonal bush food enjoyed by First Nations people.

The Midyim Berry is tough—salt and wind tolerant, sand-loving, and low maintenance—making it ideal for coastal gardens.

It stabilises dunes, supports wildlife, and offers backyard fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or added to breakfasts and baked goods.

Peak berry season is summer, with flowering in spring and possible late fruit through early autumn.

Along Coochie’s tracks, keep an eye out—the island’s natural pantry is waiting to be discovered.

Christine Leonard, a celebrated local author, will illuminate her newest release, Coochiemudlo: A Mariner’s Mystery, during a special event at the Cleveland Library on March 5, 2026, from 10 to 11 am.

Attendees can immerse themselves in the story of Edward Field Jones, a longtime Coochiemudlo Island resident, as he unravels a historical puzzle dating back to explorer Matthew Flinders and his 1799 naming of local islands.

Leonard’s book sheds light on Jones’s meticulous quest, revealing hidden layers of the island’s history and deepening community ties.

This engaging event is a highlight of the Redlands Coast events calendar, known for bringing diverse, lively gatherings to locals each year.

Enthusiasts of regional history and storytelling won’t want to miss this enlightening session.