WEIRD WEATHER AND ISLAND BLACKOUTS
It is fair to say that the weather pattern in early 2025 has been all over the place. Some great days and some great storms! Winds have played havoc with trees shredding tonnes of bark all over the place. Not only that, but the winds have also caused considerable power outages, something we had not seen for some time. Energex has been at pains to strengthen and upgrade power lines in recent months, only to discover that a falling tree offers no mercy or exceptions. If a tree falls and hits a powerlines, the powers down and out. Fortunately crews have got to the islands fairly quickly with power outages between two and four hours.
STOP JETTY JUMPING!
Redland City Council is calling on people to refrain from the dangerous practice of jetty jumping. Mayor Jos Mitchell said while it may seem like harmless fun to some, jetty jumping presented significant risk to personal safety as well as to the safety of others and the marine environment. “We have had vast numbers of young people jumping from our jetties into the bay and even in front of a passenger ferry, which led to that service being suspended temporarily for safety concerns,” she said. “As a coastal city, ferry services are critical for our island communities, and jumping in front of ferries is completely unsafe, unacceptable, and puts unnecessary strain on emergency services. Jetty jumping can also lead to serious injury from underwater hazards that can’t be seen from the surface.” Mayor Mitchell called on parents and caregivers to ensure the young people in their care were aware of the dangers of jetty jumping and the impact it has had this week to public transport. Council has now increased its compliance patrols of all the city’s jetties and we are working with police to help stamp out jetty jumping and will continue to monitor and enforce regulations to protect the safety of our community and our environment. Jetty jumping is an offence.
DREDGING WEINAM CREEK
Redland City Council contractors are currently carrying out dredging work in the Weinam Creek marina and entrance channel to remove accumulated sediment. Work is expected to continue until the end of March. It is necessary work to provide additional clearance to the seabed for vessels, particularly passenger ferries, using Weinam Creek. Council contractors are also undertaking associated environmental monitoring and survey as required during the works. Division 5 Councillor Shane Rendalls said the Redland Bay ferry terminal would remain operational throughout the dredging program.
RPAC’S STAGE DOOR SHOWS
Journey behind the curtain at Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) during three weeks of exciting performances. The Concert Hall Stage has been transformed into an intimate and sophisticated club setting, where you can choose a front row table for an up-close performance experience or take in all the action from the tiered theatre seating. Guests are enjoying entering the venue like a star through the stage door at the rear of the building while redevelopment work is underway on the RPAC forecourt and front entrance of the premier entertainment venue. The Stage Door Sessions include an impressive line-up of comedy, cabaret and music including: Jacqui Randa: Full Bloom – Saturday, 1 February, 7.30pm; Alexa, Turn on the Lights – Friday, 7 February, 7.30pm; Queenie van de Zandt in DIVA – Saturday, 8 February, 7.30pm; Redland City Bands Big Band – Thursday, 13 February, 7.30pm; Melissa Western’s Sip, Sparkle, Skull – Friday, 14 February, 7.30pm; Jamie MacDowell and Tom Thum – Saturday, 15 February, 7.30pm For more details about the shows, and to book tickets, go to rpac.com.au Please note that the RPAC box office is temporarily operating from Council’s Customer Service Centre at the corner of Middle and Bloomfield streets, Cleveland, during the forecourt redevelopment work.
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