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🔵 A Kinder Christmas for Redlands Bins
Redlands Zone
December 23, 2025
Good morning, Baysiders
One sleep to go!
Short and sweet this week, we know you are busy and preparing for the big man to arrive!
We assembled a trampoline today. Fingers are also too sore to type much!
Merry Christmas and we appreciate our loyal readership! We are looking forward to this newsletter becoming bigger and more impactful to the local community.
In this weeks Round-Up
A Kinder Christmas for Redlands Bins
Hit the Trails With a Chatty Group Ride
Catch DJ NOIZ closing out 2025 in Redlands
Let’s get to it!
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Quick News
Festive Season Service Changes Across Redlands Redland City Council offices and customer service centres close from today, Wednesday, 24 December and reopen Monday, 5 January, 2026. Bins still roll as usual. Visitor Information shuts Christmas and Boxing Day. Libraries, RPAC, IndigiScapes and the Animal Shelter have mixed hours, so checking ahead saves surprises over the festive break.
A Kinder Christmas for Redlands Bins The Council has nudged Redlands households to think twice about festive waste after bins overflowed last summer. December and January saw a big spike in rubbish and costs. Simple moves like recycling right, cutting packaging, and using tools like Recycle Mate can keep more out of landfill this Christmas season ahead.
Festive Traffic Changes at Birkdale Recycling The Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre has updated traffic rules for the festive season from 15 Dec to 11 Jan. Right turns are off-limits, speed limits are monitored, and pre-sorting your recycling can save a lot of waiting. Keep it safe and smooth this holiday season.
Local Events
Santa’s Dropping By Early
Where: Cleveland Sands
When: Wednesday, 24th December, 1–3pm
Swing by for a relaxed Christmas Eve hangout with Santa while he pops in to spread a bit of cheer. He’ll be around for photos, laughs, and those cute holiday moments you’ll want to save. Bring your camera and make the afternoon feel extra cosy. More info.
Free Santa Photos at Alex Hills
Where: Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre
When: Wednesday 24 December, weekdays 10am-1pm, weekends 10am-2pm
Come capture a free Santa photo and lock in a sweet Christmas memory. There'll be smiles, festive vibes, and one free 6x8 photo per family. Book ahead, spots are limited.
Hit the Trails With a Chatty Group Ride
Where: Nanette Court trail entrance
When: Sunday, December 28, 2025, 4pm
Head over for a fun, social mountain bike ride with supportive vibes and solid kilometres. There’ll be a relaxed briefing, plenty of trail time, and riders who keep things chatty. You’ll want to RSVP first, arrive early, and bring water, snacks, and a sense of humour. To get up to the minute ride updates, join the messenger chat group.
An Italian-Style Twilight Worth Savouring
Where: Sirromet Winery, 850 Mt Cotton Rd, Mt Cotton
When: Sunday 28 December 2025, 5:30pm
Head over for a golden-hour escape in the vineyards with an Italian twist. There’ll be share platters made for lingering, wines that suit the sunset, and space to stroll as the sky changes colour. It’s perfect for slowing down, catching up, and enjoying a warm summer evening. More info here.
Ring in 2026 at Victoria Point Sharks Carnival
Where: Victoria Point Sharks Sporting Club, 325 Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point
When: Wednesday, December 31, 5:00pm – Midnight
Head over to Victoria Point Sharks this New Year’s Eve for a full day of fun. There’ll be bumper cars, a mega slide, a DJ pumping tunes, fireworks at 9pm, and live music from IN2XS to keep the party alive until midnight.
2025 Christmas Light Guide
Must-See Displays
🏆 Award Winners & Extra-Special Displays
These homes are competition winners or standout, extra-special displays. If you only visit a few, start here.
🏆 59 Burbank Road, Birkdale
🏆 6 Eton Court, Alexandra Hills
🏆 8 Waterville Drive, Thornlands
🏆🚶📸 16 Elkhorn Street, Mount Cotton
🎄 49 Gardenia Drive, Birkdale
🎄 2 Tarcutta Street, Cleveland
⭐🎄🚶 4–10 Tipperary Court, Capalaba
🎄🚶📸 10 Huntly Place, Redland Bay
🎄🚶📸 36 Passage Street, Cleveland
Lights by Suburb
Alexandra Hills
4 Ashbury Court
Display Size: Mega
Additional Information: Other houses in the street participate.
52 Bluebell Street
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: We have a Santa’s mailbox to post letters. Attach a return address and receive a reply from Santa.
2 Oates Crescent
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: The majority of homes in our crescent are decorated. Home owners welcome and meet with people passing through, some allow children to look at their spectacular indoor displays. Children on foot have been known to be given lollies or a small gift left by Santa.
Hampshire Crescent
Display Size: Medium
81 Hanover Drive, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161
Display Size: Medium
Additional Information: Put together with our kids – 5yo, 7yo and 9yo – with room to grow in the years to come.
4 Soiandra Street
Display Size: Medium
6 Maranta Street
Display Size: Medium
3 Carica Street
Display Size: Medium
58 Abelia Street
Display Size: Medium
78 Crotana Road East
Display Size: Medium
Classic Court
Display Size: Medium
96 Windemere Road
Display Size: Medium
8 Gatsby Court
Display Size: Medium
32 & 34 Windemere Road
Display Size: Large
35 Sherington Street
Display Size: Medium
7 & 8 Polperro Court
Display Size: Large
4 Redruth Road
Display Size: Medium
7 Chiseldon Street
Display Size: Medium
17 Pangela Court
Display Size: Medium
5 Koorong Court
Display Size: Medium
47 Alpina Street
Display Size: Medium
12 Heffernan Road
Display Size: Medium
Birkdale
30A Collingwood Road
Display Size: Medium
Sunray Place
Display Size: Medium
28 Birkdale Road
Display Size: Medium
Elaine Place
Display Size: Medium
21 Leilani Drive
Display Size: Medium
14 Rossinton Street
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Lights on until 9pm, weather dependent.
16 Fullerton Street
Display Size: Medium
Fleet Street
Display Size: Medium
Capalaba
1 Springbrook Drive
Display Size: Medium
8 & 16 Montana Drive
Display Size: Large
13 & 25 Pullbrook Drive
Display Size: Large
50 Gundagai Drive
Display Size: Medium
41 Gundagai Drive
Display Size: Medium
3 & 9 Nova Court
Display Size: Large
4 Anna Court
Display Size: Medium
36 Shepherdson Street
Display Size: Medium
33 Callaghan Way
Display Size: Medium
14, 26, 28, 30 & 34 Greenup Street
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Multiple neighbouring houses participating. Great photo spot.
32 Jacaranda Road
Display Size: Medium
Additional Information: Photo-friendly display.
38 Quentin Street
Display Size: Medium
Vista Court
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Multiple houses in the court are decorated.
24 Firtree Street
Display Size: Medium
Cleveland
69 Sunshine Drive
Display Size: Medium
7 Poseidon Street
Display Size: Medium
Bay Street
Display Size: Medium
1 Nicole Street
Display Size: Medium
66 Long Street
Display Size: Medium
36 Passage Street
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Walk-through display and popular with families.
Mount Cotton
43, 57, 59 & 76 Sugar Gum Avenue
Display Size: Large
Bottletree Crescent
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Multiple houses involved.
Hardwood Drive
Display Size: Large
Pimelea Crescent Roundabout
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Central roundabout display.
2, 3 & 4 Scribbly Gum Place
Display Size: Large
Helicia Circuit
Display Size: Large
Persian Close
Display Size: Large
Bouquet Street
Display Size: Large
Orchid Drive
Display Size: Large
Redland Bay
13, 14 & 18 Syracuse Street
Display Size: Large
Dory Close
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Walk-through friendly.
Huntly Place
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Multiple homes participating.
10 Huntly Place
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Walk-through display and great for photos.
11, 12 & 13 Dennison Court
Display Size: Large
Thorneside
3 Wiareena Street
Display Size: Medium
7, 8 & 9 Wunulla Street
Display Size: Large
Additional Information: Neighbouring displays.
Thornlands
20 Hermitage Crescent
Display Size: Large
32 Morris Circuit
Display Size: Medium
38 Bluewater Avenue
Display Size: Medium
29 Semillon Street
Display Size: Medium
41 & 55 Moselle Drive
Display Size: Large
29 Majestic Circuit
Display Size: Medium
Victoria Point
105 Bunker Road
Display Size: Medium
7 Waratah Avenue
Display Size: Medium
16 Kestrel Court
Display Size: Medium
174 Colburn Avenue
Display Size: Medium
34 School Road
Display Size: Medium
Wellington Point
3 Veitch Close
Display Size: Medium
16 Arbor Terrace
Display Size: Medium
100 Spurs Drive
Display Size: Medium
Local Live Music
Grand View Hotel, 49 North Street, Cleveland
Wednesday, December 24 · 3–11pm
The iconic Christmas Eve party is back — live music, cold drinks, and all the festive vibes! Catch Hunter Boswell from 3pm, ANTHEMS Party Band from 7pm, and celebrate the night with your crew. Grab your $10 ticket before it’s gone!
Koala Tavern Capalaba, 40 Moreton Bay Road
Saturday 27 December, doors from 8:30pm
Come enjoy a big Saturday night packed with island vibes and R&B heat. There’ll be remix anthems, nonstop dancing, and high energy all night long. You’ll catch DJ NOIZ closing out 2025 in Redlands, with DJ Quest and DJ Twitch keeping the party loud from doors until lights come up. Tickets here.
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