๐Ÿ”ต Book Week is upon us

Good morning, Baysiders!

Take a deep breath. Drink a full glass of water. Do some push-ups if you can. Now youโ€™re ready to start the day.

Oh, and finish reading the Round Ups of course ;)

In todayโ€™s Redlands Round Up:

  • Historic Victory for our Women in Sports

  • Hats Off to Our REIQ Awards Finalists

  • Parking Fine Shake-Up Alert

  • Ross Noble's Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Let's dive in.

Digest

Hats Off to Our REIQ Awards Finalists!๐ŸŒŸ

We're finalists in the 2023 REIQ Awards for Excellence โ€“ and we're not just in one category, but a whole bunch! ๐Ÿ™Œ

This is real estate agents night of nights.

Let's give a virtual high-five to Kristian Parker and Josh Sherwood โ€“ they're rocking the sales game like champs! And let's not forget our superstar Freedom Property Redland City Central team, hitting it out of the park too! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿข

Mark October 28th on your calendar because that's when the winners take the stage and shine bright. To all the nominees, remember: you're all winners in our book! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š.

New Hospital Alert ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽ‰

Redlands Satellite Hospital is making its grand entrance on August 28, 2023, with a $43.8 million makeover! Oh, and it's not just any hospital โ€“ the Palaszczuk Government added some flair by co-naming it Talwalpin Milbul, honoring First Nations peoples.

From Minor Injury and Illness Clinic to chemo chairs, medical imaging and diagnostic services, they've got it all covered. Get ready, Redlands Coast โ€“ your health is in for a treat! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒก๏ธ.

Redlands Coast Goes Green with Solar Bins! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š

Redland City Council is on a mission to light up the city with eco-friendly brilliance. They've set aside a whopping $365,000 in the 2023-2024 community budget to take their successful solar bin trial and spread it across the entire Redlands Coast.

These smart bins mean fewer pickups and more savings, all part of the Council's commitment to a greener, cleaner city. And that's not all โ€“ a regional Material Recovery Facility partnership and hybrid vehicles are in the works. Plus, recycling and waste centers remain free for residents despite rising costs. Cheers to a brighter, eco-friendly future! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ

Taken in Cleveland!

#OfficesOnDutyInCleveland. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the sheer beauty of these four-legged officers?

Whatโ€™s happening in the Redlands 

Parking Fine Shake-Up Alert! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿšซ

Big news from the Redland City Council meeting - a proposal to amp up car parking fines for various infractions has been voted down! ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ’ฐ

The Council had a lively discussion about potentially increasing fines from 1 penalty unit (currently $154.80) to 2 penalty units (currently $309.60). But guess what? The motion to increase fines didn't make the cut. Kudos to Councilors Mitchell & Huges for the fine vibes, and props to the squad that said 'No way!'

Whisky Business takes a wild turn! ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿคฏ 

Did you catch the crazy video of a customer flipping over a public holiday surcharge? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Don't worry, everyone's safe and sound โ€“ but it seems the whisky wasn't the only thing on fire that day! Kudos to the police for stepping in and charging the whirlwind. Let's keep the spirits high and drama-free from now on! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿš“ 

Matildas Spotlight โšฝ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›

Historic Victory for our Women in Sports! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿšบ

A groundbreaking moment is here!๐ŸŒŸ The Matildas are set to make history as the first-ever women's sports statue outside Brisbane Stadium! And guess what? Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is all in. She's not just cheering from the sidelines โ€“ her government's paying for the statue and teaming up with Football Australia for the ultimate design showdown. ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿค

Picture this: an iconic tribute that screams 'You go, girl!' while inspiring generations of future legends. Get ready to celebrate girl power in all its glory โ€“ it's time we show the world that women's sports rock!

Redlands United FC Matilda's Club House Gathering

Where soccer magic meets team spirit! ๐Ÿฅณโšฝ That's a room filled with laughs, high-fives, and epic soccer tales. ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ‰ It's not just a clubhouse โ€“ it's a hub of champions in the making!

Whatโ€™s going on in the Redlands 

Guess what's on the agenda for 10 am today? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

We're tipping our hats to the unsung heroes of the land โ€“ our farmers! ๐Ÿšœ๐ŸŒพ With John Kunde leading the way, we're diving headfirst into the world of agricultural tools and gizmos. Think tractors, steam engines, and even the good ol' horsepower! ๐ŸŽโœจ Join us solo or bring your buddies for a unique journey through Museum magic.

By the way, the 23rd of each month is now officially Show 'n' Tell Tour day at the Redland Museum! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Calling All Gamers! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿƒ

If you're on the hunt for the ultimate hangout to flaunt your chess genius, strategize epic D&D quests, unleash Magic: The Gathering wizardry, or dominate Uno showdowns, guess what? Your local library is the place to be! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰ 

We've transformed it into a gaming haven just for you โ€“ complete with games, chats, and a whole lot of high fives. Join the Boardgame & Gaming Drop-in at Cleveland Library, 3:30 pm today.

Whoโ€™s up for a book fiesta? ๐Ÿ“š ๐ŸŒŸ 

The Redland City Council library staff are turning into their favorite book characters during Children's Book Week (August 19-25, 2023) โ€“ and guess what? They want YOU to join the fun! ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ

So, grab that cape, wizard hat, or pirate eye patch and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of stories come to life. ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š Stay tuned for more details it's going to be a week to remember! #DressUpBookCharacterParty

Model train show is coming to town

Welcome aboard young and old (young at heart) to the Redlands Model Railway Show departing Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August to held at the Assembly Hall, 44 Smith Street, Cleveland.

When: 26 August, 9am โ€“ 5pm, and 27 August, 9am โ€“ 4pm

Where: Assembly Hall, 44 Smith Street, Cleveland

Cost: Adults $10, Concession $5, Children $2. Under school age free. Family $20 (2 adults, 2 children). Includes entry to the Redland Museum on same day.

Weekend Bites

Ready to Vibe? ๐ŸŽ‰

Mark your calendars for the most awesome Friday ever! From 3pm, a whole vibe of awesomeness will be waiting for you at Wellington Point State High School's Epic Celebration on August 25th!

We're talking live tunes that'll make you groove, markets packed with treasures, displays that'll leave you amazed, food stalls that'll satisfy your cravings, and even petting zoos for a cute overload! But the fun doesn't stop โ€“ at 5:30pm, the groove will be shifted to the Osprey Theatre! It's encore time, celebrating a whopping 10 years of brilliance. ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŒŸ Get ready to be dazzled!

Comedy Fiesta: Ross Noble's Jibber Jabber Jamboree! ๐Ÿคฃ๐ŸŽค

Ross Noble's 21st solo stand-up tour is rolling into town on Saturday, 26th August (8pm), and it's gonna be a wild ride! ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿคช Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter as he unleashes his signature inspired nonsense โ€“ the very same that's made him the king of offbeat, freewheeling comedy. So, snag your tickets, rally your laugh buddies, and get ready for a comedy rollercoaster that'll leave your cheeks sore from grinning!

Live Music Lowdown

Craft Brewhouse - Birkdale

Koala Tavern - Capalaba

Ultimate 90โ€™s Rock Show!! Buy tickets here

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