Good morning, Baysiders

Welcome to this weeks edition, we have plenty happening this Saturday. Just hoping the rain will not be as bad as predicted. If it is, I might see you in the local pub.

Take a look at this weeks edition below, we’ve got some new segments - fuel watch, - plenty of new business news. Hopefully you appreciate it - feel free to reply and give feedback.

Let’s get to it!

In this weeks Round-Up:

• 🏗️ Capalaba's $183M Town Centre revitalisation

• 📺 MAFS star from Wellington Point

• 🎨 Funding available for Redlands Coast creatives

• 🏓 Pickleball courts EOI now open

• ☕ New coffee and noodles hitting Cleveland

• 👻 Ghost tours are back

• ⛽ Fuel prices, markets, events and live music

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Best Greek in the Redlands

Wellington Point's best kept secret? Not anymore.

Hellenic Street Food is serving up authentic Greek cuisine cooked over charcoal — think juicy Yiros, fresh dips, and pita bread done properly. Chicken, pork, lamb or halloumi, there's something for everyone. Whether it's a quick lunch or a family dinner, it's the kind of food that hits the spot every time.

Feeling the Greek vibes? There's also a Greek Festival on at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds this Saturday — see Events below for details. Hellenic Street Food is the perfect warm-up. 🇬🇷

📍 17/685 Old Cleveland Road, Wellington Point · Tue–Sun, 11am–8pm

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Quick News

Capalaba's $183M Glow-Up
Capalaba Town Centre is getting a massive transformation and the plans are now out — including a fly-through video that's well worth a look. On the way: a new town square, better walkability, retail and dining spaces, commercial offices, boutique apartments, and the return of the Capalaba Library, community hall and arts space. Stage 1 kicks off May 2026. The Sales Suite is open now at Capalaba Central, next to the Coffee Club. Watch the vid here

Wellington Point's MAFS Star
Wellington Point local Stephanie Marshall is appearing on Married At First Sight this year — and when she's not on screen, she's been earning around $680,000 from her property work at Harcourts Property Centre. Not a bad effort, Steph! Have you spotted her on the show?

Calling All Redlands Coast Creatives — RADF Funding Now Open
If you've got a creative project ready to grow, the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) wants to hear from you. Funding is available across all creative disciplines — art, music, movement, design, words, performance — to help bring uniquely Redlands Coast stories to life. Applications close Monday, 23 March 2026. Apply here →

Pickleball Clubs — EOI Now Open
Redland City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to licence 12 pickleball courts at EGW Wood Sports Field, 347–371 Birkdale Rd, Wellington Point. A local Pickleball Club is being sought to become the secondary licence holder alongside Allstars Netball Club Inc. EOIs close 24 March 2026. Apply here →

Redlands local advances on Australian Idol

Something exciting is happening beyond the College grounds. One of our students, Asher, has advanced to the live rounds of Australian Idol 2026. Could this be the year a rapper wins Australian Idol?

Check out the Redlands College Student on instagram: @asheriyermusic

Community Moment

Someone in Alexandra Hills placed a big order this week.

A giant burger and chips were spotted cruising through the streets of Alexandra Hills on the back of a truck — and locals are asking the important questions. Who ordered the McMassive meal, and more importantly, what's the cost on one of those bad boys? 🍔🔥

Spotted something worth sharing in the Redlands? Send it through — we love a good local moment.

Local Business Updates

First Coffee Co — Opening March 9
A new café is opening at 109 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland (near Bloomfield St Park) on Sunday March 9. Always good to see more local coffee options! Follow them →

Noodlebox Cleveland — Now Open
21 Middle Street, Cleveland. Open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for those late-night cravings. Combo deals from $17.95. noodlebox.com.au →

Zest Restaurant @ Victoria Point Sharks
The restaurant has had a refresh and is looking great with oval views. There's also a Spin & Win prize wheel running with a chance to win a $500 voucher — worth a visit! vpsharks.com.au →

MultiMatch Cleveland
A multi-sport and activity centre for kids with birthday parties, soccer, archery and more. A new pilot program for 2–5 year olds is also on the way. multimatchcleveland.com.au →

Redlands Ghost Tours — Back for 2026
The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour & Dinner and Ormiston House After Dark are back on! If a spooky night out is your thing, get in quick. ghosttoursaustralia.com.au →

Local Events

Markets

Cleveland Markets — Sundays, 7am–1pm, 115 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Free entry. clevelandmarkets.com.au →

Shoreline Markets — Thursdays, 5–9pm, Shoreline Drive, Thornlands. International food trucks and local stalls. minglemarketsaustralia.com.au →

Redlands Coast Artisan Markets — Sundays, various locations. More info →

Cleveland Showgrounds Markets — Saturday March 28, 9am–1pm, Cleveland Showgrounds. Stall holders still welcome to apply. More info →

REKO Mt Cotton — Thursdays, 4:30–5:30pm, opposite Mt Cotton Hall, corner of Mt Cotton Road and Seaview Road, Mt Cotton. Order local produce directly from vendors and collect on the day. Join the group →

Community Events

• Free Community Brunch — The Bush Oasis Op Shop & Cafe — Saturday March 7, 9am–11am, 51 Allenby Rd, Alexandra Hills (entry via McMillan Rd). Free hot brekkie, good chat and a beautiful bushland setting — everyone welcome. Op shop and café also open 9am–1pm. Event →

• Greek Festival — Mt Gravatt Street Food — Saturday March 7, 4pm–9pm, Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. A night in Greece right here in SE Queensland — Hellenic dancers, Mediterranean atmosphere and amazing food. $4 entry, kids 16 and under free. Event →

• The Grow Centre Tingalpa Super Sale — Saturday March 7, 8am–3pm, Unit 1/27 Millennium Pl, Tingalpa. Nursery-direct and ex-rental plants from just $5, up to 35% off. Think Fiddle Leaf Figs, Devil's Ivy, Rubber Plants and more. Get in early for the best picks! Event →

• Homeward Hounds — Greyhound Adoption Event — Saturday March 7, 9am–11am, Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club, 16 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba. Come and meet adorable GAP greyhounds looking for their forever homes — same-day adoptions available. Host a Hound info session at 9:30am. Tickets & info →

• Succulent Sale @ The Redlands One Walk — Sunday March 8, 8am–11am, Les Moore Park, Victoria Point. A succulent and cacti pop-up sale — any 3 for $10. Plus sausage sizzle, coffee van, face painting, jumping castle and live music. Event →

• Music For MND 2026 — Saturday March 14, 2pm–8pm, Redlands Coast Distillery, 2 Christine Place, Capalaba. A great day out for a great cause. Tickets →

• Pho3nix Triathlon — Raby Bay — Sunday March 29, Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Masthead Drive, Cleveland. Club, Super Sprint, Enticer and Kids distances available. Register →

• Exhibitions

  • Napery Over the Years — Redlands Coast Museum, 60 Middle St, Cleveland. Running through March. More info →

  • Coastal Rhythms Exhibition — Redlands Coast Gallery, 165 Waterloo St, Redland Bay. Until March 1. More info →

  • Passages — The Coochie Art Group — Redland Art Gallery, 95–97 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Free entry, open daily 9am–4pm through March. More info →

  • The Hidden and the Held — Sorour Fattahi — Redland Art Gallery at RPAC, 2 Middle Street, Cleveland. Free entry, running through March. More info →

Redlands Gets Technical

New local start-up Redlands+ AI and Automation has launched with the goal of helping businesses owners discover how they can use AI.

AI isn’t about taking people’s jobs or having ChatGPT rewrite your emails. It can be used in powerful ways to remove tedious and repetitive work that can bog down business owners.

Interested in how it can help you? Check them out and send a message through here!

Local Live Music

Eddie Waldon @ The Alex — Friday March 6, 8pm, The Alexandra Hills Hotel, 332 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills. Local legend Eddie Waldon is back with incredible vocals and a set list that gets everyone on their feet. Book a table now. Event → · Book →

Mamma Mia! Party — Friday March 27, 8pm, Cleveland Sands Hotel, 152 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. More info →

CMC Rocks QLD — March 20–22, Willowbank Raceway, 38 Champions Way, Willowbank, Ipswich. Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, Riley Green and a huge lineup. Tickets & info →

Fuel Prices

⛽ Best Current Local Prices

Unleaded (ULP)
1st Metro Petroleum Capalaba — $1.659
2nd U-Go Cleveland — $1.899
3rd Metro Petroleum Thornlands — $1.979

Premium 95
1st U-Go Cleveland — $2.049
2nd Metro Petroleum Thornlands — $2.079

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