Redland City

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{{See also|History of Brisbane|Moreton Bay#History}}

The area now known as the Redlands was initially inhabited by the Jagera, Turrbal, and Quandamooka people.{{Cite web|url = https://aboriginalspirituality12re.wordpress.com/information-on-the-turrbal-and-jagera-people/|title = The Turrbal and Jagera People|date = 26 June 2014|access-date = 12 July 2021|archive-date = 12 July 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210712215650/https://aboriginalspirituality12re.wordpress.com/information-on-the-turrbal-and-jagera-people/|url-status = live}} Some locations derive their names from Aboriginal languages, and known historic sites within the area include a bora ring at Mount Cotton.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20163/quandamooka_country/594/aboriginal_cultural_heritage_in_the_redlands|title=Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Redlands|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712215653/https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20163/quandamooka_country/594/aboriginal_cultural_heritage_in_the_redlands|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rochedalehistory.com.au/aboriginal-history|title=Aboriginal history of Rochedale|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712215653/https://www.rochedalehistory.com.au/aboriginal-history|url-status=live}} The Quandamooka are recognised as the traditional custodians of North Stradbroke Island, and more recently applied for native title over much of the Redlands' surrounding islands and mainland.{{Cite web|url=https://quandamookacoast.com.au/about/quandamooka-country-map/|title=Quandamooka Country Map|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160919/https://quandamookacoast.com.au/about/quandamooka-country-map/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.qyac.net.au/NativeTitle.html|title=QYAC Native Title|access-date=12 July 2021|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712215651/http://www.qyac.net.au/NativeTitle.html|url-status=live}}

Jandai (also known as Janday, Jandewal, Djendewal, Jundai, Goenpul and Jandawal), is one of the Aboriginal languages used on Stradbroke Island.{{Cite web|url=https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/jandai-20?embed=true|title=Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map|date=2020|website=State Library of Queensland|access-date=23 January 2020|archive-date=5 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905130703/https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/jandai-20?embed=true|url-status=live}}

Europeans first entered the Redlands in the late 18th century while mapping Moreton Bay: James Cook made observations of the then-undivided Stradbroke Island; Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island in 1799; and Robert Dixon later surveyed and named much of the area.

By the 1840s, the coastal township of Cleveland was in contention to become a major port replacing Brisbane, but was ultimately not chosen due to the region's existing sandbars and shipwrecks, and an unfavourable review from Governor George Gipps during his 1842 visit. Louis Hope and other land purchasers began to develop significant infrastructure at this time. On 11 November 1879, under the Divisional Boards Act 1879, the Tingalpa Division was created to govern the area to the east of metropolitan Brisbane. The area around Cleveland split away to form the Cleveland Division on 30 May 1885. Under the Local Authorities Act 1902, both became Shires on 31 March 1903. The Tingalpa council met at Mount Cotton.

On 1 October 1925, a sizeable portion of the Shire of Tingalpa (suburbs west of Tingalpa Creek, including Upper Mount Gravatt and Rochedale) became part of the new City of Brisbane along with 20 other local governments.Queensland Places, "Tingalpa", Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland: {{cite web |url=http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/tingalpa |title=Tingalpa | Queensland Places |access-date=2015-02-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222074539/http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/tingalpa |archive-date=22 February 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 19 May 2015[http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/REPEALED/C/CityBrisA24_01C_.pdf City of Brisbane Act 1924] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313174855/http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/REPEALED/C/CityBrisA24_01C_.pdf |date=13 March 2011 }} (accessed 19 May 2015) On 9 December 1948, as part of a major reorganisation of local government in South East Queensland, an Order in Council renamed the Shire of Cleveland to be Shire of Redland and amalgamated part of Shire of Tingalpa into it (the other part of Tingalpa amalgamated to form the Shire of Albert).Queensland Places, "Redland City", Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland: {{cite web |url=http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/redland-city |title=Redland City | Queensland Places |access-date=2015-05-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520114011/http://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/redland-city |archive-date=20 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 19 May 2015

The twentieth century saw significant population growth in the Redlands, preceded by the construction of the Cleveland railway line. Peel Island became a leper colony, while North Stradbroke Island became a hub for sand mining, and is also associated with the Indigenous rights movement as the home of poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal and academic Aileen Moreton-Robinson. On 15 March 2008, Redlands was granted city status.Redland City Council, "Redlands City Community Plan Project Proposal", 18 March 2008: {{cite web |url=http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutCouncil/CommunityPlan/Documents/Community_Plan/Project%20Proposal%20Final%20Version.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-05-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412044833/http://redland.qld.gov.au/AboutCouncil/CommunityPlan/Documents/Community_Plan/Project%20Proposal%20Final%20Version.pdf |archive-date=12 April 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 19 May 2015The Redland Foundation, "About Us": {{cite web |url=http://www.redlandfoundation.org.au/about/ |title=The Redland Foundation: About Us |access-date=2015-05-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520131043/http://www.redlandfoundation.org.au/about/ |archive-date=20 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 19 May 2015

In June 2018, the Redland City Council approved a marketing campaign to brand the city as "Redlands Coast" with the tagline "naturally wonderful". The campaign seeks to attract tourists to the city's {{convert|335|km}} of coastline (due to a number of islands which form part of the city).{{cite web|url=https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/5452280/council-approves-brand-welcome-to-redlands-coast/|title=Redland City Council approves Redlands Coast brand and naturally wonderful tagline|work=Redland City Bulletin|date=6 June 2018|access-date=16 September 2018|archive-date=28 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134346/https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/5452280/council-approves-brand-welcome-to-redlands-coast/|url-status=live}}

Image:Bay Islands.jpg, Queensland – labelled are the many islands created from the outflow of the Logan River behind the barrier of North and South Stradbroke Islands]]

Although most of the population resides on the main urban conglomeration based around the centres of Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point, over 6,000 people live on islands in Moreton Bay that are part of the city. These are North Stradbroke, Coochiemudlo and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands of Karragarra, Lamb, Russell and Macleay. Tingalpa Creek rises on Mount Cotton, forming Leslie Harrison Dam, and marking the majority of the area's western boundary.Mary Howells, "Living on the Edge: along Tingalpa Creek a history of Upper Tingalpa, Capalaba and Thorneside", University of Queensland, 2001: {{cite web |url=http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:185263/THE16194.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520035740/http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:185263/THE16194.pdf |archive-date=20 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 19 May 2015

Redland City has many immediately recognisable animals and plants such as koalas, migratory shorebirds, flying foxes and scribbly gum forests. It is also home to over 1,700 other recorded native species, many of which are under threat from population growth and its associated effects such as habitat clearing and fragmentation, road construction, pollution and expanding development.Biodiversity Strategy 2008–2012, Redland City Council, May 2008: {{cite web |url=http://indigiscapes.redland.qld.gov.au/PlansStrategies/Biodiversity/Pages/default.aspx |title=Biodiversity Strategy |access-date=2014-02-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135417/http://indigiscapes.redland.qld.gov.au/PlansStrategies/Biodiversity/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=22 February 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 5 February 2014 The council area is also home to Venman Bushland National Park, and the Eprapah Scout environment training centre.

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In April 2013, the Redland City Council illegally cleared vegetation from public land on the foreshores of Moreton Bay. The council has been required by the State Government to restore the cleared vegetation and install signage about the restoration.Judith Kerr, "Council guilty of illegal tree clearing", Redland City Bulletin, 26 July 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2441642/updated-council-guilty-of-illegal-tree-clearing/?cs=212 |title=UPDATED: Council guilty of illegal tree clearing |date=26 July 2014 |access-date=2014-07-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727012814/http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2441642/updated-council-guilty-of-illegal-tree-clearing/?cs=212 |archive-date=27 July 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 27 July 2014 Trees felled included many sheoaks.{{Cite web |url=http://wildlifebayside.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/why-has-qld-government-council-cleared-protected-coastal-vegetation-for-individual-ocean-views/ |title=Wildlife Bayside,"Council cleared protected coastal vegetation for individual ocean views?" Retrieved 27 July 2014 |date=9 April 2014 |access-date=26 July 2014 |archive-date=13 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813004325/http://wildlifebayside.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/why-has-qld-government-council-cleared-protected-coastal-vegetation-for-individual-ocean-views/ |url-status=live }}

The city's koala population has declined significantly in recent years. In 2010, it was estimated that only 2,000 koalas remained, a 65% decline since 1999. Figures from a count in 2012 have not yet been released by the Queensland Government.[http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/state-governments-goslow-on-koala-coast-population-figures-20131208-2yzaa.html#ixzz2vRMYAQmF Tony Moore, "State Government's go-slow on Koala Coast population figures", Brisbane Times, 9 December 2013] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301030314/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/state-governments-goslow-on-koala-coast-population-figures-20131208-2yzaa.html |date=1 March 2014 }}, Retrieved on 9 March 2014 The Redland City-based Koala Action Group has warned that: "Rampant expansion of urban areas will lead to the loss of the koala populations that are vital to the long-term survival of the species."KAG comments on Draft EPBC Act Referral Guidelines for the Vulnerable Koala: {{cite web |url=http://www.koalagroup.asn.au/about-us-20/news-16/item/75-kag-comments-on-draft-epbc-act-referral-guidelines-for-the-vulnerable-koala |title=KAG comments on Draft EPBC Act Referral Guidelines for the Vunerable Koala |access-date=2014-03-12 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313014415/http://www.koalagroup.asn.au/about-us-20/news-16/item/75-kag-comments-on-draft-epbc-act-referral-guidelines-for-the-vulnerable-koala |archive-date=13 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 13 March 2014

The city boundaries include internationally significant coastal wetlands within the Moreton Bay Ramsar site. Tidal flats, mangroves and seagrass beds provide important habitats for fish, crustaceans, and:

• large numbers of the nationally threatened green turtle and the loggerhead turtle
• the internationally vulnerable dugong, a large sea mammal from the order Sirenia which also includes manatee species

File:Hillards_Creek_at_Ormiston_Park.jpg, separating the suburbs of Wellington Point (left) and Ormiston (right)]]

• 43 species of shorebirds, including 30 migratory bird species listed by international migratory bird conservation agreements, such as the vulnerable eastern curlew and the grey-tailed tattler, that use this area in their journey through the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.{{Cite web |url=http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/wetlands/ramsardetails.pl?refcode=41 |title=Moreton Bay (Ramsar Site) Overview, Australian Government, Department of The Environment Retrieved on 5 February 2014 |access-date=5 February 2014 |archive-date=13 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213015533/http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/wetlands/ramsardetails.pl?refcode=41 |url-status=live }}[http://www.environment.gov.au/node/14284#flyway Migratory waterbirds, Australian Government, Department of The Environment] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222223343/http://www.environment.gov.au/node/14284 |date=22 February 2014 }}, Retrieved 13 February 2014BAAM Ecological Consultants and FRC Environmental, "Expert Advice in Ecology (Marine and Terrestrial)and Coastal Processes for Input to the preparation of a Structure Plan and Development Scheme for Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek Priority Development Areas":{{cite web |url=https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/storypad-3A7XZUYkQMtPbFHsecsYDWq/BAMM-140115_Toondah-Harbour-Weinam-Creek-PDAs-Ecological-Report_Final%20%281%29.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-05-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505104658/https://cdn.fairfaxregional.com.au/storypad-3A7XZUYkQMtPbFHsecsYDWq/BAMM-140115_Toondah-Harbour-Weinam-Creek-PDAs-Ecological-Report_Final%20%281%29.pdf |archive-date=5 May 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 5 May 2014

Freshwater systems in the Redlands catchment do not meet set ecosystem health values, according to the Healthy Waterways Report Cards for both 2013 and 2014.James Kelly, "Moreton Bay's grade falls in Healthy Waterways report", ABC News, 23 October 2013: {{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-23/moreton-bays-grade-falls-in-healthy-waterways-report/5040700 |title=Moreton Bay's grade falls in Healthy Waterways report |newspaper=ABC News |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=2014-03-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310112701/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-23/moreton-bays-grade-falls-in-healthy-waterways-report/5040700 |archive-date=10 March 2014 |df=dmy-all |last1=Kelly |first1=James }}, Retrieved on 8 March 2014Judith Kerr, "Water report gives Redland 'F' for fail", Redland City Bulletin, 22 October 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2642893/waterway-report-fails-redland-again/?cs=212 |title=Waterway report fails Redland again |date=22 October 2014 |access-date=2014-10-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022140707/http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2642893/waterway-report-fails-redland-again/?cs=212 |archive-date=22 October 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 22 October 2014

Fire ants have been detected in a number of Redland City suburbs, with Sheldon and Mount Cotton being assessed by BioSecurity Queensland as high-risk, and requiring treatment by ground teams.Judith Kerr, "Fire ants on the march in Redlands", Bayside Bulletin, 20 June 2013: {{cite web |url=http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/1585809/fire-ants-on-the-march-in-redlands/ |title=Fire ants on the march in Redlands | Bayside Bulletin |access-date=2014-03-09 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309095714/http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/1585809/fire-ants-on-the-march-in-redlands/ |archive-date=9 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 9 March 2014

File:Wellington_Point_Railway_Station,_Queensland,_Aug_2012.JPG, the Redlands' third stop along the Cleveland line]]

Queensland Rail operates the Cleveland railway line, which connects the Redlands with Brisbane as part of its City network. The line runs parallel with the Brisbane River to its south, passing through Brisbane's Cannon Hill and Wynnum, before crossing Tingalpa Creek to enter Redland City. Northern suburbs of the city are serviced by five stations: Thorneside, Birkdale, Wellington Point, Ormiston, and Cleveland, where the line terminates.

The TransLink (South East Queensland) bus network is prevalent in the Redlands. Bus stations at Capalaba and Victoria Point feature regular city-bound and outbound connections, with direct services to Carindale, Eight Mile Plains, Loganholme, and the Brisbane CBD during peak hour.

Plans for extending the Eastern Busway to Capalaba bus station were "paused" in 2011 but a new planning study commenced in 2022.Stephanie Bennett "Brisbane Metro: Funding for Eastern Metro Study to pave way for route through eastern suburbs to Capalaba", Courier Mail, 11 November 2022 {{cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/future-seq/brisbane-metro-funding-for-eastern-metro-study-to-pave-way-for-route-through-eastern-suburbs-to-capalaba/news-story/3d9af52c4f1cac81e78650aa92dbd385|title=Eastern Busway|access-date=2023-04-09|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513100747/https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/future-seq/brisbane-metro-funding-for-eastern-metro-study-to-pave-way-for-route-through-eastern-suburbs-to-capalaba/news-story/3d9af52c4f1cac81e78650aa92dbd385|url-status=live}}

The Gateway Motorway and Pacific Motorway are located further west within the City of Brisbane. Major roads are accessible from these highways, such as Old Cleveland Road, Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road, and Mount Cotton Road, which enter the Redlands from Chandler, Burbank, and Cornubia, respectively.{{Clear}}

File:Redland Museum.jpg, viewed from the Cleveland Showgrounds]]

Redland City has a number of important cultural facilities, including the Redland Art Gallery, Redland Museum, and Redland Performing Arts Centre.

The city also has many heritage-listed sites,The External links section of this article includes a link to a search of the Queensland Heritage Register which gives a complete list of all heritage-listed places in Redland City. including:

• Multiple historic sites of Cleveland, such as the Cleveland Point Light,{{cite QHR|15547|Cleveland Lighthouse (former)|600772|access-date=12 July 2013}} Old Cleveland Police Station, Cleveland Pioneer Cemetery, Grand View Hotel, and the historic pine trees near the Point
• The church, public hall, causeway and public reserve in Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island
• Whepstead Manor at Wellington Point
• The Industrial Ruins on Macleay Island
• The Ormiston House Estate and Fellmongery
• Norfolk Island Pine Trees
• Serpentine Creek Road Cemetery in Redland Bay.

The Redland City Council operate public libraries at Amity Point, Capalaba, Cleveland, Dunwich, Point Lookout, Russell Island and Victoria Point.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20168/library_opening_hours_and_locations|title=Library opening hours and locations|website=Redland City Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130141909/https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20168/library_opening_hours_and_locations|archive-date=30 January 2018|url-status=live|access-date=31 January 2018}} There is a mobile library serving Alexandra Hills, Mount Cotton Park, Redland Bay, Thorneside, Victoria Point, and Wellington Point.{{Cite web|url=https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20168/libraries_opening_hours_and_locations/306/mobile_library|title=Mobile Library|website=Redland City Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130142237/https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20168/libraries_opening_hours_and_locations/306/mobile_library|archive-date=30 January 2018|url-status=live|access-date=31 January 2018}}

File:Cleveland Harbour.jpg Marina, viewed from the centre of Cleveland]]

For the year ending 30 June 2014, Redland City's Gross Regional Product (GRP) was estimated to be 4.77 billion dollars..Id, Redland City Gross Product: {{cite web |url=http://economy.id.com.au/redland/gross-product |title=Gross Domestic product | Redland City | economy.id |access-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408213421/http://economy.id.com.au/redland/gross-product |archive-date=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 18 May 2015

File:Wiki Eastern Curlew Oyster Pt Cleveland 112 edit 2 comp.jpg visiting the shore of Cleveland]]

Key industry sectors include health care and social assistance, retail trade, education and training, sand mining, construction and tourism.

During the year ending in June 2014, an estimated 41,506 jobs were located in Redland City,Id, Redland City, Local Jobs: {{cite web |url=http://economy.id.com.au/redland/local-jobs |title=Local employment | Redland | economy.id |access-date=2015-05-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518121400/http://economy.id.com.au/redland/local-jobs |archive-date=18 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 18 May 2015 along with an estimated 74,089 employed residents,Id, Redland City, Employed Residents: {{cite web |url=http://economy.id.com.au/redland/employed-residents |title=Employed residents | Redland | economy.id |access-date=2015-05-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095951/http://economy.id.com.au/redland/employed-residents |archive-date=4 March 2016 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 18 May 2015 meaning 32,035 (or 47.1%) of Redland City's employed residents who work travel outside of the area to do so.Id, Redland City, Residents place of work by occupation – All occupations: {{cite web |url=http://economy.id.com.au/redland/residents-place-of-work-occupation |title=Residents place of work by occupation | Redland City | economy.id |access-date=2015-05-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106010958/http://economy.id.com.au/redland/residents-place-of-work-occupation |archive-date=6 November 2016 |df=dmy-all }}?, Retrieved 18 May 2015

North Stradbroke Island, one of the world's largest sand islands, has been the subject of sand mining operations since 1949.Queensland Historical Atlas, Mining: {{cite web |url=http://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/mining |title=Mining | Queensland Historical Atlas |access-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424231942/http://www.qhatlas.com.au/content/mining |archive-date=24 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }} , Retrieved 7 April 2014 In 2010, Queensland's Labor Government announced a phase-out of the sand mining industry over a 17-year period, with up to 80% of the island to be covered by national park. In April 2011, the government then extended key expired mining leases to allow mining to continue at the main Enterprise sand mine until the end of 2019, while Sibelco was interested in an extension to 2027.Courtney Trenwith, "Green jobs to replace mining work on Stradbroke: Bligh", Brisbane Times, 21 June 2010:{{cite web |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/green-jobs-to-replace-mining-work-on-stradbroke-bligh-20100620-yozf.html |title=Green jobs to replace mining work on Stradbroke: Bligh |date=20 June 2010 |access-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108214954/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/green-jobs-to-replace-mining-work-on-stradbroke-bligh-20100620-yozf.html |archive-date=8 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }} , Retrieved 7 April 2014 2013 saw the LNP Government pass legislation allowing sand mining on the island for an extra 16 years: from 2019 to 2035.Judith Kerr, "Straddie Act amended to allow 16 more years of mining", Bayside Bulletin, 21 November 2013: {{cite web |url=http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/1923238/straddie-act-amended-to-allow-16-more-years-of-mining/ |title=Straddie Act amended to allow 16 more years of mining | Bayside Bulletin |access-date=2014-04-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408211420/http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/1923238/straddie-act-amended-to-allow-16-more-years-of-mining/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }} , Retrieved 7 April 2014 For mining to continue past 2019 at the Enterprise sand mine, the lease owner (currently Sibelco) would have to apply for an extension in 2019, under legislative amendments passed by the Newman Government in November 2013. However, if the amendments are repealed by a future government before 2019, the mine will close on 31 December 2019, the closure date legislated by the government in April 2011.[http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/the-government-is-lying-about-stradbroke-island-sand-mining-20140715-zt7j0.html#ixzz37V0d1JWF Richard Carew, "The government is lying about Stradbroke Island sand mining", Brisbane times, 15 July 2014] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718104928/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/the-government-is-lying-about-stradbroke-island-sand-mining-20140715-zt7j0.html |date=18 July 2014 }}, Retrieved 15 July 2014

The circumstances leading up to this legislative amendment have been referred to Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission.Tony Moore, "Labor refers Sibelco sand mining company to CMC", Brisbane Times, 24 June 2014:{{cite web |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/labor-refers-sibelco-sand-mining-company-to-cmc-20140624-zsjxa.html |title=Labor refers Sibelco sand mining company to CMC |date=24 June 2014 |access-date=2014-06-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627054720/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/labor-refers-sibelco-sand-mining-company-to-cmc-20140624-zsjxa.html |archive-date=27 June 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, retrieved 29 June 2014 On 6 June 2014, North Stradbroke Island's traditional owners, the Quandamooka people, initiated a legal challenge saying, on the grounds that the LNP Government's extension of mining contravened the Federal Native Title Act.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/06/native-title-dispute-court-queensland-mining-lease-extended#start-of-comments "Native title dispute goes to court after Queensland mining lease extended", The Guardian, 6 June 2014] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521150247/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/06/native-title-dispute-court-queensland-mining-lease-extended |date=21 May 2017 }}, Retrieved 6 June 2014 In May 2016, legislation passed by the Palaszczuk Ministry did confirm that sand mining on North Stradbroke will end by 2019.{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-26/north-stradbroke-island-sand-mining-to-end-2019-early/7446860 |author=Gail Burke |title=North Stradbroke Island sand mining to end by 2019 |newspaper=ABC News |publisher=ABC |date=2016-05-26 |access-date=2016-06-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608021314/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-26/north-stradbroke-island-sand-mining-to-end-2019-early/7446860 |archive-date=8 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}{{cite web|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government/sand-mining-on-stradbroke-island-to-end-in-2019/news-story/2008568442088d6383b0f7d0efea57fd |author=Trenton Akers |title=Sand mining on North Stradbroke Island to end in 2019 |publisher=The Courier-Mail |date=2016-05-26 |access-date=2016-06-08}}

Mainland quarries are located in the suburb of Mount Cotton,{{cite web|title=About Us – Mt Cotton Quarries|url=http://mtcottonquarry.com.au/about-u/|publisher=Mt Cotton Quarries|access-date=2 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109232456/http://mtcottonquarry.com.au/about-u/|archive-date=9 January 2016|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web|title=About Us – Karreman Quarries|url=http://www.karreman.com.au/index.php/about-us/|publisher=Karreman Quarries|access-date=2 November 2015|archive-date=23 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323071717/http://www.karreman.com.au/index.php/about-us/|url-status=live}} and have drawn their own criticisms concerning allegations of pollution{{cite news |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-25/quarry-operator-accused-of-illegally-dumping-chemicals/6262086 |title=Karreman Quarries accused of illegally dumping chemicals and waste oils at Mount Cotton quarry, company denies allegations |author=Mark Solomons and Mark Willacy |newspaper=ABC News |date=2015-02-25 |access-date=2015-11-02 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107121658/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-25/quarry-operator-accused-of-illegally-dumping-chemicals/6262086 |archive-date=7 November 2015 |df=dmy-all }} and OHS breaches.{{cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/dane-karreman-9-banned-from-driving-30-tonne-front-end-loader/story-e6frfkvr-1225793384937 |title=Dane Karreman, 9, banned from driving 30-tonne front-end loader |publisher=news.com.au |date=2009-11-02 |access-date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630055146/http://www.news.com.au/national/dane-karreman-9-banned-from-driving-30-tonne-front-end-loader/story-e6frfkvr-1225793384937 |archive-date=30 June 2014 |df=dmy-all }}

File:Protest against Toondah PDA plan 23 February 2014.jpg and high-rise buildings in Cleveland]]

Toondah Harbour in Cleveland is the location of the Stradbroke Island Ferry Terminal, used by water taxis and vehicular ferries to provide access to North Stradbroke Island. Cleveland's Toondah Harbour and Redland Bay's Weinam Creek were declared Priority Development Areas (PDAs) under the Economic Development Act 2012 on 21 June 2013. PDA designation allows development to be fast-tracked, but also means that local communities and interest groups have less opportunity to comment on issues of concern.Economic Development Act 2014 (Qld): {{cite web |url=https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/ACTS/2012/12AC043.pdf |title=Acts as passed - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government |access-date=2014-04-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407082117/https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/ACTS/2012/12AC043.pdf |archive-date=7 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }} , Retrieved 1 April 2014

The Government and Redland City Council have proposed PDA development schemes which have attracted community opposition. On 23 February, approximately 30 people attended a rally to protest against the Government's plans to "carve up" the G.J. Walter Park as part of its Toondah Harbour redevelopment proposal."Future of GJ Walter Park defines Toondah debate", Bayside Bulletin, 24 February 2014, {{cite web |url=http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/2106953/future-of-gj-walter-park-defines-toondah-debate/?cs=213 |title=Future of GJ Walter Park defines Toondah debate | Bayside Bulletin |access-date=2014-02-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228120128/http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/2106953/future-of-gj-walter-park-defines-toondah-debate/?cs=213 |archive-date=28 February 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 25 February 2014 On 4 March 2014 a petition with 1,211 signatures calling for the Government's Toondah Harbour PDA plan to be withdrawn was tabled in the Queensland Parliament.Judith Kerr, "Parliament hears petition demanding new Toondah plan", Bayside Bulletin, 6 March 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/2132334/parliament-hears-petition-demanding-new-toondah-plan/?cs=213 |title=Parliament hears petition demanding new Toondah plan | Bayside Bulletin |access-date=2014-03-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308073351/http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/2132334/parliament-hears-petition-demanding-new-toondah-plan/?cs=213 |archive-date=8 March 2014 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 8 March 2014

On 31 May 2014, an approved development scheme was releasedToondah Harbour Priority Development Area Development Scheme May 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/pda/development-scheme-toondah-harbour.pdf |title=Economic Development Queensland | State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning |access-date=2014-06-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410154508/http://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/pda/development-scheme-toondah-harbour.pdf |archive-date=10 April 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 1 June 2014 together with a lengthy report on the 583 submissions received during the consultation period.Toondah Harbour Priority Development Area Development Scheme Submissions Report, May 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/pda/submissions-report-toondah-harbour.pdf |title=Economic Development Queensland | State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning |access-date=2014-06-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410182141/http://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/pda/submissions-report-toondah-harbour.pdf |archive-date=10 April 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved 1 June 2014

On 18 September 2014, the Government and Council announced that Walker Corporation had been selected as preferred developer for both the Toondah Harbour and Weinam Creek priority development areas.Judith Kerr, "Walker Group to develop Cleveland and Redland bay waterfronts", Redland City Bulletin, 18 September 2014: {{cite web |url=http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2568438/waterfront-revamps-on-way-for-cleveland-and-redland-bay/ |title=Waterfront revamps on way for Cleveland and Redland Bay |date=18 September 2014 |access-date=2015-05-18 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085510/http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2568438/waterfront-revamps-on-way-for-cleveland-and-redland-bay/ |archive-date=24 September 2015 |df=dmy-all }}, Retrieved on 18 May 2015

In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the population of the Redland City was 147,010.{{Cite web |title=2016 Census QuickStats: Redland (C) |url=https://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/LGA36250?opendocument |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728230722/https://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/LGA36250%3Fopendocument |archive-date=28 July 2019 |access-date=28 July 2019 |website=quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au}} The median age was 41 years old, 3 years older than the nationwide median. The male-to-female ratio was 49-to-51. The most commonly nominated ancestries were English (32.1%), Australian (25.2%), Irish (9.0%), Scottish (8.6%), and German (4.5%). 72.5% of people were born in Australia, while the other most common countries of birth were England (6.7%), New Zealand (5.4%), South Africa (1.7%), Scotland (0.9%), and the Philippines (0.5%). Indigenous Australians accounted for 2.3% of the population. The most commonly spoken languages other than English were Afrikaans and Mandarin (0.5% each), German (0.4%), and Italian and Spanish (0.3% each). The most common religious affiliations reported were none (29.8%), Catholic (21.1%), Anglican (17.9%), and Uniting Church (6.1%).

File:Capalaba Library.jpg, 2008]]

Redland City Council has a Mayor, and a Councillor for each of its 10 divisions.{{cite web|title=Mayor & Councillors|url=https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20142/mayor_and_councillors/341/mayor_and_councillor_profiles|website=Redland City Council|publisher=Queensland Government|access-date=19 March 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301035957/https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20142/mayor_and_councillors/341/mayor_and_councillor_profiles|archive-date=1 March 2017|df=dmy-all}} Elections are held every four years and voting is compulsory.

Jos Mitchell was elected mayor at the 2024 election.

{{main|List of mayors of Redland}}

Other notable members of the Redland Council include:

• 1961–1980: John Philip Goleby, Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Redlands{{cite web|title=Goleby, Mr John Philip|url=http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/members/former/bio?id=473|work=Re-Member Database|publisher=Queensland Parliament|access-date=18 June 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312160259/http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/members/former/bio?id=473|archive-date=12 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}

Redland City consists of the following suburbs and localities:{{cite web|title=Our Suburbs|url=http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutRedlands/History/OurSuburbs/Pages/default.aspx|publisher=Redland City Council|access-date=10 September 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114081414/http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/AboutRedlands/History/OurSuburbs/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=14 November 2013|df=dmy-all}}

File:View towards Moreton Bay from Mount View Road.jpg and Moreton Bay, from Mount Cotton, 2014]]

File:Brown_Lake_(North_Stradbroke_Island).JPG on North Stradbroke Island]]

File:Cassim Island at Sunrise viewed from G.J. Walter Park.JPG in Cleveland]]

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• Alexandra Hills
• Birkdale
• Capalaba
• Cleveland
• Coochiemudlo Island
• Mount Cotton
• North Stradbroke Island
• Amity Point
• Dunwich
• Point Lookout
• Ormiston

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• Redland Bay
• Sheldon
• Southern Moreton Bay Islands
• Karragarra Island
• Lamb Island
• Macleay Island
• Russell Island
• Thorneside
• Thornlands
• Victoria Point
• Wellington Point

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Redland City also includes a number of uninhabited or sparsely populated islands in Moreton Bay, including:{{cite web|title=Redland (C)|url=http://www.oesr.qld.gov.au/products/maps/qld-lga-asgc-2011/qld-lga-asgc-2011-redland.pdf|work=Queensland Local Government Areas (LGA), 2011|publisher=Queensland Government|access-date=28 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029222026/http://www.oesr.qld.gov.au/products/maps/qld-lga-asgc-2011/qld-lga-asgc-2011-redland.pdf|archive-date=29 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}

• Peel Island
• Cassim Island, near Cleveland: a low-lying area of mangroves with seagrass around it which provides a high value habitat for wading birds and other fauna,Peter Davie et al, "Wild Guide To Moreton Bay", Queensland Museum, 1998, p 376 named after William Cassim, an early Cleveland hotel keeper.Joshua Peter Bell, "Moreton Bay And How To Fathom It", Queensland Newspapers, 1984, p 52

File:Venman_Bushland_National_Park_picnic_area.jpg area of Venman Bushland National Park in Mount Cotton]]The following table lists of the population of Redland City and its predecessor local government areas:

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• {{Citation | author1=Kidd, Barry | title=Redlands Illustrated History | year=1979 | publication-date=1979 | publisher=B. Kidd | isbn=978-0-9595110-0-0 }}
• {{Citation | author1=Townsend, Derek | title=Redlands: The Story of an Australian Shire | year=1986 | publication-date=1986 | publisher=WD | isbn=978-0-947074-00-5 }}

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• [http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/ Redland City Council]
• [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/redland-city University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Redland City]
• [https://heritage-register.ehp.qld.gov.au/placeResults.html?searchParams.placeRef=&searchParams.placeName=&searchParams.addressDescription=&searchParams.suburbDescription=&searchParams.lgas=139&searchParams.designPeriodCode=&searchParams.placeClassifications=&searchParams.placeCategories=&searchParams.placeType=&searchParams.architecturalStyleCode=&searchParams.themes=&searchParams.designer=&searchParams.builder=&searchParams.exteriorFabric=&searchParams.roofFabric=&searchParams.constructionMethod=&searchParams.yearRecorded=&searchParams.monthRecorded=&actionType=Search&pager.offset=0 Queensland Government Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Results of Search for Queensland Heritage Listed Places in Redland City]
• [https://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/61SLQ_INST/tqqf2h/alma99101543402061 Redland Shire Oral History Collection], State Library of Queensland

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