A backflip by Racing Minister Grace Grace over corporate betting levels has been welcomed by Deputy LNP leader Deb Frecklington. “This week’s backflip by Racing Queensland on a minimum bet limit for corporate bookmakers in Queensland is not only a win for punters and country racing, it’s a … [Read more...]
Torch is on its way – Headed for Our Towns and Others
The Queen launched the Commonwealth Games baton relay in London yesterday, as the countdown to next year’s Gold Coast Games begins in earnest. It’ll be breezing into Our Towns from March next year and we only have until May to nominate local champions and heroes as Baton Carriers. Between now … [Read more...]
Women’s Sport gets a Boost
Women and girls are being encouraged to get more active through round three of the Queensland Government’s Get Out, Get Active program. Sport Minister Mick de Brenni says it’s an extension of the Programme and there’s a total of $1.7 million in funding available- $1 million for councils and an … [Read more...]
Commonwealth Games to Breeze into Our Town
The Queen’s Baton Relay is coming to Redlands, passing through the hands of as part of its journey to the start of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton in Our Towns in March 2018. Mayor Karen Williams says a community nomination … [Read more...]
More Help for kids to Get Started in Sport
An extra $750,000 is now being made available to help up to 5,000 Queensland children kick-start their involvement in organised sport or recreational activities through Round 9 of the popular Get Started vouchers program. BEST BE QUICK - The extra vouchers will be available online from 9.15 am … [Read more...]
Be Quick to Get Free Sports Vouchers
Eligible parents can now apply to secure $150 Get Started Vouchers sports vouchers for kids, with applications opening this morning. The Round 9 opened this morning offering over 25,000 of the vouchers to eligible kids, with the vouchers are issued on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. These … [Read more...]
Corporates to Kill Country Bookies
Sharp criticism from Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington of the Government’s refusal to enforce a minimum bet limit for corporate bookmakers which she believes will kill country bookies and impact across the racing scene in regional areas. Ms Frecklington says the ‘no minimum’ move means … [Read more...]
Redland City Seeks Land for Sport
Redland City Council is looking to buy land for new sports grounds and amenities in the city. It follows studies which show Council has a shortage of suitable land to meet residents’ future sporting and recreational needs. Mayor Karen Williams says Council wanted to talk with landowners who … [Read more...]
Council Strategic Priorities Align to Community
Five strategic priorities to guide Redland Council for the remainder of this local government term have been agreed and adopted at this weeks’ Council meeting. Mayor Karen Williams says the priorities all hit the “must” list and include transport and connectivity; sport, education and the arts; … [Read more...]
Vale – Max Walker – Australian Cricket Legend
Max Walker, AM, has died aged 68 after a two-year battle with cancer. Known by Australians for his cricketing prowess, football ability and overall sports knowledge, ‘Tangles’ or ‘Tang’ as he was known played a key role in modernizing the games in Australia and achieving much by way of corporate … [Read more...]
