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Mount Cotton Proposal Promises Jobs and Tourism with Growth Trade-Offs

Mount Cotton’s rural edge could look very different if plans for a sprawling resort, employment and housing precinct move ahead. Around Sirromet Winery and neighbouring poultry farms, developers are pitching a future built around tourism, jobs and new homes, while residents are likely to weigh those benefits against heavier traffic, infrastructure demands and the loss of rural land.

The proposal includes a 250-room five-star hotel, an 18-hole golf course, permanent villas, expanded glamping, conference facilities and a wellness centre. Beyond Sirromet, plans also contemplate a technology or industrial precinct, shops, housing, horticultural gardens, a solar farm and wastewater infrastructure.

Developer Stephen Williams is representing several landowners involved in the project, including interests connected with Sirromet Winery, Golden Cockerel and Darwalla. Poultry operators have been considering the future of their Mount Cotton holdings as residential growth moves closer to long-established farming areas.

A bigger tourism drawcard

For Mount Cotton, the most visible change would come at Sirromet.

The winery already draws visitors for events, dining and accommodation. A hotel, golf course and larger conference offering would push the precinct into a different league, potentially encouraging visitors to stay longer and spend more across the Redlands.

Photo Credit: Sirromet Winery/Google Maps

This could flow through to hospitality operators, trades, transport providers and other local businesses. The broader development has also been promoted as an employment generator, with jobs expected across construction, tourism, technology, industry and retail.

Williams has linked the resort component to expected accommodation demand ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. However, the scale and timing of any jobs would depend on approvals and how much of the broader project proceeds.

More homes, more cars

Housing is likely to draw closer scrutiny from residents.

Parts of the site have been earmarked for residential development at about 20 dwellings per hectare. While no final dwelling count has been confirmed, any substantial housing component would bring more people onto roads already carrying commuter, school and visitor traffic.

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Mount Cotton Road will therefore sit at the centre of the community conversation. The future Coomera Connector is expected to improve regional transport links, but the section relevant to the Redlands remains in planning.

Williams has argued the development should not need to wait for that project. He has said landowners would fund infrastructure needed for their proposal, including upgrades to parts of Mount Cotton Road and water facilities.

Rural land faces a new future

The larger question is what kind of place Mount Cotton becomes as development pushes further into the Redlands hinterland.

New jobs, visitor spending and housing could bring clear benefits. Yet a golf course, resort, commercial precinct and residential estates would also change land that remains largely rural.

Redland City Council has supported further investigation of development in the area, while expressing reservations about extensive suburban housing. It has shown stronger support for tourism, employment and commercial uses.

For now, the proposal remains just that. The Queensland Government is reviewing the South East Queensland Regional Plan, and further planning decisions and public consultation would be required before construction could begin.

Published 21-Aug-2026

Coffee, Conversations & Connections Brings Bayside Women Together in Alexandra Hills

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Coffee, Conversations & Connections is set for Alexandra Hills Hotel on Monday, 31 August 2026, and it has the feel of a good local Monday morning. Bayside Women in Business will host the event from 9.30am to 11.30am, with tea or coffee included in the $10 ticket price.

A Bayside morning with a simple aim

Coffee, Conversations & Connections is the sort of event that keeps things easy, useful and local. Bayside Women in Business will bring women together at Alexandra Hills Hotel for a morning built around conversation, connection and collaboration.

The event listing says the morning is relaxed and welcoming. That sounds right for a networking catch-up that does not try too hard. Sometimes the best community events are the ones that keep the formula simple.

BWIB keeps the doors open

Bayside Women in Business describes itself as a friendly, supportive networking community created by women, for women. The group says it brings local women together to connect, collaborate, learn and grow through face-to-face networking, business events and shared opportunities across the Bayside community.

It also says it is a not-for-profit organisation run by a volunteer committee of local business owners. On top of that, BWIB says its values include community over competition. That message lands clearly, and it gives the group a strong local identity.

The website says BWIB welcomes women who run their own business. It also welcomes women working in local organisations, women building a side hustle and women who simply want to connect with like-minded locals. BWIB says it welcomes trans women too.

Coffee, chat and a seat at the table

The event page says guests can share what they do and learn about other businesses in the community. It also says the morning offers great coffee, genuine conversations, inspiring local women and a beautiful setting.

That is the heart of Coffee, Conversations & Connections. It is not about making networking feel formal. It is about giving local women a place to talk, listen and meet people who understand the ups and downs of building something in the Bayside.

The listing says long-time members are welcome. It also says brand new members are welcome. Guests can come alone or bring a friend. That kind of open invitation matters, especially for people who might be new to the room.

Booking ahead matters

BWIB says seating is limited, so booking ahead is important. If the event fills up, the organiser says to contact Leanne on 0414 940 371 for the wait list.

Coffee, Conversations & Connections sits neatly within BWIB’s regular calendar of networking and educational events. It gives Alexandra Hills a local morning with purpose, and it gives the Bayside another chance to turn a coffee into a useful conversation.

Published 20-August-2026

Ladies Meet the Tradies Trivia Night in Capalaba Brings Pizza, Wine and Prizes

Photo Credit: Social Mums Club

Capalaba has a friendly midweek outing on the calendar. The Ladies Meet the Tradies trivia night in Capalaba will be held on Wednesday, 26 August, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Bacchus Brewing Co, at 1/2 Christine Pl, will host the evening. The setting gives the event a proper local feel. It is casual, compact and built for a good time.

The tradies are doing their bit too. They will pay for the pizzas, which will be cooked fresh on site. They have also written the trivia questions themselves.

That adds a neat local twist. The questions will also share a few handy tips on keeping energy bills down and homes looking their best. So, there is fun, but there is also something useful in the mix.

Pizza first, points second

The food and drinks are straightforward. Guests will get fresh pizza at no cost. Wine will be sold at takeaway prices. Beer brewed on site will be available at guests’ own cost.

There will also be prizes for the trivia winners. Even so, the organisers say the night is more about laughs than scoreboards. That sounds about right for a community event like this.

You do not need a partner to go along. You can come with friends or turn up by yourself. Either way, the message is clear. Everyone is welcome.

A warm welcome at the door

Social Mums Club is running the event. Talia Read will be there to greet guests in her pink tee. An SMC sign will also mark the front, so nobody should feel lost on arrival.

That matters more than it might seem. Walking into a new event can feel awkward. A clear welcome helps take the edge off.

Social Mums Club says many attendees are meeting for the first time. It also keeps events small and easy to settle into. For anyone feeling nervous, the host invites guests to arrive 15 minutes early.

That is a simple touch, but a thoughtful one. It suits the tone of the night. Nothing here feels forced or fancy.

The event also has support from Nanoman, Solar Air Energy and Prosperity Painting. That local backing helps keep the whole thing grounded in the Redlands community.

For anyone chasing a low-key night out, the Ladies Meet the Tradies trivia night in Capalaba looks like an easy pick. It is local, relaxed and built around the basics. Pizza, wine, trivia and a few laughs. Sometimes, that is all a good community night needs.

Published 19-August-2026

189 New Homes Planned for Redland Bay as Block Sizes Continue to Shrink

A development application before Redland City’s planning authority proposes to carve 189 homes from a former grazing property on Scenic Road in Redland Bay, with a median lot size of 350 square metres and 80 lots at 350 square metres or smaller, in a shift that reflects the national housing density conversation landing on a bayside suburb that built its identity on space.

The application, lodged as RAL25/0090 and part of the broader Shoreline masterplan, covers 11.54 hectares of a 16.6-hectare landholding on Scenic Road, directly across from a separate 294-home Stockland development already under way and the newly opened Scenic Shores State School.

The two estates will place 483 homes around a single primary school, a density that has already prompted warnings about traffic and parking in the established stage.

The land is owned by Alan Gordon Wilson, whose address is listed as Fiteni Homes in Capalaba. He has granted Stockland’s development arm power of attorney to seek approvals, subdivide and sell the lots.

A block size that is half what the suburb used to accept

The numbers inside the application tell a clear story about where housing density is heading in South East Queensland’s growth corridors. Planning material by Saunders Havill confirms 42.3 per cent of all lots, 80 in total, will be 350 square metres or smaller.

Four lots measure just 155 square metres, several sit between 180 and 200 square metres, and only one lot in the entire estate exceeds 600 square metres, the size that has long defined the south-east suburban standard.

The proposed density reaches 16.37 dwellings per hectare against a planning scheme benchmark of 15. The application acknowledges it does not meet key “probable solutions” in the planning scheme but argues the smaller lots facilitate housing choice and affordability. A 6,000-square-metre childcare site is also included, along with internal roads.

Stockland said the proposal had been designed within planning requirements. “The proposals were prepared in line with the Redland City Plan and are supported by technical studies covering traffic, access, parking and servicing, including consideration of peak school-time movements, with all homes to be connected to essential infrastructure,” a spokesperson said.

“Shoreline has been planned as a well-connected, family-friendly community that provides much-needed housing close to schools, open space and local services.”

The constraints the site carries

The application navigates a site with several significant constraints. Flood overlays affect parts of the land. Acid sulfate soils are present.

The western boundary abuts the heritage-listed Serpentine Creek Road Cemetery, a historical burial ground dating to Redland Bay’s farming era in the 1880s, which adds a sensitivity to how the boundary treatment is managed.

The estate also relies on a temporary sewer solution for now. Wastewater will be stored in six on-site tanks and removed by trucks until a permanent connection is officially opened.

The broader Shoreline infrastructure agreement requires construction of a reticulated sewer system designed to service an expected 10,000 new residents across the full masterplan, but that permanent solution is not yet available for this stage.

Each home must provide two on-site car spaces, but visitor parking will rely on internal street access lanes. No public open space is included in this stage, with parks in other parts of Shoreline intended to serve the precinct.

Redland Bay’s farmland era coming to a close

The Shoreline project is a 279-hectare masterplanned community located to the south of the existing Redland Bay township, progressively converting former farming land into housing through staged subdivisions since its preliminary approval in 2015.

The community sits 43 kilometres from Brisbane CBD with access to Cleveland train station via bus connections, and markets itself around Moreton Bay water frontage and views toward North Stradbroke Island.

Redland Bay’s history as a fruit-growing district, primarily bananas, oranges and pineapples, dates from the late 1880s when the area emerged as a prosperous farming community after earlier sugar cultivation gave way to competition from north Queensland.

That agricultural past is now almost entirely gone, replaced by the masterplanned estates and state school that define the suburb’s southern expansion.

The application, RAL25/0090, is before Redland City for assessment. Details are available at here.

Published 6-June-2026. Updated 11-August-2026.

Featured Image Credit: DA RAL25/0090

The Sycamore School Secures 25-Year Lease, Ending Uncertainty for Families

The Sycamore School in Alexandra Hills, a specialist educational facility for autistic young people that serves nearly 100 students from Prep to Year 10, has secured its future under a new 25-year lease agreement with a five-year option to extend, providing families across the Redlands and beyond a 30-year runway of certainty.

For Raeleigh Kemp, the news hit differently than most. Her 11-year-old son Zane is autistic, and the Sycamore School has transformed his life in ways she still finds difficult to fully articulate. He runs to the school gates now. He cries on the days he is too sick to go.

It was not always that way.

“He was just finding it harder and harder as he got older,” Kemp said. “The pressures increased, the supports were different and the cognitive load just got too much. And he ended up being in autistic shutdown, really.”

She describes a period when Zane could not make eye contact or hold a conversation with her. After school, he would sprint to the car and break down. Finding The Sycamore School changed the trajectory of his childhood.

“Honestly, I don’t know where we’d be if we didn’t get into Sycamore,” she said. “One hundred per cent, his life has changed. His social skills have improved, his ability to advocate for himself has improved, but it’s also been life-changing for us.”

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A school so sought-after, families drive 50 kilometres to get there

The Sycamore School sits on a quiet street in Alexandra Hills in the Redlands, but its reach extends far beyond the local area. Some families drive close to 50 kilometres each way to bring their children here, drawn by a teaching philosophy built entirely around how autistic young people learn, communicate and experience the world.

Founded by Cindy Corrie, the school takes a neuroaffirmative approach that centres on each student’s needs rather than expecting students to adapt to a conventional school environment. The result is a community that autistic children actively want to be part of, something that can be genuinely rare for families who have watched their kids struggle and mask their way through mainstream schooling.

For Year 4 student Max Denner, the difference is simple. “If I need a break, I can have it when I need,” he said. “I can let my feelings out if I’m sad or upset.”

His mother Heidi Denner, who was herself diagnosed as autistic later in life, said the school reshaped her understanding of what education could look like. “Ultimately, it’s about our children being in a place that doesn’t expect them to be something other than who they are,” she said.

“Autism isn’t something to be changed. It’s been something that has opened my eyes to how much of my life I’ve masked and fit the box, and actually we need to obliterate the box.”

Uncertainty that unsettled an entire community

Despite that reputation, The Sycamore School spent much of the past year in a genuinely precarious position. Its lease was due to expire in October 2025, and with no long-term arrangement confirmed, families faced the real possibility that the school might not survive in its current form. The school has been operating on a temporary lease arrangement since October while new terms were negotiated.

For Kemp, the thought of telling Zane his school was closing was something she could not bring herself to fully consider.

“It would have been terrible,” she said. “Terrible for him because he’s found a community, he’s found friends and people that he trusts, and the thought of them not being around is horrifying to me.”

A 25-year lease changes everything

The 25-year lease now in place does more than preserve the school’s physical address. It changes what the school can plan for, build toward and apply for. Long-term lease security is a prerequisite for capital grants, which the school needs to continue developing and improving its facilities.

Corrie said the certainty would ripple through the entire autism community, not just current enrolments. “Today’s announcement is going to put a lot of confidence into families, but also into the wider autism community,” she said. “Every child in this country deserves to be in a positive school environment. It’s really important that we can now grow, and we can have that certainty in the long run.”

The school’s future also sits within a broader conversation about how Queensland educates autistic children. A disability royal commission issued recommendations divided on the role of specialist schools, with half of the commissioners recommending a gradual phase-out of dedicated special schools by 2051.

The commission’s other half did not support that recommendation. Queensland’s commitment to building seven new special schools in the south-east reflects a policy position that specialist settings remain an essential part of the educational landscape for many autistic students and their families.

Kemp put it plainly. “There needs to be more of them,” she said. “Knowing the school would be around for generations is incredible.”

Finding The Sycamore School

The Sycamore School is located in Alexandra Hills in the Redlands. For enrolment enquiries and further information about the school’s programmes, visit the school’s website directly.

Families considering specialist education for autistic children can also contact the school to learn more about what the Sycamore approach involves and whether a placement may be suitable.

Published 18-June-2026

Featured Image Credit: The Sycamore School

Long-Awaited Rickertt Road Bridge Upgrade Study Finally Gets Underway

A $500,000 business case is now underway to examine options for duplicating or replacing the E.G.W. Wood Bridge at Tingalpa Creek on Rickertt Road, a project that residents and commuters across the northern Redlands have been calling for across multiple decades of suburban growth.

The state funding puts a formal investigation into motion for one of the region’s most stubborn traffic pinch points.

A dedicated project team is leading the business case to examine the cost and complexity of both duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on the southern Redlands side and the northern Brisbane side of the creek, assessing what a full corridor solution will actually require and cost.

A bridge that was never built for this much traffic

The E.G.W. Wood Bridge carries Rickertt Road across Tingalpa Creek at the boundary between Thorneside in Redland City and Ransome on the Brisbane side. The surrounding corridor has long been a notorious bottleneck for the northern Redlands.

Commuters describe it as a crucial route out of the northern Redlands that becomes highly congested during peak hours and vulnerable to severe weather.

Prior preliminary corridor assessments have been explored over the years, but the project has not advanced to construction. The state commitment to fund the business case sets the process back into motion with a formal and fundable brief.

Some community members note that the bridge’s most significant contribution to Capalaba congestion relates specifically to where Rickertt Road meets the broader arterial network at Greencamp Road, rather than the bridge itself in isolation.

Previous analysis shows that duplicating the bridge alone without addressing the Greencamp Road section risks moving the bottleneck rather than eliminating it, which is precisely why the business case scope covers the full corridor from Thorneside to Greencamp Road.

The next steps for planning and design

The scope of the business case will determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redland City and the northern side in Brisbane. Representative Julie Talty said the purpose is to give key decision-makers a clear picture of the challenges and costs involved before committing to construction.

That is the function of a business case: to build the evidence base for a funding decision and give planners the technical information needed to design a solution that actually works. For a corridor that crosses two local authority boundaries, that complexity is real and the analysis genuinely matters.

The business case is now underway. Construction timelines and costs will follow once the analysis is complete.

Published 8-May-2026

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Capalaba Sister Finds Comfort After Brother Jean-René Lebet Saves Lives Through Organ Donation

When Capalaba mother-of-two Jasmine Papalii lost her brother Jean-René Lebet suddenly in 2024, she found unexpected comfort in knowing his decision to donate his organs and tissues gave multiple strangers a second chance at life.

Jean-René Lebet was 38 years old when he suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and was found unconscious at home. Despite undergoing brain surgery, he passed away four days later. In the aftermath of his death, his family learned that he had been able to donate his heart, parts of his pancreas and liver, skin tissue and eye tissue, helping an extraordinary number of people through a single act of generosity.

For Jasmine, the knowledge that her brother’s heart continues to beat inside someone else carries a particular resonance. Her eldest daughter had open-heart surgery at just three months old for a heart condition, and the connection between her brother’s heart donation and her daughter’s own experience made his gift feel deeply personal. She described the realisation as bringing the family tremendous joy in the middle of profound grief, and reflected that there are people alive today who would not be without him.

A Brother Who Gave Everything

By Jasmine’s account, Jean-René was the kind of person who would have given anything to help someone in need. She remembered him as warm, sarcastic, fiercely funny and endlessly generous, the kind of uncle her eldest daughter adored and called “funny uncle.” The pair exchanged TikToks constantly, and his humour and intelligence left a mark on everyone around him.

When Jasmine discovered she was pregnant shortly before his death, Jean-René was the first person she told. After he passed away, she named her second daughter Jean as a middle name in his honour, a quiet and lasting tribute to the bond they shared. As the only two siblings in their family, the closeness between Jasmine and her brother made his loss all the more profound, and his legacy through organ donation all the more meaningful.

Jasmine described her brother’s ability to help so many people as something he himself would have found extraordinary. She reflected that he would have been overjoyed to know the reach of his generosity, because giving to others was simply who he was.

Organ Donation Rates and a Push for Change

Jean-René’s story comes at a moment when organ donation is drawing renewed attention across Queensland and nationally. New data released by DonateLife in early 2026 shows that only around 35 per cent of eligible Australians are currently registered organ donors, with new registrations down 15 per cent on the previous year. Queensland’s registration rate sits at just 30 per cent of eligible residents.

By contrast, South Australia, the only state where residents can still register as organ donors when applying for a driver’s licence, has a registration rate of 74 per cent among those aged 16 and over. The gap between South Australia and every other state has prompted a broader conversation about whether reintroducing the option on driver’s licence applications could help close the shortfall nationally.

Queensland health authorities are currently in discussions about whether to reinstate organ donor registration on driver’s licence applications, a practice that was once common across multiple states before electronic registers were introduced. DonateLife has noted that a consent rate of 60 per cent, compared to the current 53 per cent, would have delivered an additional 200 life-saving transplants in 2025 alone.

Jasmine herself described the reinstatement of driver’s licence registration as something she considers vitally important, a view shaped directly by her family’s experience of what organ donation can mean for both the donor’s family and the lives saved.

Why This Matters to the Capalaba Community

For families across Capalaba and the broader Redlands area, Jean-René’s story is a reminder that organ donation is not a distant or abstract concept. It is a decision that ordinary people make, or do not make, and one that has consequences that ripple out far beyond the individual. Every registered donor represents potential for multiple lives to be saved or transformed, and every family that navigates sudden loss, as Jasmine’s did, faces the same crossroads.

With Queensland’s registration rate among the lowest in the country, there is real scope for local communities to make a difference simply by registering. Talking with family members about donation wishes is equally important. Even a registered donor’s decision can be overturned by family members who are unaware of their loved one’s intentions, which is why the conversation matters as much as the registration itself.

Capalaba residents can register as organ and tissue donors at donatelife.gov.au. Registration takes only a few minutes and can be updated or changed at any time. Sharing your decision with family members ensures your wishes are known and respected.

Published 16-March-2026.

Featured Image Credit: Queensland Health

Weekend Watch in Redlands from 26 February to 4 March 2026

Cinemas across the Redlands light up this week with a heavy dose of terrifying horror and captivating drama. Whether you’re catching a flick at Capalaba, Victoria Point, or Wynnum, there’s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.

Opening This Week

Scream 7

In cinemas from 26 February

Ghostface is back! The legendary horror franchise returns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Catch it at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Solo Mio

In cinemas from 26 February

Discover this fresh new drama hitting the coast. Catch it at Event Cinemas Capalaba and Cineplex Victoria Point.

Still Showing

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

The King’s concert experience continues at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Fackham Hall

The hilarious British spoof is still running at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Crime 101

Catch the gritty heist thriller at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Wuthering Heights

The gothic romance continues at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Where to Watch

Event Cinemas Capalaba – Capalaba Central Shopping Centre
Cineplex Victoria Point – Lakeside Victoria Point
Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum

From iconic slashers to laugh-out-loud comedies, the Redlands cinemas are packed with great stories this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a local screening near you.

Redlands Movie Guide: Elvis & Fackham Hall Open for February 19-25 2026

Cinemas across the Redlands light up this week with a tribute to a music icon and a hilarious new British comedy. Whether you’re catching a flick at Capalaba, Victoria Point, or Wynnum, there’s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.

Opening This Week

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

In cinemas from 19 February

Put on your blue suede shoes! This concert event brings the magic of Elvis to the big screen. Catch it at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Fackham Hall

In cinemas from 19 February

If you love Downton Abbey but wish it had more jokes, this is the movie for you. A hilarious period parody. Catch it at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Still Showing

Crime 101

Catch the gritty heist thriller at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Wuthering Heights

The sweeping gothic romance continues at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Whistle

Horror fans can still catch the latest scare at Event Cinemas Capalaba.

Shelter

The gripping drama continues its run at Event Cinemas Capalaba, Cineplex Victoria Point, and Bayside Cinemas Wynnum.

Where to Watch

Event Cinemas Capalaba – Capalaba Central Shopping Centre
Cineplex Victoria Point – Lakeside Victoria Point
Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum

From rock ‘n’ roll royalty to period comedy, the Redlands cinemas are packed with great stories this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a local screening near you.

Weekend Arts Edit: Learn to Paint, Pipe, and Stitch on February 20-22, 2026

This weekend is a fantastic opportunity for skill-building, with the Redland Coast Art Society offering a series of masterclasses in gouache and watercolour. It is also a great time to visit the major exhibitions at the Redland Art Gallery or get crafty at the local libraries.

Redland Art Gallery Exhibitions

Until 22 March 2026 | Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland

Two thought-provoking exhibitions continue their run at the gallery:

My Soil Farsh (Frash): Prita Tina Yeganeh uses soil and symbolism to explore the concept of “place as guest.” More Info
The Hidden and the Held: Sorour Fattahi presents a compelling body of work examining personal and collective narratives. More Info

Kerry Daley Gouache Masterclasses

20 February 2026 | Redland Coast Art Society, Capalaba

Artist Kerry Daley is running two distinct workshops this Friday, focusing on the versatile medium of gouache.

Painting Birds: Learn how to capture the texture and life of birds. Get Tickets
Landscape Painting: Discover techniques for creating vibrant, opaque landscapes. Get Tickets

Vintage Heart Cake Decorating

21 February 2026 | Cordie’s Cake Supplies, Capalaba
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Combine art with baking in this sweet workshop. Learn the trendy “vintage” piping style to create a stunning heart-shaped cake. It’s a fun, hands-on class that results in a delicious edible masterpiece.

Watercolour Techniques (Beyond the Basics)

21 February 2026 | Redland Coast Art Society, Capalaba
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Ready to take your watercolour skills to the next level? Brittany Hurkmans leads this Saturday workshop designed for those who have mastered the fundamentals and want to explore more advanced techniques and effects.

Author Talk: Dr Dianne Cartwright

21 February 2026 | Cleveland Library, Cleveland
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Join local author Dr Dianne Cartwright for an insightful morning at the library. She will be discussing her writing journey and her latest work, offering a fascinating look behind the scenes of the creative process.

Create and Connect Workshops

20 & 21 February 2026 | Various Libraries

Get crafty and meet new people at these free library sessions:

Felt Earrings (Fri 20 Feb): Head to Point Lookout Library on North Stradbroke Island to make unique jewellery. Details
Canvas Embroidery Painting (Sat 21 Feb): Visit Victoria Point Library to learn the art of embroidering directly onto canvas. Details

Adventures in Colour: Sandra Temple

5 February – 1 March 2026 | Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Cleveland
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Brighten your weekend with a visit to this vibrant exhibition. Sandra Temple’s work celebrates bold hues and expressive subjects, set within the charming heritage walls of the Old SchoolHouse Gallery.

Passages by The Coochie Art Group

27 January – 13 March 2026 | RAG, The Mezz, Cleveland
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Explore the unique perspectives of island living. Passages showcases the diverse works of the Coochie Art Group, reflecting the environment and lifestyle of Coochiemudlo Island.

Coastal Rhythms Exhibition

25 January – 1 March 2026 | Redland Coast Art Society, Capalaba
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While you are at the RCAS for a workshop, be sure to view the current member exhibition. Coastal Rhythms captures the essence of the Bayside through a variety of mediums and styles.

If you have been waiting for a sign to pick up a paintbrush or a needle, this is it. With expert-led classes in gouache and watercolour at the Art Society, plus free crafting sessions at the libraries, the weekend is perfectly set up for getting creative.