Planning

Planning background, policy. papers. etc

Getting Better Development Outcomes for the Southern Moreton Bay Islands

Environment, Planning / By

Development pressures on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands are growing, and we need planning, infrastructure and environmental outcomes that reflect the unique character of our island home. Many residents have raised concerns with me about the way some development is occurring across the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. These concerns are understandable. The islands are valued […]

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1973 Qld Cabinet submissions for inclusion of SMBI in Redland Shire

Planning / By

For residents’ information, attached are copies of Queensland Cabinet materials dated 9 January and 8 May 1973 regarding the inclusion of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands in Redland Shire. The 8 May materials mainly contain submissions for and against the inclusion of the islands in what was then Redland Shire. While the May document is

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Early 1970’s subdivision of Russell Island

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This refreshed RIPA bulletin responds to ongoing community discussion about the early 1970s subdivision of Russell Island. Prepared by Steve Lather, this article draws on his long background and detailed knowledge of island history, land subdivision, titles and local government processes, the article sets out key historical facts about how the island was subdivided, when

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