The Brisbane Ekka public holiday on Redlands Coast will be held on Monday 11 August 2025 and there will be some changes to availability of Council services on this day.
However, bins will continue to be collected, and recycling and waste centres, the animal shelter and visitor information centre will all be open.
Council offices and customer service centres
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Redland City Council offices and customer service centres will be closed on the public holiday.
For council-related emergencies, please phone 3829 8999.
During this time, Council’s online services will also be available at redland.qld.gov.au to:
- report non-urgent issues,
- register an animal or update animal details,
- view your rates notices or change your address,
- conduct property searches, lodge a development application or a submission against an application, and
- pay bills online – such as rates notices, animal registration and infringement notices.
Bin collections
All bin collections will continue as usual on the public holiday.
Please note, there are no new bin deliveries or exchanges on public holidays. Report any missed services online or by calling 3829 8999.
Recycling and Waste Centres
All mainland and island Recycling and Waste Centres will be open on the public holiday.
Residents should check the Council website for all opening times.
Libraries
All Council libraries will be closed on the public holiday.
Library after hours return chutes will be closed and no library items will be due.
The full digital library of eBooks, eMagazines eAudiobooks, digital newspapers and streaming of music, movies and TV shows will be available via the Council Libraries website.
The 24/7 Library lockers outside Cleveland Library will also be available to collect reserved items.
Redlands IndigiScapes Centre
Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, IndigiCafe, the Native Nursery and Botanic Gardens will all be closed on the public holiday.
Walking tracks will remain open.
Redland Animal Shelter
The Redland Animal Shelter will be open from 9am to 12pm on the public holiday.
The shelter can be contacted on 3829 8663 during opening hours and on 3829 8999 after hours.
Redland Art Gallery
Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland will be closed on the public holiday.
Redland Performing Arts Centre
Redland Performing Arts Centre box office will be closed on the public holiday.
For online bookings, visit rpac.com.au
Redlands Coast Visitor Information Centre
The centre at 50 Middle Street, Cleveland will be open from 9am-4pm on the public holiday.
