The Pavilion, Suttons Beach

09/04/2026

WOW - 30 years after it closed this art deco Pavilion has been restored - fabulous!

Many have fond memories of Tarlair Lido in its prime, a saltwater tidal lido that made outdoor swimming magical.

08/02/2026

☀️Beautiful Sunday afternoon hand delivering letters to residents about the Pavilion project.

Having advocated for the building of a new Suttons Beach Pavilion, working with City of Moreton Bay, the Suttons Beach Pavilion Preservation Group, and residents, it’s great to see construction imminent at Suttons.

Work is set to commence as we deliver a high-quality, fully accessible hospitality venue.

The Pavilion will include:

🔵Three hospitality spaces.

🔵Enhanced public amenities including accessible toilets, accessible showers and a Changing Places facility (supporting people who require a hoist).

🔵Ample indoor dining and outdoor seating options.

🔵Improved accessibility throughout the car park, Pavilion and surrounding park.

🔵A circular seating and potential events space that is open and accessible.

🔵Lift and stairs between both levels.
Versatile landscape for everyday activities and events.

🔵Design features that cater to the sub-tropical climate and weather conditions.

🔵Native plant species in the surrounding landscape.

🔵Retention of existing rotunda further towards the Surf Club.

Not long to go before work kicks off! Thanks to funding from Council and the SEQ City Deal, including the State and Federal Governments.

15/01/2026

https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/cactus-jacks-redcliffe-to-close-after-more-than-13-years-on-the-peninsula?utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=2208

Cactus Jack’s has survived COVID, floods, power outages and cyclones, but now the long-standing Redcliffe venue is facing closure.

18/12/2025

https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/bold-vision-for-redcliffe-foreshore-precinct

Exclusive: Concept drawings have been created to spark deeper discussion about Redcliffe’s future and what is needed to ensure the foreshore precinct reaches its potential. Take a look.

18/12/2025

13/11/2025

The contract to build the new pavilion and pineapple ring has been awarded. Building is due to commence early 2026 with completion 2027. While it is wonderful that Suttons Beach will be revitalised, many of us will still have a heavy heart that the loud community voice was ignored both in the preservation of the historic pavilion and in the design of the new.

The contract for construction of the Suttons Beach Pavilion has been awarded with works set to start in early 2026 and be completed by mid-2027.

12/11/2025

Good news! Well done to the 6 Councillors who voted "NO".

Plans for a new 10-storey development on Redcliffe’s waterfront have been narrowly rejected by Moreton Bay City Councillors.

06/11/2025

For those who love fireworks on New Years Eve ... Moreton Council is funding a display at Woorim, Bribie Island. $10.000 per year for the next 3 years.

Rotary Club of Bribie Island has been awarded $10,000 per annum over the next three years for its New Year’s Eve event.

09/10/2025

As promised, here's the full video. I hope it brings back some fond memories.
Enjoy
oli
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05/10/2025

Simpler times or just different ones? You decide.

I found this gem from around 1948, now restored in colour — showing our beautiful Peninsula and the one and only, our grand old girl, The Pavilion, Suttons Beach

I’ll try and share the full video tomorrow, which includes more beautiful shots from across Brisbane.
Stay safe and keep smiling!
Cheers,
Oli
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19/09/2025

https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/tackling-moreton-bays-homeless-crisis

New figures have revealed the Queensland Government’s response to Moreton Bay’s homelessness crisis, which was recently described as “horrific”.