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Upgrades for historic hotel and town
Historic Heritage Hotel at Old Petrie Town will close for renovations as part of a $2.5 million Moreton Bay City Council upgrade, delivering repairs, restoration works and a renewed visitor experience at the popular heritage village.
Kids put best foot forward for National Walk Safely to School Day
Pupils at Bellmere State School will take part in National Walk Safely to School Day on May 22, featuring fun safety checkpoints and activities. Led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, it promotes health, safety, active travel and classroom focus.
Sod turn on new clubhouse precinct
Construction has begun on a $17 million resort-style clubhouse at Vantage Lilywood in Waraba (formerly Caboolture West), featuring pools, gym, courts, cinema and lifestyle amenities as part of a new over-50s community in Moreton Bay.
Sports stars turn business champions
Olympic and Paralympic champions Anna Meares, Cate Campbell and Brenden Hall will speak at a North Lakes business event on May 26, sharing insights on leadership, resilience and opportunities linked to Brisbane 2032.
New phase to hospital’s $1.1b expansion
Work on the $1.1 billion Redcliffe Hospital expansion will ramp up in coming weeks, delivering new beds, expanded maternity and theatre services, and a major upgraded carpark with more than 530 spaces as part of the hospital masterplan.
New look at $180m 5-star hotel plan
Comiskey Group has revealed plans for a $180 million five-star hotel precinct in North Lakes CBD, featuring a nine-storey hotel, dining, retail, event spaces, parking and a landscaped plaza as part of a major new Moreton Bay development.
Federal Budget 2026-27: how it affects you
Federal Budget 2026–27 delivers tax cuts, small business support, housing investment, NDIS reforms, Medicare funding and major infrastructure upgrades including $812.5m for the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway project in Moreton Bay.
$800m for Bruce Highway upgrade
Moreton Bay’s Bruce Highway upgrade has received $812.5 million in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, funding Stage 2 works from Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road, including new Pine River bridges, active transport links and congestion relief.
New name, same legacy: Northpine Adventist College enters its next chapter
Northpine Adventist College may be a new name in Moreton Bay - but the integrity and values of one of our oldest schools are well known.
Upgrade plans for hinterland road
Plans underway to upgrade the Brisbane-Woodford Road (Mount Mee Road) between Dayboro and D’Aguilar, assessing safety, traffic and road conditions. The project aims to improve reliability on this key Moreton Bay hinterland route.
