Robo bird takes to Moreton Bay skies

Moreton Bay trials RoBird, a robotic raptor drone protecting the region’s $100M strawberry industry by deterring pest birds. The innovative technology aims to reduce crop loss and boost yield across one of Australia’s key growing regions.

Work starts on new $14m splash park

Construction has begun on a $14m Centenary Lakes Regional Playground and Splash Park in Caboolture, featuring inclusive play spaces, water play, upgraded amenities and accessibility upgrades, set to open mid-2027 in City of Moreton Bay.

Tuning up for Bee Gees flash mob

Redcliffe will host Moreton Bay’s first Bee Gees kazoo flash mob at Bee Gees Way on June 21 for Make Music Day. Free workshops across the region will prepare participants to join a global celebration of music in public spaces.

Record falls on hospital Giving Day

Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day raised a record $225,000, supporting vital hospital projects. The six-year fundraiser has now topped $1.2M, funding palliative care upgrades to improve comfort, dignity and support for patients and families.

Art prize launches with outdoor display

Moreton Bay Art Prize returns for its 32nd year, showcasing 36 shortlisted artists at Pine Rivers Art Gallery from May 30–July 18. Free exhibition features outdoor displays, $10,000 prize pool, and public voting for People’s Choice.

Protecting Bribie’s nesting turtles

Moreton Bay celebrates a strong Bribie Island turtle nesting season with 26 nests recorded. Six marine turtle species spotted as Council and volunteers protect hatchlings through lighting controls, shade structures and community action for conservation.

The Lakes Knights named club of year - three times

The Lakes Knights have achieved a national hat-trick, winning Brisbane North, Queensland and Australia’s Community Cricket Club of the Year after rapid growth, strong volunteer support, and rising participation across Moreton Bay.

Miracle Mums Movement has launched for 2026, backed by a $150,000 boost to expand workshops supporting women recovering from domestic and family violence, helping rebuild confidence, resilience and community connections across Moreton Bay.

Entries for Enduro Quest dragon boat paddle more than doubled this year, with 10 boats and 170 paddlers completing the 37km Mission Point (Bribie Island) to Caloundra journey through Pumicestone Passage, supporting Marine Rescue Queensland and Coast Guard.

Hi-tech “supercharge” at Moreton Bay Central

Moreton Bay will host PsiQuantum’s Asia-Pacific HQ and utility-scale quantum computer at Moreton Bay Central in Petrie, marking one of the world’s most ambitious tech projects and positioning the region as a global innovation hub.