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From paper to powerhouse
From paper mill to powerhouse, Moreton Bay Central is set to drive billions in investment, thousands of jobs and major projects including an Olympic venue, quantum computing hub and advanced manufacturing centre.
Honouring peninsula’s top businesses
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli joined business leaders at the 2026 Redcliffe Business Awards, celebrating outstanding local businesses across 10 categories and recognising excellence on the peninsula.
Green light for new hotel
A new hotel and entertainment precinct in Burpengary has been approved, replacing the long-running Woodpecker Bar and Grill. The development includes dining, gaming and outdoor spaces, with councillors restricting late-night gaming hours to 2am.
Calling time on Council HQ
Moreton Bay City Council is considering relocating its Strathpine Chambers to Moreton Bay Central in Petrie as part of long-term planning, with new civic, education and infrastructure developments positioning the precinct as a major future hub for the region.
New name for The Glassie
Caboolture Sports Club has rebranded Club Glass House as Glass House Local, marking a new era for the historic Glasshouse Country venue with upgrades, expansion plans, and a renewed focus on community connection and local reinvestment.
Growth means nothing without the right people
Business growth isn’t just about scaling up. It’s about having the right people and leadership in place. We Are HR co-founders Leanne Clavan and Grant Barrow explore why people strategy, culture and communication are key to sustainable success.
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Volunteers shine at Queensland Tourism Awards
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s volunteer program has won the top gong for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group at the 38th Queensland Tourism Awards. Find out more
Huge new hospital building opens
Caboolture Hospital’s new 130-bed Clinical Services Building – part of a $399.5 million upgrade program – has been officially opened. ** FREE TO READ **
Celebrating 60 years of service
Bribe Island’s Chamber of Commerce has made a remarkable contribution to the community in the past six decades and still has an important role to play. **FREE TO READ**
2023 Sustainability Demo Day: Moreton Bay pioneering positive change
The inaugural Moreton Bay Sustainability Demo Day held at Eatons Hill Hotel in September resulted in an awe-inspiring afternoon of pitches, life-changing feedback, and genuine collaboration. Here's what happened... **FREE TO READ**
Coffee with Small Business minister
Queensland’s Minister for Small Business Di Farmer is the guest speaker at Mark Ryan’s final Small Business Network Coffee Catch Up for 2023.
Data provides crystal ball vision of Moreton Bay
Businesses will continue to face significant challenges in the next decade, with the skills shortage now ‘baked into the demographic pie’ but the City of Moreton Bay is better positioned than anywhere in Europe to grow and prosper according to leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher. Here’s how
Five-star treatment at aquatic centres
In a win for accessibility and inclusiveness, Moreton Bay City Council and Belgravia Leisure have adopted technology which will give people with a disability the confidence to visit a swimming pool or aquatic centre, knowing it will be easy and they will be treated with respect.
Gerry finalist for Australian of Year
Gerry Blackwell, founder of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF) in Strathpine, is a 2024 Australian of the Year Award nominee for Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
Facts which will shape our future
Simon Kuestenmacher, one of the world’s top 10 demographers, is jetting in next month to reveal trends which will shape the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Take a look: The Belvedere reopens
The Belvedere Hotel has reopened after a multimillion-dollar redevelopment, revealing a fresh new look. We take you inside ***FREE TO READ***
