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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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Community values drive team
The team at Richardson and Wrench Caboolture has again supported the community that supports them this year, earning them a national award. We reflect on 2022 with Principal Scott Lachmund and take a look at the Christmas/New Year property market in the Moreton Bay Region
Who’s Who in 22: Business, part two
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing businesses and businesspeople, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. There’s burger joints, butchers, tech companies, farmers and more. Check out part two of the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: David Comiskey
David Comiskey, co-founder and director of the Comiskey Group, believes close family connections are among the key factors behind the company’s success and big plans for the future
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Get Sweet
Two young brothers from North Lakes have started their own online lolly company called Sweet Treats as a way of earning extra cash in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Robert Comiskey
Robert Comiskey, co-founder and Director of the Comiskey Group, is helping oversee one of the biggest expansion programs in the family-owned business’ history
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Strawberry View Coffee Shack
Strawberry farmers Kylie and David Fairweather have expanded their former Strawberry stall by opening the Strawberry view Coffee Shack Cafe on their family farm property in Bellmere
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Paul Comiskey
Paul Comiskey launched and has overseen the rise and rise of one of Moreton Bay Region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group has grown from squash courts at Strathpine to the region’s biggest entertainment centres – and there’s far more to come
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Super Butcher
Queensland business Super Butcher opened its second store in Moreton Bay Region at Morayfield Super Centre, in 2022, joining other stores in Albany Creek, Brisbane, Logan and Redlands
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Melinda Tait
Melinda Tait from the Murrumba Downs Tavern took out the top gong at the 2022 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence awards night, beating a stellar lineup of candidates
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Varley Group
Moreton Bay workers from the Varley Group built a world-first hi-tech mobile health truck for the Heart of Australia organisation to help in the early detection of mine dust lung diseases
