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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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Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Ellie Bakker, Splice Marketing
Splice Marketing founder and director of marketing Ellie Bakker was named the Moreton Bay Region’s Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022. She was also recognised as a finalist in two other categories – Businesswoman of the Year and Marketing Excellence.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Tracy Johnson
A Principal at SRJ Walker Wayland in Brendale was announced this year’s Employee of the Year at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Kerry Lopez
Kerry Lopez of Brisbane Whale Watching won the coveted Businesswoman of the Year Award at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards. For 26 years, Kerry Lopez has been taking tourists and locals out to the humpback highway off Moreton Bay to see these gentle giants up close in their natural environment.
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Concrete Data Sensors
Concrete Data Sensors, a start-up business with market-leading technology, capped off a huge year by winning the 2022 Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards’ RDA Moreton Bay Award for Innovation Excellence
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Shnoompy Boy
Shnoompy Boy founder Finley Berry and business partner Lauren Adair won the UniSC Award for Youth Innovation Excellence the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Ocean View Estates
Ocean View Estates has taken out the top gong at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Award in the Tourism Business category
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Rhonda Cockinos
As businesses and tourism operators bounce back after a hard few years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce has been by their sides to ensure they thrive now and into the future
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Cashmere Syrups
Cashmere Syrups won this year’s Bishopp Award for Marketing Excellence at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards after significant changes to the company’s marketing strategy.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Rory Crundall, Moreton Bay Recycling
Moreton Bay Recycling reuses or recycles more than 99.9 percent of the clean concrete waste delivered to its Narangba facility, processing more than 72,000 tonnes each year. It’s a strategy that won managing director Rory Crundall and his team the Environment & Sustainability Excellence Award at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Ausbuild
For developer Ausbuild, 2022 has been about building communities with much more than bricks and mortar. The company’s efforts won it the Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence and helped sporting clubs, community groups and schools along the way
