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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: Paul Garcia
Paul Garcia heads the team behind one of Moreton Bay Region’s biggest and most historic attractions – continuing a passion for festivals which stretches back almost 30 years
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Shaneal Sharma
When it came to choosing a location for his new business venture, Shaneal Sharma found the perfect spot he was looking for at Woody Point in 2022.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Jeremy Kreft
Best Western North Lakes Hotel general manager Jeremy Kreft was one of the faces Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Back a Local campaign in 2022, encouraging residents to support businesses doing it tough while COVID-19 travel restrictions were in place.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Derelle Mitchell
Having started her own cosmetics company more than a decade ago, Derelle Mitchell from Health Focus Manufacturers at Clontarf knows how hard you must work to succeed in the business world. She has continued to do just that in 2022
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Lachmund family
The Lachmund family and the team at Richardson and Wrench Caboolture have continued to win awards and make a difference in their community in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Darren Stone
Drone-Games owner Darren Stone expands his business to include training for aspiring pilots, in 2022, three months after setting up shop in Lawnton
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Naomi Spence
The Greater Caboolture Chamber of Commerce is continuing to grow in strength, with President Naomi Spence seeing a steady increase in members
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Jessie Jeffrey
Jessie Jeffrey won the inaugural Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Award (chamber category) this year as well as the AusMumpreneur Silver Award in the Digital Services – IT category. She was also named a finalist in the Author category of the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Barbara Armstrong
Barbara Armstrong launched social enterprise Sweet Peanuts after suffering a miscarriage in 2019 and struggling to find support. Now, she’s enabling supportive conversations for bereaved parents through education.
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Shane Crew
Crew Legal in Kippa-Ring has helped to transform two areas of the Redcliffe Hospital by making a sizeable donation as part of the annual Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day fundraiser
