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Sunnylands Sourdough rises in Burpengary
From homemade loaves to a thriving shopfront, Sunnylands Sourdough Bakery is winning over Burpengary with handcrafted artisan bread, sourdough pastries and a strong connection to the local community.
Breakthru made in Moreton Bay
Breakthru has opened a new Strathpine employment centre to help people with disability find meaningful work, offering personalised support to build skills, confidence and long-term careers across Moreton Bay.
State Budget - Moreton Bay’s winners
Scores of major and minor projects have funding in the State Budget which Premier David Crisafulli said “continues to deliver a fresh start for Moreton Bay”.
Quantum leap for Moreton Bay
Work will officially start today on PsiQuantum’s new Moreton Bay Central facility where the world's first utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer will be built.
Comiskey Group’s magnificent seven
Moreton Bay’s Comiskey Group has claimed seven major honours at the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards, including Best Hotel Group Operator and Hotelier of the Year for directors Rob and David Comiskey.
Crowds line-up for new store opening
Queues lined Redcliffe Parade as The Lullaby Club opened its first standalone store, marking a full-circle moment for the Moreton Bay–born brand founded by a local mother-daughter team.
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Who’s Who in 2022, Business: STEM Punks
STEM Punks founders Fiona and Michael Holmstrom have continued to forge new frontiers in 2022. Michael and Fiona and their team have won a slew of awards – and set a Guinness World Record – as well as taking Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to thousands of people around the globe.
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Vicki Wood
BPW Caboolture welcomed new president Vicki Wood in 2022, as the group continued to bring working women together and advocate for them
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Casey Thompson
Casey Thompson has weathered the COVID-19 storm and continues to entertain people of all ages with her mobile 7D cinema business in 2022. She is also actively playing her part to support business and tourism in the Moreton Bay Region
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Natassia Wheeler
Margate’s Natassia Wheeler joined the committee of Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay in August, drawn back to the area from the Whitsundays by its burgeoning business and lifestyle opportunities. She was recently voted on to the Queensland Tourism Industry Council board and is looking forward to representing the state’s tourism industry and advocating for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Who’s Who in 22: Business, part one
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 one of the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Leanne Hopkins
Succeed Healthcare Solutions Chief Success Officer and founder Leanne Hopkins firmly believes in the importance of helping children reach their full potential. Her business delivers multi-award-winning creative therapy solutions for young people through clubs, in clinics, the community, outdoors or via tele-health.
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Rob and Kristina Petho
North Lakes and Surrounds Electrical made history in 2022 when it became the first joint winner of a Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards category. It came as it marked 18 years in business.
Who’s Who in 22, Business: Hilton and Lynda Misso
Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten has had a huge 2022, being named Moreton Bay Region’s Business of the Year, an employer of choice and a Dolphins NRL partner
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.
