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Wyllie Park homeless camp to close
City of Moreton Bay Council will close its Wyllie Park homeless camping trial in Petrie following State Government intervention, with no new campers accepted and closure details yet to be finalised.
$920,000 upgrade for Caboolture South road
Investigator Drive in Caboolture South is set for a $920,000 upgrade, with road resurfacing and pavement repairs planned to improve safety and road conditions.
Clearing begins at Petrie site
Vegetation clearing begins across 12 hectares of the former Petrie paper mill site at Moreton Bay Central, with koala protection and environmental monitoring measures in place.
Music poster exhibition hits Redcliffe
Redcliffe Museum celebrates music history with more than 70 classic posters from the 1960s, 70s and 80s in the Enjoy this Trip exhibition, running until February 21, 2027.
Infrastructure plan for million residents
City of Moreton Bay adopts a 20-year infrastructure plan to guide future roads, transport, parks and community facilities as its population grows towards one million.
Making sport accessible to all
Sport4All inclusion coach Emily Finn-Brumm has worked with 181 Moreton Bay organisations to make sport and recreation more accessible for people with disability.
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Month of Hills Festival fun
The Hills Festival, a month of events across Arana Hills, Ferny Hills and surrounds kicks off tomorrow. Enjoy live music, performances, family fun and the Hills Carnivale finale.
Funding fears for Moreton Bay projects
Nearly 90 Moreton Bay projects could be at risk if the Federal Government ends a key $500m infrastructure program. Mayor Peter Flannery warns roads, upgrades and community facilities face funding uncertainty without urgent action.
Detection dogs find elusive glider
Endangered southern greater gliders have been discovered at 10 new Moreton Bay sites, expanding their known range to 11. Detection dogs and upcoming drone surveys are helping uncover hidden populations of the elusive “flying koala.”
Safety fears at school zone
Speed and red-light cameras may be installed at Kippa-Ring’s Hercules Rd/Anzac Ave intersection amid safety concerns. Reports of speeding, red-light running and near misses in a school zone have prompted a government review.
Driving down koala road deaths
Council ramps up koala conservation, installing 49 roadside escape hatches after a successful trial recorded zero fatalities at fitted sites. The devices help koalas and wildlife safely exit road corridors, with more installations planned across the region.
Public pool heating plea turned down
A push to heat the Deception Bay Aquatic Centre pool has been rejected by Moreton Bay City Council, citing low patronage and high costs.
Work starts on new $295m development
Construction has begun on the $295m GemLife Beachmere Waterfront over-50s community, creating 400 jobs and 335 homes. The 62ha site will feature green space, wetlands and premium amenities, with first residents expected by late 2026.
Ramping up call for housing help
The City of Moreton Bay has intensified its push to address the housing crisis, urging State and Federal Governments to prioritise funding for supportive housing. With more than 6000 residents on the social housing register, new plans target Caboolture and Redcliffe.
Anzac Day flypasts in Moreton Bay
RAAF Anzac Day flypasts are scheduled, subject to conditions, at five services in the Moreton Bay region tomorrow morning.
Narangba anger: don’t split our suburb
Growing opposition in Narangba over proposed Queensland electorate boundary changes, with residents warning the plan could split communities, schools and services. Submissions to the Queensland Redistribution Commission remain open until April 30.
