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U-turn in boundary battle
Queensland’s final electoral boundary changes keep Narangba in one electorate after community objections, while other Moreton Bay districts see major redistributions.
Water rates rise for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay residents will pay around $28 more a year for water after Unitywater's 1.6% price increase, while a State Government bulk water price freeze helps ease cost-of-living pressures.
Why green bins are going red
Moreton Bay green bins, used for general waste, are being replaced with red lids as part of a statewide program to improve waste collection, recycling and consistency.
National award for visionary approach
City of Moreton Bay has won a national award for its innovative approach to affordable housing, recognising initiatives tackling homelessness through community partnerships and low-cost land leases.
Green light for Narangba East planning
Planning for Narangba East has been given the green light, with a new Temporary Local Planning Instrument paving the way for future housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting community and environmental outcomes.
Holidays set for a wool-tastic start
Moreton Bay libraries, galleries and parks will host free winter school holiday activities, from alpacas and wool demonstrations to magic shows, sport and creative workshops.
The Latest
Data provides crystal ball vision of Moreton Bay
Businesses will continue to face significant challenges in the next decade, with the skills shortage now ‘baked into the demographic pie’ but the City of Moreton Bay is better positioned than anywhere in Europe to grow and prosper according to leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher. Here’s how
Newport lands top state award
Stockland Newport has won the Excellence in Masterplanned Communities at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Demolition set to start next month
Work will soon begin on demolishing Suttons Beach Pavilion after Moreton Bay City Council agreed a work tender of almost $2 million. ** FREE TO READ **
Brendale's new $137m recycling centre
One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling centres is to be built in Brendale, creating more than 250 jobs in construction and when open. ** FREE TO READ **
Major change in battle for marina
The long-running battle for Newport Marina has taken a significant turn, with development plans receiving a big boost. ** FREE TO READ **
Stop playing games with $80m project
Mayor Peter Flannery called on the Federal Government to stop using a key project in the City of Moreton Bay in a political 'game' to ease its budget blowout. ** FREE TO READ **
Lottery shock for Petrie woman
A Petrie woman who had always fantasised about visiting The Lott’s headquarters for a big win has finally had that dream come true! ** FREE TO READ **
First look at new $35m hotel
The first artists impressions of the Comiskey Group’s new $40 million development in Dakabin have been released today. ** FREE TO READ **
Moreton Bay City Council Christmas closure
Moreton Bay City Council administration and customer service centres will close for Christmas in December. Here's when they and other council facilities will close in 2023 and reopen in 2024
Five-star treatment at aquatic centres
In a win for accessibility and inclusiveness, Moreton Bay City Council and Belgravia Leisure have adopted technology which will give people with a disability the confidence to visit a swimming pool or aquatic centre, knowing it will be easy and they will be treated with respect.
