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New system to beat red-light blues
6 July 2026

New system to beat red-light blues

Moreton Bay is trialling Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system, aiming to reduce red-light wait times, improve traffic flow and ease congestion for motorists.

Water rates rise for Moreton Bay
News / Council
6 July 2026

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.

NAIDOC Week celebrations under way
6 July 2026

NAIDOC Week celebrations under way

NAIDOC Week celebrations are underway across Moreton Bay, with community events, cultural activities and Council support recognising 50 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, connection and achievement.

Why green bins are going red
News / Council
6 July 2026

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.

A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
News / Local
6 July 2026

A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel

Discover Burpengary through the eyes of local business owner Simmone Gabriel, who shares her favourite cafés, restaurants and hidden gems while reflecting on the suburb’s rapid growth and strong community spirit.

TAB pulled out of Comiskey venues
News / Local
6 July 2026

TAB pulled out of Comiskey venues

Moreton Bay's Comiskey Group has ended its 20-year partnership with TAB, saying Tabcorp's new venue agreement was commercially unsustainable for its hotels.

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New meters for Moreton Bay suburb
News / Local
14 Sept 2025

New meters for Moreton Bay suburb

Unitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Beachmere this month.

National gong for local team
13 Sept 2025

National gong for local team

North Lakes based business Brizscapes has won a national landscaping industry award. Here are the details.

Career change leads to state award
News / Local
12 Sept 2025

Career change leads to state award

Redcliffe resident Dean Redman has turned redundancy into a Queensland award-winning career in caring.

Sights set on Singapore podium
News / Local
12 Sept 2025

Sights set on Singapore podium

Four Dolphins will carry Moreton Bay’s hopes into the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore next week.

Gardening tips: Deciphering gardening lingo
12 Sept 2025

Gardening tips: Deciphering gardening lingo

We’ve all been there, trying to wrap your head around the ‘nursery speak’ describing a plant type or nasty horticultural condition, wondering if what you’re hearing is something to be terrified of or excited about! Our expert explains the top 10 terms and myths about the garden.

New parks for school holidays
News / Local
11 Sept 2025

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

History beckons for Tigers
News / Local
11 Sept 2025

History beckons for Tigers

Redcliffe Tigers will be chasing a remarkable double double in the QAFL Grand Finals this weekend.

Incoming: Thousands of weary travellers
News / Local
11 Sept 2025

Incoming: Thousands of weary travellers

With 40,000 migratory shorebirds heading to Moreton Bay in the coming weeks for a much-needed rest, residents and visitors are being urged to keep their distance – along with their dogs.

Peninsula's Past: How shopping arcade mecca was born
News / Local
11 Sept 2025

Peninsula's Past: How shopping arcade mecca was born

Redcliffe’s appeal as a rest and recreation destination was as much about shopping and entertainment as it was about its bayside location during WWII and for many years after thanks to the creation of retail arcades. We take a look back. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay.

World-first vaccine for koalas
News / Local
10 Sept 2025

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.