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New AI system to beat red-light blues
6 July 2026

New AI 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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Love of cooking seared into chef’s soul
News / Local
11 Aug 2025

Love of cooking seared into chef’s soul

Internationally acclaimed chef Mike Reid is passionate about beef – cooking it, eating it and showcasing the best Australia has to offer. And that’s exactly what he will be doing when he appears at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival for the first time this month.

Property and renovations feature: Design, functionality can make or break a brand
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Design, functionality can make or break a brand

Whether it's a retail shop aiming to increase foot traffic, a hospitality venue seeking to elevate ambiance, a healthcare clinic pursuing comfort and efficiency, or an office space needing to inspire employees, a renovation can transform a space. Woodland Fitouts' Michael Casablanca shares his expert tips

Property and renovations feature: Top tips before renovating your flooring
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Top tips before renovating your flooring

Thinking about giving your floors a facelift? Renovating your flooring is one of the most effective ways to transform your home, but there are a few key things to consider before you get started. Here are some expert tips.

Property and renovations feature: Interior design vital for renovations
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Interior design vital for renovations

Engaging the services of an interior designer is as important as locking in any other contractor to renovate or build a home, according to Element Interior Design & Styling’s Toni Empringham. Here are some expert tips.

Property and renovations feature: Things to consider before renovating
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Things to consider before renovating

Homeowners renovate for a range of reasons, but the aspects they need to consider are very similar. Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella says there are four key things to consider before renovating.

Gardening tips: Countdown to spring
10 Aug 2025

Gardening tips: Countdown to spring

Spring is on our doorstep with plants beginning to burst into bud and hints of new growth appearing throughout the garden after a cool, damp winter. All this activity is your sign to get in amongst it and prepare for the busiest season of them all. Here are some expert tips.

‘We’re better than what we showed tonight’
News / Sport
9 Aug 2025

‘We’re better than what we showed tonight’

Dolphins Coach Kristian Woolf says his side will need to get over their defeat to the Roosters, in what was a spiteful clash, and focus on correcting what went wrong before they face the Broncos. He also questioned the sin binning of two Dolphins players during the game. Here’s what he said + game photo gallery.

Fishing tips for Moreton Bay in August
News / Local
9 Aug 2025

Fishing tips for Moreton Bay in August

August is typically a month dominated by westerly winds but with plenty of fishing options available. Here are some expert tips for success.

Da Vinci exhibition opens in City of Moreton Bay
News / Local
8 Aug 2025

Da Vinci exhibition opens in City of Moreton Bay

An internationally renowned exhibition, which brings Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to life, will feature at all museums across the City of Moreton Bay from August 9. Here are the details + a look at what will be on show.

Woolf: ‘We’re a tougher group’
News / Sport
8 Aug 2025

Woolf: ‘We’re a tougher group’

Dolphins NRL Head Coach Kristian Woolf says his side is tougher than they were in their first two seasons, when they fell away at the business-end of the season. The Dolphins face the next test of their mettle against the Roosters. Here’s what Woolf says on Isaako's fitness, Flegler’s recovery and losing Kerr.