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Seven-storey plans for corner block
7 July 2026

Seven-storey plans for corner block

Plans have been lodged for a 144-unit community housing development in Kallangur, providing affordable homes for local workers, families, seniors and others facing housing stress in Moreton Bay.

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.

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Take Journeys back in time
News / Local
25 July 2025

Take Journeys back in time

Just three days remain for a Pine Rivers Heritage Museum exhibition exploring why people came to the Moreton Bay region.

Arrests after shots fired, wild ride
News / Local
24 July 2025

Arrests after shots fired, wild ride

Police have charged two men with several serious offences following an alleged dangerous driving incident at Murrumba Downs. Here are the details

What's that smell? Here's the answer
News / Local
23 July 2025

What's that smell? Here's the answer

Investigations have uncovered one cause of the “rotten egg” smell being reported in some Moreton Bay coastal suburbs.

Power's focus firmly on finals
News / Local
23 July 2025

Power's focus firmly on finals

Peninsula Power’s cup run may be over, but their race for league honours is hotting up.

Severe weather warning for Moreton Bay
News / Local
23 July 2025

Severe weather warning for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay City Council has just issued a Moreton Alert for increased risk of severe weather today. Here are the details.

Register now for youth jobs expo
News / Local
23 July 2025

Register now for youth jobs expo

More than 300 young people are expected to attend a youth-focused jobs expo which will offer real interviews, real job opportunities, and real support for those ready to step into the workforce next month. Here’s how to get involved.

Film ensures parents’ wounds are Seen
News / Local
23 July 2025

Film ensures parents’ wounds are Seen

A desire to help parents, carrying wounds from their own childhoods, has sparked a documentary which has now been viewed by more than 30,000 people and will be screened in Redcliffe this weekend. Here are the details.

Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay
News / Local
22 July 2025

Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay

Rugby League will be used to help tackle youth crime in the Moreton Bay region, under a new program launched today.

Housing boost for "forgotten" women
News / Local
22 July 2025

Housing boost for "forgotten" women

Work has started on a major “affordable housing project” for almost 50 older women in the Moreton Bay region.

Act now before bushfire season
News / Local
22 July 2025

Act now before bushfire season

Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare their homes as the new bushfire season approaches.