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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
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
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
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
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
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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The Lakes College Swim Club goes from strength to strength
The Lakes College Swim Club at North Lakes has been promoted to Division 1 in the Swimming Brisbane Premiership competition in just their third year, after a successful 2024/25 season. Director of Aquatics Mackenzie Speechley explains why they are going from strength to strength.
Farnworth: ‘That’s who we are as Dolphins’
The Dolphins may be facing a significant test of their depth with two more key players added to the casualty ward, but flying Englishman Herbie Farnworth says there's trust in the young guns stepping up, and he’s hoping supporters in town for another game of football will get behind his side on Thursday night.
Changes to Redcliffe KiteFest
Redcliffe KiteFest will adopt a stripped-back format when it returns this year, with free entry and a focus on kites rather than stage entertainment and rides. Here are the details.
Major addition to centre plans
A childcare centre has been added to plans for a new shopping complex near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest infrastructure projects.
New meters in Moreton Bay suburbs
Unitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Burpengary, Kallangur and Morayfield this month.
Learn about waterbugs at free forum
Small but mighty waterbugs will be in the spotlight at the next free forum at Deception Bay Environmental Hub. Here are the details.
Finally! Work to start on Youngs Crossing bridge
Work will start on a long-awaited new $86 million four-lane bridge and road at Youngs Crossing next week after an official sod turning ceremony this morning. Here are the details + timeline.
Multi-billion dollar road plans
More than 20 major Transport and Main Roads projects will transform infrastructure in the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s a guide to the plans, designs and progress.
Moreton Bay City Councillor resigns
Moreton Bay City Councillor Darren Grimwade has today resigned as the representative for Division 11. Here’s why and what happens next.
Hammer: ‘I’ll wait until I see him’
Dolphins NRL Head Coach Kristian Woolf has a couple of options in play if star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow needs to be rested, for tomorrow night’s clash with the Sharks in Sydney, after a strong performance in the Maroons’ Origin win last night. Here’s what he said at training + photo gallery.
