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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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Open now for 'healthy' grants
News / Local
22 June 2025

Open now for 'healthy' grants

Unitywater is taking applications for its Healthy and Thriving Community Grants Program – for environmental projects in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.

New Sage park officially opens
News / Local
21 June 2025

New Sage park officially opens

A new 8000sqm community park has officially opened in one of Moreton Bay’s fast-growing suburbs.

Community session on dam wall works
News / Local
20 June 2025

Community session on dam wall works

Seqwater is hosting community information sessions this coming week on the North Pine Dam Improvement Project.

New meters in Moreton Bay suburbs
News / Local
20 June 2025

New meters in Moreton Bay suburbs

Unitywater is identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Burpengary and Kallangur.

Pitch perfect for "baseball heaven"
News / Local
19 June 2025

Pitch perfect for "baseball heaven"

A "once-in-a-lifetime experience" awaits 12 Little League baseballers from Moreton Bay who are off to the World Series showpiece.

Work starts on 404-home Elimbah community
News / Local
19 June 2025

Work starts on 404-home Elimbah community

Construction has started on a $428 million over-50s community in Elimbah, just two months after its developer secured approval to build the 404-home gated estate. Here are the details.

Posties & Punchlines, a feel-good comedy event
News / Local
19 June 2025

Posties & Punchlines, a feel-good comedy event

Comedian EJ Mann is bringing a massive night of comedy and raffles to North Lakes on June 28 to raise money for Variety – The Children’s Charity. Here are the details and how to get tickets.

Ready to take on the world
News / Local
18 June 2025

Ready to take on the world

The world awaits for five swimmers who will carry Moreton Bay’s hopes at this year’s showpiece event in Singapore.

‘We know what we need to do’
News / Sport
17 June 2025

‘We know what we need to do’

In a season which has seen the Dolphins beat the Storm and Panthers for the first time and secure record-winning margins, the NRL side will be looking for another first this weekend – a win in Perth. Jeremy Marshall-King says they’ll need to keep the momentum going as they face a fired-up Knights.

"Special moment" for Jamie-lee
News / Local
17 June 2025

"Special moment" for Jamie-lee

Jamie-lee Surha has taken advantage of a late call-up and joined Redcliffe Hockey Club’s growing list of full Australian internationals.