Motoring
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Plea for drivers to slow down
Drivers are being urged to slow down on Moreton Bay roads, with millions of vehicle movements each week increasing the risk of wildlife collisions during winter’s peak dawn and dusk activity periods.
Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.
Formal move for $20m motorsport park plan
Moreton Motorsport Park plans near Beachmere have progressed to public consultation, with a $20 million facility proposed featuring motocross, speedway, BMX tracks and training areas, aiming to boost jobs, tourism and motorsport events in Moreton Bay.
Farmers in outback trek for RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s life-saving work is something Piñata Farms’ Gavin and Stephen Scurr value, particularly following the rescue of one of their farm workers in the Northern Territory. They will be aiming to raise $30,000 for the organisation during the Outback Car Trek at the end of this month
Photo gallery: Cruisin’ Caboolture
Thousands of people flocked to Cruisin’ Caboolture on Sunday to check out the cool cars and enjoy free entertainment and children’s activities. Here’s our photo gallery from the event
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Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Last chance for cheaper fuel, says RACQ
Fill up now. That’s the message from Queensland’s peak motoring body, with a petrol price hike now underway in the lead up to Christmas.
Homeowners urged to fast-track process
Griffin and Murrumba Downs residents told by the State Government their new or established homes would be taken for Bruce Highway upgrades are being urged to check their legal rights.
Wildlife fencing will not be moved
Koala protection fencing at the site of a $19 million pedestrian overpass in Clontarf will not be moved, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Keith Pavey
Keith Pavey has been rewarded for his 50 years of service at Berg Engineering in Brendale by receiving a new ute and having the warehouse named in his honour
Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade
It will be 2024 before construction starts on the $2 billion Gateway Motorway/Bruce Highway Upgrades (GMBHU) – but major deadlines are much closer.
Spotters called in after koala road death
Fauna spotters are being called in to check for more "at risk" koalas as part of the State Government's response to the death of a female koala on Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf this morning.
Route revealed for new western highway
The preferred route for Stage 2 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative – from Moorina to Narangba, has been released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Potholes top region's complaint list
Potholes were the most reported complaint on Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) Request app, in the last financial year. Here's the top 10 on the app list.
