Traffic and Transport
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Police to target speeding, DUI in Easter blitz
Extra police will be out in force on Queensland roads over the Easter school holidays, as officers ramp up their road safety operations.** FREE TO READ **
Slow down in school zones
With the new school year starting this week, local police are urging drivers to remember to slow down and be on the lookout for children in school zones.
Full list of roads closed due to flooding
A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here
Preserving Burpengary station’s history
When work begins on the $53 million Burpengary train station upgrade in January 2024, one integral part of the station’s history will be retained – a concrete shelter shed which was built more than 100 years ago. Here's the story
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
Newport lands top state award
Stockland Newport has won the Excellence in Masterplanned Communities at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
The Latest
Overpass tribute to Dave Masters
Deception Bay Overpass, which spans the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay Rd, has today been named the Dave Masters Memorial Bridge.
Seven charged in Operation Lasso
Police have arrested seven people, including some from North Lakes and Mango Hill, on 20 charges, after a road safety operation last night.
Satellite hospitals hit six-figure landmark
New data shows Queensland’s satellite hospitals – including those at Caboolture, Bribie and Kallangur – have reached a major milestone.
'Priority' given for Waraba plans
Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, will be the 36th Priority Development Area in Queensland, unlocking land for 30,000 new homes and an estimated 70,000 new residents.
Multi-million dollar plans for marina
Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million dollar upgrade to Spinnaker Sound Marina, beside the mainland entrance to Bribie Island Bridge.
Ace helps Zach to stunning victory
What a difference a year made for Zach Maxwell. Twelve months ago, he needed a “special invite” to play in the Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am. On Friday he won it!
Work to start on highway upgrade
Work is set to start this week on stage one the Bruce Highway upgrade between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave.
First land release at new city
The first blocks of land in our region’s new city of Waraba, formerly Caboolture West, are set to be released at Lilywood Landings next week.
Shovels in ground for new homes
Construction is underway in Caboolture on 24 new one-bedroom social homes, which are expected to be completed mid-next year.
Work starts at new Maccas
Construction has started in Rothwell on a new McDonald’s restaurant which will create more than 220 jobs during construction and when open.
