Traffic and Transport
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Expect police - anywhere, anytime
Queensland police are launching Operation Yankee Cold Snap, targeting speeding, impaired driving and dangerous behaviour on roads during the winter school holidays.
Motorway tops funding wish list
Funding for two huge road projects and housing top Moreton Bay’s wishlist ahead of tomorrow’s Queensland State Budget. Mayor Peter Flannery is also calling for financial help with flood prevention in Caboolture and upgrades to three major sports precincts.
Fined for high-range speeding
A Samford Valley motorcyclist has been fined $1,919 and lost his licence for six months after allegedly being caught travelling 119km/h in a 60km/h zone during a police road safety operation.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
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.
$10 a week can change a life
A Moreton Bay program that has helped over 50 disadvantaged and disabled people get their driver's licence in just two years is calling on the community to help ensure it can continue changing lives.
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Concern for those who "lost everything"
Praise and sympathy have followed last night’s blaze which destroyed parts of a storage centre next to the Bruce Highway at Burpengary.
New precinct on prime block
Plans are being finalised for a new retail development on a prime CBD block in the Moreton Bay region.
Clampdown on "abandoned" boats
'Abandoned Vessel' notices have been put on boats “parked” in a Moreton Bay canal – with a deadline for owners to comply with Local Laws.
Police revoke fire declaration
UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.
Paddlers' quest for Passage first
Four dragon boats and their crews are preparing to set out from Bribie Island on a first for the Pumicestone Passage.
Joel peddles to top award
Joel Dulhunty’s remarkable fundraising efforts – including Raise it for Redcliffe - have been recognised at the Queensland Gives Philanthropy Awards.
Green light for marina development
Plans for a new multi-million dollar residential and hotel development at Newport Marina have cleared the final hurdle.
$5 million boost for projects
A campaign before last month’s Federal Election has secured $5.35 million for Council projects in the Moreton Bay region.
On trail of region's talented artists
The doors have opened on this year’s Samford Arts Trail - a free arts program which includes Dayboro, Yugar, Clear Mountain and Cashmere.
Anger at boats 'parked' in waterway
Residents living beside a canal in the Moreton Bay region are calling for action over boats being “parked” for "weeks/months" in the waterway.
