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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 **
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Boaties put on notice over water safety
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is urging boaties to stay safe these Easter holidays by slowing down and wearing lifejackets when on the water. ** FREE TO READ **
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 **
Take-off for plane built by students
An aircraft built in Caboolture by students, has passed its flight tests and taken to the skies. ** FREE TO READ **
Drivers warned of "visible police presence"
Motorists have been warned Moreton District, police will be out in force over the Easter holidays ensuring road safety and enforcing road rules. ** FREE TO READ **
Hundreds comment on draft master plan
Draft plans to shape the future of Scarborough Harbour have drawn a “strong response” from residents. ** FREE TO READ **
Luger hangs up his leash
Police Dog (PD) Luger has retired after seven years’ service, almost exclusively in the Moreton Police District. ** FREE TO READ **
New recruits posted to Moreton Bay
Moreton Police District has been boosted by the arrival of 10 First Year Constables (FYCs) who will be based at six stations across our region. ** FREE TO READ **
Heavy-hitting combat coming to Moreton Bay
The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash – Buhurt International - an inaugural two-day, full-contact, heavy-hitting, combat event - is coming to Moreton Bay on May 25-26. ** FREE TO READ **
Hundreds charged in Moreton Police District
Police have charged 667 people with around 1195 offences in the Moreton district since a high-visibility policing operation began in March last year.
Why six-year battle came to an end
Newport Action Group (NAG) has revealed why it withdrew an appeal over rezoned marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar development. ** FREE TO READ **
