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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Have your say on new Bribie bridge
The first of three community information sessions on proposed concept designs of the new Bribie Island Bridge, is being held this weekend. ** FREE TO READ **
'Voices' heard in highway battle
More than 10,000 “voices” have formally joined the campaign against proposed routes for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) through Elimbah, Caboolture East and Moodlu. ** FREE TO READ **
Buildings which will shape Redcliffe
The Redcliffe skyline will change again this year as construction ramps up on major developments. ** FREE TO READ **
Work starts on historic new city
The historic first sod was turned today at Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, a new city which will eventually be the size of Mackay.
Kyle's revved up for Open debut
The countdown is almost over for Kyle Evans, the 19-year-old Redcliffe racer who start his first Australian Formula Open season tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **
Pitching routes for new highway
Residents are already suggesting routes, ring roads and tunnel options for a new four-lane highway from Narangba to Bald Hills. ** FREE TO READ **
Power of the pen in highway battle
Campaigners have reached a milestone in their battle to stop a four-lane highway going through Elimbah. ** FREE TO READ **
Big plans for huge vacant block
Plans have been lodged for a major new homemaker centre on a high-profile 3.7-hectare site in Rothwell. A service station, food outlet and warehouse are also proposed for the development at 463 Anzac Ave, beside the Hope Centre and Grace Lutheran College.
Rallying call over 'facility' plans
Residents in Rothwell are rallying support to fight plans for a new 97-unit “retirement facility” on the former Frawleys tennis courts. ** FREE TO READ **
Tree change for townhouse plans
Plans for 42 new townhouses in Margate have been sent back to the developer – because of a tree. ** FREE TO READ **
