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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VIDEO: Moreton Bay Flooding
Heavy rain has been causing road closures and flooding across Moreton Bay. Video has been released of flood-affected areas across the region.
Lift-off for new koala count
New drone technology has been used for a koala survey across key reserves in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
How Moreton Bay is tackling wild weather
There is growing concern over the northern part of the City of Moreton Bay and evacuation centres are opening, says Mayor Peter Flannery in an update on the severe weather hitting our region.
Flood watch warning for Moreton Bay
The City of Moreton Bay has been put on “flood watch” after warnings of heavy rain today and tomorrow. ** FREE TO READ **
Call to tackle "blight on our community"
Owners of boats, caravans and trailers, who leave them parked on Moreton Bay’s public roads, have been put on notice. ** FREE TO READ **
Green light for Clontarf park site
The former Visitor Information Centre, at Pelican Park in Clontarf, will soon have a new tenant.
Magic moment for racing trio
Christine Latus and her daughters Jessica Hunt and Camille Quinlan are still on “cloud nine” after the “best day of their lives”. ** FREE TO READ **
Plans for new 'affordable housing'
Plans have been lodged by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service for new “affordable social housing” in Deception Bay. ** 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.
NAG takes marina battle to court
Newport Action Group (NAG) has lodged an appeal against a decision which may lead to a multi-million dollar hotel development in the suburb’s marina. ** FREE TO READ **
