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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Roads flooded, more heavy rain to come
UPDATE 5pm: The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe weather warning which covers the City of Moreton Bay, but a flood watch and marine wind warning remain. Here’s the list of road closures
Upgrades before 3G shutdown
Telstra will upgrade more than 80 per cent of its base stations in the City of Moreton Bay by the time its 3G network closes next year. ** FREE TO READ **
New footpaths connect missing links
Students and other pedestrians around schools in Kippa-Ring and Deception Bay will be better connected with the development of three separate Missing Link Pathways projects. Here's what's happening...
Green light for Palace site development
Traders In Purple’s plans for the former Palace Hotel site at Woody Point - where the Bee Gees had their first paid gig - have been approved. ** FREE TO READ **
Golden glow to State titles
Grace swimmers were celebrating at last week’s Queensland Championships with medals, national qualifying times and personal bests. ** FREE TO READ **
New minister's far north challenge
Nikki Boyd will have to hit the ground running after today being appointed as the new Queensland Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery. ** FREE TO READ **
Fully electric bus depot a success
As the State Government works towards its plan of rolling out zero-emission buses by 2026, one of its electric bus depots at North Lakes hit a milestone last week. Here's the details
Lotto hotspots across our City
The million-dollar Lotto lightning bolt has struck three times across the City of Moreton Bay in the first 11 months of this year. ** FREE TO READ **
"We are united. Our voice is strong"
Campaigners fighting the proposed route of a new highway have called on residents to ‘stand up’ now, while there is still time stop it.
Funding appeal for "crucial" hospital
An urgent appeal has been made to State and Federal Governments for help to fund the region’s first wildlife hospital. ** FREE TO READ **
