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Teaming-up to help fight crime
News / Council
22 July 2026

Teaming-up to help fight crime

Moreton Bay City Council and developers have partnered to install new CCTV cameras in Waraba estates, helping deter crime, improve community safety and protect growing neighbourhoods.

Council’s year - in figures
News / Council
14 July 2026

Council’s year - in figures

City of Moreton Bay has revealed its 2025-26 results, with millions of library visits, thousands of potholes repaired, new parks opened and record community services delivered.

U-turn in boundary battle
News / Council
9 July 2026

U-turn in boundary battle

Queensland’s final electoral boundary changes keep Narangba in one electorate after community objections, while other Moreton Bay districts see major redistributions.

Seven-storey plans for corner block
7 July 2026

Seven-storey plans for corner block

Plans have been lodged for a 144-unit community housing development in Kallangur, providing affordable homes for local workers, families, seniors and others facing housing stress in Moreton Bay.

Water rates rise for Moreton Bay
News / Council
6 July 2026

Water rates rise for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay residents will pay around $28 more a year for water after Unitywater's 1.6% price increase, while a State Government bulk water price freeze helps ease cost-of-living pressures.

Why green bins are going red
News / Council
6 July 2026

Why green bins are going red

Moreton Bay green bins, used for general waste, are being replaced with red lids as part of a statewide program to improve waste collection, recycling and consistency.

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$200m for Moreton Bay’s roads
News / Council
12 June 2026

$200m for Moreton Bay’s roads

Moreton Bay’s new Budget commits more than $200 million to roads and transport, funding major upgrades to Old Gympie Road, Youngs Crossing Road, Caboolture River Road and key Olympic-linked infrastructure projects.

Moreton Bay rate rises and concessions
News / Council
12 June 2026

Moreton Bay rate rises and concessions

Moreton Bay’s $1.2 billion Budget includes a 4.69% minimum rate rise, higher pensioner rebates and a record $454 million investment in infrastructure.

Work to start on new community housing
11 June 2026

Work to start on new community housing

Work will soon begin on a new 14-unit community housing complex at Morayfield, providing safe, long-term accommodation for people experiencing housing stress and homelessness in Moreton Bay.

Work starts on new Moreton Bay beach
News / Council
3 June 2026

Work starts on new Moreton Bay beach

A new beach is coming to Redcliffe as construction begins on the Crockatt Park Seawall Upgrade at Woody Point, delivering coastal protection, improved accessibility and a 60-metre stretch of sand by 2027.

Drones take off for koala survey
News / Local
29 May 2026

Drones take off for koala survey

Koala surveys are underway, with the City of Moreton Bay using drones and detection dogs to guide conservation efforts. Monitoring in key suburbs will assess koala populations, health and habitat to support future wildlife protection and planning.

Calling time on Council HQ
News / Council
28 May 2026

Calling time on Council HQ

Moreton Bay City Council is considering relocating its Strathpine Chambers to Moreton Bay Central in Petrie as part of long-term planning, with new civic, education and infrastructure developments positioning the precinct as a major future hub for the region.

Putting Moreton Bay on world map
News / Council
7 May 2026

Putting Moreton Bay on world map

City of Moreton Bay partners with Tokyo Metropolitan Government in a global innovation challenge, hosting Japanese startups to develop solutions for disaster resilience and city-scale asset management.

Green light for new $295m resort
News / Local
6 Feb 2026

Green light for new $295m resort

GemLife has received the green light from Moreton Bay City Council for its $295 million resort with river and lake frontage in Beachmere.

$15 million boost for wildlife hospital
News / Local
24 Oct 2025

$15 million boost for wildlife hospital

A dedicated wildlife hospital will be built in the City of Moreton Bay, with $15 million funding confirmed today for the critical project.

Beach track to honour Harry
News / Local
15 Sept 2025

Beach track to honour Harry

A Bribie Island beach track is to be renamed in honour of inspirational teenager Harrison “Harry” Payne.