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Braza put Moreton Bay in top tier
25 July 2026

Braza put Moreton Bay in top tier

Braza will make history as Moreton Bay’s only team in Queensland’s top-tier F-League, returning elite futsal to Brisbane’s north with its season opener this weekend.

Wilson close to world title shot
News / Sport
24 July 2026

Wilson close to world title shot

Moreton Bay boxer Liam Wilson is one win away from another world title opportunity as he faces former champion Stephen Fulton in a high-stakes boxing showdown in Sydney.

Suspected bird flu on Moreton Island
News / Local
24 July 2026

Suspected bird flu on Moreton Island

Queensland’s first suspected H5 bird flu case has been detected in a wild seabird on Moreton Island, with authorities urging the public to report sick or dead birds and avoid contact.

Highway off-ramp to close tonight
24 July 2026

Highway off-ramp to close tonight

Moreton Bay motorists are urged to plan ahead as the Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Road northbound off-ramp closes for two weekends, with signed detours in place during upgrade works.

Date set for AusAlert test
News / Local
24 July 2026

Date set for AusAlert test

Australians will receive a nationwide AusAlert test on July 27, with compatible phones sounding a warning as the new emergency alert system prepares to launch later this year.

Bayside is “natural fit’ for Bubba
23 July 2026

Bayside is “natural fit’ for Bubba

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co has chosen Sandgate for its first Australian restaurant, bringing the iconic Forrest Gump-inspired seafood brand, 60 jobs and a new dining destination to Brisbane’s bayside.

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Day one of foodie festival cancelled, but weekend to go ahead
News / Local
21 Aug 2025

Day one of foodie festival cancelled, but weekend to go ahead

Organisers of the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival have cancelled day one of the event tomorrow, but it will go ahead as planned on Saturday and Sunday. Wet weather has caused delays in setting up the massive foodie event. Here are the details + how to get the most out of the festival this weekend.

Luxury over-50s living comes to Elimbah
News / Seniors
21 Aug 2025

Luxury over-50s living comes to Elimbah

A $428-million-dollar lifestyle resort is set to open at Elimbah next month, redefining luxury living for over-50s in the Moreton Bay region.

Gold-en ticket to nationals
News / Local
21 Aug 2025

Gold-en ticket to nationals

Fourteen young fighters from All Star Boxing Academy, in Lawnton, have set their sights on national glory in Darwin.

Classic expansion plans
News / Local
21 Aug 2025

Classic expansion plans

Entries for this year’s Cameron Smith Junior Classic open next month – but organisers already have major changes planned for 2026.

Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll
News / Local
21 Aug 2025

Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll

New data from the RACQ has shown the devastating social cost of road crashes on Moreton Bay’s roads.

Saddle up for new bike trails
News / Local
20 Aug 2025

Saddle up for new bike trails

Construction work on Moreton Bay region’s new $700,000 mountain bike trails is expected to finish next month.

Softball World Cup win for Redcliffe
News / Local
20 Aug 2025

Softball World Cup win for Redcliffe

The best female softballers in the world will be heading to the Redcliffe Peninsula for the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals in 2027. Here’s what we know.

Laser focus for must-win clash
News / Sport
20 Aug 2025

Laser focus for must-win clash

Dolphins NRL second rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki says the team has focused on a key area of their game this week, ahead of their must-win clash with the Sea Eagles at Brookvale this weekend. Here’s what he said at training.

Call for action over abandoned boats
News / Council
20 Aug 2025

Call for action over abandoned boats

Abandoned and “parked” boats in Moreton Bay waterways have enraged residents – and triggered a clash between two tiers of government.

Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay
News / Local
20 Aug 2025

Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay

Five Moreton Bay suburbs are in the Unitywater’s latest top 10 blockage hotspots in the wastewater network.