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Comiskey Group’s magnificent seven
Moreton Bay’s Comiskey Group has claimed seven major honours at the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards, including Best Hotel Group Operator and Hotelier of the Year for directors Rob and David Comiskey.
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.
“No problem” with motorsport park extension
Queensland’s Deputy Premier says he has “no problem” extending consultation on the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park, as community concerns over traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts continue to grow.
$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.
A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
Discover Burpengary through the eyes of local business owner Simmone Gabriel, who shares her favourite cafés, restaurants and hidden gems while reflecting on the suburb’s rapid growth and strong community spirit.
Dave Gleeson ready to “bring it”
The Screaming Jets frontman Dave Gleeson promises a high-energy performance at Redcliffe’s Where We Belong Festival, celebrating live music, community spirit and the next generation of Australian rock talent.
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$11.1 million Cashflow Boost to Businesses
Council accelerated the usual terms of payment to increase the cashflow into our local economy.
Helping Those Hurting Most
Council is currently in the process of refunding $1 million worth of food licencing fees to restaurants and cafes that have had to close their doors, or can only sell take away.
$2 Million Helping Keep Tradies on the Tools
Moreton Bay Regional Council has brought forward $2 million worth of works, as part of its $15 million stimulus package to help keep our economy ticking.
$5 Million investment into our Community
Local clubs and volunteer organisations are an important part of the social fabric that makes Moreton Bay Region such a special place to live.
$200 Rates Rebate: A little can go a long way
All recipients of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Supplement are eligible, and all ratepayers will receive an information flyer inside the envelope of your next rates notice.
Moreton Bay Region Ahead of the Crowd
Moreton Bay Region CEO Greg Chemello said the current councillors were recalled for an emergency meeting last month to debate and approve about $15 million in grassroots stimulus measures.
Fine dining at home anyone? This is how The Golden Ox got #MoretonBayTough and you get to enjoy fine dining from the comfort of home
The Golden Ox restaurant has earned a reputation for fine dining during the past four decades, and owners Nick and Virginia Tzimas never dreamt they’d be serving takeaway meals.
Live local. Support local. Employ local.
For those businesses that are looking at needing an extra set of hands – we urge you to be Moreton Bay Tough and think locally.
New lesson programs for little learners at Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten centres
Preparing little learners for primary school requires far more than teaching them the alphabet — they will need skills that will last a lifetime.
