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Plea for drivers to slow down
4 June 2026

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.

Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
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2 June 2026

Residents’ anger over motorsport plan

Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.

2 Nov 2023

Caravan safety program to roll into Redcliffe

Caravanning Queensland has partnered with the State Government's StreetSmarts program to roll out a statewide caravan safety program. Here's the details

Countdown is on: Brisbane Convoy for Kids 2023
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16 Oct 2023

Countdown is on: Brisbane Convoy for Kids 2023

Brisbane Convoy for Kids will return to Redcliffe on Saturday, November 4 to raise money for children’s hospice Hummingbird House, and is expected to be the biggest one yet. Here's the details

Farmers in outback trek for RFDS
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9 May 2023

Farmers in outback trek for RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s life-saving work is something Piñata Farms’ Gavin and Stephen Scurr value, particularly following the rescue of one of their farm workers in the Northern Territory. They will be aiming to raise $30,000 for the organisation during the Outback Car Trek at the end of this month

Photo gallery: Cruisin’ Caboolture
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2 May 2023

Photo gallery: Cruisin’ Caboolture

Thousands of people flocked to Cruisin’ Caboolture on Sunday to check out the cool cars and enjoy free entertainment and children’s activities. Here’s our photo gallery from the event

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V8 drivers share tales from the racetrack
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25 Oct 2022

V8 drivers share tales from the racetrack

Holden V8 Supercar heroes Shane Van Gisbergen, Garth Tander, Craig Lowndes, Declan Fraser and Broc Feeney shared insights into a typically dramatic 2022 Bathurst 1000 during Village Motors’ Trade Night yesterday. Here’s some of what they had to say

$50m hotel and shops plan in Dakabin
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24 Oct 2022

$50m hotel and shops plan in Dakabin

Plans for a $50 million hotel and shopping centre in Dakabin have been officially unveiled today by The Comiskey Group.

Motor Nation to open at Brendale
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6 Oct 2022

Motor Nation to open at Brendale

An all-in-one automotive supercentre offering high-quality products and accessories, servicing and repairs, and onsite fitment and installation is opening at Brendale next week. It will cater to tough, fast, adventurous motoring while also looking after the everyday driver. Here’s the details

Driving ahead with region's biggest road works
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6 Oct 2022

Driving ahead with region's biggest road works

The two biggest roadworks in Moreton Bay Region are on course to finish next year. Here's an update on both projects and the remarkable logistics involved.

Residents launch late bid to stop overpass
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21 Sept 2022

Residents launch late bid to stop overpass

Residents fighting construction of a multi-million dollar pedestrian overpass in Clontarf, have called on the Queensland Ombudsman for help.

Upgrades to start at busy intersection
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21 Sept 2022

Upgrades to start at busy intersection

Work is about to start on a $4 million upgrade to the intersection of Bribie Island Rd and Regina Ave in Ningi.

First look at new Nissan models
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19 Sept 2022

First look at new Nissan models

The Nissan Roadshow is coming to Village Motors later this week, giving customers and potential customers the first look at new Pathfinder, X-TRAIL and QASHQAI models. It’s happening for one day only. Here’s the details

Women-only program drives into state finals
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5 Sept 2022

Women-only program drives into state finals

A women-only driving program, launched in this region, is a finalist in the 2022 Motor Trades Association (MTA) Queensland Industry Gala Awards.

How Moreton Bay is going electric - suburb by suburb

Moreton Bay Region may be one of the fastest growing urban areas in Queensland, but it is lagging behind in the race to drive electric vehicles. How does your suburb rev up?

Red Ride returns to stop domestic violence
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29 Mar 2022

Red Ride returns to stop domestic violence

A roaring sea of red will make its way around the Moreton Bay Region for the second annual Red Ride in May, raising awareness of domestic and family violence and funds for a DV shelter. Here’s how you can get involved