Traffic & Transport
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Work to start on key road upgrades
Major upgrades to Nathan Rd in Rothwell will improve road safety, protect wildlife and manage growing traffic, with construction expected to start before Christmas.
Call for changes on peninsula line
The Redcliffe Peninsula Line marks 10 years since opening, with Better Transport Queensland calling for more frequent services, improved bus connections and better land use around stations.
Charges laid after water safety drive
Police warn Moreton Bay boaties to prioritise water safety after a four-day operation saw three people charged and 41 infringement notices issued across local waterways.
Highway closure plan delayed
The Bruce Highway’s Dohles Rocks Rd northbound exit closure has been postponed, with new dates set for August 21-24. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, use the Anzac Ave exit during the works and allow extra travel time.
Moreton Bay road in top crash hotspots
The Morayfield Road and Graham Road intersection has ranked as Brisbane’s second worst crash hotspot, with new AAMI data revealing nearly one in three collisions are nose-to-tail crashes and urging motorists to stay alert.
Change to major highway exit plans
The Bruce Highway’s northbound Dohles Rocks Road exit closure has been postponed due to forecast wet weather, with new August dates announced as work continues on the major highway upgrade.
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Car park plans at bayside hotel
The Belvedere Hotel has lodged plans for another 35 car parking spaces, in addition to the major makeover underway at Woody Point.
Work to start on Lake Eden upgrade
Lake Eden, in the heart of North Lakes, will soon undergo a major $1.5 million transformation.
Spotlight on motorcycle safety
Hundreds of motorcyclists across the Moreton Bay Region will be better equipped on our roads thanks to an innovative program organised by local police. Here's how to take part... **FREE TO READ**
Drivers turn to electric scooters
As cost-of-living pressures rise, drivers are increasingly turning to electric scooters as a cheap and sustainable mode of transport. As Hayley from Brendale’s Scooter Society explains, they are also fun to ride
Jet-skier cops hefty fine in Pumicestone Passage
A jet-ski rider was fined for riding above the speed limit during an operation off Bribie Island last week. Here's what it cost him... **FREE TO READ**
Beachmere Road upgrade to start
Work is expected to start on the $15.2 million Beachmere Rd upgrade mid this year after design work was recently completed. Here’s the details
Appeal for 'review' after road floods
Residents in Kippa-Ring are calling for an ‘independent review’ into flooding right outside their homes in a recent storm.
International Women's Day event helps Wamuran women's shed
The Wamuran Women's Shed was the winner at the North Lakes Sports Club's International Women's Day event. See the gallery...
Population boom as region turns 15
Half a million people now call Moreton Bay Region home. It’s a milestone which adds weight to the Council’s push for city status – the outcome of which is expected in the coming weeks - and comes as the region celebrates its 15th birthday on March 15. We fire up the crystal ball to see what the future may hold
Interest rates pushed up again
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted interest rates by 25 basis points from 3.35 per cent to 3.60 per cent in a bid to tackle inflation.
