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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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Accessibility boost: Boardwalk upgrades coming
Moreton Bay Regional Council will spend $516,000 restoring footbridges and boardwalks across the region after they were damaged by extreme rainfall last February and May. Here’s where the work is happening
Work to start on roundabout upgrade
Design work is complete on a $650,000 pedestrian safety upgrade at Redcliffe’s Anzac Ave and Marine Pde roundabout. Here’s what’s happening
Awards to recognise top drivers
Public transport users across the state can give an extraordinary driver an extraordinary thank you with nominations for the 2022 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards now open
Roadworks: Henry Road full closure
To accelerate works on the Henry Road and Dohles Rocks Road reconstruction project, Moreton Bay Regional Council will close Henry Rd at Griffin for five weeks over Christmas. Here’s the details
Last chance for cheaper fuel, says RACQ
Fill up now. That’s the message from Queensland’s peak motoring body, with a petrol price hike now underway in the lead up to Christmas.
Bracing for ‘tough decisions’ on council projects
Moreton Bay Regional Council could be forced to make ‘tough decisions’ on council projects in 2023 if economic conditions worsen, it has been revealed today
Homeowners urged to fast-track process
Griffin and Murrumba Downs residents told by the State Government their new or established homes would be taken for Bruce Highway upgrades are being urged to check their legal rights.
Who’s Who in 2022: Inspiring people – Senior-Constable John Kenworthy
North Lakes Senior-Constable John Kenworthy has been riding motorcycles for decades. But his first – and only - crash in 2020 changed his life forever. In 2022, he shared his experiences in a video launched as part of Motorcycles – The Shiny Side Up campaign, which was aimed at increasing motorcycle safety and awareness.
Caboolture childcare centre approved
A new childcare centre catering for 117 children will be built at Caboolture – less than a kilometre away from two existing centres. Find out what's happening...
Wildlife fencing will not be moved
Koala protection fencing at the site of a $19 million pedestrian overpass in Clontarf will not be moved, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
