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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Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Redcliffe Coast Guard
Volunteers from the Redcliffe Coast Guard have saved countless lives in 2022, assisting people who find themselves in trouble on the bay, as well as helping water police during search and rescue operations
Who’s Who in 2022, Community Groups: Bribie Volunteer Marine Rescue
Bribie Island Volunteer Marine Rescue, one of the Moreton Bay Region’s essential services, started in a very different guise – as a boating and fishing club. Members have been in action again this year, helping mariners in distress
Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Tim Mander
From the opposition benches, State Member for Everton Tim Mander has continued to campaign and call the Queensland Government to account
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Nikki Boyd
Improving roads and the area’s school stand out among the list of achievements by Nikki Boyd in almost eight years as the State Member for Pine Rivers
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Shane King
Roads, rail, schools and health care are at the top of Shane King’s list of achievements during almost eight years in the State Government, representing two electorates in this region
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Andrew Powell
Improving road infrastructure and frontline services have been among the major achievements of State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell who has represented the electorate for more than 12 years
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Mark Ryan
As he approaches 10 years in Queensland’s Parliament, Mark Ryan has been balancing ministerial responsibilities with his community duties in the Morayfield electorate
Who’s Who in 2022, Government Gurus: Ali King
Ali King has put ticks beside a number of major projects since being State Member for Pumicestone at the 2020 election – but there is more to be done
Who’s Who in 22, Government Gurus: Yvette D’Ath
As Health Minister, State Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath has helped Queensland navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 as the community transitioned to ‘living with COVID’
