Beachmere
About Beachmere
A rural coastal suburb located within the Moreton Bay Region, Beachmere is positioned between Deception Bay and Sandstone Point. Well-known as a quiet hideaway perfect for families and those looking for beach and water fun or a bayside nature reprieve.
At Beachmere beach you’ll find a two-lane boat ramp and pontoon with plenty of parking, toilets and facilities. It’s not uncommon to see horse riders trotting along the Beachmere waterfront at low tide, as the beach is not far from the Queensland State Equestrian Centre.
Enjoy a Moreton Bay day trip to Beachmere beach with the family, where you can watch the kids play on the beach – making sandcastles, splashing in the shallow waters and watching mesmerised as tiny solider crabs scuttle along the mud flats at low tide.
Beachmere schooling facilities include two local primary schools, secondary schools are located in neighbouring suburbs.
History of Beachmere
The origin of the area's name, was given by a European settler, Thomas Edwin Bonney, Beachmere meaning; a strip of sandy beach set among marshy countryside.
Submissions show “concern” over plan
Community opposition to the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park says public consultation shows strong local concern, as the State Government considers the Beachmere development.
Moreton Motorsport Park boost - and battle
The proposed Moreton Motorsport Park has attracted strong public support and ongoing opposition, as submissions close and the State Government considers the $20 million development.
New motorsport park meetings planned
New community meetings are planned as consultation on the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park is extended, with developers aiming to address concerns over noise, traffic and environmental impacts.
New deadline for motorsport park consultation
Public consultation on the proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park at Beachmere has been extended, with a second community meeting ordered to give residents more time to review plans and have their say.
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.
Formal move for $20m motorsport park plan
Moreton Motorsport Park plans near Beachmere have progressed to public consultation, with a $20 million facility proposed featuring motocross, speedway, BMX tracks and training areas, aiming to boost jobs, tourism and motorsport events in Moreton Bay.
The Latest
Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay
Rugby League will be used to help tackle youth crime in the Moreton Bay region, under a new program launched today.
Housing boost for "forgotten" women
Work has started on a major “affordable housing project” for almost 50 older women in the Moreton Bay region.
Act now before bushfire season
Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare their homes as the new bushfire season approaches.
Priority list for buyback scheme
More environmentally sensitive land is to be bought for conservation and restoration by Moreton Bay City Council.
Dramatic finish to "amazing" pro-am
History was made in the $90,000 Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am with four players teeing-up in the tournament’s first play-off.
New name for historic site
A prime 460-hectare development area is to be renamed as Moreton Bay City Council looks to “reset and refocus” for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Funding boost to help waterways
More than $4.8 million funding has been secured to restore and revitalise key waterways in the Moreton Bay region.
Fans revel in magnificent seven
Dolphins' drive towards finals football continued at Suncorp Stadium last night - and how their fans loved it.
"Preferred solution" for Bruce Highway
Meetings were starting today with property owners impacted by the “preferred solution” to upgrading the Bruce Highway through Moreton Bay region.
Power-ing up for huge cup clash
Peninsula Power is gearing up for a “huge night” next week when the national sporting spotlight will shine on AJ Kelly Park.
