Draper
About Draper
Draper is a rural Moreton Bay Region suburb located in Samford Valley. Take up the idyllic country living with an acreage lifestyle close to the city. In Draper you'll feel a world away but when you need to pop out for supplies the bustling suburb of Eatons Hill is only a short drive away.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Knives found in police crack down
Moreton Police uncovered two knives and a “drug utensil” in a wandering operation at Mango Hill Railway Station and bus station last week.
Medals in Manchester for world trio
Lakeisha ‘Lucky’ Patterson, Paige Leonhardt and Brenden Hall have helped Australia to its most successful World Para Swimming Championships in more than a decade.
Green light for 5ha North Lakes plan
Plans have been approved for a light industry and residential development on one of the few remaining sizeable blocks in North Lakes.
Kallangur man's $8 million Keno win
In what is believed to be an Australian first, a Kallangur man’s unique way of playing Keno has won two major jackpots worth more than $8 million in a single draw.
First Special Constable sworn in
Moreton Police District has its first Special Constable - a new category of constable - with the swearing in of Adam Campbell.
Masters move for three more years
Softball Queensland’s biggest tournament is back in the City of Moreton Bay this weekend, for the third time in five years.
Paige medals at world titles
Former Burpengary swimmer Paige Leonhardt was on the Para World Championship podium last night after winning a bronze medal in Manchester.
New patrols to tackle litter louts
Litter patrols and fines will be ramped up from this month to tackle rubbish discarded along the Redcliffe foreshore and in Clontarf.
Power-ing up for huge cup night
Peninsula Power are putting the finishing touches to preparations for one of the biggest matches in the history of AJ Kelly Park.
Suburbs leading electric charge
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged in the City of Moreton Bay with sales more than doubling in many areas. See where your suburb sits on the electric ladder.
