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
Road to close for highway upgrade
A key Moreton Bay road will permanently close next Monday as part of the Bruce Highway’s $2 billion upgrade project.
Green light for new dog parks
Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.
Work to start on Olympic site
Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.
Max makes Australia's Next Wave
A superb five-medal haul at the national age championships has earned North Lakes' Max Cunningham a place in the Next Wave of Australian swimmers.
'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes
North Harbour is to be declared a Priority Development Area (PDA) for more than 3700 new homes in the next 15 years.
Del drives Snappies back into race
Del Martin has helped keep Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons alive, grow and win state medals. Now she hopes others will “give it a go”.
"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo
Agatha McGoon and Millicent Hunter have ended a 35-year wait for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).
Golden glow for maroon stars
Six Moreton Bay athletes helped Queensland win a host of national titles at the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships.
Tower plans for new 'village'
A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.
New parks and playgrounds on way
Four new parks and playgrounds are to be built in three Moreton Bay region suburbs at a cost of more than $1.9 million.
