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
Remarkable collections on display
Treasure troves of eccentricities will be unveiled at The Keeper: Collectors and their Collections exhibition which opens in Pine Rivers Heritage Museum on Wednesday. ** FREE TO READ **
Funding boost for five projects
Five local artists and community organisations will share more than $44,000 for arts, culture and heritage projects in the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Hospital expands to boost health care
Redcliffe is set for a major upgrade in healthcare facilities with the official launch of the Peninsula Private Hospital redevelopment project. ** FREE TO READ **
$1.8 billion projects in pipeline
Unitywater is lining up $1.8 billion of projects in the next five years with residents in Narangba and Pine Valley among the first to benefit.
Post office to close in weeks
Redcliffe Post Office, at Bluewater Square, will shut its doors for the last time next month.
National glory for young stars
Moreton Bay trampolinists have brought a handsome haul of medals and titles back from the Australian Gymnastics Championships. ** FREE TO READ **
Paying up for our pets
The number of unpaid registrations for cats and dogs has fallen dramatically across the City of Moreton Bay. See the figures ** FREE TO READ **
And this year's winners are ....
The Pumicestone Small Businesses of the Year have been revealed in a gala ceremony at Bribie Island RSL. Winners and pictures ** FREE TO READ **
Work to start on $176m upgrade
Designs are being finalised and work on the Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is set to start in coming months. Check out the designs. ** FREE TO READ **
Final countdown for Tillies' trio
Cortnee Vine, Teagan Micah and Sharn Freier are within touching distance of flying the flag for Moreton Bay at the Paris Olympic Games. ** FREE TO READ **
