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
Residents moving in to new housing
Seniors and people with disability are among those who will call a new $10 million complex in Redcliffe home. ** FREE TO READ **
Levi strikes gold - then raises bar again
Bribie teenager Levi Davidson has beaten the best in Australia – but is still aiming higher! ** FREE TO READ **
"Pure joy" - Izaack's in remission
Izaack Powell, the Peninsula Power footballer battling leukaemia for a second time, is in remission.
Green means 'GO' for $63m contract
The City of Moreton Bay has awarded a $63.5 million contract to Cleanaway for a new garden organics (GO) collection service. ** FREE TO READ **
"Disappointment" at 11th-hour move
Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway has spoken of the community’s “disappointment” after plans for the former North Lakes golf course were dropped just before they were to go before councillors for debate and a vote. ** FREE TO READ **
Controversial golf course plan withdrawn
Plans for a retirement village and aged care facility on the former North Lakes golf course land, have been withdrawn, one day before it was to go before Moreton Bay City Councillors! ** FREE TO READ **
Revving up for Island Magic
Redcliffe driver Kyle Evans is preparing for one of the biggest tests of his 10-year racing career. ** FREE TO READ **
Community groups from the City of Moreton Bay are among the 11 to receive grants from Unitywater’s annual Community Grants program.
Help to save broken lives
Carinity, the care organisation with clients and services in this region, is appealing for help to get broken lives back on track. ** FREE TO READ **
Major boost for CADA services
CADA, the Centre Against Domestic Abuse based in Caboolture, will receive an extra $113,000 per year to support its services across the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
