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
Redcliffe Dolphins 2023 awards
The Redcliffe Dolphins have celebrated the top performers in the Hostplus Cup and Holden Deering Colts at their 2023 presentation evening. Here’s a full list of the winners, wrap-up of the event + 2 picture galleries
Caboolture mums in good hands
It's been a full circle moment for one of Caboolture Hospital’s newest midwife graduates, Tahlia Cocker, pictured centre. ** FREE TO READ **
Program expands to Caboolture
Caboolture seniors and students will be part of a new program working on joint activities from cooking to gardening and writing letters. ** FREE TO READ **
Holiday plan after big Keno win
A much-needed holiday is on the horizon for an Albany Creek man after he won more than $119,000 at his local club on Thursday. ** FREE TO READ **
"This would be Ash's wish"
Friends of Ash Bannister, a father-of-three who died suddenly last week, have launched an appeal to help ensure his children get the "best education" available. ** FREE TO READ **
Pledge to help protect koalas
Millions of dollars are being given to help protect koalas in the City of Moreton Bay and South-East Queensland – but conservation groups question if it will tackle the biggest threat.
Jets' grand final countdown
Moreton Bay United will tonight aim to finish a remarkable season by landing one of Queensland's biggest football prizes.
Saddle-up for new AusBike
Burpengary Aquatic Centre is one of the Belgravia Leisure venues selected to join AusBike – a program aiming to reverse the decline in active travel to school.
Redcliffe's new Lotto millionaire
A Redcliffe shopper has checked their ticket – three weeks after the draw - and discovered they won $1 million win in the Monday & Wednesday Lotto. ** FREE TO READ **
Delays put $80m bridge at risk
Urgent action is needed to ensure the Youngs Crossing bridge is built, according to City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
