17 April 2026

The drone and controller seized by AFP officers at Port Botany early this year. Photo: AFP

Drone flight over Port Botany lands operator with $8000 court fine

Drone operators need to be aware of flight restrictions when flying their devices, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) says. The reminder comes after a Canley Heights man, 26, was fined $8000 by Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney on Tuesday […]

Australia, Drones, Featured, Ports and Shipyards, State

17 April 2026

A fire hazard reduction burn at Macginley Road Park, Upper Caboolture, near Brisbane. Photo: Moreton Bay City Council

Hazard reduction burns now under way across Moreton Bay region

Hazard reduction burns are now happening across Moreton Bay in preparation of the new bushfire season. The city council manages more than 10,000 hectares of bush and relies on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts to determine suitable days. Mayor Peter Flannery

Australia, Featured, Fires, Moreton Bay City Council, State

17 April 2026