A roundup of Australian local government or council news, events and projects.
An ancient earthquake that struck near Caboolture may yield some secrets to better prepare and respond to future strikes. Moreton Bay Council is helping University of Melbourne researchers learn more about the magnitude 6.5-plus quake, which struck a fault line […]
Plans for a new Brisbane Metro bus service to the airport for the 2032 Summers Olympics have been earmarked for greater funding urgency. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told the most recent meeting of city council that the project has
Sydney City Council wants to talk housing as it eyes laneways, reclaimed industrial sites and main streets for more homes. Council has released a new discussion paper on housing for public debate and Lord Mayor Clover Moore says it asks
Moreton Bay council is pushing the Queensland Government to fast-track planning and funding for the Bruce Highway Western Alternative project. Mayor Peter Flannery said on Wednesday (April 1) that he wanted a “solid commitment” from government to solve their traffic
Insects are to be bred at a Samford, Brisbane, facility to help control fast-spreading and destructive invasive weeds across South-East Queensland. The Samford Biological Control Facility will breed jewel beetles, tingid bugs and madeira beetles, who are natural predators of
TAFE training will join university education at Moreton Bay Central with construction on a $60 million centre due to start this year. A TAFE centre and advanced manufacturing hub is to join a University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Moreton
No more roads funding will likely stop new traffic and housing construction across Moreton Bay City, council says. The comment was made to Council’s submissions for budgetary funding to the state and federal governments. Mayor Peter Flannery says congestion is
A new Queensland Bill that targets scrap metal theft have been welcomed by Moreton Bay City Council. Last week, the State Government last week introduced draft laws into parliament to stamp out the sale and disposal of stolen scrap metal.
ENVIRONMENT FUNDING GRANT INVITATION Council says community groups have until March 31 to apply for grants of up to $50,000, to protect the environment. Applications close at the end of the month for projects that must start on or after
The dirt was literally dug up on a new $19.5 million beach pavilion at Redcliffe in Brisbane today. Moreton Bay City Council held a sod-turning ceremony on site for the new Suttons Beach Pavilion attended by local and federal MPs.
