Moreton Bay
Dead cows, old boats, tyres, green waste and asbestos are among a long list of items found illegally dumped across Moreton Bay City in just three years. And council says it has been prosecuting an average of 13 people a […]
Moreton Bay’s economic growth remains a year ahead of council expectations after an $830 million boost in the last 12 months. Mayor Peter Flannery said their latest economic report card confirms the city’s economy is now worth $24.77 billion and
Night road works will include the demolition of a building at Morayfield near Brisbane, Queensland, as preparations continue for a road widening project later this year. The site is at the corner of Morayfield Road and William Berry Drive with
COUNCIL AGREES TO REPLACE PLANNING SCHEME Moreton Bay council is to replace its 10-year-old planning scheme as required under Queensland law. Mayor Peter Flannery says now is the time for a new, not updated, scheme to adapt to changing times. “Rather
Used battery fires are happening about 12 times a month from used batteries casually thrown in a bin and ending up at waste facilities. Council wants residents to dispose of old batteries the right way in the aftermath of the
Native trees are to be planted along 100 kilometres of road across Moreton Bay as part of efforts to reduce urban heating. The target of council’s $2.6 million ‘Cool City Streets’ program is to provide shade for pedestrians using bus
45,000 GOOD VIBES FOR PASIFIKA FESTIVAL Moreton Bay council have given the organisers of a Pacific Islands festival a three-year $45,000 grant. Mayor Peter Flannery says the Pasifika Vibes Festival is returning in 2026. It will be held at the
Three overseas start-ups are among five finalists on Moreton Bay council’s shortlist for for its $1 million Ultimate HQ competition. The competition is a joint effort between council and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) to establish a high-potential scale-up
New kangaroo roadside escapes are being tested at Bribie Island in south-east Queensland after an earlier trial for koalas proved a success. And council is pondering expanding the use of these hatches for other species. The hatches offer one-way access
Developers will be encouraged to build more student accommodation with demand outstripping supply, says Moreton Bay council. With a University of the Sunshine Coast campus now at Moreton Bay Central, council has adopted an attraction policy to encourage developers to
