A roundup of Australian local government or council news, events and projects.
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
The state government is giving $250,000 in grants for 10 council-led projects to manage urban flying fox roosts. Under the latest round of the Flying-Fox Roost Management Local Government Grant Program, five projects will involve direct grants to residents and
The Caboolture Snakes rugby league club is to get a new $14.5 million clubhouse with the tender to build it just awarded by local council. Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says the two-step project will also benefit other sports in
Samford Parkland’s green park is getting $4.4 million upgrade from council and the federal government. Residents will be given an events, recreation and social hub while there will be open lawns for gatherings, shaded picnic shelters, a play space for
