Council

21 May 2026

Qld sounds GST alarms

A new Queensland Productivity Commission report has added fresh pressure to the debate over how GST revenue is shared across Australia, with the State Government arguing Queensland is missing out under the current system. The report, ‘Economic Impact...

20 May 2026

$54m boost for SEQ organic waste

The Federal, State, and local governments are delivering $54 million to South East Queensland councils to help get more organic waste out of landfill and turn it into valuable resources. The funding is being delivered through the South East Queenslan...

20 May 2026

Mount Mee upgrade

A planning study is for Mount Mee Road, between Dayboro and D’Aguilar, with authorities assessing safety risks and road conditions along the winding hinterland corridor. The planning project will assess road conditions and the surrounding road enviro...

20 May 2026

Moreton’s Tokyo triumph

Moreton Bay has been chosen as one of only two cities in the world, and the first in Australia, to join a Tokyo-backed innovation program, as the region also strengthens trade ties through a new memorandum with Shizuoka City. Moreton was selected to ...

20 May 2026

Councils flag growing gaps despite Federal Budget wins

Bruce Highway upgrades, housing infrastructure funding and tax relief measures have headlined the 2026-27 Federal Budget for Moreton Bay and Somerset, as councils warn rapid population growth is placing mounting pressure on roads, housing and communi...

14 May 2026

Tree planting push grows in Caboolture

Hundreds of native plants were put into the ground in Caboolture last month as Friends of Lagoon Creek Caboolture (FOLC) continued its environmental restoration work through a successful community tree planting day. Supported by a BUPA and Landcare A...

14 May 2026

Weed threat in Stony Creek

MORETON Bay Council biosecurity officers have identified Tropical Soda Apple (TSA), on several properties in Stony Creek and Neurum, and one site at Morayfield, with efforts now in place to eradicate the weed before it becomes a major risk. The speci...

14 May 2026

New fire trails set for Moreton Bay

Works have now commenced in Moreton Bay to establish fire and access trails, or fire management lines, across five properties acquired under Council’s Land Buyback for Environmental Purposes Program. The works are considered essential to support cont...

13 May 2026

Community forums to tackle Somerset growth

Somerset Regional Council is seeking community input for its Growth Management Strategy, a significant project which will inform future planning and advocacy for housing, employment, transport and more. The Growth Management Strategy (GMS) will assis...