Council

26 February 2026

Grant program opens for manufacturers

Queensland manufacturers are being offered a share of a new $79.1 million state funding pool aimed at boosting jobs, exports and productivity, with half of the funding set aside for regional businesses. The State Government has launched the Transform...

25 February 2026

Patching potholes with the help of AI

Nearly 13,000 potholes have been repaired across the Moreton Bay over the past six months, as Council ramps up road maintenance backed by artificial intelligence (AI) and a $64 million resurfacing program. New figures reveal 12,896 potholes were fill...

24 February 2026

Somerset cricketer gets bursary

Somerset Regional Council has awarded an Excellence Bursary of $250 to cricketer Damon Wood. The young cricketer was selected as part of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland U13 cricket team which attend the Les Kinnane Memorial Shield at Ivor...

22 February 2026

Moreton Bay economy nears $25bn milestone

New figures show City of Moreton Bay’s economy is tracking ahead of projections, with billions in output, thousands of new jobs and close to $1 billion in secured investment activity over the past financial year. According to the ‘2025 Economic Strat...

22 February 2026

Stronger youth bail introduced

The State Government has introduced stronger youth bail monitoring laws, with youth offenders on bail now having their location tracked 24/7 to reduce reoffending and victim numbers. The Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025 makes...

22 February 2026

Somerset sets big agenda for 2026

Somerset Regional Council has flagged major infrastructure advocacy, Olympic investment ambitions and cost-of-living pressures as key priorities for 2026, declaring the year will set the course for the region’s next five years of growth. Somerset May...

20 February 2026

New roar for Lions Park

Burpengary’s Lions Park is set for a major transformation, with works to begin in the coming weeks on a comprehensive upgrade designed to create a modern, inclusive community space. Located at the corner of Dunbeeth Drive and Eleanor Street, the park...

19 February 2026

New crime prevention for Moreton

New CCTV cameras and licence plate recognition technology are set to be rolled out across Moreton Bay following a $250,000 funding boost from the State Government. The investment will deliver critical CCTV upgrades and other crime prevention measures...

18 February 2026

A load of rubbish

Dead cattle, old boats and asbestos are among thousands of items illegally dumped across Moreton Bay in the past three years, as authorities investigate more than 2,000 significant sites. Moreton Bay Council has investigated and prosecuted individual...