Council

27 May 2026

Somerset targets growth plans

With Somerset facing rapid growth, rising infrastructure demands and the approach of the 2032 Olympic Games, Somerset Regional Council has adopted a new five-year corporate plan to help shape the region’s future. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 was offi...

23 May 2026

Council to showcase services at Esk Show

SOMERSET Regional Council encourages locals to stop by and say hello at this weekend’s Esk Show, with Council proudly supporting the long-running community event once again in 2026. The annual show, running across May 22 and 23, will feature everythi...

22 May 2026

CCTV and number plate cameras to target Burpengary hooning hotspot

A new portable CCTV surveillance unit with advanced number plate recognition technology has been installed at a major Burpengary intersection as authorities respond to ongoing complaints about dangerous driving and hooning activity. City of Moreton B...

22 May 2026

New phone tower proposed

A development application has been lodged with City of Moreton Bay for a new 40-metre telecommunications tower in Burpengary East, aimed at improving Telstra 4G and 5G coverage in one of the region’s fastest-growing residential areas. The proposal, s...

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...