Council

25 March 2026

Rows of new homes

Moreton Bay Council has expanded its pitch to host Olympic rowing in 2032, tying the proposed venue to a major housing and infrastructure play it says could unlock up to 850 homes. The council’s Flatwater Rowing Precinct at Petrie is being framed as ...

25 March 2026

Fuel security boost

A new national role has been created to safeguard Australia’s fuel supply, with the Federal Government appointing a Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator to lead the country’s response to emerging global disruptions. The position, led by Coordinator Anth...

25 March 2026

Tree-mendous advocacy

A CONTROVERSIAL Mount Mee road upgrade that would have resulted in the removal of two historic gum trees has been scrapped following months of local activism. Instead, Transport and Main Roads will install “high-impact” speed signage and enhanced cur...

21 March 2026

Repeat drug offenders on the line

The State Government introduced new drug laws to target repeat drug offenders at Parliament earlier this month. The ‘Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Antisocial Behaviour Bill 2026’, will deliver the new Illic...

19 March 2026

Planning begins for Gatton-Esk Rd upgrades

PLANNING is now underway to improve flood resilience on Gatton-Esk Road, with a focus on reducing wet weather impacts and maintaining access for communities north of Lockyer Creek during flood events. Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mick...

19 March 2026

Seven tonnes of litter shame

Lazy litterers are being urged to bin their bad habits after volunteers removed more than 7 tonnes of waste in a major clean-up effort across Moreton Bay. Vapes and car parts were just some of the environmentally destructive waste items uncovered in ...

18 March 2026

Feds, state ‘need to step up’ with more housing

MORETON Bay Council says it has “pulled all available levers” to tackle homelessness as it ramps up pressure on state and federal governments for more housing support, two weeks after a Supreme Court ruling found the city breached the human rights of...

18 March 2026

New seat to get a grip on strong growth

A NEW state electorate centred on Caboolture has been proposed as part of a major redistribution aimed at managing rapid population growth across the Moreton Bay region. The Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) last week released its proposed n...

18 March 2026

‘Come on Qld, give us a go’!

Calls are growing for the State Government to expand recreational access to Lake Wivenhoe, with Somerset Council warning the region is missing out on major tourism, sporting and economic opportunities while key areas remain restricted. Somerset Mayor...