Council

3 June 2026

From Bribie to Kilcoy, liveability falls short

From Caboolture and Morayfield to Woodford and Kilcoy, residents of North Moreton Bay are living in what has been ranked Australia’s least liveable region, according to a new national study. A new study by health comparison experts iSelect ranked the...

29 May 2026

Waraba backed by $2.4bn funding boost

MORETON Bay Council has welcomed a major funding commitment that will help unlock much-needed housing supply at Waraba, a key growth area in City of Moreton Bay. The $2.4 billion deal between the Federal and State Governments will provide for housing...

29 May 2026

Local businesses take home Glassies honours

Moreton Bay businesses and workers were recognised at the 2026 Glassies Gala on Tuesday, May 12, with local cafés, pubs and beauty businesses taking home awards during the region’s annual small business celebration. Held at the Mooloolah Valley Count...

28 May 2026

BVRT bird boxes get high tech

Bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts may soon have a new way to observe native animals along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) without disturbing their habitats, thanks to camera-equipped nest boxes. West Moreton Landcare (WML) members and suppor...

28 May 2026

Somerset switches weather alert

SOMERSET Council will be discontinuing its subscription to the Early Warning Network (EWN) on August 31, 2026, with Mayor Jason Wendt encouraging residents to download the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Weather App and subscribe to its new national warn...

28 May 2026

180 lots approved across Woolmar and Fernvale for development

Somerset Regional Council has approved five separate development applications in Woolmar and Fernvale to support the creation of 180 new residential lots. Council approved 92 residential lots over two stages between Graham Road and Bolingbroke Street...

27 May 2026

Council raises concerns with state over impact of Somerset Dam upgrade project

Somerset Council will lobby the State Government over the potential impacts of Seqwater’s multibillion-dollar Somerset Dam upgrade, warning nearby communities could face years of disruption. Seqwater’s Somerset Dam Improvement Project aims to enhance...

27 May 2026

Park to make a splash in Caboolture

Caboolture is set to become one of Moreton Bay’s biggest family recreation destinations, with work officially underway on a $14 million regional playground and splash park at Centenary Lakes. A sod-turning ceremony was recently held to mark the start...

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...