Council

17 June 2026

Power bill relief on the horizon from July 1

A reduction in electricity costs from July 1 has prompted calls for retailers to pass on the full savings to customers, following the release of the Queensland Competition Authority’s latest pricing determination. Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington...

17 June 2026

Social housing for Morayfield

A new 14-unit community housing complex in Morayfield is set to begin construction in August, in a collaborative effort to alleviate homelessness in Moreton Bay. Murphy Builders has been selected to deliver the project at the corner of Oakey Flat Roa...

17 June 2026

Homelessness, roads and rates dominate budget debate

Moreton Bay residents will face a 4.69 per cent rate rise after council adopted its $1.2 billion 2026-27 budget on Friday, June 12. The budget includes a record $454 million infrastructure and capital works program, a 10 per cent increase to pensione...

14 June 2026

Moreton pleads drivers to slow down

Motorists are being urged to slow down in Moreton Bay, with careless driving, high traffic volumes, and shorter daylight hours putting wildlife at risk. Each week there are 8.8 million vehicle movements detected in the City’s wildlife zones, accordin...

11 June 2026

Council ready for tourism focus at Esk Garden Fair

Somerset Regional Council is encouraging residents and visitors to stop by the Experience Somerset stall at next weekend’s Esk Garden Fair, as the region’s premier gardening event celebrates its 10th anniversary. Experience Somerset, Council’s touris...

10 June 2026

E-bike laws ‘are a positive’

Queensland’s controversial new e-mobility laws officially passed Parliament last week, paving the way for a statewide crackdown on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters from July 1 while preserving key concessions sought by regional communities, rail trail ...

8 June 2026

Koala survey takes shape in Moreton

MORETON Bay Council, in collaboration with University of the Sunshine Coast, is currently undertaking koala surveys to assist in understanding koala population dynamics within local parks and reserves throughout the city. The project aims to fill gap...

6 June 2026

Budget and bush spirit at Lowood

Crowds are expected to flock to the Lowood Showgrounds next weekend as the Lowood Show returns for another year of country entertainment, competitions and community celebration. Set to take place on June 12 and 13, the annual show is one of the Somer...

6 June 2026

Federal budget talks at the Show this weekend

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann is encouraging locals to head along to this weekend’s Toogoolawah Show, with the annual event set to once again showcase the best of country life, community spirit and agricultural tradition. The Toogoolawah Sh...