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3 September 2026

New QLD e-bike laws now in effect

NEW e-bike and e-scooter laws have come into effect across Queensland this week, introducing minimum age and licensing requirements for riders. Under the second phase of the State Government’s e-mobility reforms, riders must be at least 16 and hold a...

3 September 2026

From the Editor

MORETON Bay Council deserves some credit for trying to find a reasonable response to homelessness across the region, even if the political implication of forcing the State Government’s hand is undeniable. It’s plan to turn Wyllie Park at Petrie into ...

3 September 2026

A new chapter for Woodford Home Hardware

After 26 years the Howard family is saying farewell, as a new chapter begins for Woodford Home Hardware, with local uncle-and-nephew duo Nick and Isaac Duggan taking over the well-established business. The store at 98 Archer Street has now become Dug...

3 September 2026

Changing of guard at Toogoolawah

AFTER almost two decades policing Toogoolawah, Sergeant John Cumner has left the town’s police station as he transitions from frontline duties into a new chapter of his 34-year Queensland Police Service career. Sgt Cumner’s last day at Toogoolawah wa...

2 September 2026

Youth takes the lead

A 17-year-old Caboolture student brought together 100 students and VIPs as part of an inaugural Youth Leadership Forum aimed at encouraging the development of young leaders. Students across the Morayfield electorate came together at Caboolture State ...

2 September 2026

Pink power launch

MORE than 120 people turned Kilcoy pink on Saturday, August 22, as the town officially launched its first Pink Up Kilcoy campaign to raise funds for cancer care. The launch at the Kilcoy Courthouse Gallery marked the town’s entry into the McGrath Fou...

2 September 2026

Moreton tourism hits $2bn

MORE than $2 billion was spent by visitors across Moreton Bay in just 12 months, as new figures show 6.44 million people travelled to the region in the year ending March 2026, reinforcing the city’s position as one of Australia’s fastest-emerging tou...

2 September 2026

‘Thousands of complaints’

HOMELESS people across Moreton Bay are continuing to receive compliance notices ordering them off public land while Council’s new free camping alternative at Petrie remains unopened. Nourish Street founder Beau Haywood said notices had been issued at...

1 September 2026

Caboolture Bowls

Monday, August 17 18 players in attendence saw Kal and Jordon winners, Terry and Lynn as runners up. First time for Lynn in the money. The return of Shaun Kopeckie taking high score of 140 x 2. Ladies high of 85 by Tani. Men’s high peg to Big Matty w...