Traffic and Transport
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Police to target speeding and DUI in Easter road safety blitz
Extra police will be out in force on Queensland roads over the Easter school holidays, as officers ramp up their road safety operations.** FREE TO READ **
Slow down in school zones
With the new school year starting this week, local police are urging drivers to remember to slow down and be on the lookout for children in school zones.
Full list of roads closed due to flooding
A number of roads across Moreton Bay are still impacted by flooding, with motorists urged to obey all road signage. See the full list here
Newport lands top state award
Stockland Newport has won the Excellence in Masterplanned Communities at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Have your say on harbour draft plan
Public consultation on the Scarborough Boat Harbour Draft Master Plan has now started. The plan will help shape the future of the precinct. Here’s how to have your say
Plans to bring cruise ship passengers to region
Promoting Moreton Bay as a must-see destination for cruise ship passengers visiting Queensland was one of the many exciting talking points at a recent Tourism Spotlight event hosted by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT). Find out how it could work here **FREE TO READ**
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Local driver a finalist in QLD Bus Driver of the Year awards
A Clontarf bus driver is a finalist in the South East Queensland Bus Driver of the Year category in the Queensland Bus Driver of the Year awards. Here's how you can vote for her to be the winner
Call for re-think on masterplan
The draft masterplan for Scarborough Boat Harbour, now open for public comment, is under fire from community and industry groups. ** FREE TO READ **
Early voting booths in City of Moreton Bay Local Government Elections
Residents in the City of Moreton Bay will be able to start voting early from Monday in the 2024 Local Government Elections. Booths, times, dates and information. ** FREE TO READ **
Marina appeal dropped by NAG
Newport Action Group (NAG) has withdrawn its appeal over Moreton Bay City Council’s decision to re-zone marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar hotel development.** FREE TO READ **
End of an ERA on Redcliffe Parade
ERA Bar and Grill will shut its doors on Redcliffe Parade for the last time early next month. ** FREE TO READ **
Stunning start but Kyle's sights already on Winton
Kyle Evans punched the air in delight as he took the chequered flag on his Australian Formula Open (AFO) debut - but the celebrations did not last long. ** FREE TO READ **
New era ready to open at UniSC
Three new university buildings will open for the first time this week at UniSC Moreton Bay’s Petrie campus. ** SEE INSIDE - PICTURES AND VIDEO **
Simple steps to help emergency vehicles
The flashing lights and sirens of emergency services vehicles can startle and confuse some motorists. Here's what to remember and do. ** FREE TO READ **
Heavy rain, roads closed Moreton Bay
Update 5.50pm: Heavy rain today continues to cause flash flooding with several roads closed across the City of Moreton Bay, including Youngs Crossing. Libraries are open as places of refuge and sandbag stations have also been activated. Here’s the details
New deadline for harbour plans
Public consultation for the Scarborough Boat Harbour Draft Master Plan has been extended by a month. ** HERE'S WHY **
