Long before the roads were cut and paddocks fenced, the Ningi Ningi people lived across the Redcliffe peninsula and along the Pumicestone Passage. Archaeological traces remain in the form of bora rings and shell middens, the latter filled with oyster shells that show how central shellfish were to their diet. For thousands of years, the…
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On a warm weekend morning, families queue at the Scarborough Boat Harbour ramps, trailers lined along the road while children trail behind with fishing rods. It’s a familiar scene on the Redcliffe Peninsula, where locals and visitors come to launch into Moreton Bay. But with pressure on facilities mounting, the master plan for the harbour…
Lilywood Landings has reached a defining moment in Queensland’s newest city as families begin moving into their homes, transforming the first neighbourhood of Waraba from a concept into a lived community. A Family at the Centre of Change Callum and Nina Richter became the first residents of Lilywood Landings in July 2025, moving into a…
When families move into the brand-new Élan estate at Warner, they won’t just be unpacking boxes and meeting neighbours—they’ll be sharing their backyards with some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife. In a region often defined by its rapid growth, Élan is setting itself apart by weaving nature conservation into the very fabric of community life….
Caboolture locals will soon have their own place to ride, with City of Moreton Bay developing a 3-kilometre mountain bike trail network in neighbouring Burpengary bushland. The tracks are being built beside Grogan Road Park, an area riders know as “The Shadows,” transforming a familiar patch of scrub into a safe space for families and…
Just after sunrise at Banksia Beach, the water is calm enough that the hum of a cutter-suction dredger carries across Pacific Harbour. It’s not a sound this community is used to, but it marks the beginning of a major effort by City of Moreton Bay: the removal of about 80,000 cubic metres of silt that…
On a Saturday afternoon in Dayboro, the town’s skate park is alive with the thrum of scooters and boards on concrete. Parents lean on the fence or sit on the grass while kids take turns on the ramps. For years, this modest corner of the town has been one of the few dedicated places where…
A major project to reshape Petrie’s landscape is moving ahead, with construction confirmed for a new Lakes Precinct that will deliver walking trails, open spaces, and family-friendly facilities for the community. Timeline and Project Scope The City of Moreton Bay has awarded a contract for the civil works stage of the Lakes Precinct Activation, with…
On a windy afternoon, locals walking along Captain Cook Parade at Deception Bay can see where the old rock seawall has been failing. Soon, it will be replaced by a stepped concrete wall designed to withstand future storms—and fitted with pedestrian access points that make it easier for families to reach the water. Across the…
For locals in Joyner, a daily drive that has too often turned into a detour will soon become more reliable, thanks to a long-awaited bridge upgrade at Youngs Crossing that promises safer, faster, and flood-immune travel. Construction officially began in July on the $86 million project, which will deliver a new four-lane bridge over the…