When the former paper mill closed, Petrie lost the industrial employer that had defined it for generations. For decades, the site operated as one of the region’s major manufacturing hubs, originally established in the 1950s and later run by Australian Paper and Amcor. At its peak, the mill employed hundreds of workers and anchored local…
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In a region shaped by water, bushland and a string of lively centres, “getting away” doesn’t always mean packing up and loading the car. Across Moreton Bay, many residents can fit local walks, trails, library programs and rail travel into an ordinary week — with Brisbane within reach when it’s needed, and plenty to do…
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…
Petrie is about to change in a big way. Where the old Mill site once sat, an ambitious new chapter is taking shape—a $205-million indoor sports and events centre that’s already turning heads among families planning a move to this growing part of Moreton Bay. By the time Brisbane hosts the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic…