As rising tides reshape Queensland’s coast, Beachmere is acting now to protect its shoreline and the property values that depend on it. This small coastal town in the Moreton Bay region is a focal point in local plans to manage erosion and rising sea levels. Guided by the Beachmere Shoreline Management Project, council teams have…
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At Scarborough on the Redcliffe Peninsula, the sea shifts in and out among tangled roots. The mudflats are covered by the tide, which flows between thin trees that rise straight out of the shallow sea. While wading birds look for food on the soft ground, little crabs run for cover. The scent of the sea…
The coastal suburb of Sandstone Point faces a future affected by water. Rising seas and changing tides are not just possibilities anymore; they are changing how locals build, plan, and care for their community. This quiet area of Moreton Bay was once known for its fishing boats and oyster beds. Now, it is part of…
Beneath the roads, parks, and backyards of Griffin and North Lakes, a network of creeks and stormwater channels continues to shape how water moves through the landscape. These waterways once flowed through wetlands and bushland, connecting to the Pine River catchment before reaching Moreton Bay. Today, many of them are hidden in plain sight, running…
Work continues on a major seawall upgrade at Charlish Park in Redcliffe, a key project in Moreton Bay’s long-term plan to protect coastal communities from erosion and rising sea levels. The renewal marks a broader effort to futureproof Moreton Bay’s 294 kilometres of coastline while keeping popular foreshore areas safe and accessible. Construction and Design…
A steady transformation is taking shape along the winding stretch of the South Pine River in Albany Creek. The project, managed by the City of Moreton Bay, will establish a shared pathway that connects neighbourhoods, schools, and parks while providing a safer route for walking and cycling. The South Pine River shared pathway is one…
Families across Moreton Bay will soon have more places to play, gather, and relax as the city advances with a multi-million-dollar program of new parks and playgrounds in rapidly growing suburbs. Building for a growing community The City of Moreton Bay has outlined a steady rollout of green spaces across suburbs including Bray Park, Lawnton,…
On the edge of Moreton Bay, as the tide slips away to reveal vast stretches of mudflat, the sky often stirs with wings. Curlews call out, godwits probe the sand, and children clutch binoculars almost too big for their faces, eager to spot their first pelican. This is a common experience for families living along…
North Lakes is about to change forever, with a $180 million five-star hotel and lifestyle precinct set to turn the town centre into a lively “mini James Street” — a place where locals can gather, dine, shop and experience a new side of community life. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the City…
Kumbartcho Sanctuary in Eatons Hill is more than a patch of preserved bushland. It is a community hub where volunteers, families and Moreton Bay’s staff come together to nurture native plants and wildlife. The sanctuary, set on the site of a former wildlife park, has grown into a place where conservation meets education, and where…