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Jul 17, 20201 min read

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Council Cracks Down on Illegal Riders

Reports of trailbike and motorbike riders illegally racing through parkland in Dakabin have led to an immediate crack down by Council....

Council Refund Helps Local Hospitality Industry

The Local Times

Jul 17, 20202 min read

Council Refund Helps Local Hospitality Industry

Moreton Bay Regional Council has refunded a total of $760,000 in food licence fees back into the bank accounts of 1212 local restaurants,...

Local Eucalypts Could Help Koalas Fight Retrovirus

The Local Times

Jul 16, 20202 min read

Local Eucalypts Could Help Koalas Fight Retrovirus

USC researchers hope a natural antiviral medicine found in the leaves of eucalyptus trees in South East Queensland could be a...

Call Out to Tradies to Join Plan to Unite and Recover

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Jul 16, 20202 min read

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Call Out to Tradies to Join Plan to Unite and Recover

Queensland’s licenced builders are being called to join the Works for Tradies stimulus package as the State Government delivers a plan to...

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Jul 16, 20202 min read

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More Queensland Help for the AFL

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed an approach for more AFL teams to temporarily relocate to Queensland and stay for the...

Increased Fines for Misuse of Disability Parking

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Jul 16, 20203 min read

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Increased Fines for Misuse of Disability Parking

Queenslanders with vision loss will be eligible for disability parking permits for the very first time after the State Government this...

It’s the last straw for Queensland’s single-use plastics

The Local Times

Jul 16, 20202 min read

Community

It’s the last straw for Queensland’s single-use plastics

The State Government has introduced legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery...

New Arts Funding to Help Economic Recovery

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Jul 16, 20202 min read

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New Arts Funding to Help Economic Recovery

Two programs are opening today supported by the State Government’s $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package, to help get the...

Koalas on the Move Ahead of Breeding Season

The Local Times

Jul 14, 20202 min read

Koalas on the Move Ahead of Breeding Season

Koala breeding season has come early in Moreton Bay this year, so Council is reminding drivers of the need to slow down to help protect...

NSW Areas Added to Queensland Border Restrictions.

The Local Times

Jul 14, 20201 min read

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NSW Areas Added to Queensland Border Restrictions.

New South Wales areas have been added to Queensland border restrictions following the declaration of two new COVID-19 hotspots today....

Cost Biggest Barriers to Urban Greening in Aged Care Centres

The Local Times

Jul 14, 20202 min read

Cost Biggest Barriers to Urban Greening in Aged Care Centres

A proposal to plant more trees to help Australia’s ageing population cope with a warmer climate will require a comprehensive cost-benefit...

Defence Strategy to Delivery Jobs and Investment to Queensland

The Local Times

Jul 14, 20203 min read

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Defence Strategy to Delivery Jobs and Investment to Queensland

The Federal Government’s updated Defence Strategy and ongoing commitment to maximising Australian industry involvement in Defence...

‘Works for Queensland’ boosts Moreton Bay economy

The Local Times

Jul 10, 20202 min read

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‘Works for Queensland’ boosts Moreton Bay economy

Moreton Bay Regional Council has secured nearly $8 million in the latest round of Works for Queensland funding. Mayor Peter Flannery...

The Local Times

Jul 10, 20203 min read

Community

New Home for Brisbane Roar Women

Brisbane Roar Women will have a new home and facilities when they relocate to Moreton Bay Region’s new $18 million state-of-the-art...

The Local Times

Jul 10, 20201 min read

Community

Driver Testing Back on the Road

Learner drivers should get ready to book in for their test after a backlog of driving examinations booked before tests were suspended due...

The Local Times

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Community

Caboolture Sports Club Hustle Returns

Caboolture Sports Club recently reopened their Gaming Room to the delight of locals on Friday 3rd July from 12pm under the guidance of...

Activities Return to North Lakes Sports Club

The Local Times

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Community

Activities Return to North Lakes Sports Club

North Lakes Sports Club recently reopened their Gaming Room to the delight of locals on Friday 3rd July from 12pm under the guidance of...

USC Joins $9M Global Sustainability Research Program

The Local Times

Jul 9, 20202 min read

USC Joins $9M Global Sustainability Research Program

USC researchers on the Sunshine Coast and in Sweden are taking part in an A$9.2million international program to transform communication...

Michael Nagel Sheds New Light on Boy's Behaviour

The Local Times

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Michael Nagel Sheds New Light on Boy's Behaviour

Forget ‘snakes and snails and puppy dog tails’ – it’s time to delve deeper into what boys are really made of to better understand and...

Mitch Tilly: Making A Mark on the Moreton Bay Region

The Local Times

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Mitch Tilly: Making A Mark on the Moreton Bay Region

Straight out of university, urban designer Mitch Tilly of Bribie Island is excited to already be helping influence and shape the future...

Changes to State Border Restriction Measures on Gold Coast

The Local Times

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Community

Changes to State Border Restriction Measures on Gold Coast

Queensland is opening its borders to all states with the exception of declared ‘hot spots’ from this Friday, July 10. Currently all of...

Search is on for Relatives and Descendants of Four Veterans

The Local Times

Jul 9, 20202 min read

Community

Search is on for Relatives and Descendants of Four Veterans

It may sound like a daytime soap opera, but the Old and the Bold radio broadcast, featuring some of the Fernhill aged care community’s...

Have Your Say on Reducing Planning Red Tape for COVID Economic Recovery

The Local Times

Jul 8, 20202 min read

Community

Have Your Say on Reducing Planning Red Tape for COVID Economic Recovery

The Government’s ongoing rollout of its economic recovery plan, Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs, will be boosted by more planning...

The Local Times

Jul 8, 20202 min read

Community

Brisbane Convention Centre Reopens

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is open again for business after months of closure due to the pandemic, in what will...

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