City of Moreton Bay

Last week Cancer Care Associates officially opened their new facility in Caboolture – Cancer Care Moreton Bay – delivering world-class cancer treatment closer to home for the community. As the first purpose-built oncology centre in City of Moreton Bay, it will reduce the need for long commutes to Brisbane, improve convenience for families, and strengthen our city’s liveability. Council has worked closely with Cancer Care Associates to support their local investment, and this major health boost further solidifies City of Moreton Bay as a great place to live, work and invest.

City of Moreton Bay has partnered with the Queensland Government Innovation Division through the Private Sector Pathways program, inviting fresh ideas to improve access, mobility and inclusion across our City. 💡 After a State-wide call for solutions and an Innovation Showcase, two standout start-ups have been selected to progress to a $100,000 trial with Council: 🏆 Briometrix – developing accessible footpath wayfinding tools to improve mobility and navigation across Moreton Bay. 🏆 Cerge – creating accessible digital journeys through venue mapping, sensory guides and virtual tours to help people ‘know before they go’. These six-month pilot programs will test innovative, inclusive solutions that support accessibility, tourism and community connection, helping Moreton Bay prepare for future growth and our role as a 2032 Olympic and Paralympic event city.

City of Moreton Bay is proud to announce that our ground‑breaking Changing Places Network Plan has won the Wendy Chadwick Encouragement Award at the Planning Institute of Australia QLD Planning Excellence Awards👏 This is Australia’s first dedicated local government Changing Places Network Plan, developed through extensive consultation with the community, service providers, and experts. It sets out a long‑term vision to ensure safe, dignified amenities for people with higher support needs and their careers. The win comes just in time for the imminent opening of our fourth Changing Places facility, this time at Woorim Beach due to open late 2025. Read more about the Changing Places Network Plan 👉 https://ow.ly/rEUc50XxTcr

City of Moreton Bay is proud to welcome its first Sport4All Inclusion Coach, Emily Finn-Brumm. ⚽🏉🥎 Emily will work with local sporting clubs, schools and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to help build a culture of inclusive sport across the City ensuring people with disability have every opportunity to participate, volunteer and belong. The appointment is part of the Sport4All program, a collaboration between the Australian Government, Australian Sports Commission and Dylan Alcott’s consultancy, Get Skilled Access. This partnership reflects City of Moreton Bay’s commitment to creating accessible, inclusive sporting opportunities as we look ahead to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eegS96gf Mayor Peter Flannery Australian Sports Commission Dylan Alcott Foundation

Getting errands done has never felt so good. 🚴 Emma rides along Capestone Lake in Mango Hill to pick up groceries, coffee, and her favourite takeaway, breezing past traffic and rediscovering everyday freedom. Active transport isn’t just about fitness; it’s about convenience, sustainability, and enjoying the journey. Discover how you can ride your own way in Moreton Bay: https://lnkd.in/gGEDSewn Proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

Is your business in renovating residential or commercial spaces? Check for asbestos before you wreck. Asbestos-containing materials are still common in buildings constructed before 1990, and every year, workers are exposed during routine maintenance, demolition, and renovation projects. ✅ Make sure your team knows how to identify potential asbestos risks ✅ Engage licensed professionals for testing and removal ✅ Ensure waste is disposed of lawfully and safely By keeping safety front of mind, we can prevent exposure and save lives — both on the job and in our communities. Find out more about asbestos awareness and safe management at: https://lnkd.in/gSvgiNH

City of Moreton Bay is proud to see a local business bowling over sports fans across the world. Packer Leather, a Narangba-based manufacturer, has been part of Queensland’s industrial landscape for more than 130 years. In partnership with Kookaburra for over 15 years, Packer Leather has supplied the leather used to manufacture more than 10 million cricket balls globally, including the innovative pink ball that enabled day–night test cricket. Their expertise also supports other elite sporting codes, supplying premium leather for Sherrin footballs. 🏏🏉 Beyond sport, Packer Leather is a standout example of the innovation, craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing excellence that thrives in Moreton Bay. Their continual investment in testing, quality assurance and modern production techniques sets new industry benchmarks. With strong industrial precincts, proximity to major freight networks, and a collaborative business ecosystem, Moreton Bay is rapidly becoming a destination of choice for manufacturers. The upcoming TAFE Centre of Excellence will further strengthen our talent pipeline in engineering, construction and advanced manufacturing. Packer Leather exemplifies the future we’re building - a bigger, bolder and more competitive manufacturing sector that drives jobs, exports, and economic growth across our city. To read more, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/qiSL50Xuu4k

Our recent Megatrends in Manufacturing event brought together over 100 manufacturing industry leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the future of manufacturing in our city. Our Manufacturing sector currently represents: ✅ $1.5 billion in annual exports ✅ 10,000+ locals employed in manufacturing ✅ Record growth in machinery and equipment manufacturing, up 15% in jobs and 11% in value-add Events like Megatrends are catalysts for connection, innovation, and transformation. From AI adoption to digital integration, local manufacturers are future-proofing operations with support from Council, education partners, and global networks. This is all part of our vision for a City of Tomorrow, where smart industry, skilled jobs, and sustainable growth go hand in hand.

This week, City of Moreton Bay was honoured to welcome Mayor Goji Fujita and a delegation from our longstanding friendship city, Sanyo-Onoda, as we celebrated 33 years of connection and collaboration. Over several days, the delegation explored the best of our city and strengthened cultural, educational, and economic ties through a series of memorable experiences, including: 🎨 Opening the Class Glass Exhibition at Redcliffe Art Gallery, showcasing stunning glass art from Sanyo-Onoda. 🎓 Connecting with students at Redcliffe State High School. 🦐 Sharing a Moreton Bay seafood dinner with local businesses and an authentic Aussie BBQ lunch. 🪚 Trying their hand at making an Australian Brisket Board. 🏛️ Attending a Council General Meeting, where Mayor Peter Flannery officially welcomed Mayor Fujita and exchanged gifts symbolising our shared values. 🏃 Touring South Pine Sports Complex and learning about our Healthy & Active Moreton Program. 📚 Visiting UniSC Moreton Bay, where an exciting agreement was signed with Sanyo-Onoda City University and UIL to foster academic collaboration. 🍺 Celebrating with local businesses and stakeholders at award-winning Hip Hops Brewers. 🏝️ Exploring Bribie Island and the Abbey Museum, before engaging in a Mayoral Dialogue on our Net Zero future. This visit was an exciting opportunity for our cities to further cultural exchange and celebrate a long-standing friendship that exists internationally.

Construction of the new Suttons Beach Pavilion will begin in January 2026 and be completed by mid-2027 after Council awarded the contract to begin works. 👏 The community will soon be able to enjoy a drink and bite to eat by the beautiful Redcliffe foreshore thanks to this key project milestone. The project includes the striking new pavilion building, extensive landscaping, public changing rooms, new shade structures and an upgraded car park. This project is funded by City of Moreton Bay and the State and Federal Governments through the Liveability Fund, under the SEQ City Deal. For more information on the announcement, please visit 👉 https://ow.ly/pSyo50XqTXY