Pumping more than 20 new jobs into the local economy, Woolworths has completely overhauled its Morayfield Shopping Centre supermarket to give residents a massive new range of Australian produce and convenient ready-made meals.
The supermarket transformation, which took several years of planning and work to complete, is already having a positive impact on the area. Store manager Matt Evans, who has spent 17 years working for the company, explained that the massive refurbishment was designed to benefit shoppers, staff members, and the broader community. He noted that the team has grown significantly in recent months, bringing the total number of supermarket workers to more than 120.
The upgraded shop floor now places a heavy focus on domestic farmers, stocking 100 per cent Australian beef alongside fresh, locally sourced seafood in the deli. Shoppers looking for specific dietary options can find a much wider grocery selection, including dedicated sections for plant-based proteins and gluten-free items.
For families needing a quick meal after a busy day, the supermarket introduced a dedicated section for easy dinners. This area is packed with fresh pizzas, pastas, soups, salads, and barbecue favourites to help parents sort out dinner in a flash.
To make grocery trips even smoother, the store is launching an expanded drive-up collection service later in July. Customers will have access to six covered parking bays to quickly grab their online grocery orders without ever having to leave their cars. The Morayfield Road location trades from 7am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday, and operates between 9am and 6pm on Sundays.
For communities around Caboolture and southern Bribie Island, a proposed Bribie Island flight path change could alter where Brisbane Airport arrivals travel across northern Moreton Bay.
The proposal forms part of Package 3 of the Noise Action Plan for Brisbane, which examined options to reduce the frequency and concentration of aircraft movements over Greater Brisbane communities.
Maps comparing the current and proposed northern arrival routes place Caboolture within the wider flight path area, alongside Elimbah, Donnybrook, Woorim and Redcliffe. No separate estimate has been published for the number of Caboolture residents who may be affected by the change.
Southern Bribie Island has a more specific connection to the plan. One of the progressed Package 3 actions is intended to move over-water arrivals away from the southern end of the island, where aircraft have travelled at lower altitudes on their approach to Brisbane Airport.
The proposed northern routes would shift arrivals further north over water before aircraft line up with the northern end of Brisbane Airport’s new runway.
Airservices Australia estimates the revised paths would reduce the number of people overflown from the north and west over water by about 59,000. However, the design would also place about 6,000 additional people beneath the final turn over land because the approach connection must be extended to comply with aviation requirements.
The Bribie Island flight path change has not begun operating. It remains subject to a Civil Aviation Safety Authority Airspace Change Proposal and cannot be introduced until that assessment is completed.
This differs from changes to arrivals over land at the southern end of Brisbane Airport’s runways, which commenced on 9 July 2026. Those routes did not require further design review or additional approval.
Photo Credit: Airservices Australia
Different Approaches For Non-Jet Aircraft
Package 3 also progressed short-approach connections for non-jet aircraft using the northern runway end.
These connections would allow non-jet arrivals to be divided between long and short approaches over water. Aircraft using a shorter approach would turn and align with the runway closer to the airport, providing another route for distributing flights.
Photo Credit: Airservices Australia
The change is also intended to reduce the impact of visual arrivals over Redcliffe. A separate proposed adjustment to non-jet departures was not progressed because it was not expected to produce a meaningful noise difference and could restrict jet departures using the same runway.
Photo Credit: Airservices Australia
Wider Changes Remain Contested
Across the wider package, Airservices Australia estimates almost 140,000 fewer residents would be directly overflown through northern and southern arrival changes and an adjustment to south-east departures.
The Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance disputes that figure. The group argues it is based on estimated populations within modelled flight path corridors rather than measured aircraft noise, flight frequency, night-time disturbance or cumulative exposure.
It has also criticised the absence of a curfew, flight cap, guaranteed over-water operations and enforceable noise limits from Package 3.
The changes are also designed to support Independent Parallel Runway Operations, allowing aircraft to land on both Brisbane Airport runways at the same time during busy daytime periods. Regular use of that system is not expected until mid-to-late 2027.
Sunnylands Sourdough has moved from Palma Currie’s home kitchen into a permanent Burpengary shopfront after support from local customers, markets and nearby businesses helped the bakery expand.
The business began when Currie baked sourdough at home and delivered bread to a friend whose family had recently welcomed a baby.
After the loaf was shared through Volume Beauty Bar’s social media pages, people began contacting Currie to ask whether they could buy bread.
She obtained a food licence as demand increased and began selling at Burpengary Markets. The home operation gradually expanded beyond traditional sourdough loaves as more customers encountered the business through local markets and social media.
Local Businesses Support Sunnylands Sourdough
Basil & Vine gave Currie an early opportunity to supply sourdough for its restaurant. That experience gave her the confidence to leave her previous job and concentrate on developing the bakery.
BM Farm Fresh also promoted and sold Sunnylands bread through its market, introducing the business to more customers.
The bakery eventually outgrew its home setup. Currie and her husband later noticed a vacant shopfront while driving through Burpengary and decided to enquire about the lease.
Sunnylands officially opened shortly before Christmas and became fully established in the premises in January. It now operates beside Hungry Jack’s at Shop 2/163–165 Station Road, Burpengary.
The Sunnylands name comes from a bakery in Currie’s hometown in Ireland, maintaining a connection between the Burpengary business and her Irish background.
Each artisan sourdough loaf takes about 24 hours to produce using flour, salt and water. The bakery describes its bread as naturally leavened, slow-fermented and made without additives.
Its range has expanded to include sourdough pies and sausage rolls, with the pastry also made using the bakery’s sourdough mother. Toasties, coffee and other freshly baked goods are available from the shop.
Zoe and Karen were initially customers before coming out of retirement to work at the bakery. They have since joined Currie behind the counter at the Station Road premises.
Customer Reviews Highlight Favourite Products
Customer reviews have recorded reactions to both the bakery’s bread and its wider range of baked goods.
Robyn Davidson described the products as fresh and noted the bakery as a breakfast option, also mentioning its bread and cupcakes.
Courtney Miles identified the pesto loaf and focaccia as current favourites and expressed interest in trying more products from the menu.
Rachel Cassar said a warm loaf collected from the Burpengary Meadows markets changed her view of sourdough. She later returned for both the classic loaf and newer variations.
Ashleigh Short praised the crust and interior of the bread and highlighted the focaccia, muffins and banana bread among the products tried.
Sat, July 11, 2026 (Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex / Red Rooster Park 1) – Bond University QAFLW – Women – Round 12 • Moreton Bay QAFLW Seniors 2 | Wilston Grange QAFLW Seniors 143
FQPL
Sat, July 11, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 13 • Peninsula Power 1 | Moreton City Excelsior 0
Sat, July 11, 2026 (Kinsellas Sporting Complex (North Lakes United FC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Women – Round 13 • North Lakes United 0 | Caboolture Sports FC 0
Sat, July 11, 2026 (Nikiforides Family Park (Broadbeach United SC)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 18 • Broadbeach United 1 | Caboolture Sports FC 1
NPL
Fri, July 10, 2026 (AJ Kelly Park (Peninsula Power FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 18 • Peninsula Power 0 | Wynnum Wolves 0
Sat, July 11, 2026 (Wolter Park (Moreton City Excelsior)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 18 • Moreton City Excelsior 4 | Magic United 3
Caboolture Hospital has launched an innovative new toolkit designed to help families and healthcare teams recognise and prevent delirium in older patients, marking the hospital’s participation in a major national research trial.
The PREDICT (Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Carer Toolkit) is a nurse-led, carer-focused intervention developed by researchers from Southern Cross University in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of Canberra. It is designed to equip carers with practical tools to recognise the early signs of delirium and work alongside clinicians to respond promptly.
The rollout officially began at Caboolture Hospital on 16 June, with the facility joining Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital as Metro North Health’s participating sites in the national study. Northern NSW Health and Canberra Health Services are already taking part, while Gold Coast Health is expected to join later this year.
Site Implementation Nurse Margaret Cahill (Photo credit: LinkedIn/Alison Craswell)
Associate Professor Alison Craswell from the University of the Sunshine Coast, who is also a Visiting Senior Nurse Research Fellow at Caboolture Hospital, said older people admitted to hospital are particularly vulnerable to developing delirium. She said the condition can be distressing for patients and their families and is often mistaken for dementia because the symptoms can appear similar. She also said carers are well placed to notice changes in a loved one’s thinking or behaviour because they know the person best.
Photo credit: LinkedIn/Alison Craswell
The PREDICT toolkit is designed to strengthen partnerships between healthcare teams and families. It provides carers with checklists, educational materials and guidance on what changes to look for, along with advice on how to communicate concerns to hospital staff.
The toolkit is available in several formats, including a web-based platform, a smartphone version and printed resources, making it accessible for carers in different situations while supporting collaboration with healthcare teams.
Understanding Delirium
Delirium is a serious medical condition that causes a sudden change in a person’s thinking, awareness and behaviour. Symptoms can develop over hours or days and may include confusion, difficulty concentrating, changes in alertness, disorientation, hallucinations or agitation.
Although delirium and dementia can share similar symptoms, they are different conditions. Dementia generally develops gradually over time, while delirium comes on suddenly and is commonly triggered by an acute illness, infection, surgery or certain medications.
Older people admitted to hospital are particularly at risk of developing delirium. If it is not recognised early, the condition can contribute to longer hospital stays, falls, reduced independence and poorer health outcomes. Health experts say early identification and timely intervention can improve recovery and reduce complications.
By encouraging carers to raise concerns as soon as they notice changes, the PREDICT toolkit is intended to support earlier recognition and response to delirium. The benefits of the program are also intended to continue after patients leave hospital. Associate Professor Craswell said carers can use the knowledge and resources gained through PREDICT at home, where recognising early warning signs and seeking support from a GP or healthcare provider may help prevent avoidable hospital admissions and improve outcomes for older people.
Implementation is underway across six participating medical wards at Caboolture Hospital, with staff receiving education and training ahead of the rollout. Hospital leaders hope the initiative will increase awareness of delirium across the organisation and encourage staff to actively engage with carers when concerns are raised.
The study has also received community support through The Common Good, which contributed $30,000 towards the National Health and Medical Research Council partnership grant funding the trial.
As the national research continues, Caboolture Hospital is contributing to efforts to improve delirium prevention through the multi-site study. Researchers hope the project will help improve recognition of delirium and strengthen partnerships between families and healthcare teams.
Featured image: Associate Professor Alison Craswell and Site Implementation Nurse Margaret Cahill (Photo credit: Metro North Health)
Despite attracting thousands of supportive public submissions, the proposed Moreton Motorsport Park in Beachmere continues to face organised opposition as the project moves through the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) assessment process, with both supporters and critics urging decision makers to consider their competing arguments.
The proposed $20 million Moreton Motorsport Park would be built on land off Bloesch Road between Caboolture and Beachmere, covering a development footprint of about 24.8 hectares. The application was lodged on 23 March 2026 and is being assessed through MID rather than the standard local development application process.
The public consultation period attracted almost 7,000 submissions after being extended by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie following a heated community meeting earlier this year. According to project proponent Corbet’s Group, about 80 per cent of submissions supported the proposal, reflecting what it describes as broad backing for the facility.
The planned precinct would include speedway and motocross tracks, driver training facilities, a BMX track, pitting areas, temporary grandstand seating, food and beverage outlets, parking and supporting infrastructure. Plans also include stormwater and flood management works, acoustic mounding and fencing.
Supporters Highlight Economic and Community Benefits
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Project proponents argued the motorsport park would provide more than a venue for racing events. Economic modelling prepared for the proposal estimates the facility could contribute around $15 million to the local economy each year, generate hundreds of construction jobs during development and support more than 40 ongoing positions once operational.
The proposal also includes driver training facilities that could be used by emergency services as well as members of the public undertaking defensive driving courses. The project team has consistently maintained that technical assessments covering noise, traffic, flooding, ecology and economic need have been undertaken to inform the design and reduce impacts on surrounding communities.
Supporters say the development would provide a dedicated venue for motorsport enthusiasts while creating new opportunities for local businesses through the economic activity forecast in the proposal.
Annual forecasts included in the proposal anticipate 16 speedway meetings and 29 motocross events, ranging from smaller competitions to larger events expected to attract crowds of up to 4,000 spectators.
Community Group Maintains Concerns
Despite the level of public support reported by the project team, community group No Moreton Motorsport Park says its focus has shifted from gathering submissions to advocating directly with decision makers.
The group argued that submissions from residents living closest to the proposed site should carry particular weight because they would experience the direct effects of the development.
Among its concerns are the adequacy of the project’s flood modelling, the assessment of potential noise impacts, groundwater protection measures and traffic modelling. The group says these issues should be addressed during the assessment process.
It also contends that the proposal could affect not only Beachmere but neighbouring communities including Ningi, Sandstone Point, Bribie Island, North Harbour, Burpengary East, Caboolture, and Morayfield.
Representatives from the group recently met with the Deputy Premier’s office and Moreton Bay officials to outline their concerns and argue that an alternative location should be considered for the project.
While supporters point to projected economic benefits, new recreational opportunities and emergency driver training facilities, opponents continue to question whether the site’s environmental, traffic and community impacts have been fully addressed.
With consultation complete, attention has shifted to the assessment process and the consideration of issues raised by both supporters and opponents.
For now, the future of the proposed motorsport precinct remains undecided, with both sides continuing to press their case as the assessment process moves forward.
Featured image credit: Facebook/Moreton Motorsport Park
A family of six has narrowly escaped an Upper Caboolture house fire that gutted their Thistle Street home late on Wednesday night, with investigators believing a fallen candle ignited synthetic grass at the rear of the property.
Emergency services received the call just before 10pm on 9 July and arrived to find the single-storey cul-de-sac home well alight. Firefighters brought the blaze under control around 10:15pm, but not before the roof had already collapsed. Paramedics assessed six people at the scene; a man in his 40s was taken to Caboolture Hospital with minor burns, while the remaining five declined further treatment.
Bo Livesley had been winding down for the night when he realised the back of the house was on fire. His first instinct, he said, was simply to account for everyone — his wife Katie and their three children. Once he was satisfied the family was out safely, he went back inside to retrieve mobile phones, and it was when he opened the sliding glass door that flames washed over him, causing the burns that later required hospital attention.
What the family lost in the blaze goes beyond the structural. Mr Livesley had stored the ashes of his late father inside the home, along with a racing car he had spent four years restoring — a project that had taken on particular meaning after his father passed away before the two could drive it together.
Neighbour Todd Strathearn was woken when the family’s eldest child knocked on his door. He described the father’s immediate concern not just for his family but for the garage, where he kept fuel for his racing vehicles — a detail that added an anxious edge to an already frightening night. Mr Strathearn put the mother and children up at his home while firefighters worked the scene, and said the community rallied around the displaced family in the hours that followed.
Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said he had initially mistaken the commotion for a domestic dispute before realising what was actually unfolding. He watched as all six occupants made it out of the building, one of them visibly covered in soot with singed hair.
A fire inspector attended the Thistle Street property the following morning to document the scene.
The incident serves as a pointed reminder about fire safety around synthetic grass. While modern, high-quality synthetic turf products are generally designed to be self-extinguishing and must meet flammability standards set by the Australian Building Codes Board, synthetic fibres can melt when exposed to hot objects or open flames, and burning artificial grass can release harmful fumes. Common ignition risks include sparks from a barbecue, stray embers, or unattended open flames — a candle, in this case. Fire safety authorities routinely advise against leaving any naked flame unattended, particularly near materials that can melt or ignite adjacent combustible surfaces.
A fire inspector was on-site Thursday morning. No cause has been formally confirmed at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a house fire and needs support, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services can connect residents with recovery resources.
A bamboo sound structure planned for Woodfordia and a First Nations fashion, music and digital art event on Bribie Island are giving Moreton Bay festivals two distinct local arts projects to watch.
At Woodford, Woodfordia is preparing The Sound Temple, a permanent bamboo structure planned for a hilltop site as part of the venue’s renewal.
The project has received $48,000 in Festivals Australia funding and is intended to become a year-round space for music, sound art and performance.
On Bribie Island, Bribie Island Nature Festival is preparing YARUNYUNG: The Next Wave, a First Nations arts event connected to culture, creativity and place.
The Bribie Island project has received $23,100 and will premiere at the 2026 Bribie Island Nature Festival.
Together, the two projects account for $71,100 in support for Moreton Bay festivals, with each event taking a different approach to how arts activity can be tied to local place.
Sound Temple Planned For Woodfordia
The Sound Temple is planned as a permanent bamboo structure at Woodfordia.
The structure is part of a broader renewal vision for the site and is being developed for music, sound art and performance beyond a single festival session.
Its planned hilltop location gives the Woodford project a fixed place within the Woodfordia site, rather than a temporary event format.
The project centres on a physical structure designed to support performance and sound-based arts across the year.
Yarunyung Brings Fashion, Music And Visual Art To Bribie Island
YARUNYUNG: The Next Wave will be held on Sunday, 11 October 2026, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at 156 First Avenue, Bongaree, on Bribie Island.
The event combines original wearable artworks, live music by Muses Trio and immersive visuals by Sean Healy.
Its creative direction is connected to the landscapes, stories and spirit of Yarun, also known as Bribie Island, bringing fashion, music and digital art into one performance.
The wearable fashion was developed through the Bribie Island Nature Festival, jarjums involved in the project and Elders on Yarun.
The garments have also been featured in fashion performances at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
Bribie Island Nature Festival Connects Culture And Landscape
Bribie Island Nature Festival includes First Nations arts and cultural experiences connected to the natural heritage of Yarun/Bribie Island and the Kabi Kabi and Joondoburri peoples.
The festival program includes guided cultural tours, sound and visual arts, workshops and community performances across the island.
For YARUNYUNG: The Next Wave, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from a volunteer-run bar. Attendees may bring nibblies, but BYO alcohol is not permitted.
The Woodfordia and Bribie Island projects sit within the latest Festivals Australia funding round, which includes more than 25 regional and remote festivals.
The Caboolture Snakes Junior Rugby League Club is mourning the sudden death of Kammy French-Marsh, a dedicated mother of six and a volunteer who served as the essential spirit of the local sporting community.
This tragedy has left the club’s players, families, and officials in a state of profound shock. The impact of her passing was felt immediately throughout the region, as she was a fixture at the club, known for balancing her own family commitments with a tireless dedication to the junior rugby league program.
To those who spent time at the grounds, she was rarely seen standing still. Whether she was managing a team, handling the busy work in the canteen, or ensuring the field was properly prepared for game day, she consistently provided her time without asking for anything in return.
Her involvement went far beyond her responsibilities as a team manager for her own children. She was a constant source of support for any player who needed an extra hand, often checking on the wellbeing of families across the club.
Friends and fellow volunteers noted that she was just as likely to be found cheering on the sidelines as she was managing the logistics of a match. Her presence meant that the club felt less like a sporting organisation and more like an extended family. She was frequently described as someone who brought genuine humour and warmth to the club house, often staying behind after long days to share a drink and a yarn with other parents and staff.
In the wake of this tragedy, the club has moved quickly to ensure her partner, Zack, and their six children are supported during this difficult transition. A fundraising campaign has been established to help the family manage their immediate financial needs and household expenses.
The club leadership stated that every dollar raised will go directly to the French-Marsh family, allowing them the space to grieve without the immediate pressure of financial strain.
The response from the wider community has been significant, with messages of support coming from former players and those who knew her from other community groups. Many have reflected on how her positivity managed to lift spirits even during difficult moments.
The club continues to emphasise that while financial donations are helpful, the simple act of sharing the fundraiser helps keep the focus on the legacy of kindness she left behind. For the members of the Caboolture Snakes, the goal now is to provide the same level of care to her family that she so freely gave to the community for years.
At Caboolture Hospital, family members and close friends are being brought more directly into the care of older patients through a national trial aimed at preventing delirium and recognising its warning signs sooner.
The hospital began implementing the Prevention and Early Delirium Identification Carer Toolkit, known as PREDICT, on 16 June across six medical wards.
The nurse-led program gives carers practical resources to identify changes in a patient’s thinking, awareness or behaviour and report those concerns to healthcare staff.
Delirium can begin suddenly and may cause confusion, distress or difficulty recognising familiar people. Although it can appear similar to dementia, it is a separate condition and may be missed when subtle changes are attributed to another cause.
Hospital staff may also have limited knowledge of how a patient usually thinks or behaves. Family members, friends and other unpaid carers can provide that context because they are familiar with the person’s normal level of functioning.
How Caboolture Hospital Is Using PREDICT
PREDICT includes educational resources and checklists available through paper, web-based and smartphone formats.
An app allows carers to access the toolkit while on the move, while an online chatbot provides information about possible signs of delirium, prevention measures and ways to respond when symptoms develop.
The resources are intended to help carers communicate changes to nurses and other clinicians rather than diagnose the condition themselves.
Associate Professor Alison Craswell, a University of the Sunshine Coast academic and Visiting Senior Nurse Research Fellow at Caboolture Hospital, has described carers’ knowledge of their loved ones as an important part of early recognition.
Staff education and training have formed part of the implementation across the six participating wards.
The toolkit was developed through a Southern Cross University-led project involving the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of Canberra.
Caboolture and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital represent Metro North Health in the national trial. The study is already underway through Northern NSW Health and Canberra Health Services, while Gold Coast Health is expected to commence later.
Researchers are evaluating the toolkit’s effectiveness, implementation and cost-benefit through a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial.
The study will examine carer and staff knowledge of delirium, stress experienced by carers and health service outcomes including delirium incidence, hospital length of stay and readmissions.
PREDICT was developed following a literature review, a co-designed consultation process and a pilot study. Older people, carers, healthcare workers and consumer representatives were involved in shaping the research and reviewing information prepared for participants.
Support Beyond The Hospital Stay
The information provided through PREDICT can also be used after an older patient returns home.
Carers may continue watching for sudden changes in thinking or behaviour and seek support from a GP or another healthcare provider when concerns arise. Earlier recognition may help prevent avoidable hospital admissions, although the national trial is still assessing the toolkit’s outcomes.
The Common Good contributed $30,000 towards the National Health and Medical Research Council partnership grant supporting the research.
Hospital leaders hope the trial will build awareness of delirium and encourage healthcare workers to respond when carers report changes in an older patient’s usual behaviour or thinking.
