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Another 22 Homesites Coming to Lilywood as Waraba Takes Shape

Another 22 homesites are about to be released at Lilywood Landings, adding to the first stages of a new city expected to reshape this part of Moreton Bay over the next four decades.

The lots form the first release within a new section of Lilywood Landings known as River Bend and range from 294sqm to 463sqm, with prices starting at $495,000. Developer Lennium Group plans to release them from 9am on 29 August 2026.

While the release represents a relatively small addition to the local housing market, it is part of a much larger development taking shape across what was formerly known as the Caboolture West growth area.

Lilywood is the first suburb to emerge within Waraba, which was declared a Priority Development Area in August 2024 and covers about 2,900 hectares between existing and emerging communities to the east, the D’Aguilar Highway to the north, Caboolture River Road to the south and the low hills along Old North Road to the west.

Current Economic Development Queensland planning envisages Waraba developing over approximately 40 years to accommodate about 25,000 homes and 65,000 residents, as well as approximately 17,000 jobs across employment and activity centres.

The scale of the project means the progress of individual neighbourhoods such as Lilywood is tied closely to the much broader question of how housing growth will be matched by roads, schools, water, sewerage and other community infrastructure.

Earlier government planning for the Caboolture West growth area indicated a community of this scale could require up to nine new primary schools and four high schools, as well as health, emergency and other community facilities.

Some of the infrastructure needed to support Waraba’s early growth is already under way or funded.

An initial $38.5 million water and wastewater infrastructure program was announced in 2024 to enable development of the first 2,500 homes at Lilywood. The Queensland Government subsequently committed $71 million towards upgrading Caboolture River Road West between Grant Road and Morayfield Road, including widening the road to two traffic lanes in each direction and providing cycling and pedestrian paths on both sides.

Waraba has since been included in the Australian and Queensland governments’ $2.4 billion Infrastructure Activation Fund. Economic Development Queensland says infrastructure delivered through the program is expected to support approximately 16,845 new homes within the Waraba PDA by mid-2034, including 6,738 supporting first-home buyers.

Against that broader backdrop, Lilywood Landings continues to expand.

The River Bend section is planned near future river parklands and will eventually connect with the walking and cycling network proposed for Lilywood Landings. Lennium Group says the development is planned to include around 30 kilometres of walking and cycling paths, while green spaces around the river are intended to retain and enhance habitat for local wildlife.

Lennium Group Development Director Ian Worthington said River Bend was intended to broaden the range of homesites available as Lilywood Landings developed.

“As Lilywood Landings grows, we want to continue broadening the choice available to buyers and creating distinct neighbourhoods that offer their own character and appeal.”

River Bend follows other early developments at Lilywood Landings, including the establishment of Waraba’s first display village.

The first River Bend release comprises 22 homesites and is scheduled to begin at 9am on 29 August 2026.

Published Date 26-August-2026

Caboolture Locals Eye a Show Holiday for Bayside and Museum Fun

The show holiday in Caboolture will give families a handy long weekend on Monday, 9 August 2027. Moreton Bay Council has adopted the date as the region’s Show Holiday, and that means an extra day for residents and workers to slow down and enjoy the area.

Caboolture already has a strong place in the region’s visitor story. Queensland Tourism describes Caboolture as just under one hour from Brisbane and as a gateway to mountain scenery and charming country villages. That makes the show holiday in Caboolture a good fit for people who want a break without a long trip.

Centenary Lakes Park in Caboolture
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Bayside air within reach

For many locals, Moreton Bay Marine Park will be an easy choice for the day. The park stretches across water, islands, wetlands and beaches. It also offers boating, fishing, sailing, snorkelling and bushwalking.

Moreton Marine Bay Park
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That mix gives families plenty of room to plan their own day. Some may head out early and enjoy the coast. Others may stay close to home and keep things simple. Either way, the show holiday in Caboolture creates a chance to enjoy the region without much fuss.

Caboolture’s location also puts Bribie Island and the wider Moreton Bay area within easy reach. That helps make the long weekend feel useful rather than rushed.

History close to home

If the weather turns, the Abbey Museum offers another local option. The museum holds around 4,500 objects and spans more than a million years of human history. It also welcomes more than 10,000 students each year.

That gives the museum real value for families looking for an indoor outing. It offers school holiday programs, tours and a café, which makes it a practical stop during the show holiday in Caboolture.

Caboolture also has the Caboolture Historical Village, which gives visitors another way to spend the day close to home. Together, these attractions show why the area works well for a local break.

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Spending locally, staying nearby

Council wants the holiday to encourage people to support local cafes, shops and attractions. That often happens when families choose to holiday close to home. They still spend money. They still explore. And they often discover places they have meant to visit for ages.

For Caboolture and surrounding suburbs, that makes the show holiday in Caboolture a useful one. It brings a break from routine while keeping the focus on local experiences.

The message is simple. Stay local, look around and make the most of what is already here.

Published 11-August-2026

Cassia Townhomes Move Into Construction Stage In Caboolture

Construction has begun on Cassia, a 31-townhome development at 27 Cassowary Court, Caboolture.

The project is about 60 per cent sold, according to the release from the developer, with interest coming from first home buyers, local upgraders and investors.

Site set for 31 homes

Cassia is being built on an 8,000sqm site and will include 25 three-bedroom townhomes and six four-bedroom townhomes. The project is being delivered by Niche and Urbanluxe Projects, with Realm Projects managing sales.

Niche director Nicholas Wieczorek said the development was designed as an alternative to a traditional house on a larger block.

Design and layout

The project was designed by Pacifik Design Studio. Plans include contemporary facades, landscaped streets, open-plan living areas, private patios and secure garages.

The release also said perimeter landscaping and tree planting are planned for the site.

Buyer interest and grant eligibility

Realm Projects director Shane Foley said interest had come from a mix of buyers, including first home buyers, local upgraders and investors.

The homes are priced from $749,000, and eligible buyers may be able to access the Queensland Government’s $30,000 First Home Owner Grant.

Another addition to Caboolture’s housing stock

Caboolture has seen continued residential growth in recent years, with the suburb attracting buyers looking for access to shops, schools, transport, health services and rail.

Once complete, the Cassia development will add 31 new homes to the local housing supply.

Published 5-August-2026

Record-Breaking Caboolture Local Calab Law Set for Commonwealth Games Glory

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Former Caboolture resident Calab Law, who made history as the first Australian teenager to qualify for a world semi-final, is now taking his record-breaking speed to the track for his debut at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

A Hometown Hero Goes Global

The 22-year-old runner has deep roots in the community as a former student at Morayfield State High School. Now representing the Mayne Harriers club, the proud Wakka Wakka man from southern Queensland is no stranger to top-level competition.

He is scheduled to race in the men’s 200-metre sprint and the 4×100-metre relay when the main track events begin. His journey from a local high school student to an international athlete has made him a genuine source of pride for the region.

Breaking Records on the Track

Law first caught the world’s attention a few years ago with a performance that rewrote the record books. In 2022, at just 18 years of age, he became the first Australian teenager to qualify for a World Championship or Olympic semi-final. Racing in Oregon, he ran a fast personal best of 20.50 seconds to secure his spot. A month later, he claimed a bronze medal at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships in Colombia, lowering his time even further to 20.42 seconds.

He kept that momentum alive the following year by taking home gold medals in both the 100-metre and 200-metre events at the Pacific Games in Honiara. By 2024, he won the Australian Athletics Championships title in the 200-metre race and earned a spot at the Paris Olympics, while also receiving a Tier 2 Scholarship in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame program.

Smashing National Relay Times

The young athlete continues to push his limits and lower his race times. At the 2025 Sydney Track Classic, he helped his relay squad break the Australian men’s 4×100-metre national record with a lightning-fast time of 37.87 seconds. He also set a personal best in the 100-metre sprint in Perth with a time of 10.17 seconds.

Earlier this year, he set a new personal best of 20.21 seconds in the 200-metre event during the Australian Championships in Sydney. These impressive runs led him to the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Botswana, where he and his team successfully qualified for the 2027 World Championships in the mixed 4×100-metre relay.

Tuning In to the Action

Local fans wanting to cheer on their hometown star can watch the events live on Australian Eastern Standard Time. The men’s 200-metre first round takes place on Wednesday, July 29. If he advances, the semi-finals will run on Thursday, July 30, with the final scheduled for Friday, July 31. The main 4×100-metre relay final will then wrap up his schedule on Saturday, August 1.

Published Date 22-July-2026

Caboolture woman wins $150,000 Instant Scratch-Its prize with Morayfield ticket

A Caboolture woman has scratched her way to a $150,000 top prize on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought in Morayfield.

The winning $10 Crosswords Connect Instant Scratch-Its ticket was purchased from Nextra Morayfield Village News, Shop 5, Morayfield Shopping Centre, 171 Morayfield Road, Morayfield.

The local winner said she was still coming to terms with the result when the prize was confirmed.

“It’s so exciting. I’m still in shock,” she said.

“I couldn’t tell if I was reading it right. I was checking it and double checking it and quadruple checking it.”

Crossword ticket becomes major win

The Caboolture woman said she had been playing Instant Scratch-Its tickets for a little while, with the crossword-style games becoming her regular choice.

“I’ve been playing Instant Scratch-Its tickets for a little while now. It’s a little ritual I have, and I usually always choose the Crosswords games,” she said.

“I’ve never won something like this ever. I think the most I’ve won is about $150.”

Land and holiday plans

With the six-figure prize now coming her way, the winner said she was already thinking about how she might use the money.

“I’d really like to buy some land,” she said.

She also has a holiday coming up and said the prize would allow her to spend a little more while away.

“I also have a holiday coming up so I’ll be able to splurge a little more while I’m there,” she said.

For the Caboolture winner, the surprise came from a crossword ticket bought in Morayfield — one she said she checked several times before believing the result.

Published 21-July-2026

Bribie Island Flight Path Proposal Centres On Northern Communities

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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.

Caboolture marked within proposed aircraft flight paths — *Photo Credit: Airservices Australia*

Bribie Island Flight Path Awaits Assessment

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.

Aircraft travelling over the Bribie Island coastline — *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.

Bribie Island flight path — *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.

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.

Feedback on the Package 3 reports remains open until 23 August 2026.

Published 15-July-2026

Caboolture Rugby Community Launched Fundraiser for Beloved Mother and Volunteer Kammy French-Marsh

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.

Published Date 07-July-2026

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Caboolture Joins National Study On Earlier Delirium Detection

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.

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National Trial Examines Hospital Outcomes

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.

Published 9-July-2026

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National Award Highlights Morayfield’s Role in Moreton Bay Housing Program

A housing project planned for Oakey Flat Road in Morayfield has helped earn the City of Moreton Bay national recognition for its work to improve access to social and affordable housing.

Council recently won the Affordable Housing category at the National Awards for Local Government, with judges recognising its Community Leasing for Social and Affordable Housing Project. The program allows community housing providers and specialist homelessness services to use council-owned land through low-cost, long-term leases to build homes for people facing housing insecurity.

Oakey Flat Road Development Forms Part of the Award-Winning Program

One of the key projects under the initiative is the Oakey Flat Road development in Morayfield, which is being delivered through a partnership between the City of Moreton Bay and Coast2Bay Housing.

The project will provide 14 new social and affordable homes for people who need secure housing. The council is supplying the land under a long-term lease arrangement, allowing the community housing provider to develop the site while keeping costs lower than would normally be possible. The approach is designed to increase the supply of affordable housing without the council becoming the housing provider itself.

Construction has started on the Morayfield development, which is one of several housing projects included in the council’s broader housing and homelessness strategy.

Partnerships Help Increase Affordable Housing Supply

The award recognises more than a single development. It acknowledges a wider approach that brings together local government, community housing organisations and homelessness services to deliver practical housing solutions.

Alongside Coast2Bay Housing, the council has also partnered with Bric Housing on another community housing project in Caboolture. Together, the Morayfield and Caboolture developments are expected to provide accommodation for up to 46 people once completed.

The council has also supported eligible community housing developments by waiving development fees and infrastructure charges. According to the media release, more than $2.28 million in fees has already been waived, including support for an 82-home social and affordable housing development in Redcliffe that welcomed its first residents last year.

National Award Highlights Local Housing Efforts

Mayor Peter Flannery said the award recognised the importance of increasing community housing to improve outcomes for people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. He stated that the council would continue working with housing providers, frontline services, community organisations and other levels of government to support more housing opportunities across the region.

Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, said the National Awards for Local Government celebrate councils that deliver innovative projects benefiting their communities.

The Community Leasing for Social and Affordable Housing Project supports the City of Moreton Bay’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, which focuses on increasing access to safe and secure housing through coordinated partnerships. As work continues at Oakey Flat Road, the Morayfield development stands as one example of how those partnerships are being put into action.

Published 1-July-2026
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New CCTV Camera with Licence Plate Recognition Installed in Burpengary East

A permanent CCTV camera equipped with licence plate recognition technology has been installed at the intersection of Uhlmann Road and Buckley Road in Burpengary East, adding a new layer of surveillance to one of the Moreton Bay region’s key arterial road corridors.

The camera joins the City of Moreton Bay’s expanding public safety camera network, which operates in partnership with Queensland Police to support crime detection, investigation and deterrence across the region. The Uhlmann and Buckley Road intersection was chosen for its position on a major transport corridor, giving the camera high-level coverage of consistent traffic flow through the area.

For Burpengary East residents, the installation addresses a location that sees significant through-traffic connecting the suburb to surrounding areas. Arterial intersections of this type are among the most practical locations for public safety cameras, capturing movement across a broad footprint rather than a single street.

Licence plate recognition adds investigative capability

Like many of the City of Moreton Bay’s newer CCTV installations, the Burpengary East camera incorporates Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. LPR systems automatically read and record vehicle registration plates as they pass through a monitored location, building a searchable record that Queensland Police can access when investigating offences.

The technology has become an increasingly important tool in vehicle crime investigation. It assists police in locating stolen vehicles, tracking suspect vehicles linked to incidents and building timelines for criminal investigations. Cameras with LPR capability add a layer of investigative utility that goes beyond passive footage review, giving police the ability to query specific plates across the network and cross-reference movements with incident data.

The visible presence of CCTV cameras also serves a deterrence function, signalling to those who might commit offences in public spaces that the area is monitored and that evidence of their activity is likely to be captured.

How the network operates and what it covers

The City of Moreton Bay’s public safety camera network runs under strict privacy requirements. Cameras are directed at public spaces rather than private property, access to footage is restricted to authorised personnel, and recordings are held for 45 days before being automatically overwritten unless flagged for an active investigation. Queensland Police can formally request footage to support their work.

The Burpengary East installation is part of a broader programme of camera network expansion across the Moreton Bay region, reflecting the growth in population and road use that has accompanied rapid residential development in suburbs including Burpengary East, Narangba and Morayfield over recent years.

Where to find more information

Residents who witness a crime or need immediate police assistance should always call 000. For non-urgent police matters, Policelink is available on 131 444, and can take reports and direct calls to the appropriate local response.

Further information on the City of Moreton Bay’s public safety camera programme is available here.

Published 29-June-2026

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