Category Archives: Politics and Council

American professor digs Moreton Bay turf

It seems the grass is greener in Moreton Bay – and it’s attracting attention from international turf experts.
Leading United States turf researcher Professor Al Turgeon visited some of the region’s sports fields and parks recently as part of a turf research tour hosted by the University of Queensland and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
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Council moves to align dog rego fees

Uniform registration fees will soon apply for the 50,000 dogs registered across the Moreton Bay region.
Under Moreton Bay Regional Council’s new register of fees and charges it will cost $74 a year to reregister entire male and female dogs and $24 to reregister desexed dogs.
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Moreton Bay Regional Council swearing in

A new page in history was marked on April 3, when the newly formed Moreton Bay Regional Council had its councillors and mayor sworn in at a ceremony at North Lakes Community Centre. Moreton Bay Regional Council is the third largest local government authority in Australia. Our inaugural elected Moreton Bay Regional Council Back row […]

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Council begins search for CEO

Moreton Bay Regional Council has started its search for a permanent chief executive officer (CEO). Mayor Allan Sutherland said Council is hoping to appoint a CEO as soon as possible to guide the organisation smoothly through its current critical transition period. “The prompt appointment of a CEO will also help Council ensure stability for staff […]

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Dickson News: Peter Dutton

From your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON Australian Defence Medal On Friday 18 April I had the pleasure of joining Squadron Leader Iain White in presenting seven local recipients with the Australian Defence Medal (ADM).  The ADM has been established to recognize serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) Regular and Reserve personnel who […]

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Linda’s “Vine” Lines: State Member for Kurwongbah

May is festival time for Dayboro and I am looking forward again to celebrating Dayboro Day with you on Sunday 25th May.  I’m also looking forward to joining members of the Dayboro Ladies Bowls Club on 12th May.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums – I hope you enjoy your special day.  BUY SMART […]

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Councillor’s Column

by Cr Bob Millar, Div 11, Moreton Bay Regional Council THE DRAINS ARE GOING, GOING, GOING!!! After many years of dodging them and sometimes unsuccessfully, residents and visitors to Dayboro will soon be able to farewell the deep roadside drains of Williams and Bradley Streets. At the moment everyone is dodging barricades in Williams Street […]

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Vote 1 JOHN McNAUGHT For Mayor

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john_mcnaught.jpgWHO IS JOHN MCNAUGHT?  

John McNaught is currently the Division 2 Shire Councillor with Caboolture Shire Council.  He has held this full-time position as an elected representative for 10 years.  In 2000, he unsuccessfully contested the Mayoral position for Caboolture Shire Council and in hindsight, this was meant to be.
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SUTHERLAND OFFERS ENERGY AND EXPERIENCE

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allan_sutherland.jpgRedcliffe Mayor and candidate for the top job in the new Moreton Bay Regional Council, Cr Allan Sutherland, says he would bring a blend of energy and experience to the position.
The 51-year-old fitness devotee is chair of the Local Transition Committee, which is charged with overseeing a range of issues associated with merging the Redcliffe, Pine Rivers and Caboolture Shire Councils.
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CHARGES TO APPLY UNTIL JUNE 30 2008

Moreton Bay Regional Council will operate separate fees and charges for each former Council area through to June 30, 2008.
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