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Dolphins Vs Bulldogs: Isaako Hat-Trick Sparks 44-12 Suncorp Stadium Blowout

The Dolphins looked shaky early at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night. By full-time, they were running downhill and putting on a show.

Jamayne Isaako bagged a hat-trick, Kodi Nikorima returned with spark, and Jeremy Marshall-King marked his comeback with a try as the Dolphins stormed past the Bulldogs 44-12 in Round 10 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

For a side that entered the clash riding momentum from last week’s win over Melbourne, this felt like another important step forward. Kristian Woolf’s men were clunky for stretches, but once their spine clicked into rhythm, Canterbury simply could not contain them.

The Bulldogs arrived desperate to steady their own season and briefly looked the sharper side. They controlled territory early, won the ruck battle and jumped to an 8-0 lead through Jaeman Salmon and a Stephen Crichton penalty goal.

At that point, the Dolphins were inviting pressure.

Thomas Flegler gave away penalties, handling errors hurt field position, and Canterbury repeatedly marched into attacking territory. But the Bulldogs failed to fully cash in, and the Dolphins only needed one clean strike to drag themselves back into the contest.

That moment came through Isaako.

The winger exploded down the sideline in the 21st minute after one of the Dolphins’ rare entries into Bulldogs territory. It was a reminder of the finishing power the Dolphins still possess when their backline gets quick ball.

Even after Stephen Crichton restored Canterbury’s buffer with a try midway through the half, the game was beginning to tilt.

The Middle Finally Started Winning

The Dolphins’ pack slowly ground its way back into the contest through the final 15 minutes of the first half.

Kodi Nikorima’s return after suspension immediately gave the attack more shape and tempo around the ruck, while Isaiya Katoa’s kicking game started pinning Canterbury in awkward spots.

Then Jacob Preston handed the Dolphins the opening they needed.

The Bulldogs forward was sent to the sin bin for a late tackle on Katoa in the 37th minute, and the Dolphins pounced almost immediately.

Selwyn Cobbo crossed first after Isaako turned a Bulldogs mistake into points, before Isaako grabbed his second try on the stroke of halftime after a slick cut-out ball from Nikorima.

Suddenly, despite being second-best for long stretches, the Dolphins headed into the sheds leading 14-12.

Katoa and Nikorima Took Control

The second half was played almost entirely on the Dolphins’ terms.

Katoa looked increasingly comfortable steering the side around the park, while Nikorima’s running game kept exposing tired Bulldogs defenders through the middle third.

Isaako completed his hat-trick five minutes after the restart, brushing through scrambling defenders after Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow helped create the overlap.

Then came another important moment for the Dolphins season.

Jeremy Marshall-King, making his first appearance of 2026 after recovering from the knee injury he suffered during pre-season, darted over from dummy-half after sustained pressure on the Bulldogs line.

His return noticeably sharpened the Dolphins around the ruck. The service was quicker, the middle attack tightened up, and suddenly the side looked far more balanced.

The Bulldogs could not slow it down.

Isaako soon turned provider, throwing a brilliant pass inside for Jack Bostock after threatening to score himself near the corner.

Moments later, Katoa produced one of the plays of the night. The young half froze defenders with a double-pump pass before sending Nikorima straight through untouched.

For Dolphins supporters, it was the clearest glimpse yet this season of how dangerous the side can look with its preferred spine finally back together.

Cobbo Finished It Off in Style

Cobbo’s second try late in the game summed up the Dolphins’ night after halftime.

The Bulldogs were tiring, the Dolphins were full of confidence, and Cobbo simply powered through Connor Tracey before sprinting away down the touchline.

By full-time, the Dolphins had piled on 30 unanswered second-half points while completely shutting Canterbury out after the break.

The final scoreline looked emphatic because it was.

After an error-riddled opening quarter, the Dolphins eventually played with speed, patience and control. The return of Marshall-King and Nikorima clearly lifted the side, while Isaako delivered one of his sharpest performances of the year.

And at Suncorp Stadium, in front of a crowd that sensed the momentum swing before the scoreboard fully reflected it, the Dolphins finally looked like a side beginning to find its attacking identity again.

Published 7-May-2026

Redcliffe And Kippa-Ring Passengers Adjust To Reduced Train Timetable

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Passengers travelling from Redcliffe and Kippa-Ring are having to rethink weekday train trips as the Redcliffe Peninsula line runs to a reduced timetable, with fewer services across the day and crowding expected on some trains.

Kippa-Ring Trips Affected By Redcliffe Peninsula Line Changes

Train passengers in the Redcliffe and Kippa-Ring area are being advised to check their journeys before heading to the station, as Queensland Rail continues running a reduced weekday timetable across South East Queensland.

The Redcliffe Peninsula line is among the affected services. Under the altered schedule, trains are operating less often than usual, with the weekday timetable now running in a pattern similar to a Saturday service. Extra services have been added during the morning and afternoon peaks, but passengers are still being told to allow more time.

The reduced timetable began on Tuesday, 5 May, and remains in place until further notice. It has been introduced due to protected industrial action.

Across the wider network, 273 weekday train services have been removed from the timetable.

Redcliffe Peninsula line — *Photo Credit: Translink/Facebook*

Fewer Services During The Weekday Rush

For Redcliffe-area passengers using the Kippa-Ring end of the line, the main change is service frequency. During peak travel periods, Redcliffe Peninsula line trains are running every 15 minutes. Outside peak periods, most trains are operating about every 30 minutes.

That means passengers who usually time their trip around frequent weekday services may need to plan more carefully, particularly when travelling during busy morning and afternoon periods.

Some trains are also running as three-car services until further notice. Queensland Rail has advised passengers to allow extra travel time and consider taking an earlier or later train where possible, as services are expected to be more crowded than usual.

Redcliffe Passengers Urged To Recheck Timetables

Passengers are being directed to the TransLink journey planner before travelling. The journey planner has been updated until Friday, 8 May, with the latest timetable information.

The advice applies to affected services across South East Queensland, including the Redcliffe Peninsula line. For Kippa-Ring and Redcliffe commuters, checking before leaving home may help avoid missed connections, longer waits or unexpectedly crowded services.

No end date has been confirmed for the reduced timetable. The altered schedule remains in place until further notice, with further changes possible if network conditions shift.

Published 7-May-2026

Life-Saving Cancer Imaging Now Available Locally for Redcliffe Patients

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Redcliffe residents facing cancer now have access to life-saving PET-CT medical imaging right in their own neighbourhood through a new specialised clinic at the Altiva health hub.

The local service recently started operating at Qscan Redcliffe on Silvyn Street, marking the first time this level of diagnostic technology has been available in the immediate area.

Previously, patients had to travel to North Lakes or make the long trip into Brisbane city to reach the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for similar scans. Because these scans are a regular part of cancer treatment and monitoring, the ability to stay local removes a significant amount of stress and travel time for families during a difficult period.

Bridging the Gap in Local Healthcare

The new clinic sits within a thirty-million-dollar medical precinct located very close to the Redcliffe Hospital. While the public hospital provides many services, it does not currently have its own PET-CT facility, making this private addition a vital resource for the community.

Kerri-Anne Dooley, the State Member for Redcliffe, noted that the arrival of the service is a major win for the City of Moreton Bay because it brings essential healthcare much closer to the homes of local people. This development is part of a larger plan to turn the site into a complete cancer care centre, with radiation oncology services from GenesisCare expected to join the hub soon.

Advanced Technology for Better Outcomes

A PET-CT scan is a highly detailed medical test that combines two different types of images to give doctors a clear picture of what is happening inside the body. The PET part of the scan looks at how cells are functioning and using energy, while the CT part provides a detailed map of the body’s structure.

By putting these two images together, specialists can find diseases at a cellular level, see how far a cancer has spread, and check if treatments are working. Outside of cancer care, these scans are also used by doctors to investigate complex infections or inflammation that might not show up on a standard X-ray or ultrasound.

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Planning for a Growing Community

The need for more medical services in the region is high, as the population of Moreton Bay is expected to grow to seven hundred thousand people by the year 2041. With more than thirty-five thousand people in Queensland diagnosed with cancer every year, the demand for high-tech imaging continues to rise.

To help manage the costs for local families, many of these scans at the Redcliffe clinic will be bulk billed for patients who meet Medicare requirements. This helps ensure that advanced healthcare is not just physically close, but also more affordable for those who need it most.

Published Date 06-May-2026

Redcliffe Set to Host Mal Meninga Cup Grand Final This Weekend

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Kayo Stadium at Redcliffe will host the 2026 Mal Meninga Cup grand final, with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls taking on the Townsville Blackhawks in a 2.05pm kickoff that will showcase some of Queensland’s most exciting Under-19 pathway talent.

The decider brings two of the competition’s form sides to one of Queensland’s most passionate rugby league venues, with the 10,000-capacity stadium expected to draw a strong crowd from across the Redcliffe Peninsula and the broader Moreton Bay region. Kayo Stadium has been a regular host of Queensland Cup grand finals and major pathway fixtures, and Saturday’s final continues that tradition.

The Blackhawks earned their place in the decider with a hard-fought 20-18 win over the Redcliffe Dolphins at the same venue in the week prior, a result that stung the home side but showed the quality of the competition at this level.

Redcliffe pushed hard throughout, with Adam McSherry crossing for a try and landing all three of his conversions to keep the Dolphins in contention, but Townsville’s Archie Mesritz delivered a double and Taj Lateo sealed the win with a late try from five-eighth that proved the difference.

A stadium that knows how to deliver a grand final

Kayo Stadium, formally known as Dolphin Oval when it first opened in 1979, has hosted Queensland Cup grand finals in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2019, 2021 and 2022, as well as NRL games and NRLW matches in recent seasons. Significant upgrades between 2016 and 2020 brought the venue to NRL standard, with new grandstands on the western, eastern and northern ends lifting total capacity to approximately 10,000.

Kayo Stadium to host Mal Maninga Cup — Photo Credit: Kayo Stadium/Facebook

Broadcast-quality light towers installed in 2023 now make the stadium one of the most capable boutique rugby league venues in Australia, able to host night games, carnivals and major events to the same standard as metropolitan venues.

Saturday’s 2.05pm kickoff puts the final in the early afternoon window, giving families and footy fans across the Moreton Bay region a clear run to the ground after a morning at the beach.

What brought the two sides to this point

Wynnum Manly claimed their semi-final berth with a hard-fought 22-14 win over the Tweed Seagulls. Winger Bond Bradley spearheaded the attack with a clinical hat-trick for the Bayside outfit. Harrison Bath crossed for another, while Payton Gifford and Bailen Noy shared the goal-kicking duties, slotting three conversions between them to secure the result.

Townsville’s path was tighter. The Blackhawks beat Redcliffe 20-18 in the elimination semi, with Mesritz’ double and tries to Ashyr Kelso, Reweti Ngarimu and Lateo enough to hold off a Dolphins side that competed fiercely at home. The narrow margin underlines how closely matched the competition has been across the season and sets up a grand final that could go either way.

How to watch

Saturday’s Mal Meninga Cup grand final kicks off at 2.05pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on 9 May 2026. Full grand final action streams live on Qplus, presented by National Storage, at qplus.tv.

Published 6-May-2026

Turtle Day Returns to Redcliffe With Expo and Outdoor Movie Night

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Redcliffe’s annual Turtle Day is back this May, bringing a full day of conservation, education and family-friendly events to the peninsula.

Locals are being encouraged to head to Queens Beach North at Scarborough on Saturday, May 9, where a Turtle Awareness Expo will run from 10am to 2pm.

A beach with a story to tell

The site carries real significance. In 2010, hatchling turtles at this stretch of beach became disoriented by nearby lighting and headed inland instead of toward the ocean — an incident that continues to shape local conservation efforts.

Now in its fourth year, the expo focuses on protecting turtle habitats and raising awareness about the challenges marine life faces along the coast.

Learning, speakers and community focus

The free event will feature educational displays, information stands and guest speakers, including marine expert Associate Professor Daryl McPhee, who will speak about local turtle habitats and conservation.

Proceedings will begin with a Welcome to Country, followed by an official opening from Moreton Bay City Council’s Environmental Lead, Councillor Cath Tonks.

Organisers say the aim is to make the event accessible and engaging for all ages, with prize giveaways and hands-on opportunities to learn more about the local environment.

Movie night to close out the day

The focus shifts to the Redcliffe waterfront in the evening, with families invited to settle in at the Redcliffe Amphitheatre beside Settlement Cove for an outdoor movie night.

Attendees can arrive from 5pm, with a screening of The Adventures of Sam the Turtle starting around 5.30pm and running for approximately 90 minutes.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own snacks and enjoy a relaxed evening by the water.

A day built around conservation and connection

With a mix of education and entertainment, organisers are hoping the event continues to build community awareness while offering a simple way for families to connect with local conservation efforts.

Published 5-May-2026

Redcliffe Red Dragons Paddle to National Glory at Lake Kawana

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The Redcliffe Red Dragons turned their season’s training into national success, bringing home two Australian championship titles and a complete set of medals after a standout showing at Lake Kawana, where crews from across Australia gathered for the national dragon boat championships.

The achievement came at the 2026 Australian Dragon Boat Championships, held at Lake Kawana on the Sunshine Coast from 18 to 23 April, where the Redcliffe club fielded 29 paddlers across Senior A, Senior B and Senior C divisions.

By the end of the competition, the club had collected gold, silver and bronze medals while placing multiple crews in finals against Australian crews and an overseas invitational crew.

Senior B Women Claim Two National Crowns

Leading the charge was the Redcliffe Red Dragons Senior B Women’s 10s crew, which continued the strong form it had shown earlier in the season. The crew secured Australian championship honours in the 500-metre event after finishing as the highest-placed Australian team in a race that included an invitational crew from New Zealand.

The paddlers then backed up that performance by winning the 2-kilometre event outright, earning a second national title and adding a gold medal to the club’s growing tally. Their results gave Redcliffe one of its strongest national campaigns.

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Medal Success Extends Beyond One Crew

The club’s success was not limited to a single division.

Redcliffe’s Senior A Mixed 10s crew added a bronze medal in the 200-metre event, while several other crews advanced deep into competition against national fields.

Across the three days of senior racing, almost every Redcliffe crew progressed to finals or came within striking distance of qualification. Two crews narrowly missed finals by margins of just 0.04 seconds and 0.65 seconds, illustrating how competitive the championships were and how close the club came to adding further finals appearances.

The Senior A Open 10s crew also delivered a strong campaign, reaching semi-finals in the 200-metre event and recording a fifth-place finish in the 500 metres.

Pink Snapdragons Make Their Nationals Debut Count

There was further cause for celebration within the wider Redcliffe dragon boating community through the efforts of the Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club.

Competing at the national level for the first time, the Pink Snapdragons reached the finals in both the 200-metre and 500-metre events against a field of 12 crews.

The club finished fourth in the 200 metres and sixth in the 500 metres, producing a memorable debut on the national stage. Their performances added another layer to an already successful championships campaign for the broader Redcliffe dragon boating community.

Local Waters Help Shape National Success

Based at Talobilla Park in Kippa-Ring, the Redcliffe Red Dragons train throughout the year on the Newport canals and Moreton Bay.

Club registrar, coach and paddler Iciar Argus credited the season’s preparation and commitment from paddlers, coaches and support crews for the results achieved at Lake Kawana. Club representatives noted that the performances reflected the effort invested throughout the season and provided strong momentum heading into future state and national competitions.

Founded in 2005, the club has grown to more than 95 members and says it welcomes new paddlers interested in the sport. The club says dragon boating is one of Australia’s fastest-growing water sports and welcomes newcomers interested in learning the sport and becoming part of a team environment.

Published 5-May-2026

‘Redcliffe Deserves Better’: Community Launches Call for Cleaner, Safer Public Spaces

A community petition calling on local and state authorities to address safety and cleanliness concerns across Redcliffe’s public spaces has attracted hundreds of signatures since being posted on Change.org.

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The petition, titled Redcliffe Deserves Better, is directed at the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland Police Service, and the state’s Minister for Housing, Kerri-Anne Dooley. It asks decision-makers to take action to restore what signatories describe as the safety, cleanliness, and accessibility of public areas including the foreshore, parks, showgrounds, and surrounding grassed spaces.

What the Petition Says

The petition identifies a range of conditions residents say they are encountering in these spaces, including accumulated rubbish, food waste and debris, broken glass, drug paraphernalia and syringes, abandoned trolleys and belongings, and long-term occupation of parking areas and public spaces.

It also cites reports of verbal aggression and anti-social behaviour, stating these issues are reducing safe access to parks and beaches, creating health and safety risks particularly for children, and negatively affecting local businesses and tourism.

The petition acknowledges that homelessness is a complex issue requiring “compassionate, long-term solutions,” but argues that public spaces must remain “safe, clean, and accessible for everyone.”

Redcliffe Deserves Better — Photo credit: Change.org/Lauren Porter

Signatories have left comments on the petition page. One resident, Bob, wrote: “People experiencing homelessness need support, dignity, and real pathways forward. The community also needs safe, clean, and accessible public spaces. Right now, neither is being achieved.”

Another resident, Mary, wrote that residents “cannot use some areas of parks and foreshore as it is not safe,” describing the situation as “unfair to rate payers.”

Mitch, another signatory, wrote: “Can’t take my kids to parks and beach areas anymore because they are overrun with tents and rubbish and people who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”

Read: Homeless Charity Issues Urgent Call for Support in Redcliffe

The petition calls on the City of Moreton Bay, QPS, the Minister for Housing, and other decision-makers to respond. At the time of writing, it had attracted more than 700 signatures.

To view or sign the petition, visit https://www.change.org/p/redcliffe-deserves-better.

Published 5-May-2026

Dolphins Overrun Storm 28–10 as Second-Half Surge Flips Suncorp Script

For the first 40 minutes, it felt like it was getting away from them — then the Dolphins flipped the script.

In Round 9 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership at Suncorp Stadium on May 1, 2026, the Dolphins surged from a 10–4 halftime deficit to defeat the Storm 28–10 — a comeback built on resilience, field position, and a ruthless final stretch.

Storm Strike First — But Leave It There

Melbourne landed the early blows. Tyran Wishart opened the scoring inside 12 minutes, and Sualauvi Faalogo’s long-range try pushed the margin to 10–0.

The Dolphins were under pressure — errors creeping in, territory hard to find — but the damage on the scoreboard stayed limited.

That proved critical.

Selwyn Cobbo’s try on the left edge just before halftime cut it to 10–4, keeping the contest alive despite the Storm’s control.

Momentum Turns — Even With the Hammer in the Bin

The second half didn’t ease in.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was sent to the sin bin early after a professional foul, a moment that could have swung the game further Melbourne’s way.

Instead, the Dolphins absorbed it.

Then they struck.

Jamayne Isaako finished a sharp movement in the 58th minute to level the scores at 10–10, capping a period where Isaiya Katoa and the Dolphins spine began to dictate tempo and field position.

Bostock Breaks It Open

The game flipped fast.

Jack Bostock surged through off a Max Plath break to give the Dolphins the lead, then backed it up minutes later with a second try off a well-weighted kick.

Melbourne’s errors and penalties mounted, while the Dolphins tightened their grip.

Isaako added a penalty goal to extend the margin, and from there, the result never looked in doubt.

Clinical Finish Seals It

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki powered over late to put a full stop on it, with Isaako’s conversion pushing the final score to 28–10.

Five tries to two. A second half owned.

The Dolphins didn’t just recover — they took control and closed it out with authority.

Composure, Then Control

This was a win built on patience.

They bent early but didn’t break on the scoreboard. They stayed close, handled the sin bin period, and then accelerated when the game opened up.

For Dolphins fans, it’s the kind of performance that signals growth — not just in attack, but in game management and belief.

Down early. Tested under pressure. Then dominant when it mattered.

And once they took the lead, they didn’t let it go.

Published 1-May-2026

Local Resident Pushes for Urgent Fix at Busy Kippa-Ring Intersection

A Kippa-Ring resident is sounding the alarm over what he describes as a critical safety failure at a busy intersection, warning that children are being put at risk during school hours.

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The resident has been pushing for urgent intervention at the Hercules Road and Anzac Avenue junction, a site that sits within a designated 40km/h school zone, after witnessing what he says is a near-complete disregard for road rules by motorists passing through the area.

The resident estimates that up to nine in ten drivers are failing to slow to the school zone speed limit, and that incidents of vehicles running red lights and speeding through the zone, some at more than double the limit, were recorded during the very first week of the most recent school term. On at least four separate occasions, he said, children came close to being struck.

Perhaps most alarming are his reports of two motorcycles repeatedly tearing through the school zone at speeds he estimates to be three times the legal limit, behaviour he says has been occurring for several months.

His calls for action are specific and practical: a targeted police blitz during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, the installation of digital speed feedback signs, and the deployment of hard traffic calming measures.

Local representatives weighed in

State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley acknowledged the concerns are longstanding and confirmed that Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has been conducting a review of the Kippa-Ring intersection.

The possibility of installing permanent speed and red-light cameras has been discussed, but TMR has indicated that camera placement is determined by crash history data, with resources directed toward locations recording the highest rates of serious incidents. On that basis, the Hercules Road and Anzac Avenue site has not been prioritised for fixed enforcement cameras at this stage, though mobile speed camera operations are active elsewhere in the broader area.

Cr Jim Moloney has referred the concerns to Moreton Bay’s Integrated Transport and Planning Department for investigation, with next steps to be worked through alongside the local divisional councillor and community. Cr Moloney has also flagged the site for potential mobile CCTV camera deployment through Council’s Public Safety team.

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Anyone with concerns about road safety in their area can contact Moreton Bay City Council or report issues to Queensland Police via Policelink on 131 444.

Published 29-April-2026

Homeless Families Set Up Camp Beside Redcliffe Tennis Centre as Housing Crisis Bites

A homeless encampment beside the Redcliffe Tennis and Pickleball Centre is drawing urgent calls for action from the facility’s management and state authorities, with a major tournament scheduled for April 24-27 as local officials work to find a housing solution for those at the site.

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The camp occupies a small strip of parkland adjoining the courts on the Redcliffe Peninsula. It has reportedly grown from three tents to more than 20 in the space of a month. It is home to a mix of long-term rough sleepers and families with school-aged children, several of whom say they were displaced from the rental market and have been on the high-priority housing waitlist for up to six months.

Health and safety concerns at the centre

Redcliffe Tennis and Pickleball Centre manager Thea Novic said she had raised the matter with council and police after staff and players found maggots, syringes, evidence of public urination and rubbish fires at the facility. The parkland adjoining the centre has no toilet or rubbish facilities. Ms Novic said the situation had become a serious health and safety concern that was getting out of control.

Ms Novic said the centre was scheduled to host a Queensland Pickleball Tour tournament, with around 400 players expected to attend, and that the ongoing situation was threatening both the event and the centre’s regular operations. She said the centre was at the point of having to close some courts indefinitely, despite its goal of showcasing the Moreton Bay area through major competitions.

Families at the site

One mother living at the encampment with two young children said her husband continued to commute to work and her children continued to attend school while the family lived in a tent. She described the experience as mentally and physically exhausting, with vehicles arriving throughout the night and frequent disturbances.

A long-term resident who has been living at the site since February said the number of tents had surged in the past four weeks. He said he was terrified about what would happen to families at the site, particularly the children, if they were moved on without alternative accommodation in place.

Council and state responses

A homeless camp in nearby Clontarf (Photo credit: City of Moreton Bay)

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery maintained that housing was the direct responsibility of state and federal authorities. He confirmed the site had been raised at senior meetings with the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works on 31 March, with council requesting that shelter accommodation be provided for those at the location. Mayor Flannery also advised that, as of 14 April, council officers had referred all individuals at the camp to the Department of Housing and relevant support services.

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State Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said Outreach teams were on the ground working to understand the circumstances of those sleeping rough and to connect them with support services and long-term housing pathways. He acknowledged that vulnerable Queenslanders, including families, were among those living at the site.

Published 23-April-2026