Police are investigating a serious traffic crash at Deception Bay this morning Initial investigations indicate at 4.50am a crash has occurred involving a vehicle and bicycle on Deception Bay Road The male bike rider was transported to hospital in a critical condition The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for RacingThe Honourable Grace Grace The City of Moreton Bay is set to gain a $205.5 million state-of-the-art legacy sporting facility which will also serve as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre project has been endorsed by the Australian and Queensland governments with a Project Validation Report (PVR) now complete and a green light given for procurement to begin Funding for the project will come from the joint $1.87 billion Queensland-Commonwealth Minor Venues Program, with a Project Validation Report summary released here The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly allocated funding from the $1.87 billion Minor Venues Program for investment in these projects.  The new facility is proposed to consist of 12 multi-sport courts (across two separate halls) with the flexibility to host sports including basketball the facility will have a capacity of 10,000 and be able to host a wide range of events to be determined through consultation with Games Partners with EOIs for the Managing Contractor and Principal Consultant Appointments are expected to be made in November this year for the Managing Contractor Construction is to be undertaken between 2026 and 2028 The City of Moreton Bay Council is providing land and supporting associated precinct works and connections at the proposed site at the Mill in Petrie 302 car parks and office amenities including meeting rooms are also included in the scope of works The new facility is expected to create around 178 direct full-time equivalent jobs during construction The Queensland and Australian Governments have committed to sourcing at least 30 per cent of procurement from Queensland SMEs for the Minor Venues Program as well as targets for 10-15 per cent of all the hours on the projects to be undertaken by apprentices or trainees – helping to deliver the pipeline of construction workers our growing state needs.  Project renders are available here Quotes attributable to Premier Steven Miles: “Queenslanders are right behind Team Australia as our country cleans up in Paris we push forward on the legacy opportunities here in our own backyard we are set to gain a brand new $205 million Indoor Sports Centre – bigger and better than originally planned “This facility is earmarked to host the boxing events will have 12 new courts and capacity for about 10,000 games goers come 2032 “I want to thank the City of Moreton Bay Council for providing the land required to build this game-changing facility and supporting connections.” Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King: “The brand-new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will be a landmark sporting and community facility for one of the fastest growing cities in Queensland “While we cheer on our Australian sporting heroes in Paris we’re turning our sights to Brisbane 2032 We’re investing in the Games infrastructure that will expand the region’s capacity to host major events and leave a lasting sporting and community legacy for our nation.” Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Sport “We are determined to ensure the Brisbane 2032 Games creates more opportunities for more Australians to reap the physical and mental health benefits of sport.” Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace: “We’re pressing full steam ahead with a 2032 Games infrastructure program that will deliver a great new venue in Moreton Bay along with important jobs and economic activity “The new Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will be a prime 2032 Games venue and an outstanding asset for the Moreton Bay community before and after the Games.”  Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development “Beginning procurement for the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre means we are one step closer to providing a new sports venue that will benefit all Queenslanders and those who travel here each year to take part in sporting events “The Australian Government is focused on ensuring the infrastructure that the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games needs to be a success is delivered and ensures a long-term transformational legacy is there for all to see following the games “We are proud to be supporting a boost to Queensland sports stadiums and community sporting facilities that will benefit South East Queensland and the nation for decades to come.” Quotes attributable to City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery:“We have been working closely with the Australian and Queensland governments on legacy investment in our city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games “City of Moreton Bay deserves a world-class venue that will be able to host Olympic and Paralympic sports but more importantly have a legacy benefit to our city that can cater for sporting cultural and entertainment events.“The announcement of a fully funded indoor sports centre is a positive endorsement of Moreton Bay “Council is pleased that there has been foresight to develop the two hall 12 multi-sport court facility in City of Moreton Bay and we are proud to support this construction by providing the land and associated precinct works “With almost 700,000 people living within 30 minutes of the centre it will also have the potential to also support community events like concerts “The Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre will provide long lasting benefits to our city and create a legacy that all residents can be proud of for decades to come.” Quotes attributable to Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority Chief Executive Officer Emma Thomas: “One of the big outcomes from this year’s Sport Venue Review was the support for an indoor sports centre in Moreton Bay with the independent panel recommending it be expanded from its original scope of nine courts to 12 courts “Having seen the tremendous community benefits the Coomera and Carrara indoor sport facilities are still bringing to the Gold Coast from the Commonwealth Games 2018 we are committed to creating the same opportunity for the City of Moreton Bay.” Quotes attributed to Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris:“It’s great to have another indoor sports centre confirmed and progressing to procurement ultimately benefiting the Moreton Bay region for many years to come so too does the demand for sporting facilities.  This centre will cater to thousands of participants across a range of sports and I’m delighted that plans include the centre being built as an environmentally sustainable venue “The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver a range of legacies and benefits for communities with another confirmed today in the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre moving ahead.” Media contact – Martin Philip 0407 675 008 Please use our complaints and compliments form. 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Sandbag stations operating in Brisbane include:  island residents should bring their own shovel to collect sandbags Pre-filled sandbags are also ready for pick-up from the council shed at 12 Lucas Drive All three sandbags stations on the Gold Coast are open: Locals are likely to face a long wait before they can take home some of the sandbags provided by council Sunshine Coast residents can grab sandbags from:  Residents were lined up at Morningside from about 6:30am on Monday Logan City Council is offering loose sand and empty bags at: Except for Logan East SES on Winnetts Rd in Daisy Hill the Logan sites are not staffed — but shovels will be provided Residents in Noosa are preparing for the cyclone Suburbs across Brisbane face varying levels of risk — you can see which have been impacted historically and the possibility of flooding via this map. "It's not always necessary to place a sandbag wall around the whole building," SES Queensland advised. Sandbagging stations are free for locals to use. (ABC News: Elloise Farrow-Smith) If your property is at-risk, sandbagging could help redirect floodings —  the SES suggests homes on a concrete slab can be protected with less than 25 sandbags. The SES said a small wall should be constructed across doorways and roller doors, while drainage holes and vents inside the home should also be covered. You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream South East Queensland will experience the effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred differently Residents of the Moreton Bay islands are facing unique challenges caused by their location “They’re very rough at the moment and unfortunately for the residents of North Stradbroke Island and the residents of the southern Moreton Bay Islands and Coochiemudlo Island they’ve now been cut off for a couple of days.” “We’re just concerned about what the impact of this is going to be and we had a power loss as well on Russell Island and we know we haven’t even got the front of the storm.” “I’m quite concerned about what the impact is going to be and what the isolation is going to mean for those communities over the next couple of days,” Mr Pike continued Credit: Lincoln Baker/The West AustralianA 27-year-old man is in hospital with stab wounds after a terrifying late-night altercation Police were called to a Deception Bay address at around 11.20pm after receiving reports of a dispute Police allege the dispute escalated before a 26-year-old man stabbed a 27-year-old in the leg with a knife Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The alleged offender fled the scene but was apprehended nearby a short time later The injured man was treated by officers before being transported to hospital in a stable condition The 26-year-old man from Urangan has been charged with wounding and is set to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on Friday Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.