Economic development

Stay informed on the projects, investments, industries and initiatives driving economic growth across the City of Moreton Bay.

From major infrastructure announcements and business investment to workforce development, innovation and industry expansion, our Economic Development coverage explores the opportunities shaping the local economy and creating a stronger future for businesses and communities.

Discover how government, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations are contributing to growth, attracting investment and positioning the City of Moreton Bay as one of Australia’s most dynamic places to live, work and do business.

Land key to high-value Moreton Bay jobs

A $5 billion manufacturing powerhouse is helping sell Moreton Bay’s products to the world – and it could be unleashed further if more industrial land ...

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the women's economic security forum at Redcliffe, with the attendance of Kerri-Ann Dooley

Women in business, education and community leadership met in Redcliffe last week to discuss the economic opportunities and barriers facing women as Queensland progresses its ...

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Attendees at the Team Moreton Bay event

Businesses are being asked to share their views on doing business in the City of Moreton Bay as the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) ...

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UniSC vision for Moreton Bay

University of the Sunshine Coast has unveiled long-term plans for its Moreton Bay campus at Petrie. The masterplans for UniSC’s 10.5 hectare precinct at Moreton ...

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City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery, Innovation Director Amanda Bennett and Chief Innovation Officer of Creative HQ Brett Holland holding up the #teammoretonbay sign

Keeping more founders, ideas and innovative businesses in the City of Moreton Bay is at the heart of the next phase of Innovate Moreton Bay. ...

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Employees of Koei Dreamworks in Moreton Bay at the open innovation challenge

Koei Dreamworks has won City of Moreton Bay’s open innovation challenge with a self-propelled inspection robot. The Tokyo startup developed an inspection robot which can ...

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The Ultimate HQ

City of Moreton Bay is in the running for two accolades at the 2026 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence. Council has been named as ...

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Runners at the Jetty 2 Jetty marathon this year

A new sister partnership has been unveiled between Moreton Bay’s popular Jetty 2 Jetty and the Shizuoka Marathon in Japan. Tourism and Events Moreton Bay ...

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Paul Martins speaking at UniSC

Paul Martins wants to build stronger connections between UniSC and the thousands of businesses operating across the City of Moreton Bay as he begins a ...

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Chief Economic Development Officer Andy Davison says the City of Moreton Bay is entering a defining period of growth as population, investment, infrastructure and international ...

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