Councillor Mark Booth

17/08/2026

🍻 See you next week for Greater Caboolture PUB CHAT — Free Member Networking

Kick back, grab a drink, and connect with fellow Chamber members at Buddy Brewing — one of our own proud members.

This casual catch-up is all about building real relationships: swap referrals, share ideas, and support local business growth in a relaxed setting.

🎤 Lauren Leach will chat cashflow and business resilience
🏛️ Cr Adam Hain, Cr Brooke Savige, Cr Mark Booth & Cr Tony Latter in attendance

📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Buddy Brewing , 178 Station Road, Burpengary
💰 Free for members (food & drinks available at the bar) non members and new members welcome!
🚗 Parking available across the road

Bring your business cards and come ready to connect.

🎟️ RSVP: https://wavecrm.com.au/event/01KFPZKBKXW41HJPYMG54404BG

12/08/2026

🚨 BIN LID CHANGEOVER UPDATE | CREWS ARE RUNNING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

I’ve just been advised that the bin lid changeover crews are running ahead of schedule and will be moving into our area earlier than originally planned.

🗓️ TOMORROW – Burpengary, west of the Bruce Highway
🗓️ FRIDAY – Beachmere
🗓️ NEXT WEEK – Remaining areas of Division 2

Apologies for the late change in schedule. Redcliffe has been completed ahead of expectations, allowing crews to move into the former Caboolture area earlier than planned.

♻️ WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

If your general waste bin still has the old pale green lid:

✅ Put your bin out on your normal collection day
✅ Leave it on the kerb between 6:00am and 6:00pm
✅ Crews will replace the pale green lid with the new red lid, or in some cases replace the whole bin

There is no additional cost to residents and no change to your normal collection schedule.

If your lid isn’t changed on the first collection day, don’t worry — crews may return on a future scheduled collection day.

And if you’ve already got a red lid, you don’t need to do anything. 👍

Please share this with neighbours, particularly anyone in Burpengary west of the highway and Beachmere, so they know crews are coming earlier than expected.

12/08/2026

Like much of South East Queensland, Moreton Bay is facing a growing homelessness challenge. Doing nothing is not an option.

Today, Council designated a free camping area at Wyllie Park in Petrie for individuals with nowhere else to go. Equipped with toilets, waste facilities, CCTV, and regular security patrols, the site offers a safer alternative to informal camping in public spaces.

This practical step provides immediate safety and dignity while long-term housing solutions are pursued. Meanwhile, we will continue advocating to higher levels of government for increased investment in housing and crisis services.

Everyone deserves a safe place to stay, and our community deserves accessible public spaces. Balancing both requires an ongoing, collective effort.

More information below 👇

City of Moreton Bay today announced that a new free camping site for tents would be provided at Wyllie Park, Petrie.

12/08/2026

Like many communities across South East Queensland, Moreton Bay is facing the growing challenge of homelessness. There are no easy answers, but doing nothing is not an option.

Today, Council announced a new free camping area at Wyllie Park in Petrie, providing a voluntary, no-cost option for people experiencing homelessness who have nowhere else to go. The site includes access to toilets, waste facilities, CCTV and regular security patrols. It is intended as a safer and more suitable alternative to people camping in public parks and community spaces.

Homelessness is a complex issue that requires all levels of government and community organisations working together. While local councils are not responsible for providing crisis accommodation or long-term housing, we are seeing increasing pressure on public spaces and a growing need to balance the wellbeing of vulnerable people with the needs of the broader community.

This is not a perfect solution and is not a solution to the housing crisis, but it is a practical step that provides some dignity, safety and support while longer-term housing and crisis accommodation solutions are pursued.

We will continue advocating for greater investment in housing, crisis accommodation and homelessness services so people can access the support they need.

🏕️ Everyone deserves a safe place to stay, and our community deserves safe, accessible public spaces. Finding that balance is not always easy, but it is a responsibility we must continue to face together.

A council has taken the extraordinary step of creating a free homeless campsite in a public southeast Queensland park, after homelessness complaints hit nearly 4000 in a single year.

Details: https://bit.ly/4xAStee

11/08/2026

💙 LET’S GET BEHIND JAXSON 💙

12-year-old Burpengary local and St Eugene’s College student Jaxson is battling a brain tumour and needs our community’s support as his family travels to China for potentially life-saving surgery.

Two local mums, Kimberley and Yasmin, have organised an online auction to help raise funds for Jaxson’s treatment, travel and recovery.

🗓 Bidding opens Friday 28 August at 6pm
🗓 Closes Saturday 29 August at 9pm

You can help by bidding, donating a prize or simply sharing Jaxson’s story.

💙 Jaxson’s Journey Fundraiser:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19cXZguYFa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📲

Let’s rally around this local family and show them the support of our community. 💙

10/08/2026

📣 WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO JOIN THE TEAM!

If you’re great with people, creative, know your way around social media and content, and genuinely enjoy being involved in your local community, this could be for you.

As a Divisional Officer, no two days are the same. One day you might be out talking with residents, the next creating content, helping with a community event, researching a local issue or turning something complicated into an update people actually want to read.

We are particularly keen to see applications from people with strong communication, social media, content creation and community engagement skills.

Know someone who’d be great at this? Tag them below or send them this post. 👇

Applications close 17 August 2026.

🔗 Application link in the comments.

06/08/2026

We all know that one person with an opinion on literally everything.

Mate... this is your moment. 🙌

We want your opinions! From now until September 7, tell us in Moreton Says for your chance to WIN 1 of 20 $100 Moreton Money gift cards - redeemable at over 300 local businesses! 💸🎉

Your feedback is vital in helping us make better decisions for our community.
Have your say in Moreton Says today: https://ow.ly/GQhq50ZwQK3

Alternatively, fill out the survey in hard copy or online at one of our community pop-ups. Meet our team at one of the following locations:

📍Rotary Markets Bribie Island, Brennan Park, Bongaree
🗓️ Sunday 9 August - 6:30 am - 12 pm

📍Caboolture Family Fun Day, Centenary Lakes Park, Caboolture
🗓️ Monday 10 August - 10 am - 4 pm

📍Groovin' in the Green, Pelican Park Pirate Ship Playground, Clontarf
🗓️ Saturday 15 August - 2 pm - 6 pm

📍Heritage Train Rides, Woodford Railway Station, Margaret St, Woodford
🗓️ Sunday 16 August - 10 am - 3 pm

📍Narangba Valley Shopping Centre, Young Rd, Narangba
🗓️ Wednesday 19 August - 9 am - 12 pm

📍Village Green Park Upgrade Opening - Community BBQ, Samford Parklands. Samford Valley
🗓️ Saturday 22 August - 10 am - 12 pm

📍Eatons Hill State School Carnival, Marilyn Terrace, Eatons Hill
🗓️ Saturday 22 August - 10 am - 12 pm

📍UniSC Market Day, UniSC Event Lawn, UniSC Moreton Bay, Moreton Parade, Petrie
🗓️ Wednesday 26 August - 10 am - 2 pm

📍Taste of the Bay North Lakes, Lake Eden, Lakefield Drive, North Lakes
🗓️ Saturday 5 September - 11 am - 4 pm

📍Dayboro Markets, Roderick A. Cruice Park, Williams St, Dayboro
🗓️ Sunday 6 September - 7 am - 11:30 am

05/08/2026

Not much time left to grab your raffle tickets to help support the Burpengary Jets JRLFC and win some amazing prizes! Click the link below to order online!

🎉 🚨 OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR IS HERE! 🚨 🎉

Imagine winning a trailer packed with over $6,200 worth of amazing prizes while helping support the future of our club! 💙✈️💛

Every ticket sold helps Burpengary Jets JRLFC:
🏉 Support our players
🛠️ Improve our equipment and facilities
💙 Keep rugby league affordable for local families
🌟 Build an even stronger community club

From gift baskets and vouchers to sporting goods, camping gear, electrical items and so much more – this is one raffle you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ Grab your tickets today and be in the running to WIN!

https://www.raffletix.com.au/burpengaryjets2026?sref=7ctyx5gw

Every ticket makes a difference, and every share helps us reach more people.

💙 Thank you for supporting the Burpengary Jets family, and good luck! ✈️💛

04/08/2026

📣 Come and work with me! Current Vacancies Available - City of Moreton Bay Divisional Officer

Are you passionate about community engagement, strategic communications, and making a real difference in local government?

City of Moreton Bay is seeking highly motivated Divisional Officers to provide strategic and operational support to elected representatives and help strengthen connections between Council and the community.

In this dynamic role, you'll:

✅ Engage with residents, stakeholders, community groups and government agencies

✅ Monitor emerging community issues, trends and public sentiment

✅ Develop and deliver communications, newsletters and social media content

✅ Research and analyse policy matters to support informed decision-making

✅ Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, speeches and presentations

✅ Coordinate community engagement activities, events and forums

✅ Provide trusted advice on strategic, policy and community matters

We're looking for professionals with experience in:

• Community engagement

• Communications and stakeholder relations

• Public policy and research

• Government or advisory roles

• Strategic project coordination

You'll bring exceptional communication skills, political awareness, sound judgement, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical, community-focused outcomes.

If you're seeking a rewarding career where you can influence positive outcomes for one of Australia's fastest-growing Cities, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role, select "Position Description - Divisional Officer" on the webpage below.

There are multiple Divisional Officer positions available across the offices of Moreton Bay councillors, so you're welcome to apply even if you don't have a preference for a particular councillor.

To apply, simply click "Apply Now", create your profile, and upload your cover letter and resume and if you would like to be considered for an opportunity to work with me or any other particular Councillor, please feel free to note this in the free text comment section of your application.

🔗 Apply now:

Vacant positions advertised on Council’s website and are open to anyone with appropriate skills / qualifications / experience. Vacancies may also be advertised in local and regional newspapers.

04/08/2026

At the C&K Burpengary Community Kindergarten AGM in March, I announced I was able to secure funding for a long-awaited formal car park at the centre. 🚗

It's fantastic to see the project delivered this week and already making a difference for families and staff who use the kindergarten every day.

This is something families, staff and various committees have been advocating for over a long period of time and it’s great to be able to bring that to reality.

The new carpark will now make drop-offs and pick-ups safer, easier and far more accessible for everyone. It’s a great outcome for the kindergarten and the broader community for many generations to come!