Bluey and Bingo Head to Petrie for the G’day Little Queenslanders Celebration

On Sunday, 26 October 2025, G’day Little Queenslanders will host a morning of celebration and community connection at The Mill at Petrie.


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Proudly presented by Queensland, the free family event celebrates the state’s youngest residents, affectionately known as “Little Queenslanders,” while connecting parents, carers and community services in a welcoming setting.

A key highlight of the morning will be a Live Interactive Experience featuring Bluey and Bingo, giving children the chance to see the popular TV characters in person. Families can also enjoy children’s entertainment, food trucks serving local treats, and community stalls offering information and resources to support Queensland families.

Photo credit: Facebook/QLD Government

Parents of babies and toddlers can register on the day to receive a personalised keepsake certificate, officially welcoming their child into Queensland’s growing story. The certificates are available for children aged 0–2 and serve as a memento for families marking those early years.

The event aims to celebrate families and strengthen connections between Queenslanders with young children. For many parents, especially those with newborns, opportunities to meet others and discover local services can be invaluable, and G’day Little Queenslanders provides just that.

Photo credit: Mark Teale/Google Maps

The Mill at Petrie will host the celebration in its open community space, with plenty of room for families to relax, enjoy the entertainment and spend time together. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and make the most of the morning’s activities.

The Petrie celebration is one of several stops on the G’day Little Queenslanders tour, which also includes Townsville, Redlands Coast and Cairns throughout October and November. Each event offers families across Queensland a chance to celebrate their newest members and learn more about local community resources.


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Whether you are a parent, grandparent or carer, this free morning of family fun is an opportunity to enjoy time together, meet others and create a few happy memories.

For more details and to pre-register for your Little Queenslander’s certificate, visit qld.gov.au/littlequeenslanders.

Published 22-October-2025

New Plans for Petrie’s Old Village Motors Transformation Unveiled

Plans to redevelop the old Village Motors car yard on Anzac Ave in Petrie have been submitted to the Moreton Bay Council as part of a massive CBD development and expansion of the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). The proposed new building could soon be the home of incoming USC students, as well as a leisure spot for local residents.

The complex from Longfield Land Company Pty Ltd will stand on 1059 Anzac Ave and will include a 160-room student tower. The residential site will also have rows of shops and restaurants, healthcare center, gym, tavern, some offices and a Woolworths supermarket.

The developer plans to include a pedestrian connection from this building to the proposed USC Moreton Bay campus extension. Additionally, the complex development will also have landscaping, street frontages and better access to Anzac Ave. 

Photo Credit: PDOnline/Moreton Bay Council

Photo Credit: PDOnline/Moreton Bay Council



Colbury Pty Ltd, who owns the Village Motors land, gave their consent to develop the site in May 2019. 

“The development supports student living, with easy access to the on-site supermarket, cafe, tavern, gym, medical practitioners and retail shops and in proximity to existing shops, restaurants and services within the surrounding area,” the development application underscored. 

The Council, however, is still awaiting a reply from the developer with regards to some issues with the development application and they have until the end of September 2020 to address the concerns.