Renee Gusa

Renee is a crafting, gardening, nature-loving, somewhat techy, DIY’er with a passion for cultural heritage, reading, art, camping and exploring with her family. She may not be the world’s best cook or run a marathon (although she did run 5km once), but she loves her job in digital marketing where she gets to tell everyone about her little slice of heaven north of Brisbane – be sure to Visit Moreton Bay Region and see what you're missing out on!

The Latest from Renee

There’s never been a better time to start growing food at home. This is how Basilea Living Herbs got #MoretonBayTough

There’s never been a better time to start growing food at home. This is how Basilea Living Herbs got #MoretonBayTough

When cafes and restaurants closed their doors or moved to takeaway menus, all but two of Sarah Heath’s regular hospitality customers cancelled their orders for living herbs and edible flowers.

Let’s stick together…from a distance

Let’s stick together…from a distance

With increasing restrictions on gatherings, both in the home and in public spaces, individuals and businesses alike are having to adapt to less face-to-face contact. But the good news is that you can stay connected, even during isolation.

Plan your post COVID-19 staycation with these accommodation specials and offers
News / Travel

Plan your post COVID-19 staycation with these accommodation specials and offers

You may be regretting buying that 2020 planner now but, fear not, we’ve got you covered for your post COVID-19 staycation.

8 tips for transforming your house into a home this isolation

8 tips for transforming your house into a home this isolation

If you’re like us, you probably feel like you’ve been stuck inside your house for FOREVER, thanks to isolation. So, now’s the perfect time to ask yourself – do I love the space I live in?

Kindred making a real difference to the real estate industry – including their competitors!

Kindred making a real difference to the real estate industry – including their competitors!

In an industry renowned for its cut-throat competitiveness, Kindred has shown its #MoretonBayTough by putting competition aside and lending a hand to competitors during the COVID-19 crisis.

Family first, then business – the motto behind VC Fruit Market

Family first, then business – the motto behind VC Fruit Market

This fruit and vegetable market may be busy as shoppers turn to local businesses to stock their pantries and fridges, but the family running it knows many of their customers are struggling in tough times.

$11.1 million Cashflow Boost to Businesses
News / Council

$11.1 million Cashflow Boost to Businesses

Council accelerated the usual terms of payment to increase the cashflow into our local economy.

Helping Those Hurting Most
News / Council

Helping Those Hurting Most

Council is currently in the process of refunding $1 million worth of food licencing fees to restaurants and cafes that have had to close their doors, or can only sell take away.

$2 Million Helping Keep Tradies on the Tools
News / Council

$2 Million Helping Keep Tradies on the Tools

Moreton Bay Regional Council has brought forward $2 million worth of works, as part of its $15 million stimulus package to help keep our economy ticking.

$5 Million investment into our Community
News / Council

$5 Million investment into our Community

Local clubs and volunteer organisations are an important part of the social fabric that makes Moreton Bay Region such a special place to live.