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!

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$200 Rates Rebate: A little can go a long way
News / Council

$200 Rates Rebate: A little can go a long way

All recipients of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Supplement are eligible, and all ratepayers will receive an information flyer inside the envelope of your next rates notice.

Moreton Bay Region Ahead of the Crowd
News / Council

Moreton Bay Region Ahead of the Crowd

Moreton Bay Region CEO Greg Chemello said the current councillors were recalled for an emergency meeting last month to debate and approve about $15 million in grassroots stimulus measures.

Fine dining at home anyone?  This is how The Golden Ox got #MoretonBayTough and you get to enjoy fine dining from the comfort of home

Fine dining at home anyone? This is how The Golden Ox got #MoretonBayTough and you get to enjoy fine dining from the comfort of home

The Golden Ox restaurant has earned a reputation for fine dining during the past four decades, and owners Nick and Virginia Tzimas never dreamt they’d be serving takeaway meals.

Live local. Support local. Employ local.

Live local. Support local. Employ local.

For those businesses that are looking at needing an extra set of hands – we urge you to be Moreton Bay Tough and think locally.

From teaching in the classroom one day, to in-home schooling the next. How STEM Punks got #MoretonBayTough
News / Education

From teaching in the classroom one day, to in-home schooling the next. How STEM Punks got #MoretonBayTough

STEM Punks which provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to students mostly through incursions at schools.

Artist Profile: Benjamin Van Eldik

Artist Profile: Benjamin Van Eldik

Benjamin has been producing art since he was a child. At age 13 he won third prize in the local art show exhibition. At age 17 he started an apprenticeship as a spray painter/airbrush artist.

Local Profile: Candice Kiss

Local Profile: Candice Kiss

The Moreton Bay Region is home to some spectacular foodie restaurants and cafes with some even more amazing staff behind the produce and preparation of the meals your order. One particular stand out is Owner and Head Chef of Gather & Feast and Annie Lane, Candice Kiss. This is her story.

Contemporary Australian Poetry – Meet Moreton Bay Region Poets

Contemporary Australian Poetry – Meet Moreton Bay Region Poets

Moreton Bay Region is home to incredible contemporary Australian poetry writers. Take a look at 5 local talents, and discover poetry groups in Redcliffe and Pine Rivers.

History of the Three Redcliffe Bridges

History of the Three Redcliffe Bridges

The need for a bridge connecting the Redcliffe Peninsula with Brighton across Hays Inlet was apparent for many years, as residents and visitors endured the long and arduous road journey to Brisbane via Petrie.