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Recipe for student success
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8 July 2026

Recipe for student success

The Lakes College has been shortlisted as an Excellence Awardee in the 2023 Australian Education Awards for Best Co-Curricular Program. It’s proof the college’s Culinary Club is producing more than delicious food

It’s official: City of Moreton Bay is a goer
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8 July 2026

It’s official: City of Moreton Bay is a goer

Deputy Premier Steven Miles will today officially announce he’s giving the change from Moreton Bay Region to Moreton Bay City the green light. Here’s what it means

Vinyl artworks brighten up footpaths
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8 July 2026

Vinyl artworks brighten up footpaths

A number of public artworks have popped up on local footpaths across Moreton Bay to bring some joy and colour to the region. Each artwork, which is 25 metres long, will be on display for a short time. We have the full list of the artists and the locations of where you can find their masterpieces. **FREE TO READ**

Petition gathers momentum
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8 July 2026

Petition gathers momentum

Community pressure is mounting on Moreton Bay Regional Council to find Mousetrap Theatre Company a new home after it determined the building the theatre has called home for more than 60 years needs to be demolished. Here’s what is happening

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8 July 2026

Events to connect community

TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) is partnering with Mercy Community, Family and Child Connect and the Moreton Bay Local Level Alliance to deliver three Connecting Our Community events. Here’s the details and how to get involved

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush
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8 July 2026

Amaya's record-breaking gold rush

Samford Valley teenager Amaya Mearns, one of Queensland’s rising sprint stars, has smashed a host of Queensland and Australian athletics records.

Activities galore at free family fun day
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8 July 2026

Activities galore at free family fun day

Mini golf, jumping castles, an animal farm, face painting and craft workshops are just a few of the activities kids can enjoy at a free family fun day in Burpengary this weekend. Find out more about this great community event here

‘I never thought this day would come’
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8 July 2026

‘I never thought this day would come’

While many in the Dolphins’ NRL squad are relishing the opportunity to go up against their former club – the Melbourne Storm – on Saturday, one player is excited about the game for another reason. It’s his 200th at the top level. Here’s what Jarrod Wallace had to say

Power "very surprised" at decision
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8 July 2026

Power "very surprised" at decision

Peninsula Power says it was “very surprised” and “disappointed” at not making the second stage of selection for the new National Second Tier competition.

Volunteers making a difference
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8 July 2026

Volunteers making a difference

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week, a chance to celebrate those who donate their time to help others in our community. Moreton Bay Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group is a shining example of why volunteers are so important