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Home of the Month: Exclusive look at 'Moonshadow' on Tangalooma
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26 Apr 2026

Home of the Month: Exclusive look at 'Moonshadow' on Tangalooma

“Moonshadow”, a rare island paradise just 70 minutes across Moreton Bay, is not currently publicly listed - but it has been opened up for an exclusive first-look.

Jo Szulc builds a team around people, not just property
27 Mar 2026

Jo Szulc builds a team around people, not just property

Jo Szulc from Ray White Scarborough shares 22 years of real estate experience on the Redcliffe Peninsula, revealing why building a dedicated team in 2026 was key to delivering better service, sustainable success and stronger client relationships.

Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants
9 Nov 2025

Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants

Are you an apartment dweller, renter, own a garden with poor soil or just wanting to simplify your life? Then container gardening is the answer. With a little bit of free space and minimal effort you can grow just about anything! Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Creating colour with foliage
5 Oct 2025

Gardening tips: Creating colour with foliage

Asked to imagine a colourful garden, most people visualise a space full of flowers and blooming trees, but some of the most stunning spaces are actually created using foliage plants. Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland
7 June 2025

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland

Ground covers are a great way to add a pop of colour and beat the weeds in your garden. Here are the best varieties for our climate in South East Queensland. Expert advice ...

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13 Sept 2023

Free plants for Moreton Bay residents

Did you know Moreton Bay City Council offers free native plants to owners of residential properties in the region? Here’s the details

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Cane toad poisoning: what to do
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20 Apr 2023

Cane toad poisoning: what to do

At this time of year, there are large number of cane toads across the Moreton Bay Region and veterinarians see a higher number of poisoning cases. Our expert reveals how pet owners can prevent it from happening and what to do if your animal is poisoned

Gifted gardeners to open their gates
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19 Mar 2023

Gifted gardeners to open their gates

Green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts will converge on Moreton Bay this May for the return of the hugely popular Samford Edible Garden Trail. This year's event will feature 14 edible gardens and farms for visitors to explore.

Building strong foundations
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6 Mar 2023

Building strong foundations

Ausbuild is creating more than bricks and mortar in Moreton Bay, it prides itself on establishing stronger communities and building long-term relationships. Here's how...

FAN-tastic support for Moreton Bay food producers
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28 Feb 2023

FAN-tastic support for Moreton Bay food producers

Moreton Bay's Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is a collaborative ecosystem empowering members and helping the industry grow. Here's how it works...

Buyer inquiries strong, house sales holding firm
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16 Feb 2023

Buyer inquiries strong, house sales holding firm

Continued low days on market and a higher number of listings than pre-COVID are indicative of a property market holding firm, according to the latest quarterly data analysed by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. Here's what's happening...

Interest rates rise … again
News / Local
7 Feb 2023

Interest rates rise … again

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted interest rates again – the ninth time since May 2022. Here’s what it means

Exhibition celebrates Aussie backyards
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4 Jan 2023

Exhibition celebrates Aussie backyards

Take a trip down memory lane and learn how to create the perfect environment for nurturing Australian wildlife at an exhibition on at the Redcliffe Museum. There's also workshops available...

How to prevent heat stroke in cats
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27 Dec 2022

How to prevent heat stroke in cats

While not as common as dogs, cats can develop heat stroke and there are a few subtle differences in the symptoms. Here are some expert tips on preventing heat stroke in cats

How to keep pets safe at Christmas
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22 Dec 2022

How to keep pets safe at Christmas

The festive season may be fun for humans with delicious food and frivolity in abundance, but there are dangers for pets. Here’s some expert tips on keeping your pets safe

Who’s who in 2022, Environment: Loop Growers
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16 Dec 2022

Who’s who in 2022, Environment: Loop Growers

Loop Growers owners Phil Garozzo and Alice Starr are ending the year on a brighter note than it began, thanks to support from the community who have rallied to help them rebuild and plant new crops. It was a horror start to 2022 for the closed-loop farmers, with floods and storms at the end of February obliterating much of their Draper farm.