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Suburb takes top spot in slowing market
Morayfield has topped Queensland’s housing market for house sales, with Caboolture, Burpengary and Narangba also ranking in the state’s top 10 as buyers continue to target affordable Moreton Bay suburbs.
Why green bins are going red
Moreton Bay green bins, used for general waste, are being replaced with red lids as part of a statewide program to improve waste collection, recycling and consistency.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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.
Green waste limits lifted
Avid gardeners across the Moreton Bay Region will be able to dump as much green waste as they like at Council tips until the end of this financial year. Find out more...
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Julia Baker
To mark World Snake Day in 2022, Moreton Bay Region local Julia Baker - also known as the Snake Boss - shared what she loved about the slithery creatures
Who’s who in 2022, Community Groups: Moreton Bay Region State Emergency Service
There’s an orange army of State Emergency Service volunteers across the Moreton Bay Region providing a beacon of hope to residents when disaster strikes. Floods and storms in the early part of 2022 certainly tested their mettle, with thousands of calls for help.
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Peninsula Animal Aid
Volunteers from Peninsula Animal Aid have been able to help more pets in need after receiving a sizeable donation from money raised at the 2022 Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run
Wife's battle to convince hubby they'd won $1.4 million
A Kallangur woman struggled to convince her husband they won a monumental $1.4 million in the Saturday Gold Lotto - despite confirmation from lottery officials.
Christmas lights safety warning
There’ll be plenty of people stringing up Christmas lights in the coming days and Energex is reminding them to treat these decorations as they would any electrical appliance. Here’s some important safety tips
Strong foundation holds true
Crown Properties has been built on a foundation of community connection, trust, respect and a desire to help people through different phases of their lives. We chat to owners Ian McLachlan and Jody Allison-McLachlan as the business clocks up 22 years
New book taking the pulse of Australian design
Rachael King's second book celebrating surface design, Pattern Pulse Volume 2, launches next week. Here's what it's all about...
