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Suburb takes top spot in slowing market
News / Local
14 July 2026

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
News / Council
6 July 2026

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
News / Local
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.

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Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman
News / Local
4 Oct 2022

Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman

The mystery Gold Lotto winner has been found! A Morayfield woman said this morning her $733,000 in the Saturday Gold Lotto was ‘heaven-sent’ after the passing of a family member.

Doggie Flu Season - Canine Cough
2 Oct 2022

Doggie Flu Season - Canine Cough

Many local residents reported seeing cases of Canine Cough in family pets who frequent local dog parks, and in some cases in pets who don’t leave the confines of their own back yard.

Top five tips for spring gardening
News / Local
30 Sept 2022

Top five tips for spring gardening

The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter than average spring and summer, but Redcliffe Garden Centre’s Sondra Grainger says if you prepare your garden for the ‘wet season’ as you would every year, there’s no reason why it can’t thrive. Here’s her tips for success

Protect your pet from ticks
News / Local
15 Sept 2022

Protect your pet from ticks

Vets in the Moreton Bay Region are reporting an increase in the number of tick paralysis cases. Our expert, Kylie Mackay, offers tips to protect your pet and what to look out for. They might just safe a life

How to prepare for La Nina
News / Local
14 Sept 2022

How to prepare for La Nina

Understanding risks is the key to weathering storms and bushfires, according to Moreton Bay Region SES controller Sean Harrop. Find out how...

RBA lifts interest rates again
News / Local
6 Sept 2022

RBA lifts interest rates again

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced it will lift interest rates for the fifth time in five months. Here’s what homeowners are in for and what’s expected next

Celebrating with The Book of Dad
News / Local
3 Sept 2022

Celebrating with The Book of Dad

Morayfield resident John Waugh, pictured above, is part of a special Father’s Day book being produced by Serenitas over 50 lifestyle communities.

Green waste dumping limits lift for clean-up campaign
News / Local
31 Aug 2022

Green waste dumping limits lift for clean-up campaign

A new scheme that lifts the limits on free green waste disposal at Moreton Bay Region tips launches ahead of storm season. Find out what's happening...

Chance to make ‘farm change’
News / Local
26 Aug 2022

Chance to make ‘farm change’

If you’ve ever dreamed of living and working on a farm, this 48acre property at Bracalba could be your chance. We take a look

Magpie swooping season in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
17 Aug 2022

Magpie swooping season in Moreton Bay Region

Magpie season is in full swoop and while Brisbane City Council has made changes to the way it handles aggressive birds, there won’t be changes in the Moreton Bay Region. We chat to an expert about how to live with the birds and find out how to report incidents