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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.
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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How to grow orchids: expert tips
Many people believe orchids are hard to grow, but Redcliffe District Orchid Society’s Lionel Kirby says it’s easy once you know how. He shares some tips ahead of the society’s Autumn Orchid Show.
Waterfront gem awaits
This Beachmere home offers the ultimate in seaside living, with the waterfront on its back doorstep. The property is for sale now and we take a look inside
Explaining top 5 cat phobias
Cats are smart with their own quirks and habits, and sometimes they have peculiar phobias we can’t explain. Our expert reveals the top five cat phobias.
How to create compost gold
There’s a lot of talk about the value of adding organic matter to your garden and making your own is easy once you know how. The experts at Bunnings have shared their tips for turning household food scraps and paper recyclables into garden gold.
Mini Farm launches rescue box appeal
The Mini Farm Project at Samford has launched a rescue box appeal to help it through the next month.
Top Dog Breeds from 2021
Aussies love their dogs! According to the RSPCA, around 40 per cent of Australian households own a dog. Their unconditional love, companionship and ability to make us smile even on the most challenging days make them a popular addition to any family. Let's take a look at the top 10 breeds from 2021
Taming the garden
GARDENS across the region have gone berserk after a wet couple of months, with plenty of new growth but also an increased risk of pests. Russell Young from Garden Gems Nursery at Burpengary said it was time to get to stuck in, pruning and tidying up to improve airflow and ‘let the light in’.
Backyard battle rages
LAWN grubs are decimating lawns across the region in large numbers enjoying summer heat, high rainfall and humidity.
Stranger than fiction
THEY look like they are straight out of a sci-fi movie and from another, but Venus flytraps are in fact one of Earth’s most clever plants. The experts at Bunnings have put together a guide for growing these carnivorous plants which are experts in evolution.
Treats to keep your dog cool
Summertime is the best time to laze around and enjoy a frozen treat, and your furry friends will agree. Here's some recipes that will have them licking their lips
