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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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How to grow fruit trees
27 Apr 2021

How to grow fruit trees

Now is the perfect time to plant fruit trees, with the worst of the heat behind us, but it is not as simple as just sticking one in the ground. Redcliffe Garden Centre horticulturalist Tylor Elmsley says there are some key rules to follow, which differ depending on the type of fruit tree.

Busy season for snake catcher
13 Apr 2021

Busy season for snake catcher

Griffin snake catcher Josh Castle says it has been a busy snake season across the region, with most action in the north.

How to build a raised garden bed or retaining wall
26 Mar 2021

How to build a raised garden bed or retaining wall

If you’ve been thinking about building a raised garden bed or retaining wall, the Easter long weekend is the perfect time to do it. Here's what you need to know.

Newport canal home one of a kind
25 Mar 2021

Newport canal home one of a kind

Vast waterfront a feature of Newport canal home

Centre Against Domestic Abuse Facebook page restored
19 Feb 2021

Centre Against Domestic Abuse Facebook page restored

Community rallies after Facebook suspends CADA page

Stunning succulents
10 Feb 2021

Stunning succulents

WHEN people think of succulents, they often think of the compact, rose-shaped varieties but these are just the tip of the water-storing plant

Secrets to keeping bees
8 Feb 2021

Secrets to keeping bees

Gardens have become a hive of activity for a growing number beekeepers in the past year and expert Scott Bevis says conditions are perfect to give it a go at home.

Low-maintenance living a way of life
2 Feb 2021

Low-maintenance living a way of life

Newport townhouses offer low-maintenance lifestyle

Putting fleece to good use
18 Jan 2021

Putting fleece to good use

Fleece from alpacas, llamas and sheep at White Ridge Farm will bring some warmth to the homeless thanks to the tireless efforts of a Petrie great grandmother

Separation Anxiety in your pets
8 Jan 2021

Separation Anxiety in your pets

Pet separation anxiety can cause both pets and owners a lot of stress when it comes to holidays or extended times away. It is important to recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety in your pets and know what to do about it.