Home and Garden
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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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Gardening: Solutions for narrow side yard
The narrow side yard can be an access area, wheelie bin residence, dog run, dump zone or quite often, a laundry laneway and a headache for many homeowners. Here are some simple ideas to add green life to these often-neglected spaces and turn the useless into useful!
Big plans for huge vacant block
Plans have been lodged for a major new homemaker centre on a high-profile 3.7-hectare site in Rothwell. A service station, food outlet and warehouse are also proposed for the development at 463 Anzac Ave, beside the Hope Centre and Grace Lutheran College.
Vacancy rates put squeeze on tenants
Redcliffe had the lowest residential vacancy rate in the Greater Brisbane area during the December 2023 quarter, according to new figures. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
New home empowering people with disability
A new home being built at Petrie by the Endeavour Foundation will transform the lives of four people living with disability. Find out what's happening... **FREE TO READ**
Moreton Bay Public Holidays
Have you returned to work after the Christmas break and already dreaming of another holiday? Here is the list of public holidays for the Moreton Bay Region this year to get you planning your next holiday.
Golden glow to State titles
Grace swimmers were celebrating at last week’s Queensland Championships with medals, national qualifying times and personal bests. ** FREE TO READ **
Drought-proof your garden this summer
With a potentially dry season ahead, don’t panic and retreat from your gardens … there are plenty of easy solutions to ensure plants thrive if mother nature doesn’t provide ample rainfall. Here’s some tips from gardening expert Sondra Grainger
Plant your own edible garden
Have you ever wanted to plant your own edible garden and grow an abundance of food all year round? This free gardening event can teach you how
Annie Lane rallies for farm project
The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **
Grow it Local partnership continues to thrive
The Grow it Local initiative is connecting green thumbs and beginner gardeners across the City of Moreton Bay like never before. Here's how to get involved... **FREE TO READ**
