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Keeping promise to Annalise
A special Ladies Who Long Lunch at Redcliffe Leagues Club will honour Annalise Zoubakin, raising funds for Cancer Council and Redcliffe Hospital this Daffodil Day.
Council’s year - in figures
City of Moreton Bay has revealed its 2025-26 results, with millions of library visits, thousands of potholes repaired, new parks opened and record community services delivered.
Meet the speakers behind the next Ladies Who Long Lunch
Three remarkable Moreton Bay women are to form the Empowerment Panel at next month’s Ladies Who Long Lunch in Scarborough.
A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
Discover Burpengary through the eyes of local business owner Simmone Gabriel, who shares her favourite cafés, restaurants and hidden gems while reflecting on the suburb’s rapid growth and strong community spirit.
Moreton Bay shops make Queensland’s top 10
Two Moreton Bay businesses, Lawnton Country Markets and VC Fruit Market, have been recognised among Queensland’s top 10 independent fruit and vegetable retailers for quality produce and outstanding customer service.
Robo pets help those with dementia
City of Moreton Bay libraries have introduced robotic companion pets and dementia-friendly programs to reduce loneliness, support wellbeing and help people living with dementia stay connected.
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Sound advice for healthy hearing
Moreton Bay audiologist Erin Seamer urges early hearing checks during World Hearing Week, highlighting links to cognitive health and wellbeing.
“Serious solution” needed for rail crossings
Residents have taken fears over a Moreton Bay rail crossing at Mackie Rd, Narangba to the Council chamber saying the issue is “not new, not isolated and not improving”
A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron
Technical officer Jenny honoured with an OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Awards for more than 60 years of service to women’s hockey.
Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry
Lynda Barry OAM, from Mango Hill, has been a life saver for 37 years – and has no plans to stop.
Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo show
Father and daughter Bill and Imogen Barker perform together in the ADF band at the Royal Brisbane Military Tattoo, making it a proud family affair.
Firefighter blazes trail: Lou Galloway
When Lou Galloway was at school, a career in the fire service was not promoted as an option for women. We shine a light on the firefighter as we celebrate International Women's Day today.
A legacy of leadership: Marlene Newcombe
Marlene Newcombe’s business acumen, forged over 50 years in the motoring industry, has earnt her respect but also a spot on the Dolphins NRL board. She’s the only woman to have a seat at the table.
Making difference on front line: Jesslyn Dare
For Redcliffe Police Station Senior Constable Jesslyn Dare, being able to help someone, at often one of the worst times of their life, makes her job on the front line rewarding.
Moreton Bay resident “stunned” by huge lotto win
A Moreton Bay resident was “stunned” when their random lottery decision earned a life-changing $580,000 win.
Major upgrade to popular playground
Work has begun on a major upgrade to the all-abilities playground at Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills, City of Moreton Bay. The eight-week project will improve accessibility for children with low or no vision and other sensory needs.
