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Keeping promise to Annalise
14 July 2026

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
News / Council
14 July 2026

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
10 July 2026

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
News / Local
8 July 2026

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
8 July 2026

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
8 July 2026

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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Big milestone for youth program
News / Local
15 Dec 2025

Big milestone for youth program

PCYC Caboolture recently celebrated 10,000 attendances at its After Dark program. It’s a significant milestone and reflection of the difference the initiative is having. Here are the details.

Farewell gig for local rockers
15 Dec 2025

Farewell gig for local rockers

After 15 years on the Australian rock circuit, Team Utopia will take to the stage for the final time on December 20 in Clontarf, delivering a farewell performance that promises to be loud, emotional and unforgettable.

Top 5 vehicle breakdown hotspots
News / Motoring
13 Dec 2025

Top 5 vehicle breakdown hotspots

The RACQ has revealed the top 5 breakdown spots on Queensland’s major motorways and highways this year, ahead of the Christmas traffic crush. Moreton Bay makes the list. Here are the details.

Dolphins NRL: The best game photos of 2025
News / Sport
12 Dec 2025

Dolphins NRL: The best game photos of 2025

The 2025 NRL season was the Dolphins’ best ever in the competition, despite disruption caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and an injury toll that would have decimated less resilient sides. Check out our favourite game photos of 2025.

Work starts on Samford Parklands Village Green Park upgrade
News / Local
11 Dec 2025

Work starts on Samford Parklands Village Green Park upgrade

Moreton Bay City Council has officially broken ground on the Samford Parklands Village Green Park upgrade, marking the start of construction of a new community space. Here are the details + when it will be finished.

Peninsula's Past: Campers discover holiday haven
News / Local
11 Dec 2025

Peninsula's Past: Campers discover holiday haven

Long before holiday apartments dotted the foreshore, Redcliffe was a popular destination for visitors happy to bring their own accommodation. We take a look back at the history of camping on the Peninsula. Image: Courtesy of City of Moreton Bay.

Digging deep to help foundation
News / Local
11 Dec 2025

Digging deep to help foundation

New figures show Moreton Bay has been one of the biggest supporters of the Fred Hollows Foundation this year.

Bruce Highway upgrade update ahead of Christmas
News / Local
10 Dec 2025

Bruce Highway upgrade update ahead of Christmas

Transport and Main Roads has provided an update on the Bruce Highway upgrade from Dohles Rocks Rd to Anzac Ave + what we can expect during the peak Christmas period. Here are the details.

Tee-time for Classic juniors
News / Local
10 Dec 2025

Tee-time for Classic juniors

Players from across Queensland and interstate will tee-up at Wantima County Club this week for the Cameron Smith Junior Classic – which is preparing for major changes.

Old tennis court site sells
10 Dec 2025

Old tennis court site sells

The former 9825sqm Frawleys Tennis Courts site at Rothwell has been sold. Here’s what we know.