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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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Helping women rebuild their lives
Redcliffe’s Miracle Mums Movement receives $150K to support domestic violence survivors through wellness programs and recovery workshops.
Voice joins carers campaign
Darren Percival backs $5M Moreton Bay carers centre, launching anthem to support unpaid carers and raise awareness of their vital role.
Single dad wins $4.8 million in lotto
A Morayfield single dad has won $4.8 million in Set for Life, securing his son’s future. The Moreton Bay winner was left shocked after discovering his life-changing Lotto prize.
Host a hound like Snickers
A Moreton Bay family is encouraging locals to foster greyhounds during National Greyhound Adoption Month after welcoming Snickers into their home. The Greyhound Adoption Program helps retired racing dogs transition into family life.
World awaits talented teenagers
Two young Moreton Bay performers, Ruby Marriott and Zahlee Brackstone, have been selected to represent Australia at the prestigious Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. The duo will perform, compete and train with top young performers from around the world before attending Broadway workshops in New York.
Residents aiming to make Change
Residents at Bolton Clarke Fernhill retirement village in Caboolture are turning container recycling into community impact through a new Queensland-wide Containers for Change initiative.
Wild journeys of Moreton Bay’s ibis
A Moreton Bay study tracking 169 white ibis has revealed surprising travel patterns, with tagged birds spotted between Mackay and Byron Bay. Researchers say the findings will help manage growing ibis populations across South East Queensland.
Caboolture aviation museum prepares to open, calling on community support
The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre at Caboolture Aerodrome plans to officially open as a public museum in 2026. Visitors can already see historic aircraft restoration projects, including a rare WWII Beaufort bomber being restored by volunteers.
Ted’s tucker takes March page
Deception Bay pensioner Ted Bakke, 80, wins national seniors’ cooking competition with hearty Tucker Stew recipe, featured in Dovida’s 2026 calendar.
Max Giuliani shares tips from the top
World champion swimmer Max Giuliani met fans and coached young swimmers at Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre, inspiring Moreton Bay’s next generation.
