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What is your child really learning when they play?
Sesame Lane explores how play helps young children build creativity, communication, confidence, problem-solving and fine motor skills through everyday experiences.
Matty's first mow with Backyard Bolters
Matty has graduated from trainee to paid Backyard Bolters employee, marking a major milestone for the Moreton Bay social enterprise helping young people living with disability build skills, confidence and pathways to work.
Free emergency services expo is back
The free Moreton Bay Emergency Services Expo returns to Bribie Island with emergency vehicles, live water rescue demonstrations, hands-on activities and opportunities to meet local emergency services crews.
Back for Great Tram Pull
Ferny Hills disability organisation Claire’s Cottage will return to the Great Brisbane Tram Pull, with its all-abilities team taking on the one-tonne tram and calling on the community to cheer them on.
Vote for your Local Hero
Three Moreton Bay community leaders have been named Westfield North Lakes Local Heroes finalists, with voting now open to help their organisations secure up to $20,000 in grant funding.
Free masterclass with ARIA winner
ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Rick Price will host a free songwriting masterclass at North Lakes, sharing career stories, practical techniques and creative insights with Moreton Bay music lovers.
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Brilliantly simple idea to save oysters
It’s a simple concept that aims to restore oyster numbers in Moreton Bay by collecting, cleaning and returning shells to the waterway. We chat to a volunteer who says it works, with new growth appearing in just 10 weeks. He explains how it’s done and how we can all help
Entries open for top art prize
Entry forms are now available for the 2022 Matthew Flinders Art Prize, which is run by the Bribie Island Community Art Centre (BICAS).
Two local schools to Share the Dignity
Two local schools are the first in the Moreton Bay Region to receive a Dignity Vending Machine that provides students access to free sanitary products. The initiative aims to remove barriers to learning for young women.
Why does he do it? Man takes on 1000km trek for sixth time
North Lakes resident Dave Bosworth will today begin the Camino de Santiago walk for the sixth time. He will start the gruelling journey climbing the Pyrenees mountain range in freezing conditions but wouldn’t have it any other way. He explains why
Loving that big brass sound
For more than 40 years these band members have been sharing their love of brass with the community. We sit in on one of their rehearsals as they look for more musos to join them.
Celebrating Woody Point landmark’s centenary
The heritage-listed Woody Point Memorial Hall celebrates its centenary this month and remains a hub for community activity – just what its proponents would have wanted. We take a look back at where it all began
Governor thanks Moreton SES volunteers
Queensland Governor Dr Jeanette Young has personally thanked the 260 members of the Moreton Region SES Unit for their work during the flood emergency.
International Women’s Day: Honours for six making a difference
Six women from very different backgrounds have been honoured for their work in the Moreton Bay Region for International Women’s Day.
Zonta Redcliffe celebrates International Women’s Day
Members, guests and supporters of the Zonta Club of Redcliffe celebrated International Women’s Day in style at The Komo Hotel. See the pictures
Grants to help flood-ravaged community groups rebuild
Grassroots community organisations that suffered extensive damage from the recent floods are being encouraged to apply for grants up to $100,000. Find out how to apply here
