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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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Breaking down barriers to learning
Life Without Barriers’ HIPPY program is preparing parents and little ones for school, boosting numeracy, literacy and self-confidence.
Lions pass on life skills to young mentees
Members of the North Lakes Lions Club have passed on a number of important life skills to the next generation through a mentoring program. Find out what they taught the kids here
Suttons Beach Pavilion: how to have your say
Public consultation on the future of Suttons Beach Pavilion begins this week, so we asked Moreton Bay Regional Council how it will work and how the community can get involved. Here’s everything you need to know.
Turning bottles into cash for koala group
The team from Moreton Bay Koala Rescue Inc have purchased new equipment after a generous cash donation. Find out who supported them here
Legal fight over golf course
The battle over the future of North Lakes Golf Course land seems destined to go to the Planning and Environment Court.
Australia Day honours for local legends
Eleven community heroes with links to the Moreton Bay Region have been honoured in this year’s Australia Day honours list. We reveal who they are...
Rallying support for Tonga
Former Moreton Bay Regional Councillor Koliana Winchester has set up a Red Cross fundraising page in a bid to help the organisation provide humanitarian aid to the people of Tonga.
Library seeks expressions of interest for coffee cart
The Arana Hills Library is seeking a local community group to run a coffee cart or van to feed library visitors. Find out how to apply here
Community group celebrates historic milestone
A PASSION to help others and raise money for charity has seen one Redcliffe community group stand the test of time to mark an important milestone. Find out more here
Young experts' tips for holiday fun
Instead of guessing what young people might like to do during school holidays, we asked some young experts for a list of their favourite skate parks, books and games. Here are their must-do, read and play suggestions.
