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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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Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6
Calab Law, the Caboolture-born former Morayfield State High School student, pulled out of the Olympic 200m repechage tonight - to focus on the relays.
Peninsula Animal Aid needs long-term backing
Supporters have answered Peninsula Animal Aid’s plea for help, but the organisation needs to raise more funds to keep its doors open long term. Here's what they need
Raise it for Redcliffe helps new mothers
Thanks to last year’s Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day, midwives are partnering with new mothers to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates at the hospital. Here’s what’s happening
Fun run to bring a burst of colour and joy
A rainbow explosion is set to hit the parklands around Lake Eden next month when the hugely popular Colour Frenzy fun run returns to North Lakes. Find out all the details here
Help put food in the pantry during Homelessness Week
As part of Homelessness Week (August 5-11) the team from Community Bank Samford have partnered with Encircle Community Services to help restock their pantry by running a community collection drive, with all donations going to people who are impacted by the current living crisis. Find out how you can help here
Free shower and laundry services to launch at Encircle Kallangur
Moreton Bay locals who are homeless, sleeping rough, or struggling to pay the bills will soon be able to freshen up at Encircle Kallangur, with the neighbourhood centre set to provide free shower and laundry facilities from early August.
Desperate plea for donations as shelves run bare
Two neighbourhood centres in Moreton Bay have issued a desperate plea on social media calling for donations to help restock their community pantries. Find out how you can help here
Emerging artist wins Matthew Flinders Art Prize
It may have taken 50 years of practice, but Sunshine Coast painter Leonie Shirley can now say she is an award-winning artist after taking out first place in the 2024 Matthew Flinders Art Prize. Find out more about her winning piece here
Appeal raises thousands for Stationery Aid
A not-for-profit organisation that provides school booklists to disadvantaged students will now be able to help more families across Queensland after being selected to participate in this year's Officeworks Make A Difference Appeal. Find out how much money was raised here
Bank’s big boost for community groups
A dozen community groups across Moreton Bay have been given a helping hand, sharing in more than $700,000 thanks to Pine Rivers Community Finance.
