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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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Review starts on community concerns
More than 800 submissions were made on the proposed route for stage four of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) through Elimbah. ** FREE TO READ **
Enjoy ROPE TV's community expo
ROPE TV is hosting a free community expo to showcase the variety of services available for people with disabilities in the community. Here's the details
Dawn of new era at UniSC
Three new university buildings will open for the first time this week at UniSC Moreton Bay’s Petrie campus. ** SEE INSIDE - PICTURES AND VIDEO **
National award nomination for caring support worker
A Moreton Bay home care support worker has been nominated for a national award. Here's why... **FREE TO READ**
Councillors tell of shock and surprise
Six members of Moreton Bay City Council returned unopposed this week, have spoken of this week's “total shock”, “surprise” and “very humbling experience”. ** FREE TO READ **
Hills Carnivale 2024: A vibrant celebration of community and culture
Wrapping up the month-long Hills Festival, the annual Hills Carnivale will captivate visitors with a day filled with fun, flavours, and fantastic entertainment. Here's what's on... **FREE TO READ**
High tea to celebrate city's incredible women
A number of amazing women who have “gone above and beyond” to raise awareness on a variety of local issues will be recognised for their efforts at the upcoming Be Inspired Forum and Awards hosted by Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc (SIMNI). Find out more about the event here
New deadline for harbour plans
Public consultation for the Scarborough Boat Harbour Draft Master Plan has been extended by a month. ** HERE'S WHY **
Community groups share in $1.2m worth of funding
The Rural Fire Brigade, Samford Area Men’s Shed and Guide Dogs Queensland are just a few of the many not-for-profit groups who have shared in more than $1.2 million reinvested into the region by Community Bank Samford. Find out how you too can apply for grants here **FREE TO READ**
Join a Moreton Bay SES unit and help change lives
It was a busy start to the year for Moreton Bay SES volunteers, with more than 7500 operational hours between December 1 and late January. Read on to find out how you can join
