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Donations needed for preloved clothing sale
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Donations needed for preloved clothing sale

Sesame Lane centres across the City of Moreton Bay are collecting items for the Chic for Charity preloved clothing sale on June 8 which will raise money for child protection charity Bravehearts. Here’s how to donate + details about the sale and how to pick up a bargain

Old nurses' quarters more than just a building 
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Old nurses' quarters more than just a building 

The former nurses’ quarters building at Redcliffe Hospital is a place where memories were made and friendships forged for student nurses who lived there. The building, now known as West Block, is earmarked for demolition in mid-2024. Three nurses who still work at the hospital share their memories

Runners support The Breakfast Club Redcliffe
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Runners support The Breakfast Club Redcliffe

This year’s Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon & Fun Run will raise money for The Breakfast Club Redcliffe as cost-of-living pressures and the housing crisis cause a surge in demand. Here’s what’s happening and how you can help

Art Simone promises glitz, laughs at PrideFest
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Art Simone promises glitz, laughs at PrideFest

For Art Simone, drag is art but also a way to express herself and make the queer community more visible and validated. She will be at her glittering best when she commands the stage at this year’s Moreton Bay PrideFest. She tells us what to expect

Connecting with nature through art

Artist and environmental educator Bethan Burton will share tips on how to connect with nature through art, when she opens her home studio as part of this year’s Samford Arts Trail and Open Studios event. Find out more about her craft here

Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024
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Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024

Big crowds are pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country, attending ANZAC Day commemorations across the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s our rolling coverage of the day

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Event and tourism volunteers honoured
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Event and tourism volunteers honoured

More than 50 dedicated event and tourism volunteers were honoured last week at a special National Volunteers Week event held at Tempest Seafood Restaurant. Here's the story

$1m raised for at-risk youth
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$1m raised for at-risk youth

Thirty-six Brisbane business leaders have officially raised more than $1 million for charity organisation TRACTION, to help support at-risk youth. Here's the story

Keanu, 6, ready to take on world
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Keanu, 6, ready to take on world

Six-year-old Keanu Samson, from Mango Hill, will soon pack his bags and fly 15,000km for the ‘Super Bowl’ of children’s golf. ** FREE TO READ **

Highway hope for battling residents
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Highway hope for battling residents

Work has started on possible new routes for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) after a huge community backlash to original plans. ** FREE TO READ **

Rising demand for satellite clinics
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Rising demand for satellite clinics

Moreton Bay’s two new Satellite Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Clinics (MIIC) treated almost 22,000 patients from opening to the end of March. See full figures ** FREE TO READ **

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival launch party
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Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival launch party

Attention all food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and sunset chasers, you're invited to the most mouthwatering party of the year. It’s Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival's Sundowner Launch Party at The Belvedere. Here’s the details + how to join in the fun

Volunteer Week: Roy's lifetime of service
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Volunteer Week: Roy's lifetime of service

Roy King’s knowledge of Moreton Bay has saved countless lives during the 50 years he has volunteered with Coast Guard Redcliffe. We're shining a light on his achievements as we celebrate National Volunteer Week.

Brianna powers 'Strait' to Africa
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Brianna powers 'Strait' to Africa

Albany Creek swimmer Brianna Thompson has ticked off another Oceans Seven swim, this time across one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes separating two continents.

Magic Round: Dolphins’ ‘good, bad, ugly’ win
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Magic Round: Dolphins’ ‘good, bad, ugly’ win

Head Coach Wayne Bennett described the Dolphins’ Magic Round win as ‘good, bad and ugly’, but one highlight was the emphatic return of star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. See our photo gallery from the game here

Changing to meet growth challenge
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Changing to meet growth challenge

A new organisational structure has been introduced at Moreton Bay City Council to better support the challenges of population growth. ** FRFEE TO READ **