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World Blood Donor Day in Moreton Bay
Ahead of World Blood Donor Day, a Moreton Bay father shares how donated blood saved his daughter’s life, highlighting the vital role local donors play in supporting patients, families and healthcare services every day.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Older and Bolder: Care closer to home
Cancer Care Moreton Bay is encouraging locals to explore treatment options closer to home, helping reduce travel stress while providing access to radiation therapy and specialist cancer care in Caboolture.
Older and Bolder: A new era of comfortable dentistry
Modern dentistry at Platypus Dental Strathpine is changing perceptions with gentle, minimally invasive treatments, advanced technology and a patient-first approach focused on comfort and care.
Record falls on hospital Giving Day
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day raised a record $225,000, supporting vital hospital projects. The six-year fundraiser has now topped $1.2M, funding palliative care upgrades to improve comfort, dignity and support for patients and families.
Try dragon boating with Snappies
Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons are inviting survivors and supporters to a come-and-try dragon boating session on June 13 at Talobilla Park, celebrating community, resilience and breast cancer awareness through sport and connection.
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Government announces back-to-school vaccination blitz
The Queensland Government has announced a back-to-school vaccination blitz, with eight schools across Moreton Bay taking part. Find out what schools are participating here
Overseas travellers’ return a boost for region
The arrival of fully vaccinated international travellers is good news for Moreton Bay Region’s economy, according to one local Chamber of Commerce. Find out why here
Sneak peek at Queensland’s second Gold’s Gym
We take a look inside Gold’s Gym at Kippa-Ring, which will open its doors at 9am tomorrow and meet the team. It’s massive, with the latest equipment and fitness options for everyone.
'Gamechanger' coming to Rothwell
Plans are gathering pace for an eight-hectare ‘gamechanger’ in over 50s living at Rothwell. Information sessions are being held next month and feedback is welcomed.
Council’s Healthy and Active Moreton program to return in 2022
If improving your health is one of your resolutions for 2022, the Healthy and Active Moreton program can help. Find out more here
Be Uplifted at symposium
Women with breast cancer and their loved ones are being urged to attend a symposium hosted by the charity Be Uplifted on November 8.
Killing Covid, not our Bay at local events
The annual Redcliffe KiteFest once again proved a huge success, attracting more than 30,000 people to Redcliffe across two days. For event organisers Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), providing a COVID-safe environment at their events and festivals has never been more important
Gym looks after its members
Marcus Shultz has built a team at Breathe Health Clubs 24/7 gym, North Lakes, that shares his philosophy of doing things well, supporting members and creating a genuine sense of community
Top 15 things to do in lockdown
Lockdown bored already? Need a to-do list? Here’s some ideas to get you moving, keep you busy and make the most of the chance to get some stuff done.
Serious runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and everyday heroes enjoyed a ‘cracker’ of a Jetty 2 Jetty yesterday. See results and photos from the event.
