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Taking steps to improve men’s mental health

Men of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join the new Beachmere Man Walk, which has been designed to help strengthen communities, combat social isolation, and improve men's mental health. Find out more here **FREE TO READ**

Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct begins
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Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct begins

Construction of stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is officially underway, with a ceremonial sod turning signalling the beginning of work on a learn-to-swim facility and grandstand which are expected to be completed by September. Here are the details

Researchers host breast cancer forum
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Researchers host breast cancer forum

The Metro North Health medical team that introduced new breast cancer treatment to Queensland, reducing six weeks of radiation therapy to less than thirty minutes, is hosting a free community forum in Redcliffe this week. Here’s the details

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan from Fleet Support Unit Australia faced her fears after being cleared to donate blood after major complications following a surgery in 2015. Here's the story

Richard’s Bolting to Borough
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Richard’s Bolting to Borough

When Richard Holt runs from Aspley to Maryborough later this month, he will push himself well outside his comfort zone. It’s exactly where he wants to be, mirroring the feelings of young people he’s trying to help through his charity Bolting Ahead. Here’s what he is doing and how you can back him

Photo gallery: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2023
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Photo gallery: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2023

About 5000 people took part in the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run on the Redcliffe Peninsula on July 16. Check out our photos from the event, which attracted competitors from 10 countries.

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International Women's Day: Changing young lives
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International Women's Day: Changing young lives

In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, we chat to Redcliffe Area Youth Space Executive Manager Amy-lee Mayes who is driven by a desire to help young people and make a difference that flows through to the next generation and beyond.

Spiders win state and national titles
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Spiders win state and national titles

Spiders Boxing Club, based at Caboolture PCYC, has three great reasons to celebrate after today's announcement of the Good Sport Awards at Parliament House in Canberra.

PrideFest to make a difference
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PrideFest to make a difference

Moreton Bay PrideFest will be a celebration of the LGBTIQAP+ community but also an important show of support which will make a big difference to the lives of young people, according to Headspace

Gym celebrates first year
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Gym celebrates first year

Gold’s Gym Kippa-Ring recently celebrated its first birthday and a year of helping build a strong, healthy, and safe community, inside and outside the gym. Here’s what’s been happening

Know the symptoms: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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Know the symptoms: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

More than 300 women are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Queensland this year, making it one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in Australian women. In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Council Queensland is asking all women to familiarise themselves with the symptoms

New $6m ambulance station for Morayfield
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New $6m ambulance station for Morayfield

Construction will start later this year on a new $6.2 million ambulance station in Morayfield.

Early bird entries closing for Jetty2Jetty
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Early bird entries closing for Jetty2Jetty

Early bird registrations close soon for Queensland’s longest running fun run – the Jetty2Jetty Fun Run. Here's how to enter...

Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Red Music and Dance
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Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Red Music and Dance

An enthusiastic performing arts teacher from Red Music and Dance at Rothwell has created a new competition called the Moreton Bay Performing Arts Challenge which will celebrate young performers from across the region

Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Chloe Peirce
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Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Chloe Peirce

A young dancer from Griffin is keeping the tradition of Irish dancing alive by kicking up her heels on both the local and global stage

Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: JAM Performing Arts
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Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: JAM Performing Arts

JAM Performing Arts was one of the first dance schools to open in North Lakes – and it is still going strong 15 years later