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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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Renal dialysis boost for region
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Renal dialysis boost for region

Patients, in the north of the Moreton Bay Region, needing renal dialysis treatments no longer have to travel to North Lakes or Brisbane with services now available in Morayfield. The B Braun Morayfield Renal Care Centre was officially opened at Morayfield Health Hub earlier this month. Here’s the details

Grace team books place at nationals
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Grace team books place at nationals

Grace Swimming will have a relay team at the national championships, in April on the Gold Coast next year.

$50m hotel and shops plan in Dakabin
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$50m hotel and shops plan in Dakabin

Plans for a $50 million hotel and shopping centre in Dakabin have been officially unveiled today by The Comiskey Group.

Redcliffe Giving Day success
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Redcliffe Giving Day success

The community opened their hearts and purses for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day on October 14 to ensure patients who face lengthy recovery or are in the final stages of life can enjoy ‘touches of home’ while they are cared for in the Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Units

Embrace spirit of giving on Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day
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Embrace spirit of giving on Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day

The countdown is on to the second annual Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day on Friday, October 14, a day jam-packed with opportunities to have fun and support a great cause. Here’s what’s happening and how you can get involved

Ky Lovell takes it up a notch
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Ky Lovell takes it up a notch

When Ky Lovell plays music, he is transposed to a state of bliss which is evident to everyone around him … and the heavier the music the better. He’s now a big part of the region’s music scene with a following on social media and an opportunity to take it up a notch

Safe Spaces program launches in Moreton Bay Region
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Safe Spaces program launches in Moreton Bay Region

Friendly chats and simple acts of kindness are the medicine being administered at Redcliffe’s newly opened Safe Space Program aimed to give people experiencing emotional distress an alternative to hospital emergency departments. Here’s the details

World first coming to Scarborough park
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World first coming to Scarborough park

Scarborough is joining the world’s first simultaneous running event raising awareness for the Great Barrier Reef.

First look at Newport Marketplace
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First look at Newport Marketplace

Newport Marketplace is taking shape, with exterior construction complete and tenants beginning their fit-outs. Moreton Daily was given a sneak peek this week

Frocking up for ovarian cancer
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Frocking up for ovarian cancer

Graham Winbank has a wardrobe of dazzling dresses ready for Frocktober when he will wear at least 31 dresses in 31 days to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Look out for him at the shops, pub and Caboolture Hospital where he works as a nurse