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New sculpture honours Aboriginal explorer

A new sculpture that pays tribute to Bongaree, the first known Aboriginal person to circumnavigate Australia and contribute to the mapping of the Australian coastline, has been unveiled outside the Bribie Island Seaside Museum **FREE TO READ**

Preserving Burpengary station’s history
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Preserving Burpengary station’s history

When work begins on the $53 million Burpengary train station upgrade in January 2024, one integral part of the station’s history will be retained – a concrete shelter shed which was built more than 100 years ago. Here's the story

Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer
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Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer

Moreton Bay City Council is expected to award a tender for the demolition of Suttons Beach Pavilion at its general meeting tomorrow, with work tipped to start within weeks. Here’s what we know

Sharing history through pictures
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Sharing history through pictures

A growing interest in local history has prompted Duane Hart to publish his second book, The Pictorial History of Redcliffe and the Moreton Bay Region. It includes aerial photos, maps, streetscapes and a record of life from the 1950s-80s

Building closed but show goes on
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Building closed but show goes on

Mousetrap Theatre Company’s building may be closed for structural assessment, but the show continues to go on elsewhere while Moreton Bay Regional Council determines if the building can be repaired. Here’s the latest

Push to save Bribie’s WWII structures
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Push to save Bribie’s WWII structures

Bribie Island Historical Society is spearheading a push to save three WWII structures on the island, one of which is deteriorating at rapid rate. It follows the demolition of two searchlight buildings earlier this month

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Vale Peter Houston
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Vale Peter Houston

Former Redcliffe City Council Deputy Mayor Peter Houston is being remembered as someone who served his community through passionate advocacy in local government and exceptional dentistry. Dr Houston, who died earlier this month, will be farewelled next week.

New sculpture honours Aboriginal explorer

A new sculpture that pays tribute to Bongaree, the first known Aboriginal person to circumnavigate Australia and contribute to the mapping of the Australian coastline, has been unveiled outside the Bribie Island Seaside Museum **FREE TO READ**

Burpengary train station upgrade begins
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Burpengary train station upgrade begins

A ceremonial sod turning at Burpengary train station has signalled the start of a major upgrade, the biggest since it was built 135 years ago. Here’s the details and when the station will be closed

Celebrating 60 years of service
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Celebrating 60 years of service

Bribe Island’s Chamber of Commerce has made a remarkable contribution to the community in the past six decades and still has an important role to play. **FREE TO READ**

Preserving Burpengary station’s history
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Preserving Burpengary station’s history

When work begins on the $53 million Burpengary train station upgrade in January 2024, one integral part of the station’s history will be retained – a concrete shelter shed which was built more than 100 years ago. Here's the story

Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer
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Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer

Moreton Bay City Council is expected to award a tender for the demolition of Suttons Beach Pavilion at its general meeting tomorrow, with work tipped to start within weeks. Here’s what we know

Azure Blue celebrates 70 years of BlueCare
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Azure Blue celebrates 70 years of BlueCare

Residents and staff at Azure Blue Redcliffe Retirement Village held a morning tea this week to celebrate 70 years of BlueCare. Here’s the details

Flashback: Discovering Deception Bay
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Flashback: Discovering Deception Bay

Deception Bay has a rich history and is filled with hidden treasures – you just have to know where to find them. Find out about the Deception Bay Sea Baths here... **FREE TO READ**

Deception Bay - the next Noosa?
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Deception Bay - the next Noosa?

Deception Bay could become the next Noosa, according to residents who are pushing for plans to protect their suburb and unlock its tourism potential.

Abbey Medieval Festival sells out
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Abbey Medieval Festival sells out

Tickets to the 2023 Abbey Medieval Festival have officially sold out - but there are still ways to get in on the action. Find out how... **FREE TO READ**