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Call for changes on peninsula line
21 Sept 2026

Call for changes on peninsula line

The Redcliffe Peninsula Line marks 10 years since opening, with Better Transport Queensland calling for more frequent services, improved bus connections and better land use around stations.

Landmark birthday for historic school
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9 Sept 2026

Landmark birthday for historic school

Humpybong State School will celebrate its 150th anniversary in Margate with two days of events, bringing past students, families and teachers together to honour the school’s history.

Huge tree taken down on Scarborough foreshore
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14 May 2026

Huge tree taken down on Scarborough foreshore

An 80-year-old fig tree at Scarborough Beach foreshore has been removed by Moreton Bay City Council after severe decline from a fungal pathogen, marking the end of an era for a much-loved local landmark with decades of community memories.

Home of the Month: Six generations of memories
11 May 2026

Home of the Month: Six generations of memories

Discover the story behind Banyandah, one of Redcliffe’s oldest homes, heading to auction after 99 years in the same family. The renovated 1927 Queenslander at Margate boasts stunning bay views, timeless charm and six generations of holiday memories.

Where quake struck in Moreton Bay
News / Council
14 Apr 2026

Where quake struck in Moreton Bay

Researchers have uncovered evidence of a powerful ancient earthquake west of Caboolture, helping Moreton Bay better understand future risks and disaster planning implementation.

Caboolture aviation museum prepares to open, calling on community support
11 Mar 2026

Caboolture aviation museum prepares to open, calling on community support

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre at Caboolture Aerodrome plans to officially open as a public museum in 2026. Visitors can already see historic aircraft restoration projects, including a rare WWII Beaufort bomber being restored by volunteers.

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Iconic beach pavilion to close - and be demolished
News / Local
31 Jan 2022

Iconic beach pavilion to close - and be demolished

The iconic Suttons Beach Pavilion, which has stood on Redcliffe’s foreshore for more than 80 years is to close and be demolished on safety grounds.

Author seeks veterans’ survival stories
News / Local
29 Dec 2021

Author seeks veterans’ survival stories

Scarborough author Bryn Evans is once again putting the call out for families to share heroic stories about their ancestors. Find out more here

Celebrating 100 years of change
News / Local
22 Nov 2021

Celebrating 100 years of change

The world is a very different place 100 years on from the formation of Soroptimist International – an organisation committed to educating, empowering and enabling women and girls to have a better life. Be part of their centenary celebrations.

Pausing to reflect on Remembrance Day
News / Local
11 Nov 2021

Pausing to reflect on Remembrance Day

Veterans, families, leaders and the general community across the Moreton Bay Region paused to reflect on the sacrifice made by those who have served to protect our way of life on Remembrance Day. See the photo gallery

Remembrance Day services across the Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
10 Nov 2021

Remembrance Day services across the Moreton Bay Region

As Redcliffe RSL Deputy President Karen Hemers leads commemorations on Remembrance Day tomorrow, she will be thinking of her father but also the countless others who have made enormous sacrifices to defend our country and way of life.

Grace Lutheran Primary School celebrates 50 years
News / Local
4 Nov 2021

Grace Lutheran Primary School celebrates 50 years

Community was at the heart of Grace Lutheran Primary School even before it opened in 1971 and as the school celebrates 50 years, it is evident this is still the case. We look back on the past half century. See the photos.

Redcliffe remembers: Special service to honour the Sydney
News / Local
4 Nov 2021

Redcliffe remembers: Special service to honour the Sydney

Redcliffe Naval Association will this month hold a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of one of the Australian Navy’s greatest losses.

From humble beginnings in 1947 at the Redcliffe Showgrounds to the rugby league powerhouse it is today, the Dolphins has been the club of champions, legends of the game who have gone on to represent their state and country.

Tales of great escapes preserved forever
23 Apr 2021

Tales of great escapes preserved forever

Bryn Evan’s book about airmen’s incredible escapes during World War II not only preserves their stories for future generations, but also serves as a reminder of what was sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. We chat with the Scarborough author.

Father Peter Gillam farewelled
23 Mar 2021

Father Peter Gillam farewelled

Father Peter Gillam a man of the people