Local History
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Kindy community to celebrate 70 years
Community has been at the heart of Margate’s Florence Kindergarten since it opened in 1955 and a large contingent of past, present and future families are expected to attend 70th birthday celebrations on May 24. Image Courtesy of City of Moreton Bay. Reference number RMPC100100580.
Peninsula's Past: Wartime action in Redcliffe’s skies
There was an influx of American troops and aircraft in 1942 and 1943 to the Redcliffe Peninsula, during WWII but one incident in particular left a lasting impression on the locals.
Women vital to defence of Australia
While the men were fighting on the battlefield to protect Australia during WWII, Dot Bramwell was among a group of women fighting to prove they were just as capable, ensuring vital communications were sent and received. We chatted with her in the lead-up to her 100th birthday today.
Historic building helps meet demand
One of Bribie Island’s oldest buildings, the former masonic lodge at Bongaree, is being opened up again.
Peninsula's Past: First alderman’s lifetime of service
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this month, we take a look at the remarkable life of Redcliffe’s first female alderman, Keitha Drake. Photo: Courtesy City of Moreton Bay
Peninsula's Past: Grand old boats of the bay
From the 1870s to the last excursion trip of the SS Koopa in 1953, a long line of steamships, ferries and other watercraft made the journey to Redcliffe bringing visitors and serving as a vital transport link for locals. We take a look back
Peninsula's Past: History of Redcliffe Jetty
The Redcliffe Jetty has been a landmark on the foreshore for the past 140 years, with three different structures providing a vital transportation link for visitors but also a meeting place where countless memories have been made. We take a look back at its history
Fire station a trailblazer of its time
The old Redcliffe Fire Station building is now a community arts centre, but it was once an emergency services hub, at the forefront of firefighting innovation. We take a look back at its history
Remembrance Day a time to reflect 2024
The significance of Remembrance Day is increasing with each passing year, according to Bray Park/Strathpine RSL Sub Branch President Greg Searle. Find out why...
Flashback: Lasting link to lost Diggers
These days, Anzac Memorial Avenue is a major arterial road linking Redcliffe to Petrie but when it was first imagined, it aimed to serve as a link to the homegrown Diggers who gave their lives in WWI. Photo: courtesy of City of Moreton Bay.
