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Remembering Redcliffe’s first Olympian
Redcliffe’s first Olympian was middleweight boxer Graham Higham, who fought at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Here's what we know about him
Old nurses' quarters more than just a building
The former nurses’ quarters building at Redcliffe Hospital is a place where memories were made and friendships forged for student nurses who lived there. The building, now known as West Block, is earmarked for demolition in mid-2024. Three nurses who still work at the hospital share their memories
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Fond memories of iconic Ferny Hills tourism favourite
The Australian Woolshed brought joy to tens of thousands of visitors a year in its heyday. Founder Ken Mander-Jones still gets compliments about it...
Learn tips to discover your family history
Have you ever wanted to know more about where you came from? Are you secretly addicted to watching Who Do You Think You Are? History Redcliffe is hosting free workshops ahead of the Queensland State Local and Family History Conference on the Redcliffe peninsula next month. Here’s how to get involved
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
Sharon Alback Dance Centre celebrates 70 years
The magic of Sharon Alback Dance Centre has drawn generations of dancers to the iconic Redcliffe school where its masterful namesake has taught more than dance steps. She describes the school community as a family and they’re about to celebrate a special milestone
Tough questions on Bribie WWII forts
UPDATE: First pictures are in of the demolished Bribie Island WWII forts. Moreton Daily put a series of questions to the State Government on the decision to collapse the heritage-listed structures
Parts of WWII forts on Bribie to be 'collapsed'
Parts of the northern and southern WWII forts on Bribie Island will be collapsed following corrosion of the structures, ‘as a result of recent severe weather’. Here’s what we know
Cooking up treat at steam fair
A cook-off with a difference will be one of the highlights at Old Petrie Town’s annual Steam Fair this Saturday and Sunday.
NAIDOC Week 2022: Gubbi Gubbi language and culture thriving
Traditional Owner and Cultural Educator Aunty Christine is passionate about preserving the culture, language and history of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Find out how...
