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From paper to powerhouse
From paper mill to powerhouse, Moreton Bay Central is set to drive billions in investment, thousands of jobs and major projects including an Olympic venue, quantum computing hub and advanced manufacturing centre.
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.
Peninsula's Past: Campers discover holiday haven
Long before holiday apartments dotted the foreshore, Redcliffe was a popular destination for visitors happy to bring their own accommodation. We take a look back at the history of camping on the Peninsula. Image: Courtesy of City of Moreton Bay.
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Old Petrie Town lease extended
Traders and community groups at Old Petrie Town have been thrown a lifeline after Y Queensland and the City of Moreton Bay mutually agreed to extend lease arrangements.
Peninsula's Past: Old Redcliffe Town Council building, beacon of progress
It's a building many people pass every day without realising its historical significance. We take a look at the history of the old council chambers at Redcliffe.
Tribute to Redcliffe’s history
People from across Moreton Bay are invited an event commemorating Redcliffe’s role in paving the way for Queensland to become a state. Here's what's happening...
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
Sandrine’s family still searching for answers
Twelve years after Sandrine Jourdan was last seen at a Caboolture property, her family remains determined to find the truth about what happened to her. Can you help?
The Redcliffe Peninsula skyline will be dotted with not one, but two Ferris wheels as the Redcliffe Show opens next week and a new attraction at Woody Point puts locals and visitors in a spin. Is it a first for the Peninsula?
First of many Redcliffe apartment blocks to come
Apartments are a feature of the Redcliffe Peninsula skyline today, but in 1966 there was plenty of interest in the first block of home units.
EXCLUSIVE: New home tipped for Commonwealth Games mascot
Moreton Bay could soon be home to another Queensland cultural icon, with plans to bring beloved 1982 Commonwealth Games mascot Matilda to the city. **FREE TO READ**
Dr Peter Marendy, a lifetime of service
Dr Peter Charles Marendy will be remembered as a man who dedicated his life to serving and helping others – his church, patients, the medical profession and the local community. The much-loved long-time GP died on May 8, aged 91 years.
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
