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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
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
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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WWI treasure found at Caboolture
A WWI nurse’s carefully crafted and captioned photo album of her service in France has been discovered in a storage cupboard at a Caboolture aged care facility and now the search is on for her descendants.
23,000+ signatures on Suttons Beach Pavilion petitions
The Suttons Beach Pavilion Preservation Group has this morning handed Moreton Bay Regional Council two petitions with a total of more than 23,000 signatures calling for it to save the Redcliffe landmark.
Preservation Stations keeping memorabilia safe
New preservation stations at Moreton Bay libraries and museums are helping visitors convert their memorabilia to digital files. Find out how they work…
Celebrating Woody Point landmark’s centenary
The heritage-listed Woody Point Memorial Hall celebrates its centenary this month and remains a hub for community activity – just what its proponents would have wanted. We take a look back at where it all began
Greats share Dolphins memories
Moreton Daily spoke to three Dolphins greats about their connection with the club as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this week.
For Henry Holder, the Redcliffe Dolphins’ 75th anniversary represents a big part of his life – playing, coaching, managing and administering the game and club he loves.
Grant saves Abbey Medieval Festival
Abbey Medieval Festival will make a triumphant return this year after securing funding from Moreton Bay Regional Council for the next two years.
Suttons Beach Pavilion: how to have your say
Public consultation on the future of Suttons Beach Pavilion begins this week, so we asked Moreton Bay Regional Council how it will work and how the community can get involved. Here’s everything you need to know.
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
Scarborough author Bryn Evans is once again putting the call out for families to share heroic stories about their ancestors. Find out more here
