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Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay
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Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay

With the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring an El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway, residents in the City of Moreton Bay are being urged to prepare now for a hot, dry summer … and bushfires. Here’s what to expect and how to get ready

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
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Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community

The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer

Top five tips for spring gardening
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Top five tips for spring gardening

The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter than average spring and summer, but Redcliffe Garden Centre’s Sondra Grainger says if you prepare your garden for the ‘wet season’ as you would every year, there’s no reason why it can’t thrive. Here’s her tips for success

Spring selling real estate spotlight on Moreton Bay Region
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Spring selling real estate spotlight on Moreton Bay Region

It’s the first day of spring and the start of what has traditionally been the best time to sell a house. We chat to Richardson & Wrench Caboolture about the market in the northern part of the region and share tips on how to get the best price for your home

Construction progresses on new North Lakes Mitre 10
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Construction progresses on new North Lakes Mitre 10

The walls are up and and the roof is on as construction progresses on a new Sunshine Mitre 10 at North Lakes due to open later this year. Here’s what we know

What to do in garden after big wet
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What to do in garden after big wet

Gardens and lawns are feeling just as water-logged as we are and it’s showing with yellowing leaves, fungal issues and other signs of distress. Here’s some tips on what to do to help your garden and lawn recover

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Gardening tips: Attracting wildlife to the garden
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Gardening tips: Attracting wildlife to the garden

The chatter of small birds, busy scurrying of lizards or the gentle flight of a butterfly are all positive sights and sounds in our urban backyards. And the good news is, you don’t need a huge garden to create a sanctuary for local wildlife. Here's some tips from our expert

Gardening: Solutions for narrow side yard
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Gardening: Solutions for narrow side yard

The narrow side yard can be an access area, wheelie bin residence, dog run, dump zone or quite often, a laundry laneway and a headache for many homeowners. Here are some simple ideas to add green life to these often-neglected spaces and turn the useless into useful!

The Nest Community: Connection through craft
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The Nest Community: Connection through craft

An inspiring self-funded and women-led charity organisation has recently moved to Moreton Bay and will continue to redefine what it means to be charitable in an empowering new space. Here's the story

Local author shares passions in new book
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Local author shares passions in new book

New Redcliffe author Samantha Homer will share her love of cooking, craft and sustainability in her first book titled Single, Savvy & Sustainable. Here's the details

Drought-proof your garden this summer
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Drought-proof your garden this summer

With a potentially dry season ahead, don’t panic and retreat from your gardens … there are plenty of easy solutions to ensure plants thrive if mother nature doesn’t provide ample rainfall. Here’s some tips from gardening expert Sondra Grainger

Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay
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Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay

With the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring an El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway, residents in the City of Moreton Bay are being urged to prepare now for a hot, dry summer … and bushfires. Here’s what to expect and how to get ready

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
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Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community

The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer

Celebrate World Chocolate Day
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Celebrate World Chocolate Day

Today is World Chocolate Day, a day to celebrate and consume everything chocolate! Four local businesses share recipes to help you embrace the day

International Women's Day event helps Wamuran women's shed
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International Women's Day event helps Wamuran women's shed

The Wamuran Women's Shed was the winner at the North Lakes Sports Club's International Women's Day event. See the gallery...

Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Henzell Street Quilters
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Who’s Who in 2022, Music & Arts: Henzell Street Quilters

Members of the Henzell Street Quilters were kept busy this year preparing their range of handiworks for the group’s bi-annual quilt show at the Redcliffe Showground, which attracted thousands of visitors to the region