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Backing for dog park and Central plan
8 June 2026

Backing for dog park and Central plan

Moreton Bay City Council has approved plans for a new off-leash dog park at Margate and set dog access rules for Moreton Bay Central, balancing recreation opportunities with wildlife protection.

A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
News / Local
3 June 2026

A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel

Discover Burpengary through the eyes of local business owner Simmone Gabriel, who shares her favourite cafés, restaurants and hidden gems while reflecting on the suburb’s rapid growth and strong community spirit.

Last chance for waterfront living at Newport
News / Local
2 June 2026

Last chance for waterfront living at Newport

Newport’s final waterfront address, Lighthouse, is more than 90% sold, offering luxury coastal living with marina access, resort-style amenities and premium residences overlooking Moreton Bay.

$2.4 billion deal is “fantastic news”
News / Council
21 May 2026

$2.4 billion deal is “fantastic news”

$2.4 billion in funding has been welcomed to support housing infrastructure in Moreton Bay’s Waraba (Caboolture West), enabling roads, water and sewer upgrades to deliver more than 16,000 new homes and support future population growth.

Sod turn on new clubhouse precinct
News / Council
14 May 2026

Sod turn on new clubhouse precinct

Construction has begun on a $17 million resort-style clubhouse at Vantage Lilywood in Waraba (formerly Caboolture West), featuring pools, gym, courts, cinema and lifestyle amenities as part of a new over-50s community in Moreton Bay.

Home of the Month: Six generations of memories
11 May 2026

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.

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Add Native Plants to Your Garden
21 Oct 2019

Add Native Plants to Your Garden

Every garden in Australia, if we incorporate native plant species, can be a barrier to extinction of native animals and insects.

Teaching kids to eat well is child’s play
News / Families
9 Oct 2019

Teaching kids to eat well is child’s play

According to Tiffany Turner, involving children in meal preparation and even growing some of the ingredients is key to persuading them to choose healthy options.

Ultimate Guide to Picking a Cubby House
News / Families
27 Sept 2019

Ultimate Guide to Picking a Cubby House

Hamptons-style cubbies and 'mini-me' cubbies, imitating the main house style, are in demand as parents look for ways to get their children out and out of the technology.

Chasing your dream kitchen? The experts tell us how.
13 Sept 2019

Chasing your dream kitchen? The experts tell us how.

Margaret & Slobodan Kocovski worked with MKN Kitchens and Laundries at Lawnton to turn their 20-year-old, horseshoe-shaped kitchen into an spacious, elegant, and comfortable place to cook and entertain.

Latest Trends in Spring Garden Design
6 Sept 2019

Latest Trends in Spring Garden Design

Now is the perfect time of year to create a new garden or revive an ailing one, according to garden designer Eva Porter.

Composting Tips for Dummies
19 Aug 2019

Composting Tips for Dummies

Changing the way you think about waste is the first step in producing compost that will make your garden flourish and help the environment.

Fruits of Labour in Community Garden Help Needy
News / Education
14 Aug 2019

Fruits of Labour in Community Garden Help Needy

Fruit and vegetables may be flourishing in this garden, but so is friendship and the joy which comes from giving something back to the community.

Basilea Living Herbs Market Garden Flourishes at Burpengary
2 Aug 2019

Basilea Living Herbs Market Garden Flourishes at Burpengary

Sarah Heath’s place looks like a typical rural residential property from the street, but out the back you’ll find a hobby farm that proves anything is possible with hard work and determination.

Banana Farmer Ross Lindsay Looks Back on 50 Years as a Grower
31 July 2019

Banana Farmer Ross Lindsay Looks Back on 50 Years as a Grower

The banana industry has changed dramatically since Ross Lindsay started growing crops as a 15-year-old on his Wamuran farm. Here, Ross shares his story.

Millen Farm's Healthy Crop of Community Pride
29 July 2019

Millen Farm's Healthy Crop of Community Pride

Across three years farmer Arran Heideman and the volunteers at Millen Farm have been toiling in the community field. They have endured frost, heatwave and flood. But they have also experienced strong community support.