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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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All you need to know about snakes in our Region
News / Outdoors
28 Nov 2018

All you need to know about snakes in our Region

Australia is known for its varieties of venomous and non-venomous snakes, the Moreton Bay Region isn’t immune to this. Find out all you need to know about the snakes that reside in our region.

Tips for getting kids in the garden
22 Oct 2018

Tips for getting kids in the garden

Russell Young from Garden Gems, gives up his secrets to getting the kids into the garden.

Create your own piece of paradise with these resort-style outdoor living spaces
17 Oct 2018

Create your own piece of paradise with these resort-style outdoor living spaces

Top tips and tricks to getting the backyard of your dreams

Kitchen garden offers plenty for your table
15 Sept 2018

Kitchen garden offers plenty for your table

There's nothing like eating the produce you've grown in your own backyard and the vegie patch seems to be enjoying a revival.

War on the word waste has been declared
27 Aug 2018

War on the word waste has been declared

Waste is a dirty word in the eyes of Alice Star and Phil Garozzo, whose small farm at Draper makes good use of organic material which would usually end up in landfill.

Designer Shares Secrets to Creating a Cosy Home this Winter
7 Aug 2018

Designer Shares Secrets to Creating a Cosy Home this Winter

Think cushions, throws, ottomans, rugs, texture and deep colours and you’ll be on the right track to creating a cosy vibe at your place this winter.

Designs to Make You Say ‘Bugger Me’
18 July 2018

Designs to Make You Say ‘Bugger Me’

They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure and this is certainly the case for John Dehey — the end result is enough to make you say, “bugger me!”.

How to Grow Beautiful Roses in South East Queensland
11 July 2018

How to Grow Beautiful Roses in South East Queensland

They can be tricky to grow, but the romance of the rose and its perfume keeps growers coming back for more. And now is the perfect time of year to pop one in your garden.

Barbers Are Back and So Are ‘80s Hairstyles
2 July 2018

Barbers Are Back and So Are ‘80s Hairstyles

We are one Top Gun movie remake away from flat-tops making a bold return, according to one of the coolest men in the barber business, Scott Selwood

Grand Scale Restoration Transforms Entire Street
29 June 2018

Grand Scale Restoration Transforms Entire Street

Moving and renovating one Queenslander is challenging, so imagine what’s involved in restoring eight. And imagine them all in the one street.