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Donations needed for preloved clothing sale
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Donations needed for preloved clothing sale

Sesame Lane centres across the City of Moreton Bay are collecting items for the Chic for Charity preloved clothing sale on June 8 which will raise money for child protection charity Bravehearts. Here’s how to donate + details about the sale and how to pick up a bargain

Old nurses' quarters more than just a building 
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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

Runners support The Breakfast Club Redcliffe
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Runners support The Breakfast Club Redcliffe

This year’s Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon & Fun Run will raise money for The Breakfast Club Redcliffe as cost-of-living pressures and the housing crisis cause a surge in demand. Here’s what’s happening and how you can help

Art Simone promises glitz, laughs at PrideFest
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Art Simone promises glitz, laughs at PrideFest

For Art Simone, drag is art but also a way to express herself and make the queer community more visible and validated. She will be at her glittering best when she commands the stage at this year’s Moreton Bay PrideFest. She tells us what to expect

Connecting with nature through art

Artist and environmental educator Bethan Burton will share tips on how to connect with nature through art, when she opens her home studio as part of this year’s Samford Arts Trail and Open Studios event. Find out more about her craft here

Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024
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Moreton Bay ANZAC Day services 2024

Big crowds are pausing to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country, attending ANZAC Day commemorations across the City of Moreton Bay. Here’s our rolling coverage of the day

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Welcome news for motorists
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Welcome news for motorists

New traffic lights are expected to be switched on at a busy intersection at Kippa-Ring this week. Here’s what we know

Fabulous festivities at Caboolture Carols
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Fabulous festivities at Caboolture Carols

Get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the FREE Caboolture Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 9 from 4-8pm at Centenary Lakes Park. Find out more...

Burpengary train station upgrade begins
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Burpengary train station upgrade begins

A ceremonial sod turning at Burpengary train station has signalled the start of a major upgrade, the biggest since it was built 135 years ago. Here’s the details and when the station will be closed

Fast start for new fire station
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Fast start for new fire station

Firefighters at the new Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station answered their first call just 74 minutes after officially opening. ** FREE TO READ **

Vale James Houghton
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Vale James Houghton

Former Moreton Bay Regional Councillor James Houghton has died this morning during a holiday to New Zealand, aged 81.

MBRIT to help vulnerable families this Christmas
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MBRIT to help vulnerable families this Christmas

Staff from Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) are spreading Christmas cheer, collecting donations for the Redcliffe Community Care’s annual Community Christmas Appeal. The items will be distributed to vulnerable families and individuals. Here's how you can help

Festive gluten-free cooking class

Festive gluten-free cooking class

If you want to learn how to cook the perfect roast to impress your family this Christmas, join Kurt Lovell for his Christmas cooking class. Here's the details

Celebrating launch of new helipad
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Celebrating launch of new helipad

Toorbul and surrounding communities will now have easier access to aeromedical rescue and retrieval care, thanks to a new helipad. ** FREE TO READ **

Inspiring future tourism leaders

Inspiring future tourism leaders

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s Ashleigh Kindred aims to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in tourism via the Young Tourism Leaders program. Here’s what she will be doing and how it will help the City of Moreton Bay

Redcliffe Library closure for upgrades
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Redcliffe Library closure for upgrades

As part of the current upgrade at Redcliffe Library, the facility will temporarily close in early December. Here's the details