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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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Family-owned business wins award
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Family-owned business wins award

Caboolture-based plumbing service provider, Creek to Coast Plumbing was honoured at the highly anticipated Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards on September 22. Here's the details

New op shop opens in Strathpine
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New op shop opens in Strathpine

Staff are putting the finishing touches to YMCA Queensland's new op shop in Strathpine, which officially opens on Saturday, with special discounts. ** FREE TO READ **

Land offer to help homeless
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Land offer to help homeless

Mayor Peter Flannery has today revealed the first blocks of land to be available for community housing and specialist homelessness providers under a new plan. ** FREE TO READ **

'Significant'  grass fire was warning
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'Significant' grass fire was warning

Monday’s grass fire at Rocksberg which burn 16 hectares of land, was a warning to residents of the dangers we face this summer, according to rural fire fighters. ** FREE O READ **

Volunteers to host World Mental Health Day workshop

Volunteers to host World Mental Health Day workshop

Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc (SIMNI) is honouring World Mental Health Day with an interactive mental health workshop and morning tea for frontline and support workers. Here's the details

Emotional finish to Holt Bolt

Emotional finish to Holt Bolt

Richard Holt says he was hit by a “wave of emotion” when finishing his fundraising Bolt to Borough at the weekend. ** FREE TO READ **

Interest rates on hold - for now

Interest rates on hold - for now

The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to keep interest rates on hold for a fourth successive month. ** FREE TO READ **

Stage set for Addams Family musical

Stage set for Addams Family musical

The curtain will go up this week on St Benedict’s College’s latest production of The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy. How to see the show.

Adventurous perspective a winner for artist
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Adventurous perspective a winner for artist

Margate's Jamie Congdon won this year’s Moreton Bay Art Prize and now he's a finalist in the 2023 Brisbane Portrait Prize. See his work... **FREE TO READ**

Reclink Australia to host inaugural Garden and Outdoor Expo
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Reclink Australia to host inaugural Garden and Outdoor Expo

A new Garden and Outdoor Expo that celebrates the natural beauty of Moreton Bay will be held for the first time in November. Here's what organisers have planned