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Super students shine at awards
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26 June 2026

Super students shine at awards

Moreton Bay’s brightest young innovators have been recognised at the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards, showcasing creative technology solutions tackling water use, food waste, AI learning and sustainable public spaces.

Alt-rockers gear up to perform at Where We Belong Festival
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25 June 2026

Alt-rockers gear up to perform at Where We Belong Festival

Moreton Bay's alt-rockers, The Phosphenes, are set to bring a grunge, homegrown sound to Where We Belong Festival 2026.

It’s party time at the Bel
24 June 2026

It’s party time at the Bel

Celebrate 125 years of The Belvedere Hotel with live music, family fun, giveaways, classic menu favourites and a community birthday party at Woody Point.

Call to protect posties from dogs
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23 June 2026

Call to protect posties from dogs

Moreton Bay dog owners are being urged to secure their pets as Australia Post reports rising dog attacks and near misses, with 15 incidents involving posties recorded across the region in six months.

It's showtime at Mueller College
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22 June 2026

It's showtime at Mueller College

Mueller College is preparing to open its gates and raise the curtain for two major events at its Rothwell campus next month.

Motorway tops funding wish list
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22 June 2026

Motorway tops funding wish list

Funding for two huge road projects and housing top Moreton Bay’s wishlist ahead of tomorrow’s Queensland State Budget. Mayor Peter Flannery is also calling for financial help with flood prevention in Caboolture and upgrades to three major sports precincts.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes beeline for Moreton Bay
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9 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes beeline for Moreton Bay

UPDATED 12.40AM: More than 57,000 properties in Moreton Bay are without power after high winds and rain lashed the region tonight. Here is our rolling coverage

Cyclone passes but safety threats remain
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8 Mar 2025

Cyclone passes but safety threats remain

Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says while predicted severe weather has been downgraded, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will bring with it heavy rainfall, risks of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 8 2025
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8 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 8 2025

Moreton Bay City Council has closed vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city. Here are the roads affected.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay, prepare for impact
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7 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay, prepare for impact

Moreton Bay City Council is urging residents to finalise their preparations for impact and think about where they will shelter before it becomes too dangerous to use roads today. It comes as Tropical Cyclone Alfred slowly makes its way towards the coast. Here's our rolling coverage

Teresa's answering call to volunteer
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7 Mar 2025

Teresa's answering call to volunteer

Volunteering had been part of Teresa Sanders’ routine for most of her life, so when she realised it had slipped off her radar in the hustle and bustle of life with young children she took action - joining the SES. In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we're shining a light on women on the front line.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Tips for parents
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7 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Tips for parents

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred bearing down on Moreton Bay, experts from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program have tips for parents to help their children cope. Here’s what they suggest

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 7 2025
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7 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 7 2025

Moreton Bay City Council has closed vulnerable and low-lying roads across the city. Here are the roads affected.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay braces for impact
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7 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay braces for impact

UPDATE 10.30PM: Moreton Bay City Council has just issued a statement urging residents to take shelter now and remain indoors until they have been told conditions have eased. The City of Moreton Bay remains in the firing line. Here is our rolling coverage

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What you need to know, Moreton Bay
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6 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What you need to know, Moreton Bay

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly making its way to the South East Queensland Coast. It’s been a big day for news and updates. Here’s what you need to know in the City of Moreton Bay at a glance.

Simple solutions to panic buying
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6 Mar 2025

Simple solutions to panic buying

Unitywater says there are simple solutions if panic-buying has stripped shops of toilet paper and bottled water.