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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: Bribie evacuations today
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6 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Bribie evacuations today

Moreton Bay City Council will prioritise evacuations from key areas of Bribie Island today as part of its rapid response plan to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s what Mayor Peter Flannery and the head of the Moreton District’s Disaster Group had to say

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay flood maps show risk
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6 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay flood maps show risk

With Moreton Bay in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, there are several parts of the city at risk of storm tide and flood/overland flow inundation. We take a look at council’s flood maps.

Medical career framed by compassion
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6 Mar 2025

Medical career framed by compassion

Redcliffe Hospital’s Dr Phillipa Khoo has seen at close quarters how women can make a significant contribution to their community, profession and families.In the lead-up to International Women's Day, on March 8, we are shining a light on women working on the front line.

Supported living to change lives in Moreton Bay
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6 Mar 2025

Supported living to change lives in Moreton Bay

Supported Independent Living (SIL) can be life-changing for people with disability. The Endeavour Foundation will hold two open home events this month to showcase what it does. Here are the details

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 6 2025
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6 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Roads closed Moreton Bay March 6 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 Watch & Act
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6 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Moreton Bay Watch & Act

UPDATE 8PM: Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about 225km east of Brisbane and 215km east northeast of Gold Coast, moving at just 6km/h towards the coast. Moreton Bay is firmly in the firing line. Here is our rolling coverage.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What Moreton Bay should expect
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5 Mar 2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What Moreton Bay should expect

Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says regardless of where Tropical Cyclone Alfred crosses, the city can expect high winds not seen for 50 years, plenty of rain and storm surges which could threaten low-lying areas. He spoke to Moreton Daily late today.

Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission
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5 Mar 2025

Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission

Bribie Island National Park Turtle Conservation team has left the beach after spending 10 days – and almost 200 hours – preparing for Cyclone Alfred.

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred
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5 Mar 2025

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred

Sports clubs and organisations across Moreton Bay region are putting matches and training on hold ahead of Cyclone Alfred. Here’s a snapshot of announcements made …. so far.

Ambulance career centred on connection
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5 Mar 2025

Ambulance career centred on connection

Teresa Powell has seen great change during 35 years with Queensland Ambulance Service but says human connections, made on the job, have always been the most rewarding aspect. In the lead-up to International Women's Day on March 8, we're shining a light on women on the front line.