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Former minister “saddened” by church battle
26 June 2026

Former minister “saddened” by church battle

Former Pine Rivers Uniting Church minister Barry Allen has spoken of his sadness over plans to compulsorily acquire the Kallangur church site, urging a solution that protects both community ministry and a proposed new special school.

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.

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"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle
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19 Feb 2025

"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle

Alarm bells are ringing in Moreton Bay and beyond over “dangerous misinformation and disinformation” which is affecting work to eradicate fire ants.

Big line-up for Where We Belong Festival
19 Feb 2025

Big line-up for Where We Belong Festival

Tickets are on sale now for the Where We Belong Festival, with music lovers of all ages and abilities urged to come together to hear a big line-up of bands including Frenzal Rhomb. Here are the details

First interest rate cut in four years
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18 Feb 2025

First interest rate cut in four years

Interest rates have today been cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the first time since November 2020.

"I had to sit down to double check!"
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18 Feb 2025

"I had to sit down to double check!"

A Strathpine woman had to sit down and brace herself after discovering she had won $100,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Ausbuild launches $27 million development in Moreton Bay
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18 Feb 2025

Ausbuild launches $27 million development in Moreton Bay

Ausbuild is deepening its commitment to Brisbane’s North with the launch of Formosa, a $27 million residential development in Moreton Bay. Here are the details

Magnificent seven for Aurora
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18 Feb 2025

Magnificent seven for Aurora

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma has medalled in all seven of her events at a major 18-nation international championship in Thailand.

No secret, just luck says Jill
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18 Feb 2025

No secret, just luck says Jill

Bribie centenarian Phyllis (Jill) Pape is counting down the days to her 101st birthday, putting her long life down to “pure luck”.

Fences go up at popular park
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17 Feb 2025

Fences go up at popular park

The Woody Point park which became a camp for homeless people, has today been closed due to serious public health and safety concerns.

Little Scholars offers more than child care
17 Feb 2025

Little Scholars offers more than child care

Little Scholars School of Early Learning is setting a new standard in early childhood education following its opening at Deception Bay North in January.

Changing the way we think about dentistry
17 Feb 2025

Changing the way we think about dentistry

The team at Platypus Dental has a vision to revolutionise the standard of dental care in Australia and change perceptions of dentistry. Here is how they plan to do it