Local Stories

Trending Today:

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
News / Local
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
News / Local
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
News / Local
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
News / Local
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.

The Latest

Bid to stamp out elder abuse
News / Local
11 Feb 2025

Bid to stamp out elder abuse

Bribie Island, historically a haven for retirees, will host an inquiry into elder abuse this month. Here are the details

Feagai embraces new Dolphins challenge
News / Sport
11 Feb 2025

Feagai embraces new Dolphins challenge

Dolphins NRL newcomer Max Feagai is looking forward to his first hit-out in a new jersey when he plays for the club in a Pre-Season Challenge game on Friday night. It will also be his first opportunity to make a case for a spot in the top side. Here’s what he said at training today

Program to help hospitality sector in Moreton Bay
11 Feb 2025

Program to help hospitality sector in Moreton Bay

In a bid to strengthen the city’s cafés, restaurants, and licenced venues, Moreton Bay City Council has launched the Master Your Food Business program. Here are the details and how to get involved

Peninsula's Past: Grand old boats of the bay
11 Feb 2025

Peninsula's Past: Grand old boats of the bay

From the 1870s to the last excursion trip of the SS Koopa in 1953, a long line of steamships, ferries and other watercraft made the journey to Redcliffe bringing visitors and serving as a vital transport link for locals. We take a look back

Urban Country Music Festival line-up revealed
News / Local
10 Feb 2025

Urban Country Music Festival line-up revealed

The organisers of Urban Country Music Festival have announced the line-up ahead of the event at Caboolture later this year. Here are the details

Free advice at new student clinic
News / Local
10 Feb 2025

Free advice at new student clinic

Free dietary advice to improve health or sports performance will be available when a new clinic opens at UniSC Moreton Bay later this month.

Health and safety clean-up to close park
News / Local
10 Feb 2025

Health and safety clean-up to close park

A park at Woody Point, which has become an encampment for homeless people, will soon be closed for up to six months for remediation due to serious public health and safety concerns. Here are the details

Final chapter for new library?
News / Local
10 Feb 2025

Final chapter for new library?

The battle to save a new street library in Clontarf appears to have been lost – for now.

Parenting: Winning the bedtime battle
News / Families
9 Feb 2025

Parenting: Winning the bedtime battle

For parents and carers who dread the daily bedtime battle, you’re not alone! Here are some expert tips to help

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay
News / Local
8 Feb 2025

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay

A record $13.6 million has been secured from the South-East Queensland Community Stimulus Program for 13 projects in the Moreton Bay region.