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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
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.

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Family ties still drive Jim Wyer
29 Jan 2025

Family ties still drive Jim Wyer

For Jim Wyer, the motoring industry is in his blood but it’s also a passion forged over more than 40 years

2025 Dickson Community Award winners
News / Local
28 Jan 2025

2025 Dickson Community Award winners

The 2025 Dickson Community Awards, held alongside the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Samford, celebrated local heroes for their dedication and service to the community. Here’s a list of the winners

Farnworth: ‘We’ve got high hopes for this year’
News / Sport
28 Jan 2025

Farnworth: ‘We’ve got high hopes for this year’

Herbie Farnworth believes the 2025 Dolphins NRL squad has what it takes to “do something really good this year” and he plans to step up in a crucial part of his game

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay
News / Local
28 Jan 2025

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay

A Deception Bay woman’s Keno numbers have come up trumps again, adding more than $150,000 to the million dollars she won 10 years ago!

SchoolAid charity marks milestone 
News / Education
28 Jan 2025

SchoolAid charity marks milestone 

When Clontarf’s Sean Gordon started a charity empowering children to become philanthropists 25 years ago, he never dreamed it would raise $6.7 million dollars, engage hundreds of thousands of youngsters and help communities across the world and Australia.

Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year
27 Jan 2025

Changes to bus routes for 2025 school year

Students across the City of Moreton Bay should plan their back-to-school journeys ahead of the new school year with changes to bus routes in place

Moreton Bay City Council Australia Day Award winners 2025
News / Council
26 Jan 2025

Moreton Bay City Council Australia Day Award winners 2025

Three outstanding locals have been honoured for improving the lives of others, and contributing to their communities, during the City of Moreton Bay 2025 Australia Day Awards. See the winners here

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents
News / Local
26 Jan 2025

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents

Community heroes from the City of Moreton Bay have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list. We chat to some of the local legends making a difference in the place we call home.

Call for help to cut business red tape
News / Local
25 Jan 2025

Call for help to cut business red tape

Chambers of Commerce in Moreton Bay and across Queensland are being called upon to help cut State Government red tape.

International Day of Education: student stars
News / Education
24 Jan 2025

International Day of Education: student stars

As we celebrate International Day of Education today, we are shining a light on three remarkable students from Australian Trade College North Brisbane who skipped 'schoolies' to secure a job or apprenticeship, with one starting their own business