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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
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
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
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
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
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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Plath’s on a mission to improve
Max Plath has already spoken to Dolphins NRL Head Coach Kristian Woolf about how to avoid a form slump after cleaning up at the club’s 2024 awards night and enjoying a breakthrough season in the NRL. Here’s what he said at training today
Get used to the heat, storms this summer
The Bureau of Meteorology’s 2024 summer long-range forecast shows we’re in for warmer than average temperatures this year. See the rest of the forecast here + how to prepare for storms
What to to do in Moreton Bay on Christmas Day
Celebrate Christmas Day in style and skip the cooking this year! Across the City of Moreton Bay, venues are set to host you and your loved ones with festive lunches, beautiful views, and special holiday menus. Check out our list of Christmas Day options
Fond farewell to campus favourite
There have been many changes at the Kippa-Ring campus of Southern Cross Catholic College during the past three decades, but a familiar face in reception has been a constant. Mary Heckelmann will call time on a 35-year career with Brisbane Catholic Education this week
Work starts on 2000 new homes
Construction has started on Rivermont, Stockland’s new master-planned community in Waraba - formerly known as Caboolture West.
Residents' fears over 'hotel' plan
Plans for a new ‘hotel’ in Samford Village are causing “stress, concern and anxiety”, say residents near the proposed site.
Summer reading club starts now
Moreton Bay City Council’s Summer Reading Club returns today and will run until the end of January. Here’s how to get involved, with prizes up for grabs
Green light for recycled water
Approval has been given to start the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme so farmers can use Class A recycled water for such as strawberries, raspberries and pineapples.
Arrests made after shooting incident
Six people have been charged and 14 firearms seized, following an alleged shooting incident earlier this month
Flicking switch on Clontarf lights
The multi-award-winning Christmas lights on Long Street are back with another stunning display to be switched on this Saturday (November 30) at 7pm.
