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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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Parenting program marks 20 years in Moreton Bay
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3 Nov 2024

Parenting program marks 20 years in Moreton Bay

Glugor Young Parents Program celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Family Fun Day at Deception Bay. Find out about the program and see the photos

Veteran reflects on what Remembrance Day means to him
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2 Nov 2024

Veteran reflects on what Remembrance Day means to him

When the clock strikes 11am on November 11, distinguished army veteran and Deception Bay RSL Sub Branch President Steve Hilton will pause to remember those who served before him, alongside him, as well as those who are still serving to keep our nation safe. Read more about his military history here

Land unlocked for crisis housing
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1 Nov 2024

Land unlocked for crisis housing

Two more blocks of land have been released to help ease demand for social, affordable and crisis housing in City of Moreton Bay.

2024 State Election results Moreton Bay seats
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1 Nov 2024

2024 State Election results Moreton Bay seats

Almost one week on from the 2024 Queensland State Election we take a look at the results for seats in the City of Moreton Bay. Two are still too close to call.

Pausing to remember sacrifice
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1 Nov 2024

Pausing to remember sacrifice

For Lieutenant Paddy Brennan, Remembrance Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy today came at a cost. Find out how you too can pay your respects here

Vale Yvonne Chapman
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31 Oct 2024

Vale Yvonne Chapman

Tributes have been paid to Yvonne Chapman - the “first, last and only Mayor of Pine Rivers Shire - who has died at the age of 84.

Driving ahead with new road plan
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31 Oct 2024

Driving ahead with new road plan

Work is expected to start soon for a new connecting road in one of the fastest growing areas in City of Moreton Bay.

Glasshouses to come down at Samford
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30 Oct 2024

Glasshouses to come down at Samford

Demolition of the old Samford glasshouse structures begins this week to ‘pave way for future use of the site’. Here’s what is happening

Works starts on new shopping centre
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30 Oct 2024

Works starts on new shopping centre

Construction is under way on the City of Moreton Bay's newest shopping centre.

MoretonAlert storm warning fail ... again
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30 Oct 2024

MoretonAlert storm warning fail ... again

The MoretonAlert system again failed to warn Moreton Bay residents of an approaching severe thunderstorm on Monday afternoon. We ask Council what happened