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Rockin’ first for Aussie music icon
News / Local
28 June 2026

Rockin’ first for Aussie music icon

Australian rock legend Tim Rogers has been named the first Lifetime Ambassador for The Breakfast Club Redcliffe, supporting its vital work helping people facing homelessness, hardship and isolation.

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.

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News / Local
3 Oct 2024

New "tourist park" plan for region

Plans have been lodged for a new caravan park and amenities in the Moreton Bay region.

Perfect Place to salute Phil
News / Local
3 Oct 2024

Perfect Place to salute Phil

Phil Hungerford, organiser of runs and triathlons in the Moreton Bay region and beyond for more than 40 years, is to have a reserve named in his honour.

Early polling booths for 2024 State Election in City of Moreton Bay
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3 Oct 2024

Early polling booths for 2024 State Election in City of Moreton Bay

The State Election campaign is in full swing. Do you want to vote early or via a postal vote? Here’s a full list of early polling booths in the City of Moreton Bay and the information you need

"Concerns" remain over Master Plan
News / Local
2 Oct 2024

"Concerns" remain over Master Plan

Campaigners say their “work is by no means done”, despite generally welcoming the final Scarborough Boat Harbour Master Plan. Check out graphic and comments.

News / Local
2 Oct 2024

New servo plan for major road

Plans have been submitted for a new service station near one of Moreton Bay’s biggest visitor attractions.

Join in mental health forum
News / Local
2 Oct 2024

Join in mental health forum

Soroptimist International Moreton North (SIMNI) will host a Mental Health Forum at Caboolture on October 9. Here’s the details and how to get involved

Bridge is back - higher and stronger
News / Local
2 Oct 2024

Bridge is back - higher and stronger

The new $8.9 million White Patch bridge has been opened - more than two years after the only entrance to the area was washed away.

Classmates-turned-friends take top UniSC honour
News / Local
1 Oct 2024

Classmates-turned-friends take top UniSC honour

What’s better than watching your friend graduate from the UniSC Moreton Bay, with a top academic honour? Standing beside them, doing the same thing!

Survivor shares her story for Sexual Violence Awareness Month
News / Local
1 Oct 2024

Survivor shares her story for Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Samford author and survivor advocate Deborah Aldrick will be among the guest speakers at a Moreton Bay Sexual Violence Awareness Month event at Caboolture this month.

Mini farm to close - and reopen
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1 Oct 2024

Mini farm to close - and reopen

The Mini Farm Project will close its half-acre Samford site at the end of next month - and take up an “incredible opportunity”.