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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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Queensland Mounted Police honour for Dave Masters
News / Local
27 Sept 2024

Queensland Mounted Police honour for Dave Masters

The Queensland Mounted Police Unit complex has been renamed in honour of Senior Constable Dave Masters.

Laini signs for Roar
News / Local
26 Sept 2024

Laini signs for Roar

Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in the Moreton Bay region, has signed for Brisbane Roar where she joins twin sister Sharn.

Check out Redcliffe's new wine bar

The region's newest meeting place, Arcade Wine, has opened at Redcliffe. We take a look inside

Hundreds hit water for DragonFest
News / Local
26 Sept 2024

Hundreds hit water for DragonFest

The first Pumicestone DragonFest was a roaring success with double the number of expected entries and a history-making fleet.

Petition launches to save Bray Park koalas
News / Local
25 Sept 2024

Petition launches to save Bray Park koalas

A group of residents and a volunteer-run koala rescue group have launched a petition in a bid to convince Moreton Bay City Council to amend plans to upgrade John Bray Park.

New sleepbus rolls in to Moreton Bay
News / Local
25 Sept 2024

New sleepbus rolls in to Moreton Bay

The region’s first sleepbus, providing temporary free accommodation for people sleeping rough, arrived at the weekend.

Dolphins NRL skipper's lasting legacy
News / Sport
25 Sept 2024

Dolphins NRL skipper's lasting legacy

Jesse Bromwich’s name will forever be etched in Dolphins NRL history, leaving a legacy that runs much deeper than simply being the club’s first captain. We say thank you

Hitting road to help save lives
24 Sept 2024

Hitting road to help save lives

Michael Young is one of 14 riders who will Burpengary tomorrow on an epic 8900km journey across Australia.

Next step on Nick's 'inspiring journey'
News / Local
24 Sept 2024

Next step on Nick's 'inspiring journey'

Liver recipient Nick De Bonis, from Samford Valley, will answer Queensland's call next month at the Australian Transplant Games.

Hiring starts for new Maccas
News / Local
23 Sept 2024

Hiring starts for new Maccas

Construction has started on the new $7.1 million McDonald’s in Lawnton, which is now hiring staff.