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Rallying to help family in need
29 June 2026

Rallying to help family in need

A community fundraiser led by celebrity chef Alastair McLeod will support an Ocean View Estates family after a terminal brain cancer diagnosis, helping ease the financial and emotional burden during an incredibly difficult time.

How Jamie defied the odds - again and again
29 June 2026

How Jamie defied the odds - again and again

After a crash left him paraplegic, Moreton Bay’s Jamie Harrison defied the odds to return to racing, inspiring others with disability through his remarkable motorsport comeback.

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.

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$69m to strengthen dam wall
News / Local
12 July 2024

$69m to strengthen dam wall

North Pine Dam, which stores drinking water for Moreton Bay and north Brisbane, will undergo more than $69 million of strengthening work.

Paris appeal for Ricky - and his mum
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12 July 2024

Paris appeal for Ricky - and his mum

Morayfield's Ricky Betar has booked his place at the Paralympic Games - and now the race is on to get his number one fan to Paris as well.

Green light for retirement village plan
News / Local
11 July 2024

Green light for retirement village plan

Plans for a 97-unit retirement village, on the former Frawleys Tennis Courts at Rothwell, have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council - despite protests from local residents.

Sandrine’s family still searching for answers
News / Local
11 July 2024

Sandrine’s family still searching for answers

Twelve years after Sandrine Jourdan was last seen at a Caboolture property, her family remains determined to find the truth about what happened to her. Can you help?

Wilson calls for fight "Australia deserves"
News / Local
11 July 2024

Wilson calls for fight "Australia deserves"

After a stunning win last night, Lawnton boxer Liam Wilson has “called out” former world champion George Kambosos for an “all-Australian showdown fight fans deserve”.

Fishing tip: What's biting in July 2024
News / Local
11 July 2024

Fishing tip: What's biting in July 2024

It’s chilly but there are still plenty of options for anglers this month. Here's our expert's tips on what's biting and how to catch them

The Bogan Prince of comedy to hit Redcliffe stage
11 July 2024

The Bogan Prince of comedy to hit Redcliffe stage

‘The Bogan Prince’ of Australian comedy, Steven Whiteley is hitting the stage at the Redcliffe Musical Theatre for his first ever local show. Here's the details

Sweet win for OMG! Decadent Donuts
News / Local
10 July 2024

Sweet win for OMG! Decadent Donuts

OMG! Decadent Donuts has claimed four awards at the Baking Association of Australia Excellence in Baking Awards. See which donuts impressed the judges...

Grand opening celebrations for micro distillery
10 July 2024

Grand opening celebrations for micro distillery

Redcliffe’s first micro distillery, Peninsula Distilling celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 6. Here's the story

Stepping back in time at sold out Abbey
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10 July 2024

Stepping back in time at sold out Abbey

Thousands of knights, earls, dukes, damsels and queens were joined by 25,000 visitors at the weekend’s sold out Abbey Medieval Festival. PICTURE SPECIAL