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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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Tradie brothers face reality TV
News / Local
23 June 2024

Tradie brothers face reality TV

Two brothers have embarked on a journey to renovate one of their Deception Bay homes on Channel Seven’s new renovation series Dream Home. Here's the story

Ausbuild strengthening community connections
News / Local
22 June 2024

Ausbuild strengthening community connections

Ausbuild's support for the community shines through a variety of programs, from being the official community partner for Dolphins NRL to delivering fun activities at local events. Find out more...

Dolphins push Storm all the way
News / Sport
22 June 2024

Dolphins push Storm all the way

The Dolphins pushed the NRL’s ladder leaders to the 80th minute during a courageous round 16 performance at Suncorp Stadium. While they fell just short of victory, Head Coach Wayne Bennett said there was ‘nobody I was disappointed in tonight’. See the game photo gallery

Students to learn tools of trade at open day
News / Local
21 June 2024

Students to learn tools of trade at open day

Young people who wish to pursue a career in the trade industry will have the opportunity to get on the tools and learn an array of skills at the upcoming Try A Trade Day, hosted by the Australian Trade College North Brisbane.

Tale of two Ferris wheels, a first?

The Redcliffe Peninsula skyline will be dotted with not one, but two Ferris wheels as the Redcliffe Show opens next week and a new attraction at Woody Point puts locals and visitors in a spin. Is it a first for the Peninsula?

Walter's wise water words for schools
News / Local
21 June 2024

Walter's wise water words for schools

Students in Morayfield, Deception Bay, Caboolture and Burpengary had a visit from ‘Walter Smart and Friends’, for a live, in-school-theatre, which will tour the Moreton Bay region.

Jobs boost in UniSC expansion
News / Local
20 June 2024

Jobs boost in UniSC expansion

Clinical trials are to be scaled up at Morayfield Health Hub, creating more jobs, as part of a wider $11.5 million expansion by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC).

Casey's supporting role for refs
News / Local
20 June 2024

Casey's supporting role for refs

Casey Reibelt, the FIFA official who grew up and still lives in Moreton Bay, has been appointed Football Queensland’s (FQ) new Referee Coach and Support Officer.

Bennett not hoping for ‘miracles’
News / Sport
20 June 2024

Bennett not hoping for ‘miracles’

Dolphins NRL Head Coach Wayne Bennett isn’t expecting miracles from Tevita Pangai Junior when he plays his first game for the club against the Storm tomorrow night, but he’s expecting more discipline from his other forwards than the last time they faced their old team. Here’s what he had to say

Backing local business easier with Moreton Money
News / Council
20 June 2024

Backing local business easier with Moreton Money

City of Moreton Bay, in partnership with local business groups, is calling for the community to support local businesses by choosing a Moreton Money card for their next gift. Here's how it works...