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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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Connecting with nature in North Lakes

Moreton Bay families are eager to get on the waitlist for Sesame Lane’s North Lakes McLennan Court Early Learning Service – and for good reason. Find out more...

Rallying together to support the needy
News / Local
15 June 2024

Rallying together to support the needy

Representatives from more than 30 community groups and agencies gathered at the Redcliffe Hockey Fields on June 13 to support the homeless and disadvantaged as part of the annual Reconnect event. See the pictures here

Lifesaving trial - defibrillators in parks
News / Local
15 June 2024

Lifesaving trial - defibrillators in parks

Nine potentially life-saving defibrillators have been installed at selected parks and outdoors areas across City of Moreton Bay.

Leonie's rewarding role helping disabled riders
News / Local
15 June 2024

Leonie's rewarding role helping disabled riders

As a volunteer at Samford’s Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Leonie Furner loves making a positive difference in people’s lives every day. Find out why she decided to give back, as well as find out about other volunteering opportunities that are currently available here **FREE TO READ**

Meet world's first female Master of Bourbon
News / Local
14 June 2024

Meet world's first female Master of Bourbon

In honour of National Bourbon Day (June 14), we chat to Carmen Hartwich, who is the first female and first Australian in the world to complete her Master of Bourbon qualifications. And she's coming to Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

Moreton Bay City Council Budget: Rates rise - and concession
News / Local
14 June 2024

Moreton Bay City Council Budget: Rates rise - and concession

Ratepayers in Moreton Bay will get a 'Queensland-first' rates concession and have smallest rates hike in four years in Council’s 2024-25 Budget, which was brought down this morning.

Council reveals extent of information breach
News / Local
14 June 2024

Council reveals extent of information breach

Moreton Bay City Council ‘customers’ have been affected by a ‘low-level privacy information incident’. Here’s what we know

First of many Redcliffe apartment blocks to come
News / Local
14 June 2024

First of many Redcliffe apartment blocks to come

Apartments are a feature of the Redcliffe Peninsula skyline today, but in 1966 there was plenty of interest in the first block of home units.

Fishing tips: what's biting this June
News / Local
14 June 2024

Fishing tips: what's biting this June

Our fishing expert shares tips on what is biting this June in Moreton Bay and in the waters off the Redcliffe Peninsula.

How to garden on a budget
14 June 2024

How to garden on a budget

Our expert shares tips for gardening on a budget. Try them for yourself.