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Celebrating 40 years of Progress
News / Local
5 July 2026

Celebrating 40 years of Progress

Mango Hill Progress Association is celebrating 40 years of community advocacy, recognising decades of achievements that have helped shape roads, parks, rail, community facilities and local identity.

A century of memories: 100 years young
News / Seniors
3 July 2026

A century of memories: 100 years young

Three Ballycara centenarians share a century of memories, from war and family to faith, travel and resilience, revealing the simple secrets behind long, happy lives.

It's showtime at Mueller College
News / Local
3 July 2026

It's showtime at Mueller College

Mueller College is preparing to open its gates and raise the curtain for two major events at its Rothwell campus next month.

Festival celebrates the power of belonging
2 July 2026

Festival celebrates the power of belonging

Where We Belong Festival brought the Moreton Bay community together through live music, inclusion and connection, with organisers already planning an even bigger event in 2027.

On the bucket list: Moving to Living Gems Moreton Bay
News / Seniors
1 July 2026

On the bucket list: Moving to Living Gems Moreton Bay

Ian and Elaine Davie are preparing for a fresh start at Living Gems Moreton Bay, embracing a low-maintenance lifestyle, modern facilities and a welcoming over-50s community.

Rugby league legends unite to support Warriors Inspire Logan
30 June 2026

Rugby league legends unite to support Warriors Inspire Logan

Rugby league legends from the Warriors and Dolphins united for a charity fundraiser supporting Warriors Inspire Logan, helping create education, employment and sporting opportunities for young people.

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Nikorima: ‘You can’t rest on what you’ve done’
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29 Nov 2023

Nikorima: ‘You can’t rest on what you’ve done’

The Dolphins NRL side’s Mr Fix-it, Kodi Nikorima, is keen to stay with the club long-term but while his manager and the club discuss a contract extension, he’s focused on working hard in preseason training, claiming the No.6 jersey and playing well from round one. Here’s what he had to say

Christmas appeal to support cancer patients

A not-for-profit organisation that supports people with cancer has set its sights on building an accommodation facility that will be a “comfortable home away from home” for those receiving treatment, with all money raised from its Christmas Appeal going towards construction costs. Find out more here

Welcome news for motorists
News / Local
29 Nov 2023

Welcome news for motorists

New traffic lights are expected to be switched on at a busy intersection at Kippa-Ring this week. Here’s what we know

Burpengary train station upgrade begins
News / Local
29 Nov 2023

Burpengary train station upgrade begins

A ceremonial sod turning at Burpengary train station has signalled the start of a major upgrade, the biggest since it was built 135 years ago. Here’s the details and when the station will be closed

Fast start for new fire station
News / Local
29 Nov 2023

Fast start for new fire station

Firefighters at the new Moreton Bay Central Fire and Rescue Station answered their first call just 74 minutes after officially opening. ** FREE TO READ **

Vale James Houghton
News / Local
28 Nov 2023

Vale James Houghton

Former Moreton Bay Regional Councillor James Houghton has died this morning during a holiday to New Zealand, aged 81.

MBRIT to help vulnerable families this Christmas
News / Local
28 Nov 2023

MBRIT to help vulnerable families this Christmas

Staff from Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) are spreading Christmas cheer, collecting donations for the Redcliffe Community Care’s annual Community Christmas Appeal. The items will be distributed to vulnerable families and individuals. Here's how you can help

Celebrating launch of new helipad
News / Local
28 Nov 2023

Celebrating launch of new helipad

Toorbul and surrounding communities will now have easier access to aeromedical rescue and retrieval care, thanks to a new helipad. ** FREE TO READ **

Festive gluten-free cooking class
28 Nov 2023

Festive gluten-free cooking class

If you want to learn how to cook the perfect roast to impress your family this Christmas, join Kurt Lovell for his Christmas cooking class. Here's the details

Inspiring future tourism leaders
28 Nov 2023

Inspiring future tourism leaders

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s Ashleigh Kindred aims to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in tourism via the Young Tourism Leaders program. Here’s what she will be doing and how it will help the City of Moreton Bay