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A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
Discover Burpengary through the eyes of local business owner Simmone Gabriel, who shares her favourite cafés, restaurants and hidden gems while reflecting on the suburb’s rapid growth and strong community spirit.
Isabella courts success - with Ira
Kippa-Ring’s Isabella Allen is proving sight loss is no barrier to success, with her Seeing Eye dog Ira by her side as she prepares to defend an Australian blind tennis title and compete internationally.
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
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
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
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.
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Bunnings has the right gear for Christmas Appeal
Bunnings Rothwell has partnered with The Breakfast Club to donate hundreds of tote bags that will be used to make food hampers for people in need this Christmas. Find out more about the appeal and how you can help here
Marine safety boost for Pumicestone Passage
A new Maritime Safety Queensland Marine Officer is boosting patrols in the northern section of Pumicestone Passage. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
Veterans honoured on Remembrance Day
Thousands of people have gathered at Cenotaphs and memorials across Moreton Bay today to pay their respects to those who have fought in all wars and conflicts to keep our country safe. See the gallery of photos from the Redcliffe service here
Army veteran reflects on what Remembrance Day means to him
For retired Army Colonel Mick Mumford, Remembrance Day is an opportunity to pause and pay tribute to every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. Read Mick's inspiring military career here
Brendale's new $137m recycling centre
One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling centres is to be built in Brendale, creating more than 250 jobs in construction and when open. ** FREE TO READ **
Deception Bay principal wins leadership award
Christ the King Catholic Primary School principal Alish Conley was honoured at the annual Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) Leadership Dinner earlier this month. Here's the details
BeefBank to help fill Christmas hampers with mince
Families and individuals who are doing it tough this holiday season will receive mince in their Christmas hampers, with BeefBank supporting the Redcliffe Community Care Network’s annual Community Christmas Appeal. Find out more here **FREE TO READ**
Defence program inspires RSPCA volunteering
Happy Paws Happy Hearts’ Dakabin (HPHH) Defence Families Program has been life-changing for one Moreton Bay veteran looking for the opportunity to connect with people and animals. Here's the story
Plans lodged for Fields of dreams
The Comiskey Group’s $35 million event and festival site, Coochin Fields, is attracting significant interest, before construction has even started. ** FREE TO READ **
Major change in battle for marina
The long-running battle for Newport Marina has taken a significant turn, with development plans receiving a big boost. ** FREE TO READ **
