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A Local’s Guide to Burpengary with Simmone Gabriel
News / Local
6 July 2026

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
News / Sport
6 July 2026

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
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.

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Plans to bring cruise ship passengers to region
7 Nov 2023

Plans to bring cruise ship passengers to region

Promoting Moreton Bay as a must-see destination for cruise ship passengers visiting Queensland was one of the many exciting talking points at a recent Tourism Spotlight event hosted by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT). Find out how it could work here **FREE TO READ**

Five-star treatment at aquatic centres
News / Local
7 Nov 2023

Five-star treatment at aquatic centres

In a win for accessibility and inclusiveness, Moreton Bay City Council and Belgravia Leisure have adopted technology which will give people with a disability the confidence to visit a swimming pool or aquatic centre, knowing it will be easy and they will be treated with respect.

Photo gallery: Brisbane Convoy for Kids 2023
7 Nov 2023

Photo gallery: Brisbane Convoy for Kids 2023

Hundreds of trucks made the journey from Larapinta to Redcliffe for this year’s Brisbane Convoy for Kids. Check out the photos

Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer
News / Local
7 Nov 2023

Suttons Beach Pavilion demolition a step closer

Moreton Bay City Council is expected to award a tender for the demolition of Suttons Beach Pavilion at its general meeting tomorrow, with work tipped to start within weeks. Here’s what we know

Australian Trade College to launch new program
News / Local
7 Nov 2023

Australian Trade College to launch new program

Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) has announced the launch of a program with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help students get prepared for the next major cloud technology revolution. Here's the details

Full list of Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay
News / Local
6 Nov 2023

Full list of Remembrance Day services in Moreton Bay

Thousands of residents will gather at Cenotaphs and war memorials across Moreton Bay this Saturday to pay their respects to all veterans in honour of Remembrance Day. See the full list of services here **FREE TO READ**

6 Nov 2023

Support a mate this International Men’s Day

How to Help is honouring International Men’s Day with the social enterprise hosting a panel discussion about men’s mental health and supporting those who struggle. Here's the details

Road safety work to start soon
News / Local
5 Nov 2023

Road safety work to start soon

Work will start next month to improve safety on a busy Samford road due to its ‘crash history’. ** FREE TO READ **

Urgent call for wildlife rescue volunteers
News / Nature
4 Nov 2023

Urgent call for wildlife rescue volunteers

A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing native Australian wildlife is desperately seeking more volunteers to help cover the Redcliffe Peninsula and North Lakes area. They are hoping to meet some new faces at an information session for next week. Find out more here

Help drive new transport plan
News / Local
3 Nov 2023

Help drive new transport plan

Planning is underway on the future transport needs of seven growing residential areas in the City of Moreton Bay - and your help is needed. ** FREE TO READ **