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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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Gerry finalist for Australian of Year
Gerry Blackwell, founder of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF) in Strathpine, is a 2024 Australian of the Year Award nominee for Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
Art with Altitude returns
Every November since 2015, a line-up of artists from Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious come together to form the lovingly named, Art with Altitude – a local art exhibition in the magnificent rural bushland of Mount Glorious. Here's the details
Green Light for Prime Blocks
A prime parcel of land in the heart of North Lakes now has approval for a subdivision into five blocks - which are already being snapped up. ** FREE TO READ **
Cheapest fuel in SEQ is right here!
A Lawnton service station was the cheapest fuel stop in South-East Queensland (SEQ) for the last quarter, according to a new report. ** FREE GUIDE TO FACTS AND FIGURES **
Joyride to celebrate bridge’s 60th anniversary
A number of people who have lifelong connections to the island and the bridge came together to celebrate the momentous milestone, which included a trip from the Bribie Island Seaside Museum over to Sandstone Point Hotel and back. See the pictures here **FREE TO READ**
Facts which will shape our future
Simon Kuestenmacher, one of the world’s top 10 demographers, is jetting in next month to reveal trends which will shape the City of Moreton Bay. ** FREE TO READ **
Madagascar Jr to hit school stage
Mueller College students have been busy rehearsing for their upcoming musical, which will be performed over two big shows this weekend. Here's the details
Meet Woolies’ best checkout operator
It’s official! Bribie Island’s Dennille MacDonald is Woolworths Supermarkets’ best checkout operator in Australia. She, her customers and workmates couldn’t be happier
Emerging artists to feature in new exhibition
An exciting new exhibition that features different artworks including acrylics, oils, watercolour, mixed media, upcycling and more will be on display for a short time at the Bribie Community Arts Centre. Find out more about the exhibition and how you can meet the artists here **FREE TO READ**
Enjoy Caboolture Feasts and Beats
Caboolture Feasts and Beats returns to the outdoors with its vibrant atmosphere, delicious food and live entertainment. Here's the details
