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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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Vaccination rates drop in Metro North
Vaccination rates have fallen among adults and children within the Metro North Hospital and Health Service catchment in the past three years, prompting a plea for people to ensure they stay up to date. Here's the details... **FREE TO READ**
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Bowls Club raises thousands for charity
Staff from the Bribie Island Bowls Club have been bowled over by the generosity of their local community, with members and their guests donating thousands of dollars for medical research. Find out how much they raised and who will benefit here **FREE TO READ**
Bathurst winner shares ‘last win’
Bathurst 1000 2023 winner Shane van Gisbergen headlined a Trade Night at Village Motors earlier this week in the lead-up to the GC500. He was joined by Broc Feeney as well as ACDelco drivers Jarrod Hughes and Aaron Borg. Here’s what he had to say + photos from the night
Moreton Bay students shine at Visual Art Awards
37 Queensland senior students have been honoured at this year’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art. Here's the details
Motorists being driven to despair!
ROAD BLOCK: Billions of dollars will be spent huge road projects in the City of Moreton Bay over the next 20 years - but is it enough? Our roads are choking, travel times growing and stress levels rising. Which roads are driving you to despair? Here's our list ... tell us yours.
Scouting for cash to save Den
Oyster Point Scout Group needs to raise $140,000 to fix major structural issues to its den which has been home for more than 60 years.
Racing for Kids with Cancer
V8 SuperUte Series Driver Jimmy Vernon ‘The Phantom’ will hit the road at this weekend’s Gold Coast 500, to raise funds for the Kids with Cancer Foundation. Here's the details
'Amazing' response to pink fundraiser
Pink is the colour at Cactus Jack’s on Redcliffe Pde for the highlight of a month-long drive to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.** FREE TO READ **
Master Pastellists exhibition returns
The Pastel Society of Australia Inc (PSA) is proud to announce the return of its biannual Master and Accomplished Pastellists exhibition. Here's the details
