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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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Bid for five big projects in Moreton Bay City
Moreton Bay City Council will put forward five key projects, totalling about $45 million, for funding via the South East Queensland City Deal. Here’s what they are and where
Suttons Beach Pavilion update: design, funding
Moreton Bay City Council will launch a design competition in mid-November to come up with a new two-storey building for the Suttons Beach Pavilion site. It comes as the council prepares to make its case for funding for the project and demolition edges closer. Here’s what we know
Take a look: The Belvedere reopens
The Belvedere Hotel has reopened after a multimillion-dollar redevelopment, revealing a fresh new look. We take you inside ***FREE TO READ***
Melt Brothers to open new store in Moreton Bay
A new eatery specialising in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with all the trimmings is set to open in Moreton Bay next month. Find out where the store will be located and what's on the menu here...
Work starts on Arana Hills black spot
Work has started on a well-known traffic black spot in the Hills District to improve safety for all road users and increase vehicle capacity. Here’s the details
Spreading Christmas cheer to remote farmers
Graziers who live in remote parts of outback Queensland will receive an extra special gift this Christmas, with Moreton Bay local Felicity Abell making up 24 Bush Bundles full of goodies they might not ever buy for themselves. **FREE TO READ**
Emergency declaration at Strathpine
Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an incident taking place at Strathpine. Here’s what we know
Chill out at Jazz & Shiraz Mango Hill
Dive into great tunes and vino at Jazz & Shiraz Mango Hill with a relaxing evening at Lakeside Crescent Park. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
Rylee’s open water double
Redcliffe Leagues swimmer Rylee Smith has enjoyed success at the Queensland and Brisbane Open Water Championships in recent weeks, winning events at both for her age group for the second year in a row. Here’s the details
Researchers host breast cancer forum
The Metro North Health medical team that introduced new breast cancer treatment to Queensland, reducing six weeks of radiation therapy to less than thirty minutes, is hosting a free community forum in Redcliffe this week. Here’s the details
