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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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19 Oct 2023

Moreton Bay’s Garage Sale Trail returns

Australia’s favourite festival of preloved stuff, the Garage Sale Trail, returns to the City of Moreton Bay for two big weekends. Here's the details and how to get involved

Work starts on new $20m Jungle
News / Local
18 Oct 2023

Work starts on new $20m Jungle

Construction has started on the new Jungle Adventure Play - a $20 million, indoor centre expected to open at North Lakes within 12 months.

Kids live out their rockstar fantasies at RevFest
News / Local
18 Oct 2023

Kids live out their rockstar fantasies at RevFest

A number of talented singers and musicians from Bray Park State High School are this week showcasing their talents on stage with the school’s hugely popular RevFest on once again. See the pictures here

News / Nature
18 Oct 2023

Smoke warning for eight suburbs

A smoke warning has been issued by the Queensland Fire Service for Narangba and surrounding suburbs due to a bushfire near the industrial area.

Melbourne Cup events in Moreton Bay
18 Oct 2023

Melbourne Cup events in Moreton Bay

It’s the race that stops the nation and although it’s held at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Queenslanders love to celebrate Melbourne Cup day. Here's a list of events happening across the City of Moreton Bay.

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’
18 Oct 2023

‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan from Fleet Support Unit Australia faced her fears after being cleared to donate blood after major complications following a surgery in 2015. Here's the story

Seabrook resident in finalist painting
17 Oct 2023

Seabrook resident in finalist painting

Seabrook aged care resident Zita Joy Poynting has come face to face with her own image after visiting the Brisbane Portrait Prize Exhibition at the Powerhouse. Here's the story

Big band special at Wantima
News / Local
17 Oct 2023

Big band special at Wantima

Wantima Country Club will host a major concert to support Mates4Mates, the charity supporting current and former Defence Force members and their families. ** FREE TO READ **

Mojo Mamas empowering women
News / Local
16 Oct 2023

Mojo Mamas empowering women

A group connecting mothers across Bribie Island has attracted hundreds of followers since its launch in March. Here's what Mojo Mama Events is all about... **FREE TO READ**

‘Dark’ new twist on demon barber’s horror story
News / Local
16 Oct 2023

‘Dark’ new twist on demon barber’s horror story

Cast and crew from Ghostlight Theatre Co will bring a much 'darker' version of the hit story Sweeney Todd to the stage next month, which aims to leave audiences feeling intrigued and curious.