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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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'Day of fun' to open marketplace
Newport Marketplace is putting on a five-hour family-friendly show this weekend to celebrate its official opening. ** FREE TO READ **
"Waste of money", says Mayor
Plans for a new desalination plant - possibly in the City of Moreton Bay - are a "waste of money" according to Mayor Peter Flannery. ** FREE TO READ **
Appeal for help to protect "unique place"
Deception Bay residents have taken their campaign for a plan to protect the suburb right into the Moreton Bay City Council chamber. ** FREE TO READ **
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital 2023
Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day tomorrow aims to raise money for patient care projects, life-changing health research and other hospital initiatives, with a focus on transforming the palliative care unit. Here’s the details and how you can donate
Annie Lane rallies for farm project
The award-winning Annie Lane Café, on Bribie Island, will hold a special event this month to support The Mini Farm Project. ** FREE TO READ **
Strong interest in iconic site's auction
The former site of The Golden Ox restaurant will be auctioned later this month, with strong interest from those looking to use it as a hospitality venue or adapting it for other purposes and developers. Here’s what we know
Enjoy Movie in the Park Morayfield East
Don’t miss Movie in the Park Morayfield East this weekend. Here’s all the details + what’s screening.
Hail explained: What to expect this summer
We’ve been told to expect more severe storms this storm season, so we’ve asked the Bureau of Meteorology what causes hail, what’s the difference between large and giant hail, and when it’s most likely to form. Here’s what the bureau says
Miracle reason Kerbi backs Giving Day
When Kerbi Davis fell pregnant with her miracle baby boy Finn, less than a year after treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer, Redcliffe Hospital was the only birthing centre she considered. ** FREE TO READ **
"Show us the money" says Mayor
The State Government has been told its vision for the City of Moreton Bay is “not good enough” and “devoid of any meaningful public transport planning”.
