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Robo pets help those with dementia
City of Moreton Bay libraries have introduced robotic companion pets and dementia-friendly programs to reduce loneliness, support wellbeing and help people living with dementia stay connected.
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.
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School holiday experience like no other
Looking for something different to do during the September school holidays? You can wander through the strawberry fields, pick and eat strawberries … and walk a llama at Wamuran’s Luvaberry Farm. Here’s the details
Season 2023 is just the beginning
The central message from the Dolphins NRL hierarchy, Head Coach Wayne Bennett and players at last night’s inaugural presentation evening was simple – this is just the beginning, we will be better in 2024
Musicians hit all the right notes
Music students from Redcliffe State High School have proved themselves to be amongst the top musicians in the state after coming away with two wins at the Queensland Youth Music Awards
Campaigners fear another "tragedy"
Campaigners in Clontarf have urged all levels of government to meet them and help prevent a “tragedy waiting to happen”.
Funding to help at-risk suburbs
Two suburbs will be at the centre of Moreton Bay City Council studies to safeguard communities from coastal erosion, storm tides and rising sea levels.
Geared up for semi-final showdowns
Six senior sides from Moreton Bay United and Peninsula Power are gearing up for semi-final showdowns in the state’s top football tier this weekend.
Rallying to help dog sanctuary
Support has flooded in for a Morayfield couple battling changes to their passion for the last 17 years – the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs Brisbane. ** FREE TO READ **
Try a Trade these school holidays
Australian Trade College North Brisbane will host Try a Trade and Chef by Trade events at its Scarborough campus during the September school holidays. Here’s the details and how to register
Meet the kite flyers appearing at KiteFest
Dozens of spectacular kits are set to soar high above the skies at Clontarf this September, with the much-loved Redcliffe KiteFest returning for two big days of family fun and live entertainment
Seeking a wave of support
A vision to help people with mental health challenges and disability, while cleaning up the environment is driving Chris and Kristy Paterson to pour everything they have into an ambitious accessible boat project. Here’s what they are doing and how you can help
