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“Monumental” win for Rachel
Local artist Rachel South has won the 2026 Moreton Bay Art Prize with *Sun-Kissed Chestnut*, praised for transforming an everyday subject into a monumental work of art.
Meet for free help to find job
The free Youth Job Meet returns to Strathpine, connecting young people with local employers, apprenticeships, training providers and on-the-spot job opportunities.
Appeal lodged in golf course battle
An appeal has been lodged against Moreton Bay City Council’s refusal of a proposed driving range at the former North Lakes Golf Course, with the dispute now heading to court.
Veterans presented with signed Dolphins ANZAC Round jersey
RSL Queensland veterans have received a team-signed Dolphins ANZAC Round jersey as Ausbuild and the Dolphins extend their community partnership through to 2029.
Giving Moreton Bay youth a red-hot crack at life
The Youth Development Foundation is transforming young lives across Moreton Bay, connecting vulnerable youth with education, employment and local businesses for a brighter future.
Finding connection at The Redcliffe Treehouse
The Redcliffe Tree House has become a unique community hub, combining a café, bookstore and event space where locals gather, connect and feel at home.
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Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Steph Bennett
Steph Bennett has her hands full as the mother of three children – but they’re even fuller as she cares for hundreds of injured birds and animals every year. At any given time, Steph can be found teaching birds to catch bugs, keeping an eye on orphaned ducklings, introducing magpie geese to each other or on duty feeding Welcome Swallow chicks every 15 minutes.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Noel Roberts
Noel Roberts, who is a huge animal lover, was recognised for his efforts in 2022 after notching up 10,000 hours with the RSPCA at its Dakabin shelter
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Wendy McHugh
Following two years of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, the Moreton Bay Women’s Shed was established in 2022 to help women who were feeling isolated reconnect with their community
Who’s who in 2022, Inspiring People: Sgt Sarah Grayson
Moreton District Prevention Unit Officer in Charge Sergeant Sarah Grayson is the brains behind a series of powerful campaigns aimed at educating people about a range of topics – from motorcycle safety and the dangers of vaping to youth knife crime prevention. She’s been policing for almost three decades, driven by a desire to make a difference in the community.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Janelle Ford
Ningi’s Janelle Ford only launched her business a little over a year ago – but already she’s won four awards recognising her contribution to the mental health and disability sector. The Director and Clinical Nurse Consult at Progressive Play won gold, silver and bronze at the Roar Awards for Start-Up of the Year, Business Growth and Business of the Year respectively and a silver in the Emerging Ausmumpreneur of the Year for Queensland/Northern Territory at the AusMumpreneur Awards in 2022.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Julia Baker
To mark World Snake Day in 2022, Moreton Bay Region local Julia Baker - also known as the Snake Boss - shared what she loved about the slithery creatures
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Luke Binks
As a professional jouster who has competed all over the globe, Moreton Bay Region local Luke Binks helped create a bigger fanbase for the sport after running the hugely successful jousting tournament at the 2022 Abbey Medieval Festival
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Jane McMillan
Jane McMillan has been a champion of leukaemia patients in this region for 16 years – and has no intention of slowing down
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Therese Lee
In June, Bongaree’s Therese Lee was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to nursing. The former Aeromedical and Road Retrieval Nurse, who was the manager of the Metro South Area Health Service and served as the president of the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia, says the honour is also recognition of the work of the teams she’s been a part of.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Karen Hemers
Redcliffe RSL Deputy President Karen Hemers pays tribute to fallen Diggers by helping to plan commemorative services for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. In 2022, both services returned to normal after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
