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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 22: Business, part two
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing businesses and businesspeople, in the Moreton Bay Region, who have achieved great things in 2022. There’s burger joints, butchers, tech companies, farmers and more. Check out part two of the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: David Comiskey
David Comiskey, co-founder and director of the Comiskey Group, believes close family connections are among the key factors behind the company’s success and big plans for the future
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Get Sweet
Two young brothers from North Lakes have started their own online lolly company called Sweet Treats as a way of earning extra cash in 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Robert Comiskey
Robert Comiskey, co-founder and Director of the Comiskey Group, is helping oversee one of the biggest expansion programs in the family-owned business’ history
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Strawberry View Coffee Shack
Strawberry farmers Kylie and David Fairweather have expanded their former Strawberry stall by opening the Strawberry view Coffee Shack Cafe on their family farm property in Bellmere
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Paul Comiskey
Paul Comiskey launched and has overseen the rise and rise of one of Moreton Bay Region’s biggest developers The Comiskey Group has grown from squash courts at Strathpine to the region’s biggest entertainment centres – and there’s far more to come
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Super Butcher
Queensland business Super Butcher opened its second store in Moreton Bay Region at Morayfield Super Centre, in 2022, joining other stores in Albany Creek, Brisbane, Logan and Redlands
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Melinda Tait
Melinda Tait from the Murrumba Downs Tavern took out the top gong at the 2022 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence awards night, beating a stellar lineup of candidates
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Varley Group
Moreton Bay workers from the Varley Group built a world-first hi-tech mobile health truck for the Heart of Australia organisation to help in the early detection of mine dust lung diseases
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Tracy Johnson
A Principal at SRJ Walker Wayland in Brendale was announced this year’s Employee of the Year at the 2022 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
