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Priority for 12,000 new homes
22 July 2026

Priority for 12,000 new homes

A new Priority Development Area at Halls Creek, south of Caloundra, will deliver up to 12,000 homes, with new schools, parks, jobs and community facilities supporting future growth near Moreton Bay.

Making a splash at Grace Lutheran Primary School with two new pools
News / Education
21 July 2026

Making a splash at Grace Lutheran Primary School with two new pools

Work has started on an exciting addition to Grace Lutheran Primary School in Clontarf - a brand new, state-of-the-art aquatic precinct..

Ticket to $150,000 win
News / Local
21 July 2026

Ticket to $150,000 win

A Caboolture woman has won $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought at Morayfield Shopping Centre, marking the region’s second major lottery win in just 24 hours.

Sam’s “super positive” for Games
News / Sport
21 July 2026

Sam’s “super positive” for Games

Six Moreton Bay athletes are ready to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimming star Sam Short leading the region’s medal hopes in a packed competition schedule.

Changing the story for foster kids in Moreton Bay
20 July 2026

Changing the story for foster kids in Moreton Bay

The Pyjama Foundation is changing the lives of Moreton Bay foster children this pyjama day, with volunteers helping build confidence, literacy and brighter futures through weekly mentoring.

Renovations and holiday after $50,000 win
20 July 2026

Renovations and holiday after $50,000 win

A Caboolture couple won more than $53,000 playing Keno at Sports Central Caboolture, with the jackpot helping fund home renovations and a dream holiday.

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Dolphins: Stone sets round 1 goal
News / Local
14 Nov 2022

Dolphins: Stone sets round 1 goal

Dolphins’ lock Ray Stone looked good at preseason training this morning and says he’s confident of playing in the club’s historic first game in round one after recovering from an ACL tear. Here’s what he had to say

News / Local
14 Nov 2022

Community comment opens for Moreton Bay City push

Public submissions on the proposal to change the classification of Moreton Bay Regional Council to a city have opened today. Here's how to have your say...

From wreck to Anzac memorial
News / Local
14 Nov 2022

From wreck to Anzac memorial

A new addition to the region’s memorial services was unveiled in Caboolture Town Square on Friday.

Bribie Bridge II: Next step
News / Local
14 Nov 2022

Bribie Bridge II: Next step

The next important step in the plan for a new Bribie Island Bridge is about to start, with technical investigations on and around Bribie’s bridge beginning mid-November. Here’s the details

Caboolture River gets $8m boost
News / Local
14 Nov 2022

Caboolture River gets $8m boost

Unitywater will spend $8 million on the Caboolture River Nutrient Offset Project to rehabilitate 2.4 kms of eroding shoreline.

Lions cakes ready for Christmas
News / Local
13 Nov 2022

Lions cakes ready for Christmas

North Lakes Lions Club are getting ready to sell their famous Christmas cakes as they count down to the end of the year and reflect on what has been a busy few months

Free upgrade for recycling bins
News / Local
13 Nov 2022

Free upgrade for recycling bins

Moreton Bay Regional Council is offering residents a free larger recycling bin – but householders will have to pay slightly more.

Experience the joy of Tawny Trails
News / Local
12 Nov 2022

Experience the joy of Tawny Trails

Local artisans from the Moreton Bay Hinterland will be opening their doors and selling a wide range of arts and crafts at a special Christmas-themed Tawny Trails event on Sunday, November 27. This will be your last opportunity to experience the trail for the year, before it resumes in January 2023.

Students' award-winning freight plans
News / Council
12 Nov 2022

Students' award-winning freight plans

Two groups of UniSC Moreton Bay students have won national awards for creative solutions to problems facing Australia’s freight industry, in the annual GovHack competition.

Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub
News / Local
11 Nov 2022

Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub

Harley Connolly, head coach of the Belgravia team at Burpengary, has been appointed by Swimming Australia as the new Head Coach of the Paralympic Hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast.