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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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Sesame Lane, employer of choice
News / Local
17 Oct 2022

Sesame Lane, employer of choice

Retaining and nurturing good staff is an essential part of Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten’s culture, earning it Employer of Choice status recently. We chat to Head of Sesame Lane Kerri Smith about how they achieved it and what it means

'Helping Hope Happen' in our schools
News / Local
17 Oct 2022

'Helping Hope Happen' in our schools

Caboolture will be turning the clock back next month, in one of the region's biggest annual fundraisers, to support one of our essential services – school Chaplains.

Renovation work starts on Caboolture motel
News / Local
16 Oct 2022

Renovation work starts on Caboolture motel

A $1.8 million renovation has started to modernise the Sundowner Hotel Motel, in Caboolture.

Samford wins gold - and next year's titles
News / Local
15 Oct 2022

Samford wins gold - and next year's titles

Samford archers were among the medals – including gold - at Archery Australia’s National Target Championships, which will return in 2023.

Official welcome home for Little League legends
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

Official welcome home for Little League legends

The team of Moreton Bay baseballers who played on the world stage in America has officially been welcomed home. See the photos...

Hundreds march peacefully as a way of saying no to violence
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

Hundreds march peacefully as a way of saying no to violence

Roughly 200 people took to the streets of Redcliffe on Friday morning to send a clear message they don’t support violence happening in and around the Moreton Bay Region.

‘Pawfect’ grade for Guide Dog Queensland’s newest graduates
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

‘Pawfect’ grade for Guide Dog Queensland’s newest graduates

There were lots of smiling faces and tails wagging at the 2022 Guide Dogs Association graduation ceremony on Friday morning, which was attended by hundreds of people.

Good time to tee-up for hospital fundraiser
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

Good time to tee-up for hospital fundraiser

Golfers of all abilities are being urged to sign-up and support Caboolture Hospital through this month’s Shine Lawyers Charity Golf Day on Bribie Island.

Beam me up to work, Scotty
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

Beam me up to work, Scotty

Working remotely or from home has become commonplace during COVID-19 but imagine ‘being at work’ without actually being there. Robot and hologram technology is making it possible now and a business at Clontarf is driving the change

Council seeks community views on arts and recreation
News / Local
14 Oct 2022

Council seeks community views on arts and recreation

Outdoor spaces, sports, arts and culture are the focus of the latest Moreton Says survey. Here's how to have your say...