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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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Police round-up: Teens charged, ute stolen
News / Crime
6 Oct 2022

Police round-up: Teens charged, ute stolen

A 12-year-old boy was charged with armed robbery and dealt with under the Youth Justice Act after an incident at Lawnton on October 2. Find out more...

Ky Lovell takes it up a notch
News / Local
5 Oct 2022

Ky Lovell takes it up a notch

When Ky Lovell plays music, he is transposed to a state of bliss which is evident to everyone around him … and the heavier the music the better. He’s now a big part of the region’s music scene with a following on social media and an opportunity to take it up a notch

Butcher snags prime location to meat community's appetite
News / Local
5 Oct 2022

Butcher snags prime location to meat community's appetite

Thousands of people have already walked through the doors to Morayfield's newest butcher to stock up on products, prompting the owners to recruit more staff

Parcels missing after delivery van theft
5 Oct 2022

Parcels missing after delivery van theft

Brazen thieves stole a van containing more than 80 undelivered parcels from Deception Bay this morning. Here's what we know...

Saving lives: Prostate Cancer Support Group's generous donation to help more men
News / Local
5 Oct 2022

Saving lives: Prostate Cancer Support Group's generous donation to help more men

A Moreton Bay family who took part in a fundraiser to raise money for prostate cancer research has received a generous donation from the Moreton Bay Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group

Dedicated police officer to retire after four decades of service
News / Local
5 Oct 2022

Dedicated police officer to retire after four decades of service

A dedicated police officer who has spent more than four decades protecting communities across the state will put on his blue uniform for the last time today

Wheely great effort in mobility scooter convoy record attempt
News / Local
4 Oct 2022

Wheely great effort in mobility scooter convoy record attempt

He may not have broken the Australian record for the most mobility scooter users in a single convoy, but Ted Bakke is still happy with the turnout he got on Monday morning, and has hinted he will try again next year

Safe Spaces program launches in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
4 Oct 2022

Safe Spaces program launches in Moreton Bay Region

Friendly chats and simple acts of kindness are the medicine being administered at Redcliffe’s newly opened Safe Space Program aimed to give people experiencing emotional distress an alternative to hospital emergency departments. Here’s the details

Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman
News / Local
4 Oct 2022

Winner found! 'I feel I'm in a dream' says Morayfield woman

The mystery Gold Lotto winner has been found! A Morayfield woman said this morning her $733,000 in the Saturday Gold Lotto was ‘heaven-sent’ after the passing of a family member.

Check your tickets! Search on for $730,000 Lotto winner
News / Local
4 Oct 2022

Check your tickets! Search on for $730,000 Lotto winner

A Morayfield resident or visitor is poised to have a $730,000 boost to their bank account, but first, they need to check their Saturday Gold Lotto ticket.