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Bray Park’s arts explosion
News / Local
23 July 2026

Bray Park’s arts explosion

Bray Park State High School is experiencing an arts boom, with new creative programs, award-winning dance and music groups, a student art gallery and growing opportunities for young performers, artists and media creators.

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.

When to watch Moreton Bay stars at the Commonwealth Games
News / Sport
21 July 2026

When to watch Moreton Bay stars at the Commonwealth 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.

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Bolstering manufacturing in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
19 Aug 2022

Bolstering manufacturing in Moreton Bay Region

Manufacturers and industry organisations from across the Moreton Bay Region will get together make new connections, share recent achievements and challenges, and deepen supply chain opportunities during a networking event next week. Here’s the details

Cyclones planning ahead with 'nod to past'
News / Local
18 Aug 2022

Cyclones planning ahead with 'nod to past'

Redcliffe City Cyclones, the peninsula’s junior cricket club, is ramping up preparations for the next season with a nod to the past.

Community gathers in support of our brave Vietnam veterans
News / Local
18 Aug 2022

Community gathers in support of our brave Vietnam veterans

More than 100 people gathered at the Cenotaph in Burpengary this morning to pay tribute to the men and women who bravely served, suffered and died in the Vietnam War.

Looking for strong run-up to finals
News / Local
18 Aug 2022

Looking for strong run-up to finals

The Dolphins have not suffered a loss in 11 games, a new club record, and are looking to finish the regular Hostplus Cup season in the same fashion. It starts this weekend with their round 19 clash against Northern Pride at Moreton Daily Stadium. We chat with Head Coach Scott Murray

Students buck national trend
News / Local
18 Aug 2022

Students buck national trend

The Moreton Bay Region is bucking the national trend, with university participation rates rising instead of falling, according to the latest Census data. Moreton Bay Regional Council and UniSC say it’s further proof the campus at Petrie is needed

News / Local
18 Aug 2022

Support young entrepreneurs’ carwash

Students from Caboolture’s Alta-1 College are running a carwash on Friday as part of a Creating Your Future Job Moreton Bay program. They are raising money to generate ‘seed funding’, so they can kickstart their own business ventures. Here’s how you can support them

Students stride out on Kokoda Challenge
News / Local
17 Aug 2022

Students stride out on Kokoda Challenge

Students and teachers from Caboolture East State School rose to the 'challenge' on a slippery, wet track in the D'Aguilar National Park the weekend.

Workers flush out record ‘fatberg’
News / Local
17 Aug 2022

Workers flush out record ‘fatberg’

It took Unitywater crews almost a night to remove a massive blockage from a Brendale sewage pump station. Here's what they found... **FREE to read**

‘Karens’ to take over Petrie Hotel for sassy dining fundraiser next month
News / Local
17 Aug 2022

‘Karens’ to take over Petrie Hotel for sassy dining fundraiser next month

Don’t expect any friendly pleasantries from the waiters and bar staff at the Petrie Hotel next month, with staff set to unleash their inner ‘Karen’ for one night only. The Petrie Hotel is using this unique dining experience as a way to raise much-needed funds to help sick and injured animals. Find out more here

Dolphins NRL to partner with Central Queensland Capras
News / Local
17 Aug 2022

Dolphins NRL to partner with Central Queensland Capras

The Dolphins NRL team has continued its push to boost rugby league in Central Queensland during a visit to Rockhampton today. It goes further than affiliation