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Tree-mendous day at North Harbour
More than 130 volunteers planted over 1,100 native trees at North Harbour’s National Tree Day, helping restore the Caboolture River and expand vital wildlife habitat in Moreton Bay.
Three from three for Sam
Sam Short has claimed a third Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, while Liam Adcock reached the long jump final and Jye Dixon and Kirralee Hayes continue Moreton Bay’s medal charge.
Golden Sam, Jye impresses
Sam Short has claimed a second Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, while Moreton Bay boxer Jye Dixon advanced to the quarter-finals as local athletes continue their strong campaign.
Have your say on innovation precinct
Public consultation has opened on the proposed Narangba Innovation Precinct expansion, with plans to create nearly 600 jobs, boost the local economy and strengthen environmental protections.
Work to start on 117 new homes
Construction is set to begin on 117 new homes at Mango Hill, with affordable apartments and townhouses planned beside the train station as part of the Queensland Government’s housing program.
Wilson caught in “weighting” game
Moreton Bay boxer Liam Wilson’s world title eliminator has been cancelled after opponent Stephen Fulton failed to make weight, leaving the Lawnton fighter searching for another path to a title shot.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: School's in for vaccines
There have been no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours but it is only a matter of time before there’s another outbreak, the Health Minister says as she urges people to get vaccinated this weekend. Hubs have opened at two local high schools.
Major announcement: Community newspapers are back
Community newspapers will soon make a return to the Moreton Bay Region’s northern and southern districts, after a successful year publishing in the eastern pocket.
Get your hands dirty
Do your bit for the environment at North Harbour’s fourth community Tree Planting Day, now taking place on Sunday, October 10.
Research to help ‘forgotten fathers’
Within the walls of Redcliffe Hospital, a research project is aiming to support ‘forgotten fathers’, those suffering after traumatic births, complications during pregnancy or the death of a baby. Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day on October 13 aims to raise money for more vital research.
Redcliffe’s Vi Wilson has been recognised for more than four decades of service to the community through her work with Zonta.
After 30 years, Santo says 'it's right time to stop'
Santo Perna has played a vital, but often unseen, role at Redcliffe Little Athletics. However, the 73 year old has called time on his labour of love.
Youngsters star in family favourite
Prepare to enter the swamp with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey when students from St Benedict’s College bring Shrek the Musical to the stage this week.
There have been two new cases of COVID-19 detected in the past 24 hours, but the Chief Health Officer is not concerned they pose a risk to the community.
COVID-19 UPDATE: October 3
There have been no new community cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a development Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says is “just outstanding”.
COVID-19 UPDATE: October 1
There have been three new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, two locally-acquired and one in hotel quarantine. The Premier says it is good news, but we need to remain on high alert and continue to adhere to stage two restrictions.
