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Work starts on “priority” development
Construction has begun on the first 249 homes in the North Harbour Priority Development Area at Burpengary East, with plans for at least 3,700 homes, 2,000 jobs and a major boost to Moreton Bay’s housing supply.
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.
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Free training for young people to create their own jobs
Local schools can sign students up for a free seven-week training program which aims to help them start their own business - but they need to get in quick, there are just 100 places sponsored by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Mimi giving Guide Dogs a paw up
Guide Dogs Queensland youth ambassador Mimi Nelson is raising money and awareness for the organisation. Find out how you can help…
Watch Olympics on big screen
We may have to wait until Wednesday to see if we’ll be hosting the 2032 Olympics, but regardless we’ll be celebrating the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games with a live screening event at Petrie this weekend.
Serious runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes and everyday heroes enjoyed a ‘cracker’ of a Jetty 2 Jetty yesterday. See results and photos from the event.
When to watch our Olympic stars
For the next two weeks the sporting focus of the world will be on the Tokyo Olympic Games - and it all starts on Wednesday. Here's when you can see our local stars in action.
Comedy, family fun in big Caboolture Festival program
Caboolture is the place to be this August, with a massive program of events across three weeks for this year’s Caboolture Festival. There’s a free comedy night, family fun day and much more.
In good news for the state, there has only been one new case of COVID-19 overnight - the mother of a 12-year-old Newport boy whose positive test result was announced yesterday.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Three new local cases
There have been five new cases in Queensland in the pasty 24 hours, two are in hotel quarantine and three are the result of community transmission.
Sharing passion for produce
Growing up on a tropical fruit farm has given celebrity chef Matt Golinski an appreciation of why it is important to use local produce in the kitchen and it is a message he will be sharing at the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival.
'Olympics will be highlight of my career' says Micah
Teagan Micah admitted, after arriving in Tokyo with the Australian women’s football team, it still hadn’t “sunk in” she would soon be an Olympian.
