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Jaybird Byrne soars to new heights
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Jaybird Byrne soars to new heights

Guitarist Jaybird Byrne has had massive few months, playing at festivals, working on her debut EP and mesmerizing a crowd of 7000 people at Pub Choir before Christmas. She reveals her plans for the next year and how she caught the attention of legendary Queen guitarist Brian May

Levi X steps into the spotlight
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Levi X steps into the spotlight

Levi X’s grounded approach to making music hasn’t changed even after a stint in the national spotlight, appearing on Channel 7’s The Voice program earlier this year. We chat to him about music, school and what the future holds. Photo: Channel 7

Moreton Bay students shine at Visual Art Awards
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Moreton Bay students shine at Visual Art Awards

37 Queensland senior students have been honoured at this year’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art. Here's the details

From little things, big things grow
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From little things, big things grow

Sebastian Onate-Henriquez is on a mission to save the world, one tree at a time. The eight-year-old from Newport has created a business, The Earth is my Place, which sells sustainable T-shirts and other products and plants a tree for every item sold. Here’s the details

Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards … 2023 winners
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Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards … 2023 winners

With a glamourous Moulin Rouge-themed backdrop, the region’s best and brightest businesses celebrated their achievements at the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards tonight. We reveal the winners

Sky is the limit for JayBird
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Sky is the limit for JayBird

Natural talent, next-level dedication and perfect pitch are just some of the qualities that make JayBird Byrne an exceptional guitarist. The 12-year-old is a rising star who has captured the attention of Triple J, ABC TV and some big music brands. Here’s her remarkable story

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Day for black caps and gowns
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Day for black caps and gowns

It's graduation day tomorrow for hundreds of students at the Moreton Bay and Caboolture campuses of the University of the Sunshine Coast. ** FREE TO READ **

Prestigious bravery award for Kallangur teenager
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Prestigious bravery award for Kallangur teenager

A Kallangur teenager who rescued his six-year-old cousin from a dingo attack on K’gari (Fraser Island) last year has received a national award for his bravery. Here's what happened... **FREE TO READ**

Young professional to grow in mentoring program
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Young professional to grow in mentoring program

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s Deanne Baker hopes to grow her tourism industry knowledge via QTIC’s 2024 Young Professionals Mentoring program. Here's the story

Eliminated from Australian Idol, but it's only the beginning
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Eliminated from Australian Idol, but it's only the beginning

Bribie Island local, Kiani Smith has now been eliminated from Australian Idol after making it to the Top 8. Here's what she had to say

Vote to save Bribie Island local in Australian Idol
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Vote to save Bribie Island local in Australian Idol

Bribie Island local, Kiani Smith will face a live elimination round tonight on Australian Idol. Here's how you can vote to save her

Local business raising funds for domestic violence
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Local business raising funds for domestic violence

One Dakabin local has taken advocacy into her own hands by launching a business that supports domestic and family violence charities. Here's the story

Nominate young achievers for business awards
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Nominate young achievers for business awards

With just a few weeks until entries for this year’s 2024 Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards close, organisers are calling on the community to nominate young achievers for a new category. Here’s the details

Moreton Bay locals progress on Australian Idol
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Moreton Bay locals progress on Australian Idol

Two Moreton Bay residents have progressed gracefully through the Australian Idol competition. Here's the story

Burpengary local in Australian Idol Top 30
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Burpengary local in Australian Idol Top 30

Growing up in Burpengary, Natasha Rose has always found comfort in music, which lead her to audition for Australian Idol. Here's the story

Bribie Island local takes Australian Idol stage
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Bribie Island local takes Australian Idol stage

Bribie Island local Kiani Smith, also known as her stage name Kiani Jazz, was accepted into Australian Idol's audition round after applications opened in June 2023. Her performance will air tonight on February 6. Here's the story