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Giving Redcliffe youth a voice
Redcliffe Youth Advisory Council launches its 2026 program, bringing together 12 local students to discuss youth issues including education, mental health, careers, bullying and volunteering, and engage with government through workshops and events.
Change maker heading to United Nations
Holly Hatfield is one of just a handful of Australians chosen to go to the United Nations’ headquarters in New York next month to develop solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems.
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
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
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
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
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Giving Redcliffe youth a voice
Redcliffe Youth Advisory Council launches its 2026 program, bringing together 12 local students to discuss youth issues including education, mental health, careers, bullying and volunteering, and engage with government through workshops and events.
World awaits talented teenagers
Two young Moreton Bay performers, Ruby Marriott and Zahlee Brackstone, have been selected to represent Australia at the prestigious Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. The duo will perform, compete and train with top young performers from around the world before attending Broadway workshops in New York.
Big thrill for pint-sized big hitter
Four-year-old Corbin Boyce is a big fan of Cameron Smith, so to be the youngest player in a competition named after the golfer – and to meet him - was quite a thrill. His dad reveals why he loves the sport.
Young hairdresser opens dream salon
At just 23 years old, Bella Pearson-Lucas is making a name for herself in the hairdressing industry with the opening of her own salon, Bella Eve Hair & Beauty, at Redcliffe. Her journey started at Australian Trade College North Brisbane.
Grace's journey from silence to musical stage
For most of her life, Grace Alexandra lived in silence. But that changed the day the Caboolture student picked up a saxophone and found her voice in music.
"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo
Agatha McGoon and Millicent Hunter have ended a 35-year wait for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).
International Day of Education: student stars
As we celebrate International Day of Education today, we are shining a light on three remarkable students from Australian Trade College North Brisbane who skipped 'schoolies' to secure a job or apprenticeship, with one starting their own business
From dark skies to award-winning projects
On World Teachers' Day see how Jen McDougall is using astronomy nights to inspire Bray Park students about space and physics.
State salutes "outstanding" Nathan
Village Motors North Lakes technician Nathan Tapuni has been recognised as one of the industry’s best apprentices in Queensland.
Headspace seeks new mental health youth advocates
Caboolture’s Ash Wyllie is one of 20 headspace National Youth Reference Group members advocating for the mental health and wellbeing needs of young people. Here's how you can too.
