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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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Hair-raising gesture for sick kids
It has taken four years for Fletcher Middleton to grow his tumbling tresses, so when his mum Lauren decided it was time to cut them off, she searched for a way to put them to good use. It’s all happening on Friday.
High achiever wins council bursary
Nikita Mathison hopes to one day lead the next wave of doctors coming out of the Moreton Bay Region, and she’s well on her way thanks to Council’s $1000 National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) bursary.
Nominate now for business awards
Time is running out to nominate for this year’s Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Awards, with entries closing this week.
Call for judges to be part of awards
Expressions of interest are being sought for expert judges to be part this year’s Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence & Innovation Awards. Here’s how you can get involved.
Running his own race
Just six months ago, Craig Williams says he was unfit, unhealthy and reached a point when he realised he needed to make a drastic change. The result? He lost 30kg and is about to run 100km for charity.
Shining lights in Class of 2020
Schools in the Moreton Bay Region have revealed some details of their first ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks) students’ achievements.
Lifty Shifty wins top prize
Caboolture Special School has $1000 of new books thanks to six-year-old Elliot who won a name the crane competition run by Caboolture Hospital and Lendlease.
Big week for Year 12 graduate
North Lakes State College’s Jennifer Myers topped off a big final year of high school last week, with her school formal, graduation and representing Queensland at the Australian Training Awards.
