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Giving Redcliffe youth a voice
News / Local
29 May 2026

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
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7 Aug 2024

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
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15 Jan 2024

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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12 Dec 2023

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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27 Oct 2023

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
News / Local
16 Aug 2023

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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Nominate young achievers for business awards
News / Local
27 Feb 2024

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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21 Feb 2024

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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12 Feb 2024

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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6 Feb 2024

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

Jaybird Byrne soars to new heights
News / Local
15 Jan 2024

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

Student wine makers shine
News / Education
21 Dec 2023

Student wine makers shine

A group of Tullawong State High School vintners has brought home a top gong after impressing judges with a sophisticated drop. Here's the story

Students’ cheese the bee’s knees
News / Education
20 Dec 2023

Students’ cheese the bee’s knees

Students at Caboolture State High School have been honoured with two awards in a prestigious competition – in only their first attempt at cheesemaking. Here's the story

Levi X steps into the spotlight
News / Local
12 Dec 2023

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

Celebrating talent at Jam Performing Arts
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8 Dec 2023

Celebrating talent at Jam Performing Arts

Jam Performing Arts dance studio at North Lakes celebrated its annual gala awards night on Sunday, December 3. Here's the story

Inspiring future tourism leaders
28 Nov 2023

Inspiring future tourism leaders

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism’s Ashleigh Kindred aims to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in tourism via the Young Tourism Leaders program. Here’s what she will be doing and how it will help the City of Moreton Bay