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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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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
Recipe for student success
The Lakes College has been shortlisted as an Excellence Awardee in the 2023 Australian Education Awards for Best Co-Curricular Program. It’s proof the college’s Culinary Club is producing more than delicious food
Develop your bright idea
Calling all budding entrepreneurs, the global franchise Techstars Startup Weekend is returning to the Moreton Bay Region this month
College is a cut above the rest
For hairdressing and barbering students Lateisha Phythian and Bailey Gordon, the Australian Trade College North Brisbane offers the perfect balance – completing senior studies while gaining valuable practical skills that will make them job-ready
Medals flow for region's rising stars
Six students from the Redcliffe region struck gold and silver in recent water polo finals and five are off to the state championships next month.
Young innovators back 2023 awards
Last year’s winners of the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards say the program helped develop business and marketing expertise and they’re encouraging other students to have a crack in the 2023 competition. Entries are open now. Here’s the details
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club
Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club’s youth programs were lauded at the Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast Awards of Excellence for the second year in a row. The club continues to go from strength to strength, with more children than they can accommodate on a waitlist to join its Nippers program
Who’s Who in 2022, Community: Lenny Seberry
Beachmere filmmaker Lenny Seberry has been recognised for his efforts in shining a light on disability by winning the Judge’s Choice Award at the NOVA Employment 2022 Focus On Ability Short Film Awards
Who’s Who in 22, Community: Sean Gordon
Clontarf’s Sean Gordon has continued to provide a platform for school children to make a difference in their communities in 2022, with his creation SchoolAid raising money for Redcliffe Hospital and flood victims
Who’s Who in 2022, Business: Get Sweet
Two young brothers from North Lakes have started their own online lolly company called Sweet Treats as a way of earning extra cash in 2022
