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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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RMT and ROAR up for 18 ‘Palmies’
Redcliffe Musical Theatre and ROAR Academy are in the running for 18 awards at South East Queensland Musical Theatre’s equivalent of the Logies on December 5. President Madeleine Johns says it’s testament to their resilience during a year in which they overcame obstacles including COVID-19 and floods
Students' award-winning freight plans
Two groups of UniSC Moreton Bay students have won national awards for creative solutions to problems facing Australia’s freight industry, in the annual GovHack competition.
Lions honour children of courage
The Lions Club of North Lakes Inc hosted its eighth Children of Courage Awards Ceremony at The Lakes College Hall recently. Here's the details
Photo gallery: Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards
Business owners, employees and community leaders came together to celebrate their achievements at the Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards on Friday night. Check out our photo gallery
Orange Sherbet turns sweet 16
When Katie Naprasnik dreamed of opening her own fashion boutique as a 16-year-old, she could not have imagined it would be a booming business with a national following when it reached the same milestone. We chat to Katie as Orange Sherbet turns sweet 16
Ky Lovell takes it up a notch
When Ky Lovell plays music, he is transposed to a state of bliss which is evident to everyone around him … and the heavier the music the better. He’s now a big part of the region’s music scene with a following on social media and an opportunity to take it up a notch
Hard work pays off for Jake before final exams
Southern Cross Catholic College student Jake McCallum has the world at his feet, after receiving an early offer from Australian National University to study a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). The 17-year-old is weighing up his options while preparing for final exams, but already has an ATAR in the 99.95 range
Popular ‘90s children’s TV characters the Teletubbies are the inspiration for a cleverly crafted rap music video by newcomer Ryley French. It’s catchy, makes you smile and, with momentum building, may even go viral. Take a look
Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards finalists revealed
The finalists for the 2022 Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards have been announced ahead of the gala awards night in October. Here’s who is in the running
New Musicare role a perfect fit
When Renee Russell heard about Team Musicare, she knew she wanted to work there. So, she embarked on a charm offensive to make it happen. She’s proof persistence, enthusiasm and talent are a winning combination
