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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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Support young entrepreneurs’ carwash
Students from Caboolture’s Alta-1 College are running a carwash on Friday as part of a Creating Your Future Job Moreton Bay program. They are raising money to generate ‘seed funding’, so they can kickstart their own business ventures. Here’s how you can support them
Helping women reach great heights
A documentary being filmed at Redcliffe Aerodrome is following the journey of five women learning to fly in a bid to shine a light on the work being done to increase the number of female pilots. Here’s the details
Last chance to nominate
There are just a few days left to nominate for the 2022 Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards, with submissions closing this weekend. Here’s the details
Hollie’s hair-raising gesture
It has taken Hollie Gardiner three years to grow her long locks but it will take just a few minutes to lop them off later this month. The 10-year-old is donating her hair to be made into wigs for children with cancer and she’s raising money too. Here’s how you can help
Bray Park students win prestigious maths competition
Four math geniuses from Bray Park State School have been crowned the winners of a prestigious mathematics competition, beating hundreds of other students from across the country. More about the win here:
Perfect time to celebrate region’s businesses
The Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards are returning in 2022, with an earlier start date and additional categories for businesses and individuals to celebrate their achievements. Here’s what you need to know
Innovators celebrate investment
Tinkers and thinkers from across the Moreton Bay Region gathered to celebrate a massive Moreton Bay Regional Council investment in innovation. See the photo gallery
Pitch big ideas at inaugural Creative Industries Demo Day
Creative businesses across the Moreton Bay Region with big ideas or a desire to grow are being encouraged to apply to be part of the inaugural Creative Industries Demo Day to be held at the Caboolture Hub in May.
Investment in innovation
Innovation and entrepreneurs across the Moreton Bay Region have been given a boost with the announcement of a new $300,000+ Council-funded innovation program.
Top student wins prestigious scholarship
Consistently getting top grades in all her classes has helped Jamie-Lee from Bribie Island State High School take home a prestigious scholarship worth $20,000. Find out what the scholarship entails here
