Albany Creek
About Albany Creek
Located within the Moreton Bay Region, Albany Creek is positioned on a small hill which runs down the South Pine River. A largely residential suburb, Albany Creek is family orientated with one high school and four primary schools located in the area.
Things to see and do in Albany Creek
- Albany Creek Library
- Albany Creek Leisure Centre
- Albany Creek Shopping Centre
- Bunya Crossing Reserve
- Parks and Playgrounds
History of Albany Creek
Although the Albany Creek area was first referred to as being part of the 'Pine' or 'South Pine' district, for several decades during the 19th century, the portion of this area on the southern side of the South Pine River became known as Chinaman's Creek. In 1859, a survey map was published which shows a small creek of this name flowing into the South Pine River. No official record can be found of how the creek got its name, and there are several versions of the story, but it is thought that a Chinese man passing through on his way to the Port Curtis goldfields may have died there.
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Sign-up for Home Alone
Pet owners across the Moreton Bay Region and Queensland are being urged to register with the RSPCA Qld’s Home Alone service.
Region hits $13 million jackpot
The Moreton Bay Region has now topped $13 million in major Division One, first prize lottery, Scratch-Its and Keno wins this year … so far!
Prepare now for wild weather
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a significant weather event this weekend, with 4-6m waves, 100mm of rain on Sunday, high tides and gale force winds possible. Now’s the time to prepare.
Landscape architecture business a growing concern
Winning a Moreton Bay Region Business Excellence and Innovation Award opened up a world of opportunity that helped Porter Designs grow beyond owner Eva Porter’s dreams. We celebrate her achievements on the day this years’ awards were due to be held
Talent shines through in art awards
Scarborough’s Jasper Rogers loves everything about the ocean, so it’s fitting that his entry in this year’s Moreton Bay Youth Art Awards earned him the top gong in the 3D category for students in Prep-Year 3.
Joey’s back and ready to Roar
Joey Champness, the former Moreton Bay United and Albany Creek Excelsior (ACE) player, has joined Brisbane Roar for the upcoming A-League season.
Santo’s firing up ovens again
Santo Rizzo is back serving pizzas and pasta in Albany Creek after reopening Santos Pizzeria in the same restaurant where it stood for 17 years.
Women’s ‘unbelievable’ birthday present
An Albany Creek woman thanks her husband for the best birthday present she’s ever received - a Saturday Gold Lotto ticket worth more than $500,000.
Positive mindset the key to success
Anky Balfoort is passionate about helping people overcome struggles and challenges. The Albany Creek life coach has been named as a finalist in the Leadership category of the AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by The Women’s Business School.
Where to get a strawberry sundae
It’s EKKA time, but not as you know it. There may be no action at sideshow alley and the main arena, due to COVID-19, but you can still grab a strawberry sundae from a pop-up stall near you.