Closeburn
About Closeburn
Closeburn is a rural suburb in Moreton Bay Region, a wider part of the Samford Valley. The suburb is a mix of acerage properties and small farms.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
Landmark for $8m river project
The $8 million Caboolture River Rehabilitation Project has reached a major milestone.
The Latest
Brendale's new $137m recycling centre
One of Australia’s biggest paper recycling centres is to be built in Brendale, creating more than 250 jobs in construction and when open. ** FREE TO READ **
Plans lodged for Fields of dreams
The Comiskey Group’s $35 million event and festival site, Coochin Fields, is attracting significant interest, before construction has even started. ** FREE TO READ **
Major change in battle for marina
The long-running battle for Newport Marina has taken a significant turn, with development plans receiving a big boost. ** FREE TO READ **
Stop playing games with $80m project
Mayor Peter Flannery called on the Federal Government to stop using a key project in the City of Moreton Bay in a political 'game' to ease its budget blowout. ** FREE TO READ **
Lottery shock for Petrie woman
A Petrie woman who had always fantasised about visiting The Lott’s headquarters for a big win has finally had that dream come true! ** FREE TO READ **
First look at new $35m hotel
The first artists impressions of the Comiskey Group’s new $40 million development in Dakabin have been released today. ** FREE TO READ **
Road safety work to start soon
Work will start next month to improve safety on a busy Samford road due to its ‘crash history’. ** FREE TO READ **
Help drive new transport plan
Planning is underway on the future transport needs of seven growing residential areas in the City of Moreton Bay - and your help is needed. ** FREE TO READ **
Trio in Aussie team for US invitational
Three juniors from All Star Boxing Academy, in Lawnton, will this weekend jet off to one of America’s top tournaments - just days after a hugely successful Pro-Am night. ** FREE TO READ **
Gerry finalist for Australian of Year
Gerry Blackwell, founder of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF) in Strathpine, is a 2024 Australian of the Year Award nominee for Queensland. ** FREE TO READ **
