Dakabin
About Dakabin
Surrounded by the suburbs of Kallangur, Kurwongba, Narangba and North Lakes, Dakabin is a residential and industrial suburb.
Education facilities include Dakabin State School, Dakabin State High School, and Northpine Christian College.
History of Dakabin
It is thought that the name Dakabin was derived from an Aboriginal word describing the grass tree (Xanthorrhoea).
Until 1970’s Dakabin was a rural district, urbanisation in the Pine Rivers Shire saw Petrie expand to Kallangur in 1960s and then to Dakabin.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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 **
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Australia turns to Albany Creek trio
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From Moreton Bay to world stage
The world awaits for Teagan Micah, Cortnee Vine and Indiah-Paige Riley – three former Moreton Bay residents who are about to step onto one of football’s greatest stages.
Free family fun at PCYC special day
PCYC Redcliffe will be throwing open its doors on July 8 for a free family fun day showcasing activities - for youngsters of all ages - at the not-for-profit organisation.
Plans lodged for two new churches
Two new churches may be built in Narangba, if development plans are approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Call for action on gridlocked roads
Seven key roads for residents in the Moreton Bay Region have appeared in the top 30 of RACQ’s latest Red Spot Congestion Survey.
Brianna set for Great island challenge
Brianna Thompson will next week head north aiming to add another entry on her remarkable list of marathon open water swims.
Finish in sight for major road plans
Planning and design work for the widening of Deception Bay Road is expected to be completed in the next six months.
$7m housing complex almost ready
A new $7.04 million social housing complex will soon open in Caboolture and be home for 20 individuals and families. FREE TO READ
New church plans rejected
Plans for a new church on the outskirts of Dayboro have been unanimously refused by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
