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 **
The Latest
Realtors raise bar for Tea time
Two real estate agencies in this region have raised the bar to support the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea being held this week.
OPTO has gone - but not for long!
OPTO, the giant spinning rings artwork on Redcliffe Parade, has been removed for ‘specialist maintenance’.
Aussie debut for All Star duo
Two teenage boxers from the Moreton Bay region are today almost 4000kms away representing Australia for the first time.
Podium finish at world games
Burpengary’s Paul Beard brought home one medal from the World Transplant Games in Perth – and was a fraction away from a second.
Last in queue? Hazard lights on
Two huge billboards, seen by thousands of motorists from the Moreton bay Region every day, are part of a new Queensland road safety campaign.
Setting sail for special regatta
Dozens of boats will line-up at Humpybong Yacht Club’s Annual Women and Girls’ Sailing Regatta next weekend.
Shaping future of three key suburbs
The future 'look and feel' of Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Bribie Island will start being shaped in the next three months.
Gate finally opens for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay Gateball Club has broken its sporting drought and brought home a state pennants title.
Big appeal to help mini farms
The Mini Farm Project is launching an online fundraiser to support its existing farms, set up a new one in the Caboolture region and create 40,000 meals.
State clamp down on serial offenders
A Strathpine man, owing more than $90,000, is among the repeat traffic offenders being targeted by the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) this week.
