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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Work to start on Lake Eden upgrade
Lake Eden, in the heart of North Lakes, will soon undergo a major $1.5 million transformation.
London calling for King's coronation
Eight members of GIVIT, the charity launched in Moreton Bay Region 14 years ago, have been invited to the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.
Coach leaves Power by "mutual consent"
Peninsula Power has parted company with head coach Rick Coghlan, who spent 11 months in charge at AJ Kelly Park.
Brooke's battle from 'rock bottom' to Invictus Games
Brooke Mead, a Royal Australian Navy veteran from Kallangur, needed a challenge so great it could change her life - and she found it, the Invictus Games.
Share the Love with community six
Mango Hill Marketplace will ‘Share the Love’ next month and give customers a chance to help local service groups which play such a key role in the community.
New $24 million facilities at two schools
Lee Street State Special School and Caboolture State School celebrated the official opening of new facilities on Friday.
Appeals to help Izaack in cancer battle
The region is being urged to rallying around and support Izaack Powell, the 21-year-old Peninsula Power footballer battling leukaemia - for a second time.
See hit family movie Oddball - free
Grab a picnic rug and blankets and snuggle up to enjoy a free screening of the hit movie Oddball in Eatons Hill next month.
Sisters strike gold at state titles
Redcliffe sisters Mara and Amelie have both added state water polo champion medals to their collections.
Caboolture West suburb names revealed
The names of five new suburbs being created at Caboolture West which is projected to have 70,000 residents - have now been confirmed.
