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
Comiskey Group sells hotel
Beachmere Hotel has changed hands after 14 years with the Comiskey Group - the family-owned hospitality company which is based in this region.
Medals and pbs for Redcliffe
Redcliffe Leagues swimmers have been among the medals and personal best times at two major championships - with the prospect of more to come on the Gold Coast next week.
"Calm" Kodi set for Cowboys test
Dolphins' injury-hit squad is looking to bounce back to top form for Friday’s state derby at North Queensland Cowboys.
Teenagers' monster catch was no joke
Cooper Gannon and Tex Copeland “woke up most of Redcliffe” when they landed this monster Queensland grouper.
Tee-up holiday fun for whole family
Pacific Harbour’s Shanx Mini Golf facility is the place to be in the school holidays.
New store in state's top five
Coles new Caboolture North Big Fish supermarket is one of the top five fundraising stores in Queensland.
From life-saving surgery to world games
Burpengary’s Paul Beard is aiming to make the most of his new lease on life at the World Transplant Games next month.
Deception Bay's date with history
Bicentennial celebrations should be in full swing at Deception Bay, according to some sources. But they are not. Here's why.
Plans lodged for workers' complex
A new rural workers’ accommodation complex may be built on a strawberry farm in this region, if plans are approved.
Appeal for 'review' after road floods
Residents in Kippa-Ring are calling for an ‘independent review’ into flooding right outside their homes in a recent storm.
