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
Plans lodged for new childcare centres
Plans have been submitted for new childcare centres in Kallangur and Petrie - four kilometres apart and both close to schools.
World Cup call for rising star
Redcliffe's Annelyse Tevant will take on the world next month as the youngest member of the Australia’s women’s indoor team.
How police made Hamish's dream come true
VIDEO: Five-year-old Hamish yesterday became Queensland Police's newest recruit at a special event on Bribie Island.
Plans lodged for new 140-room hotel
Plans have been submitted for an eight-story hotel above a shopping centre in the Moreton Bay Region.
Vale Tyrone Misso - 1941-2022
Tyrone Misso, a giant of the Redcliffe real estate industry for more than 40 years, will be farewelled on Friday (January 13).
Indi's back - and ready to Roar
Indiah-Paige Riley, the former Moreton Bay United forward, has rejoined Brisbane Roar for the remainder of the Liberty A-League season.
New servo plans on major regional route
Plans for a new service station and food outlet, at the Burpengary end of Morayfield Rd, have been submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council.
In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done
One of the biggest road projects in the Moreton Bay Region will soon be finished - as these stunning pictures reveal.
Night market back at sports club
Producers and makers from across the region will be at North Lakes Sports Club’s Summer Alleyway Night Market this week.
Wilson "can't wait" for world title fight
Liam Wilson is “pushing to his limits” as the countdown to his fight for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior lightweight title gathers pace.
