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
Route revealed for new western highway
The preferred route for Stage 2 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative – from Moorina to Narangba, has been released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Green light for $72 million precinct
A $72 million eco lifestyle precinct at North Lakes has been given the green light - creating 150 new jobs in the region.
New distillery opening at Eatons Hill
The new Comiskey Distillery will officially open its doors at Eatons Hill Hotel tomorrow with a gin workshop.
Gearing-up to help flood-hit town
Redcliffe Cyclones Junior Cricket Club is hoping to bring some relief to a community devastated by the recent floods in New South Wales.
World champion's inspiring visit
Kelsey-Lee Barber, the World and Commonwealth javelin champion, made a special visit to Redcliffe Little Athletics on Friday.
Redcliffe lands back-to-back titles
Redcliffe Golf Club has become the first to win back-to-back PGA Tournament of the Year titles in the annual Queensland Golf Industry Awards.
Pokemon in park big hit with fans
Pokemon fans loved the rescheduled Movie in the Park Rothwell on Friday when Pokemon: Detective Pikachu hit the big screen. PICTURE SPECIAL
Store opens with 101 new jobs
Coles Caboolture Big Fish has opened its doors for the first time creating 101 new jobs in our region.
Potholes top region's complaint list
Potholes were the most reported complaint on Moreton Bay Regional Council’s (MBRC) Request app, in the last financial year. Here's the top 10 on the app list.
Sculpture appeal for Bribie's turtles
Bribie Island’s largest human sculpture will be created next month to highlight and draw attention to the start of the turtle nesting season.
