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
World champion's sights on Redcliffe
Double World and Commonwealth champion Kelsey-Lee Barber is following Commonwealth gold medallist Matthew Kenny by going back to grassroots little athletics in this region.
Huge support for First Nations Cup
Hundreds of players and supporters turned out at North lakes for the 2022 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.
From wreck to Anzac memorial
A new addition to the region’s memorial services was unveiled in Caboolture Town Square on Friday.
Caboolture River gets $8m boost
Unitywater will spend $8 million on the Caboolture River Nutrient Offset Project to rehabilitate 2.4 kms of eroding shoreline.
Free upgrade for recycling bins
Moreton Bay Regional Council is offering residents a free larger recycling bin – but householders will have to pay slightly more.
Students' award-winning freight plans
Two groups of UniSC Moreton Bay students have won national awards for creative solutions to problems facing Australia’s freight industry, in the annual GovHack competition.
Connolly to lead Paralympic Hub
Harley Connolly, head coach of the Belgravia team at Burpengary, has been appointed by Swimming Australia as the new Head Coach of the Paralympic Hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Thousands pay tribute to the fallen
As services were held across the region in honour of Remembrance Day, thousands of people came to pay their respects to those who have fought in all wars and conflicts to keep our country safe.
More parking for Mango Hill commuters
The first site for the $10 million Mango Hill Station park 'n' ride expansion is almost complete.
Peninsula pair taking on the world
The world awaits Redcliffe PCYC trampoline gymnasts Harrison Lee and Bryce Edwards, pictured above, later this month.
