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
Super Sunday in the park
Hundreds of families gathered in Gilmour Street Park, Mango Hill for a Sunday session of Music in the Park. Picture special
Morayfield Rd crashes into top three
Morayfield Road has been named one of the crash hotspots in Greater Brisbane - yet again - by the AMMI Crash Index.
New roads top Mayor's wish list
Three “critical road projects” are at the top of Moreton Bay Region's transport wish list to help rectify a "crippling chokepoint" ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
Dolphins' historic first training session
The first wave of Dolphins NRL players were put through their paces during the club’s inaugural training session this morning in front of a full media contingent. Head Coach Wayne Bennett plans to get them fit while he waits for the full squad to arrive in January. See the photos
Final section opens at Elimbah
The final section of a new southbound Bruce Highway carriageway – between Caboolture and Steve Irwin Way - is now open to traffic.
Big Keno win at Kallangur club
A Kallangur man says his $163,000 Keno win this week will transform his life and make long-held dreams a reality.
Iconic race reaches milestone
The Notice to Race as been issued for one of the southern hemisphere’s most iconic offshore events – the 75th Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race.
Winner revealed for Sheds mural
Patrick Indo, a street artist and muralist, has won the Mural @ The Sheds Art Competition’s $8500 first prize n a public vote for the Brendale wall space.
First Nations festival of cup football
Teams from every state and territory in Australia are heading to North Lakes this week for the First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.
Music and fun on special day
PICTURE SPECIAL: Bribie Island celebrated Grandparents Day on Saturday with a Music in the Park event hosted at Cosmos Park.
